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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00PM
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.
Arbor Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)
ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION.PDF
Earth Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)
EARTH DAY PROCLAMATION.PDF
Consent Agenda.
Approval Of CC Meeting Minutes
CC 03 -25 -2025.PDF
License And Permits
LICENSEANDPERMITS .PDF
Claims
4 -08 -2025.PDF
Resolution 25 -025 - Accepting Grants And Donations Received In The 1st Quarter
Of 2025
RESOLUTION 25 -025.PDF
Public Hearing.
Reports From Commission And Staff.
Resolution 25 -026 - Approving A Request For A Conditional Use Permit For An
Electric Dynamic Display Sign At 2708 33rd Avenue NE In The "R -1", Single
Family Residential Zoning District
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
APPLICATION MATERIALS.PDF
RESOLUTION 25 -026.PDF
General Business Of Council.
Fire Annual Report (No Action Needed)
PRESENTATION.PDF
Energy Action Plan (Motion Only)
Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
ENERGY ACTION PLAN.PDF
Resolution 25 -027 - Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With
Xcel Energy For The Partners In Energy Implementation Plan
XCEL ENERGY ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MOU.PDF
RESOLUTION 25 -027.PDF
Ordinance 2025 -01 - Regulating The Sale Of Tobacco And Related Devices And
Products
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
ORDINANCE 2025 -01 - REDLINED.PDF
Resolution 25 -028 - Approving Summary Publication For Ordinance 2025 -01
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
RESOLUTION 25 -028.PDF
Ordinance 2025 -02 - An Ordinance Amending The Saint Anthony City Code, By
Amending Sections Of The City Code Relating To Administration, Permitting
And Fees, Signage, Natural Landscapes, Transient/Temporary Business
Licensing, Performance Standards, Permitted Uses, Temporary Signs,
Dangerous Animals, Recreational Fires, Nuisances, And Land Use Enforcement
And Compliance
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
ORDINANCE 2025 -02 -REDLINED.PDF
2025 Goals Update (No Action Needed)
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
2025 GOALS CHART.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 three 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. Those unable to attend the meeting in person
may submit comments via the City's PUBLIC COMMENTS FORM .
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 -3314 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding
city services.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00PMMembers 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.Arbor Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION.PDFEarth Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)EARTH DAY PROCLAMATION.PDFConsent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 03 -25 -2025.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSEANDPERMITS .PDFClaims
4 -08 -2025.PDF
Resolution 25 -025 - Accepting Grants And Donations Received In The 1st Quarter
Of 2025
RESOLUTION 25 -025.PDF
Public Hearing.
Reports From Commission And Staff.
Resolution 25 -026 - Approving A Request For A Conditional Use Permit For An
Electric Dynamic Display Sign At 2708 33rd Avenue NE In The "R -1", Single
Family Residential Zoning District
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
APPLICATION MATERIALS.PDF
RESOLUTION 25 -026.PDF
General Business Of Council.
Fire Annual Report (No Action Needed)
PRESENTATION.PDF
Energy Action Plan (Motion Only)
Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
ENERGY ACTION PLAN.PDF
Resolution 25 -027 - Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With
Xcel Energy For The Partners In Energy Implementation Plan
XCEL ENERGY ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MOU.PDF
RESOLUTION 25 -027.PDF
Ordinance 2025 -01 - Regulating The Sale Of Tobacco And Related Devices And
Products
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
ORDINANCE 2025 -01 - REDLINED.PDF
Resolution 25 -028 - Approving Summary Publication For Ordinance 2025 -01
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
RESOLUTION 25 -028.PDF
Ordinance 2025 -02 - An Ordinance Amending The Saint Anthony City Code, By
Amending Sections Of The City Code Relating To Administration, Permitting
And Fees, Signage, Natural Landscapes, Transient/Temporary Business
Licensing, Performance Standards, Permitted Uses, Temporary Signs,
Dangerous Animals, Recreational Fires, Nuisances, And Land Use Enforcement
And Compliance
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
ORDINANCE 2025 -02 -REDLINED.PDF
2025 Goals Update (No Action Needed)
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
2025 GOALS CHART.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 three 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. Those unable to attend the meeting in person
may submit comments via the City's PUBLIC COMMENTS FORM .
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 -3314 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding
city services.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00PMMembers 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.Arbor Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION.PDFEarth Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)EARTH DAY PROCLAMATION.PDFConsent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 03 -25 -2025.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSEANDPERMITS .PDFClaims4-08 -2025.PDFResolution 25 -025 - Accepting Grants And Donations Received In The 1st Quarter Of 2025 RESOLUTION 25 -025.PDFPublic Hearing.Reports From Commission And Staff.Resolution 25 -026 - Approving A Request For A Conditional Use Permit For An Electric Dynamic Display Sign At 2708 33rd Avenue NE In The "R -1", Single Family Residential Zoning District Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFAPPLICATION MATERIALS.PDFRESOLUTION 25 -026.PDFGeneral Business Of Council.Fire Annual Report (No Action Needed)PRESENTATION.PDFEnergy Action Plan (Motion Only)Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFPRESENTATION.PDFENERGY ACTION PLAN.PDFResolution 25 -027 - Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With Xcel Energy For The Partners In Energy Implementation PlanXCEL ENERGY ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MOU.PDFRESOLUTION 25 -027.PDFOrdinance 2025 -01 - Regulating The Sale Of Tobacco And Related Devices And ProductsCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
PRESENTATION.PDF
ORDINANCE 2025 -01 - REDLINED.PDF
Resolution 25 -028 - Approving Summary Publication For Ordinance 2025 -01
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
RESOLUTION 25 -028.PDF
Ordinance 2025 -02 - An Ordinance Amending The Saint Anthony City Code, By
Amending Sections Of The City Code Relating To Administration, Permitting
And Fees, Signage, Natural Landscapes, Transient/Temporary Business
Licensing, Performance Standards, Permitted Uses, Temporary Signs,
Dangerous Animals, Recreational Fires, Nuisances, And Land Use Enforcement
And Compliance
Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
ORDINANCE 2025 -02 -REDLINED.PDF
2025 Goals Update (No Action Needed)
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
2025 GOALS CHART.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 three 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. Those unable to attend the meeting in person
may submit comments via the City's PUBLIC COMMENTS FORM .
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 -3314 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding
city services.
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, April 8, 2025 at 7:00PMMembers 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.Arbor Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION.PDFEarth Day Proclamation (No Action Needed)EARTH DAY PROCLAMATION.PDFConsent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 03 -25 -2025.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSEANDPERMITS .PDFClaims4-08 -2025.PDFResolution 25 -025 - Accepting Grants And Donations Received In The 1st Quarter Of 2025 RESOLUTION 25 -025.PDFPublic Hearing.Reports From Commission And Staff.Resolution 25 -026 - Approving A Request For A Conditional Use Permit For An Electric Dynamic Display Sign At 2708 33rd Avenue NE In The "R -1", Single Family Residential Zoning District Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFAPPLICATION MATERIALS.PDFRESOLUTION 25 -026.PDFGeneral Business Of Council.Fire Annual Report (No Action Needed)PRESENTATION.PDFEnergy Action Plan (Motion Only)Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFPRESENTATION.PDFENERGY ACTION PLAN.PDFResolution 25 -027 - Approving A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With Xcel Energy For The Partners In Energy Implementation PlanXCEL ENERGY ACTION PLAN IMPLEMENTATION MOU.PDFRESOLUTION 25 -027.PDFOrdinance 2025 -01 - Regulating The Sale Of Tobacco And Related Devices And ProductsCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.PRESENTATION.PDFORDINANCE 2025 -01 - REDLINED.PDFResolution 25 -028 - Approving Summary Publication For Ordinance 2025 -01Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.RESOLUTION 25 -028.PDFOrdinance 2025 -02 - An Ordinance Amending The Saint Anthony City Code, By Amending Sections Of The City Code Relating To Administration, Permitting And Fees, Signage, Natural Landscapes, Transient/Temporary Business Licensing, Performance Standards, Permitted Uses, Temporary Signs, Dangerous Animals, Recreational Fires, Nuisances, And Land Use Enforcement And ComplianceSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFORDINANCE 2025 -02 -REDLINED.PDF2025 Goals Update (No Action Needed)Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.2025 GOALS CHART.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 three 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. Those unable to attend the meeting in person may submit comments via the City's PUBLIC COMMENTS FORM .Information And Announcements.Future Agenda ItemsFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
If you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk
at 612 -782 -3314 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding
city services.
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PR O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS: Climate change is a complex problem that impacts all Minnesotans and our ability to
thrive, and
WHEREAS: The health and longevity of Minnesota’s trees are being affected by changing
temperatures and precipitation, more extreme weather events, and increasing pressure from pests,
diseases, and invasive species, and
WHEREAS: Minnesota is at risk to lose over one billion ash trees due to emerald ash borer,
potentially increasing C02 emissions and flooding, and
WHEREAS: A healthy tree canopy decreases temperatures along streets providing cooler spaces in the
summertime for recreation and commerce, and
WHEREAS: About three-quarters of Minnesotans get their drinking water from the forested parts of
the state; and
WHEREAS: Shade from trees protects people from exposure to the sun’s UV rays and diminishes heat-
related illness, and
WHEREAS: Trees reduce stormwater runoff and act as a filter, preventing sediments and pollutants
from washing into waterways, and
WHEREAS: Trees capture carbon from the atmosphere and store it in their trunks, roots, and soil, and
WHEREAS: Minnesotans can help build resilient communities and reduce the negative impacts of
climate change One Tree at a Time by planting and caring for trees and by using wood
products to store carbon into the future
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the St. Anthony Village City Council hereby designates
FRIDAY, APRIL 25, 2025 as ST. ANTHONY ARBOR DAY and the month of MAY 2025, as ARBOR
MONTH in St. Anthony Village.
Wendy Webster, Mayor
April 8, 2025
Date
PR O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, all species play a unique role in the complex web of life and contribute to the ecosystem services on
which all life on Earth depends, and hence, protecting our species is crucial to the survival of this planet and its
inhabitants; and
WHEREAS, wild animal populations have declined on average by more than half and the Earth is facing an era
of mass extinction; and
WHEREAS, the loss of species is for the most part a result of human activity, including degradation of
ecosystems, deforestation, pollution, and climate change; and
WHEREAS, by 2050, between 60-70% of all people will live in cities and species provide important services to
city dwellers such as generating oxygen and purifying the air; controlling other animals considered pests or
that spread disease; pollinating plants and crops; providing recreation opportunities and well-being, etc.; and
WHEREAS, many plants, wild animals, and pollinators live in urbanized landscapes, and cities thereby have a
responsibility to examine the ecological impacts of expanding urban areas and how to protect biodiversity; and
WHEREAS, it is understood that sustainability will only be achieved by meeting the needs of the present without
compromising the needs of future generations; and
WHEREAS, it is more important than ever to cooperate locally and internationally to defend the environmental
progress that has been heretofore gained; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to expand and diversify the global environmental movement to achieve maximum
progress; and
WHEREAS, Earth Day is an annual reminder of the constant need for environmental activism, stewardship
commitments and sustainability efforts;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Wendy Webster, Mayor of St. Anthony Village have the distinct honor of proclaiming
April 22, 2025 as EARTH DAY throughout St. Anthony Village and encourage all of its citizens, businesses,
and institutions to use EARTH DAY to celebrate the Earth and promote the protection of our species.
Wendy Webster, Mayor
April 8, 2025
Date
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 1
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 2
MARCH 25, 2025 3
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I. CALL TO ORDER. 5
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Mayor Wendy Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 7
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II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 9
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Mayor Wendy Webster invited the Council and audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance. 11
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III. ROLL CALL. 13
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Present: Mayor Webster, Councilmembers Doolan, Jenson and Randle. 15
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Absent: Councilmember Elnagdy. 17
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Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello, Fire Chief 19
Izzy Diaz, City Planner Steve Grittman, WSB Project Manager Katie Koscielak, 20
Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke and Police Chief Jeff Spiess. 21
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CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE 24
FOLLOWING ITEMS. 25
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IV. APPROVAL OF MARCH 25, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 27
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Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve the City 29
Council Meeting Agenda of March 25, 2025 as presented. 30
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Motion carried 4-0. 32
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V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 34
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A. Fire Captain Promotions 36
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Fire Chief Izzy Diaz and Deputy Chief Mattie Jaros provided background information on 38
Samantha and Ryan and Fire Chief Diaz administered the Oath of Office to Samantha Herrera-39
Fletcher and Ryan Snyder for their promotions to Fire Captain. 40
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Councilmember Doolan congratulated the new Captains. The Fire Department is valued by St. 42
Anthony. 43
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Councilmember Jenson stated St. Anthony is lucky to have such great service people. 45
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Councilmember Randle congratulated both. 47
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Mayor Webster congratulated Captains Samantha Herrera-Fletcher and Ryan Snyder and noted 1
they are great role models for youth. She thanked them for their leadership in the community. 2
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VI. CONSENT AGENDA. 4
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A. Approve March 11, 2025, Council Meeting Minutes. 6
B. License and Permits. 7
C. Claims. 8
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Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent 10
Agenda items. 11
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Motion carried 4-0. 13
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VII. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE. 15
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VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. 17
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A. Ordinance 2025-02 – An Ordinance Amending the St. Anthony City Code by Amending 19
Sections of the City Code Relating to Administration, Permitting and Fees, Signage, 20
Natural Landscapes, Transient/Temporary Business Licensing, Performance Standards, 21
Permitted Uses, Temporary Signs, Dangerous Animals, Recreational Fires, Nuisances, 22
and Land Use Enforcement and Compliance. 23
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City Planner Steve Grittman reviewed the ordinance presents the first reading of a series of 25
proposed code amendments for consideration and discussion. The Planning Commission held a 26
public hearing on items specifically related to zoning actions. The Commission passed many of 27
these on for eventual adoption by the City Council, which staff has prepared as a package with 28
both zoning and general code items. 29
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Mr. Grittman reviewed the proposed ordinance sections. 31
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Section 1 – This language incorporates a penalty fee clause for property owners who proceed to 33
do work without the requisite zoning or other applicable permits. The Building Code (separate 34
from the City Code) imposes a double fee for those who undertake a construction project without 35
the required Building Permit. This clause enables the City to set an appropriate penalty fee as a 36
part of the City’s fee schedule, which is typically adopted and updated on an annual basis. – No 37
changes. 38
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Councilmember Doolan asked if the date on a permit is extendable. Mr. Grittman stated there is a 40
process for extending the date. 41
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Section 2 – Resets the “Retaining Wall” Definition in the fence section, changing it from “Wall, 43
Retaining” for simple clarity and to track with how the term is used in the Code. The text of the 44
definition does not change, with the exception that a clause is added to clarify that retaining 45
walls must meet the requirements of other fences, consistent with current practice. – No changes. 46
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Section 3 – This change updates the City’s recently adopted natural landscape language to be 2
consistent with the even more recently adopted State statutory language from 2024. – Added 3
back language to avoid the use of pesticides. 4
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Section 4 – This change also relates to the natural landscapes language, removing the current 6
prohibition from planting such landscapes in the right of way, as the City has sponsored these 7
types of alternative gardens, and modifying the maximum height of such materials, increasing it 8
from 12-128 inches, also consistent with the 2024 state statutory language for managed natural 9
landscapes. – Added language establishing any existing gardens not in compliance as legal 10
nonconformities. 11
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Section 5 – This change deletes reference to the City’s Health Officer, which is not a designated 13
office in the city. – Inserted comma to distinguish requirements for three dogs. 14
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Section 6 – This change deletes reference to the City’s Health Officer, which is not a designated 16
office in the City. – Struck “of the City as superfluous language. 17
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Sections 7 and 8 – This is a component of the Housing Maintenance chapter of the code. Prior 19
language dealing with Temporary Storage deleted a section that could have been interpreted to 20
accommodate moving containers or “Pods” use, whereas the original intent was to prohibit the 21
use of storage and shipping containers and long-term storage structures (usually in commercial 22
or industrial areas). This section redefines for temporary storage specific to residential uses, then 23
limits size to 128 square feet, whereas industrial shipping containers are usually a minimum of 24
320 square feet. – No changes. 25
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Sections 9 and 10 – This section addresses transient merchants and peddlers. The City Code has 27
a number of licensing and procedural requirements for such merchants but notes also that any 28
such merchant is required to hold a county license. In researching this process, it was noted that 29
both Hennepin and Ramsey Counties have extensive licensing requirements for transient 30
merchants and peddlers. Staff proposes the deletion of this City licensing/regulatory requirement 31
to eliminate overlap and clarify regulatory responsibilities. One existing short section is retained, 32
specifying that the intent of the County licensing may not be to limit anyone’s legitimate 33
exercise of Constitutional rights, including free speech, expression, press, religion, etc. – Added 34
a timeframe for solicitors of 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m., which is consistent with current Code 35
language. 36
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Councilmember Doolan asked about the hours for solicitation and if 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. are 38
good. She wonders if 9:00 p.m. is too late. Councilmember Jenson stated this was discussed 39
previously. Councilmember Randle asked how that would be enforced. He agrees 7:00 a.m. is 40
too early and 9:00 p.m. is too late but there is no way to enforce the hours. Chair Webster stated 41
it makes sense to be consistent with our neighboring communities. The solicitors should be 42
respectful of people’s time. Mr. Grittman stated that residents can place a sign on their property 43
for no solicitors. 44
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Sections 11 and 12 – Adoption/Admin language. There are several sections of the code dealing 1
with enforcement, and that refer to the Code “Enforcement” Official. This language will be 2
replaced with the revised title of Code “Compliance” Official. The current zoning language has a 3
number of sections that refer to “permitted” activities. Many of these are more accurately 4
rendered as “allowed” activities. Because a “Permitted Use” is a term of art that refers to uses 5
that DO NOT require further permitting, the text is being updated to inclusively refer to 6
“allowed” uses, which may be permitted, licensed, conditional, or require some other process. – 7
No changes. 8
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Section 13 – Recreational Fires. This section makes changes to recreational burning in the 10
following ways, in response to Fire Department recommendations and recent experiences with 11
recreational fires in the community: 12
• Adds a restriction for fire size that reduces allowable height for portable fireplaces, 13
reducing the allowance for 3 feet (for ground-level fires) to 2 feet. 14
• Specifies that manufactured materials (such as treated wood, plastic, etc. is not to be 15
burned in a recreational fire. 16
• Adds clarification to the 25-foot setback for recreational fires. 17
• Adds a requirement to extinguish the fire if it is not in compliance with the code; and 18
• Replaces statutory references with a general requirement for compliance (due to 19
constantly changing statutes, rules, and other regulations). Duplicate subparagraph 20
deleted. 21
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Councilmember Doolan asked if there is something in the Code related to regional fire bans. Mr. 23
Grittman stated included are conditions regarding wind and air quality. 24
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Section 14 – Nuisance Noise – This section modifies the recently adopted language to set a noise 26
decibel level at the property line, rather than a distance measurement. While the distance 27
measurement is arguably easier to measure, it is subjective, in that it depends on the subjective 28
impression of the listener. The revised language is a numeric measurement by a decibel meter. 29
This is a verifiable standard, and while not perfect, there are a variety of smartphone apps that 30
provide an easy method of approximating decibel measurements to aid in ensuring compliance. – 31
No changes. 32
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Section 15 – Dangerous Dogs. This section is proposed to be updated to add definitions for 34
various terms used in the text of the existing code (and makes one statutory reference update). 35
The definitions are for “Dangerous Dog”, “Potentially Dangerous Dog”, “Proper Enclosure”, and 36
“Substantial Bodily Harm”. These definitions are drawn largely from statute, and/or from 37
representative ordinances in nearby communities. – No changes. 38
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Section 16 – Temporary “For Rent” Signs on Rental Property. This update adds a category of 40
temporary sign to allow residential property owners to display a notice during times when they 41
are actively attempting to rent a dwelling unit. The ordinance language is written to specify that 42
the sign may be displayed during those times. However, we are not permitted to require that such 43
signs only advertise the rental. This would be a content-based regulation, which we cannot 44
require. Instead, we rely on the likelihood that most landlords will use this opportunity to provide 45
notice of the vacant dwelling, rather than for other speech. – No changes. 46
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Councilmember Jenson stated these have been reviewed a number of times and he has no 2
problem in approving the First Reading of the Ordinance. 3
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The revisions are intended to reflect City Council discussion and direction on this group of Code 5
Updates. If they are acceptable, staff recommends approval of First Reading of Ordinance No. 6
2025-02. The draft ordinance was provided for Council review. 7
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Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve First 9
Reading of Ordinance 2025-02 – Ordinance Amending the St. Anthony City Code by Amending 10
Sections of the City Code Relating to Administration, Permitting and Fees, Signage, Natural 11
Landscapes, Transient/Temporary Business Licensing, Performance Standards, Permitted Uses, 12
Temporary Signs, Dangerous Animals, Recreational Fires, Nuisances, and Land Use 13
Enforcement and Compliance. 14
15
Motion carried 4-0. 16
17
IX. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 18
19
A. Ordinance 2025-01 – Regulating the Sale of Tobacco and Related Devices and Products. 20
21
City Manager Yunker reviewed the Overview of Proposed Ordinance Updates, which was 22
presented to Council on March 11, 2025, by Emily Anderson from the Association for 23
Nonsmokers-MN. 24
25
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve Second 26
Reading of Ordinance 2025-01 – An Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Tobacco and Related 27
Devices and Products. 28
29
Motion carried 3-1 (Randle). 30
31
B. 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Projects. 32
33
Ms. Katie Koscielak, WSB Project Manager, reviewed that there are three resolutions for 34
Council consideration. She reviewed a PowerPoint of the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement 35
Project. The Proposed Project (Assessable) includes: 36
37
Street & Utility Reconstruction 38
• Macalaster Drive from 39th Avenue to Railroad. 39
40
Mill & Overlay Project 41
• 39th Avenue NE: Stinson Boulevard to Silver Lake Road. 42
• 30th Avenue NE: Stinson Boulevard to Silver Lake Road. 43
• Armour Terrace: Roosevelt Street to Silver Lake Road. 44
• Murray Avenue: Roosevelt Street to Coolidge Street. 45
• 29th Avenue NE: Silver Lake Road to Highway 88. 46
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• Roosevelt Street: St. Anthony Boulevard to 30th Avenue NE. 1
• Wilson Street: St. Anthony Boulevard to 30th Avenue NE. 2
• Coolidge Street: St. Anthony Boulevard to 29th Avenue NE. 3
4
Ms. Koscielak reviewed the Non-Assessable Proposed Project as Thin Maintenance Overlay of 5
Anthony Lane: 29th Avenue NE to Cul-De-Sac. 6
7
The Non-Assessable Proposed Improvements include: 8
9
Central Park 10
• Reclaim and Pave Trail. 11
• Remove and Replace Basketball Court. 12
• New Storm Sewer Installation. 13
14
St. Anthony Boulevard 15
• Overlay Existing Sidewalk. 16
17
Miscellaneous Maintenance 18
• Skycroft Drive Hydrant Replacement. 19
• Foss Road Lift Station Bypass Improvements. 20
21
The Engineer’s estimate for the projects was $2,683,535.00. Eight bids were received between 22
$2,531,570,55 - $3,095,521.00. North Valley Inc. was the low bid for $2,531,570.55. Ms. 23
Koscielak noted they worked in St. Anthony last year and did a great job. 24
25
Ms. Koscielak reviewed the Project Costs/Funding and Project Schedule. Additional information 26
regarding street reconstruction projects can be found by visiting the “St. Anthony Village 27
Reconstruction Process” webpage located under How do I . . . then Learn About on the City’s 28
website at https://savmn.com. 29
30
Councilmember Jenson asked to see the slide showing 39th Avenue from Stinson Boulevard to 31
Silver Lake Road. On that, there are apartments on the north side and a condo building on the 32
south side. There is also a 55 and older rental building. He asked how the owners in the condo 33
will be assessed. Ms. Koscielak referred to the current assessment policy. If they receive 34
property tax statements the frontage will be divided between the occupants. The building off 38th 35
Avenue will not be assessed for this project. 36
37
Councilmember Doolan asked about the overlay being done on the west side and if that is a 38
many-year solution. Ms. Koscielak stated it creates a wedge. There will be cracking showing 39
within the first year. It is very effective. When the more extensive replacement is done that will 40
take care of the cracking. Hennepin County is looking into funding on how to do the Lowry 41
improvement. Mr. Yunker stated he knows Hennepin County is actively seeking funds. 42
43
a. Resolution 25-022 – Calling for a Public Hearing for the 2025 Street 44
Improvement Project. 45
46
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Ms. Koscielak reviewed this is a resolution calling a Public Hearing for the 2025 Street 1
Improvement Project. This resolution sets a public hearing to be held on April 22, 2025, at 7:00 2
p.m. On February 4, 2025, bids for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project were 3
opened. The low bid received for the project was $2,531,570.55. The total cost of the 4
improvement as presented in the feasibility study was $2,815,300. The revised estimated total 5
cost of the improvements is $3,041,700. The revised costs include approximately $57,100 for 6
concrete walk overlay along St. Anthony Boulevard, approximately $32,500 for replacement of a 7
damaged hydrant on Skycroft Drive, approximately $19,100 forcemain bypass improvements to 8
the existing lift station on Foss Road and approximately $82,000 for additional drainage 9
improvements within Central Park not originally identified during the feasibility study. 10
11
Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 12
25-022 – Calling for a Public Hearing for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. 13
14
Motion carried 4-0. 15
16
b. Resolution 25-023 – Declaring the Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation 17
of the Proposed Assessments for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. 18
19
Ms. Koscielak reviewed this is a resolution declaring the cost to be assessed and ordering 20
preparation of proposed assessments for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project. This 21
resolution declares the amount to be assessed to be approximately $633,700. 22
23
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve Resolution 24
25-023 – Declaring the Cost to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of the Proposed 25
Assessments for the 2025 Street Improvement Project. 26
27
Motion carried 4-0. 28
29
c. Resolution 25-024 – Calling a Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for the 2025 30
Street and Utility Improvement Project. 31
32
Ms. Koscielak stated this resolution sets an assessment hearing to be held on April 22, 2025 at 33
7:00 p.m. 34
35
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 36
25-024 – Calling for a Public Hearing on the Proposed Assessments for the 2025 Street and 37
Utility Improvement Project. 38
39
Motion carried 4-0. 40
41
C. Public Works Annual Report. 42
43
Public Works Director Jeremy Gumke reviewed a PowerPoint of the Public Works Annual 44
Report for 2024. The report included the Public Works Mission Statement, Staff in the Public 45
Works Department, Street Maintenance Division, Salt & Salt Brine 2020-2025, Parks 46
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Maintenance Division, Ice Skaters 2021-2025, Utilities Division, Watermain Breaks and Service 1
Leaks 2017-2024, Vehicle Maintenance Division, Engineering Division Projects 2024, Street & 2
Utility Improvements and Mill & Overlay Projects 2024-2040, 2024 Sustainability Initiatives, 3
Community Engagement & Service, Staff Training and Development, Staff Recognition, Electric 4
Vehicle Analysis, Well 4 Rehabilitation, 2025 Upcoming Events, and How to Stay Connected. 5
6
Councilmember Jenson stated he has no concerns and thanked Mr. Gumke for the detail in his 7
report, along with a thanks to the entire department. 8
9
Councilmember Doolan stated at the MWMO meeting, St. Anthony was commended for their 10
street sweeping efforts. 11
12
Councilmember Randle left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. 13
14
Mayor Webster asked about the Public Works staff and noted they are the humblest staff in the 15
City. Ernie Hicks is a valued employee. Mayor Webster referred to Well 4 and asked for an 16
explanation of the process for getting that well back online. Mr. Gumke explained there was an 17
issue with the chlorine level being too low. The water was always safe to drink. 18
19
Mayor Webster commended the Parks Maintenance Division on the accessible and inclusive play 20
equipment at Silver Point Park. She thanked Mr. Gumke for his leadership in the Public Works 21
Department and all the Staff. 22
23
D. Police Annual Report. 24
25
Police Chief Jeff Spiess reviewed a PowerPoint of the Police Department Annual Report for 26
2024. The report included Department Summary, Crime Statistics (Part I and II Crimes), 27
Investigation Review, Calls for Service, Patrol Review, Reason for Stop Data, Education 28
Overview, Education Summary, Social Media Team, Strategic Plan/Community Engagement, 29
Community Engagement/Our Team, Community Engagement Events, Body Worn Camera 30
Program, Recruitment/Bold Strategy, Wellness Focus, Work Plan Accomplishments, What’s on 31
Deck – Looking Ahead to 2025-2026, and How to Stay Connected. 32
33
Today there are 22 police officers filling every shift. Overtime has decreased. There are two 34
police officers currently in field training. There are 3 cadets who will finish school in 2025. One 35
other cadet is being interviewed, which will bring the total to 28 if everything goes right. 36
37
Mayor Webster asked about the therapy dog program and wondered if that was connected to the 38
lost dog program. She thanked Chief Spiess for the wonderful presentation. 39
40
Councilmember Jenson stated he is amazed at the detail of the report. St. Anthony is the poster 41
child for community-oriented policing. He thanked Chief Spiess for his leadership and the team. 42
The department has a great operating system. 43
44
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Councilmember Doolan stated Chief Spiess has knocked our socks off. She appreciates all the 1
Police Department does, the proactive steps, and the strategic planning efforts. The team does so 2
many things to help people. 3
4
Mayor Webster thanked Chief Spiess for such a comprehensive look at the Police Department. 5
She is grateful for the Department and the collaboration with other departments within the City. 6
She commented on those struggling with mental health and how the Police Department offers 7
assistance. It seems the entire department is doing recruiting for new officers which is helping. 8
Mayor Webster thanked all leadership within the Department. 9
10
X. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 11
12
City Manager Yunker reported the City submitted its application for a Cannabis retail license. He 13
is on the list to be appointed to the Metro Cities Board. 14
15
Councilmember Doolan reported that most of her work has been for Connect with the Council on 16
March 12 and 19. On March 24, she attended the MWMO presentation. 17
18
Councilmember Jenson stated he attended Connect with the Council on March 12. On March 13, 19
he attended a Ramsey County League of Governments Climate Action Meeting along with a 20
monthly program meeting. On March 14, he attended a Board Meeting. On March 18, he 21
participated in a Northeast Youth and Family Services subcommittee meeting. On March 20, he 22
along with Councilmember Elnagdy, attended a Connect with the Council Meeting. On March 23
21, he attended the Northeast Youth and Family Services strategic planning meeting. 24
25
Mayor Webster stated on March 12, she attended the Park Summit. On March 19, she hosted the 26
second meeting of the Mayor’s Youth Council and Sustainability Coordinator Saulog will speak 27
at the April meeting. 28
29
XI. COMMUNITY FORUM - NONE. 30
31
No one appeared to address the City Council. 32
33
XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 34
35
Councilmember Doolan encouraged residents to look at the Chamber of Commerce website and 36
attend the April 24 Villager of the Year celebration. 37
38
A. Future Agenda Items 39
40
The next Work Session Meeting and Regular Council Meeting will be held on April 8, 2025. 41
42
XIII. ADJOURNMENT. 43
44
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan to adjourn the meeting 45
at 9:30 p.m. 46
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Motion carried 4-0. 2
3
Respectfully submitted, 4
Debbie Wolfe 5
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 6
7
8
9
Mayor 10
ATTEST: 11
City Clerk 12
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Saint Anthony Village
DATE: April 08, 2025 Approved:
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: License Clerk
ITEM: License and Permits for Approval:
General Contractor License
Superior Fence and Rail of St. Paul, Minneapolis, MN
Mechanical Contractor License:
Easco Plumbing & Heating Inc., Loretto, MN
Glowing Hearth & Home, Shakopee, MN
Nordic Services, Burnsville, MN
Service Station License:
Applicant: Holiday Stationstores, LLC #2746477
Location: 810 Silver Lake Rd NE
Garbage Hauler Licenses:
Republic Services, Circle Pines, MN
Temporary Liquor License:
Applicant: St. Charles Borromeo School- Daniel Kieffer
Location: 2727 Stinson Blvd.
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 3/25/2025 - 4/8/2025 Apr 01, 2025 04:13PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
11343 ROSEDALE CHEVROLET 03/25/2025 135,851.64
11798 CENTRAL PENSION FUND LOCAL #49 03/28/2025 3,520.00
10710 MISSION SQUARE 03/28/2025 1,616.15
11808 SAPD ASSOCIATION 03/28/2025 840.00
12805 10 S TENNIS SUPPLY 04/08/2025 390.10
1122 AM CRAFTS SPIRITS 04/08/2025 436.37
10067 AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING CORPORATION 04/08/2025 48.75
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 04/08/2025 9,682.43
10115 ASPEN MILLS 04/08/2025 48.00
10116 ASPEN WASTE SYSTEMS INC 04/08/2025 340.00
10152 BAYCOM INC 04/08/2025 18,884.00
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 04/08/2025 11,886.74
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 04/08/2025 551.00
10162 BEN SAEFKE PHOTOGRAPHY 04/08/2025 150.00
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 04/08/2025 231.00
1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER LLC 04/08/2025 47,345.14
1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 04/08/2025 15,538.63
1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 04/08/2025 5,762.05
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 04/08/2025 21,063.19
13109 CENTRAL MCGOWAN INC 139156 04/08/2025 75.37
1010 CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGE COMPANY 04/08/2025 1,728.90
13121 CLEARWAY COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC 04/08/2025 476.97
10332 COMPTON'S COMMERCIAL CLNG. INC 04/08/2025 3,578.00
12924 COREMARK METALS 04/08/2025 16.54
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 04/08/2025 276.96
12821 CUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC 04/08/2025 81.54
2049 Dangerous Man Brewing Co. 04/08/2025 1,830.00
11796 DO GOOD BIZ INC 04/08/2025 748.50
1063 DOMACE VINO 04/08/2025 183.00
13372 DUSK SYSTEMS LLC 04/08/2025 692.88
12484 EASTWOOD, SETH 04/08/2025 79.99
10461 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES, INC. 04/08/2025 2,023.75
10468 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 04/08/2025 701.66
13374 ETHICAL LEADERS IN ACTION, INC. 04/08/2025 6,000.00
2036 FALLING KNIFE BREWING CO 04/08/2025 1,709.00
13454 FOX GRANTS 04/08/2025 1,195.00
10571 GOLIATH HYDRO-VAC, INC. 04/08/2025 6,246.25
1021 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA 04/08/2025 698.26
10624 HAWKINS INC 04/08/2025 9,416.83
2024 HEADFLYER BREWING 04/08/2025 572.00
10652 HENNEPIN COUNTY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 04/08/2025 618.04
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 04/08/2025 1,734.22
10667 HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE 04/08/2025 12,000.00
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S INC 04/08/2025 13,707.65
13005 INDELCO PLASTICS CORPORATION 04/08/2025 231.83
2044 INSIGHT BREWING COMPANY 04/08/2025 3,699.72
10765 JAROS/MATTIE 04/08/2025 70.00
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 04/08/2025 1,574.92
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/08/2025 3,214.37
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/08/2025 5,670.75
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/08/2025 27,195.60
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/08/2025 22,243.74
2028 LADONA CERVECERIA 04/08/2025 366.00
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 3/25/2025 - 4/8/2025 Apr 01, 2025 04:13PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
10831 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 04/08/2025 4,680.00
2045 LIBATION PROJECT 04/08/2025 959.92
10853 LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC 04/08/2025 18.70
2010 LUPULIN BREWING 04/08/2025 325.00
13023 LYNN LEMBCKE CONSULTING 04/08/2025 1,000.00
10874 MACQUEEN EQUIPMENT GROUP 04/08/2025 2,063.42
11985 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 04/08/2025 5,966.41
1125 MAVERICK (NEGOCE) 04/08/2025 819.36
2029 MEGA BEER 04/08/2025 573.95
10916 MENARDS LUMBER 04/08/2025 71.20
13241 METRO INET 04/08/2025 828.00
12594 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY 04/08/2025 400.00
10972 MNIAAI 04/08/2025 700.00
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 04/08/2025 2,415.00
13107 NORMS TIRE SALES 04/08/2025 1,890.36
13210 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 04/08/2025 134.37
1066 OLD WORLD CANNING COMPANY 04/08/2025 92.40
2038 OLIPHANT BREWING 04/08/2025 1,162.00
11185 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC. 04/08/2025 506.00
13456 PATTON HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC 04/08/2025 40.00
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 04/08/2025 3,732.75
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 04/08/2025 8,023.69
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 04/08/2025 9,853.30
12747 PRECISE MRM LLC 04/08/2025 69.00
2019 PRYES BREWING COMPANY 04/08/2025 227.00
12482 QUALITY SIGNS & ENGRAVING 04/08/2025 20.00
12601 RAMSEY COUNTY ENVIRONMENTAL 04/08/2025 153.37
11302 RAMSEY COUNTY FINANCE 04/08/2025 7,970.00
1062 RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 04/08/2025 109.40
13457 ROSS VIDEO LIMITED 04/08/2025 775.53
2047 RUE 38 LLC 04/08/2025 428.00
13240 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC 04/08/2025 29.31
2018 SMALL LOT WINES 04/08/2025 647.00
1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/08/2025 3,176.50
1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/08/2025 5,662.34
1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/08/2025 16,930.21
1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/08/2025 456.26
11452 ST ANTHONY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 04/08/2025 500.00
11457 ST ANTHONY VILLAGE CENTER LLC 04/08/2025 3,141.73
11465 ST. ANTHONY-NEW BRIGHTON 04/08/2025 52,175.56
11485 STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT 04/08/2025 225.00
2001 STEEL TOE BREWING 04/08/2025 313.00
11994 STERICYCLE INC 04/08/2025 49.49
13178 STEVEN P CARLSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW PLLC 04/08/2025 5,000.00
11502 STREICHERS 04/08/2025 23.98
12123 SUMMIT COMPANIES 04/08/2025 8,254.00
11515 SUN BADGE CO. 04/08/2025 4,297.74
12920 SVAP III SILVER LAKE VILLAGE LLC 04/08/2025 5,268.80
13366 TARGET SOLUTIONS LEARNING LLC 04/08/2025 4,044.80
11566 TIMESAVERS OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 04/08/2025 1,477.50
11586 TRACY PRINTING 04/08/2025 3,510.00
1098 TRADITION WINE & SPIRITS 04/08/2025 1,392.00
11819 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC 04/08/2025 1,160.55
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 3
Check Issue Dates: 3/25/2025 - 4/8/2025 Apr 01, 2025 04:13PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
11635 UNIQUE PAVING MATERIAL 04/08/2025 368.52
11659 VALLEY-RICH C0., INC. 04/08/2025 22,708.57
2023 VENN BREWING CO 04/08/2025 245.00
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 04/08/2025 2,498.87
1025 VINOCOPIA 04/08/2025 2,961.00
11706 WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC 04/08/2025 392.40
1034 WINE COMPANY THE 04/08/2025 1,818.00
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 04/08/2025 2,338.10
1032 WINEBOW 04/08/2025 465.00
11738 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC. 04/08/2025 22,292.06
11740 XCEL ENERGY 04/08/2025 23,273.60
11748 ZAHL PETROLEUM MAINTENANCE CO. 04/08/2025 1,540.65
13193 ZOLL MEDICAL CORPORATION 04/08/2025 1,698.32
Grand Totals: 661,187.42
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 25-025
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED IN THE 1st
QUARTER OF 2025
WHEREAS,the City of Saint Anthony Village is required to accept all grants and donations by
resolution; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village has received the following grants and donations in the
1st quarter of 2025:
Fire Training $ 430.50
BCA Training $ 600.00
MN-Bullet Proof Vest Grant $ 5,173.50
Kiwanis $ 350.00
St. Paul Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) 3rd Quarter $ 3,341.40
Total $ 9,895.40
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village
hereby accepts the grants and donations as received in the 1st quarter of 2025.
Adopted this 8th day of April, 2025.
_________________________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
MEMORANDUM
To: St. Anthony Village Planning Commission
From: Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date: City Council Regular Meeting for April 8, 2025
GC File No: 140-01 – 25.03
Request: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for an electronic (digital display) sign for
Faith Methodist Church
Project Location: 2708 33rd Ave. NE; PID - 06-029-23-31-0003
COUNCIL ACTION
The City Council is asked to consider Resolution No. 25-026 approving a Conditional Use Permit for a
digital (electronic) display sign for the Faith United Methodist Church, replacing the existing ground
sign readerboard, based on findings as noted in the resolution and with conditions that the sign will
continue to meet all required operational standards and any other applicable City Code requirements.
BACKGROUND
The applicant is proposing to upgrade an existing ground sign for message displays located at 2708 33rd
Avenue NE. The ground sign would be located along the north side of the building, adjacent to 33rd
Avenue in the location of the current sign. Because a portion of the sign is proposed to include an
electronic digital display, the sign requires a Conditional Use Permit pursuant to Section 157.24 of the
City’s Sign Ordinance.
The Planning Commission reviewed the request at a public hearing on March 18, 2025. Comments were
received from two neighbors of the church via email and phone, one of whom attended the hearing.
Objections were made primarily over concerns related to current conditions and traffic, and concern
that the sign may have the potential to shine into nearby homes. Based on a review of the proposed
sign and the applicable regulations, the Planning Commission adopted the findings in the staff report,
and recommends approval of the CUP request, with conditions related to compliance with code
requirements applicable to dynamic display signs.
It is noted that the proposed sign, to remain in compliance with the terms of the CUP and City Code will
be required to have monochrome text only a dark background, and that City Code also requires that
such signs are dimmed at night to minimize glare. While this aspect was not explicitly written in to the
original conditions of approval, it has been added for further clarity.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Applicant: Faith United Methodist Church
Owner: Faith United Methodist Church
Location: 2708 33rd Avenue NE
Existing Land Use/Zoning: Institutional / Zoned: R-1, Single Family Residential
Surrounding Land Use/Zoning: North: Single Family Residential / Zoned: R-1
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East: Single Family Residential / Zoned: R-1
South: Single Family Residential / Zoned: R-1
West: Single Family Residential / Zoned: R-1
Deadline for Agency Action: Complete Application Date: 02-27-2025
60 Days: 04-28-2025
Letter Sent: No
120 Days: 06-27-2025
ANALYSIS
1. Background
The applicant proposes to upgrade their current ground sign at the subject property along Belden
Drive between 33rd Avenue NE and Hilldale Avenue:
The new sign would be located in the existing structure and base, but would replace the current
changeable copy message area with the digital display. No external dimensions would change.
The Dynamic Display will be 12 square feet (6 feet wide by 2 feet high), which is significantly less
than 35% of the total allowable 150 square feet in the ROS District. The total sign display area,
including both the digital and non-digital surface, appears to be less than 20 square feet, well within
the allowance of 34 square feet for ground signs.
2. Dynamic Displays for institutional (or “quasi-public”) uses in the R-1 District are further subject to
these additional requirements:
• Percentage of allowable sign area for district: 35%
• Minimum duration of continuous image: 8 Seconds
• Transitions: Image changes must be instantaneous, without special effects or gradual
transitions
• Messages: Must be complete with each image, not continuing in context or intent to the
next images
• Color: Must be monochromatic against a solid black background
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The physical dimensions of the proposed sign are within all requirements of the relevant zoning
restrictions. The operational aspects (transition, duration, messaging, and color) are ongoing regulatory
requirements of the sign.
The zoning ordinance requires such signs to be no closer than 15 feet to the curb. From aerial
photography, the sign location appears to be approximately 22 feet from the curb line of 33rd Avenue,
meeting the location requirement.
3. Applicable Code Sections.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 154 Zoning Code, Section §154.243 establishes the process and findings
required for consideration of Conditional Use Permits.
Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 157 Sign Code, Section §157.24 Dynamic Displays regulates the
construction and use of electronic dynamic display signs by Conditional Use Permit, and sets the various
performance standards applicable to such signs.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
Planning Commission and Staff recommend approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit for an
electronic dynamic display sign at 2708 33rd Avenue NE with the following conditions:
1. Compliance with the operational standards of the code in Section 155.29, notably the
requirements for monochromatic lettering against a solid black background, and dimming of the
display during night hours, as well as other applicable code requirements.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
1. Motion to deny the CUP Resolution. In the event of a recommendation for denial, the City
Council must state its findings related to denial on the record.
2. Request Additional Information and Table Action. A motion to table should be accompanied by
the specific information requested of staff or the developer necessary to act on the Resolution.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A: Application and Supporting Material
Exhibit B: City Council Resolution
This Sign
electronic reader board
2’ x 6’ dynamic display two sided
replace changeable copy
portion of existing sign
Existing sign
2’
6’
February 11, 2025
City of SaintAnthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Rd.
St. Anthony, MN 55418
Re:Proposed LED Sign for Korean United Methodist Church
Watchfire Signs offers zoning-friendly software to comply with local codes. Upon request, the software can be
preset to match the brightness, hold time, and transition settings mandated by those codes. The proposed LED
sign for Korean United Methodist Church, located at 2708 33rd Ave NE,will be configured for instantaneous
changes between frames (no special effects) and hold times not less than 5 minutes.
The brightness will be factory-adjusted not to exceed 4,500 NITs during the day, and 450 at night. Brightness
controls are password-protected from end-user manipulation. All Watchfire signs are equipped with a default
mechanism to turn the sign “black” in case of a major malfunction.
Brightness Controls
x Watchfire LED display software uses what is referred to as a software photocell and relies on
the zip code location of the sign to determine the longitude and latitude. The sign is
appropriately dimmed or brightened based on seasonally adjusted sunrise and sunset times.
x An actual 100-step photocell is available to control brightness. When present the photocell
takes priority over the software photocell. The photocell responds to actual light conditions.
Thank you,
Ray Digby
Office 800-637-2645, ext 3006
email ray.digby@watchfiresigns.com
Ray Digby
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 25-026
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR AN ELECTRONIC DYNAMIC DISPLAY SIGN
AT 2708 33RD AVENUE NE IN THE
“R-1”, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the City of St. Anthony Village received a request on behalf of the Nativity
Lutheran Church for a ground sign with an electronic dynamic display at 2708 33rd Avenue NE;
and
WHEREAS, the property is located in the “R-1”, Single Family Residential Zoning District; and
WHEREAS, the subject parcel is currently developed with an existing ground sign; and
WHEREAS, such electronic digital display signs are allowed by Conditional Use Permit in the
R-1 District; and
WHEREAS, the proposed sign is otherwise consistent with the requirements of the Sign
Ordinance with regard to size and other standards, or will be made so pursuant to City approval;
and
WHEREAS, the sign can be constructed to be consistent with the materials standards required
by the Sign Ordinance related to such signs; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all of the comments and the staff report, which are
incorporated by reference into the resolution; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on March 18, 2025 on the
application and the applicant and members of the public were provided the opportunity to present
information to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit
with the conditions noted in the Staff report, and as listed below; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings of fact in support of the resolution
for approval:
1.The property is located in an area of institutional and residential land uses on a minor
collector roadway.
2.The proposed sign is reasonably consistent with the character of the neighborhood in
which it is located.
3.The dimensional requirements of the City’s Sign Ordinance can be met by the proposed
application as verified.
4.The proposed improvements constitute a reasonable use of the property.
5.The operational aspects of the City’s Sign Ordinance can be met on an ongoing basis by
the owner/operator of the sign.
6.The proposed sign, constructed and operated within the requirements of the Code, is not
expected to adversely impact surrounding property or public areas.
NOW THEREFORE MAY IT BE RESOVLED, that the City Council of the
City of St. Anthony Village accepts the findings and recommendations documented in the staff
report and approves Conditional Use Permit for a dynamic display sign as shown on the plans
submitted as of February 27, 2025, at 2708 33rd Avenue NE, with the following conditions:
1.Compliance with the operational standards of the code in Section 157.24 notably the
requirements for a static, monochrome message of at least 8 seconds duration on a black
background, and other related requirements, and dimming of the display during night
hours, as well as other applicable code requirements
2.Applicant applies for all appropriate permits and complies with all other applicable
ordinance provisions.
Passed in regular session of the City Council on the 8th day of April, 2025.
____________________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: ____________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
4/2/2025
1
2024 POLICE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
2024 FIRE DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL REPORT
Izzy Diaz, Fire Chief
Department Organization
4/2/2025
2
Staffing and Promotions
Promoted Deputy Fire Chief, two Captains,
two Firefighters (EMT/Paramedic); Hired
eight rookie firefighters
•Mattie Jaros, Deputy Fire Chief
•Derek Hood, Full-time Firefighter
& EMT
•John Flanders, Full-time Firefighter &
Paramedic
•Ryan Snyder, Captain
•Sam Herrera-Fletcher, Captain
•8 rookie firefighters in training
Deputy Fire Chief
Mattie Jaros
Firefighter/EMT
Derek Hood
Firefighter/Paramedic
John Flanders
Fire Captain
Ryan Snyder
Fire Captain
Sam Herrera-Fletcher
Apparatus Update
•Chief Vehicle New in 2024
•Deputy Chief transitioned to Traverse
•Older Code Vehicle wrapped to provide
versatility in both code duties and
firefighter needs
•Utilized for training, meetings, and
transporting firefighters from medical
facilities during critical calls
4/2/2025
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2024 Calls for Service
925
1553
1661 1668
1812
1957
0
500
1000
1500
2000
2500
2004 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
2024 Calls Overview
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
Medical Fire Good Intent Service Calls Hazardous
Conditions
False Alarm Weather
Types of Calls
1558
44
183
64 39 68 1
4/2/2025
4
2024 Response Breakdown for Calls
Quick Response Saves Lives
2:28 Average response for emergency calls in Saint
Anthony Village
14:26 Ambulance response to Code 3 calls in Saint
Anthony Village
56 Mutual Aid Requests
(Fridley, New Brighton, Roseville and Columbia
Heights)
28:34 Average time spent on a call
83 Call-backs for station coverage and incident
response
2024 Multiple Calls Response
Ready and Responsive
172*Instances an additional call came out as the duty crew was tied
up on another call
36 Calls a Chief (or Both) has been available to take 2nd Call;
Note: Deputy Chief began coverage Monday –Friday in July
25 Callbacks for all personnel
112 Duty cleared and responded
1 Split the crew to respond to call
*Several instances both Duty Crew and Chief responded
4/2/2025
5
365 Documented Calls
requiring ALS care
72
Times an ambulance
left Saint Anthony
Village Code 3
2024 Advanced Life Support (ALS) Data
0
50
100
150
200
250
EKG IV Nebulizer CPAP Epinephrine
Interventions
218
100
12 24
2024 Intervention Response Time
Time to Administer Intervention
11:13 12-Lead ECG (electrocardiogram)
9:52 Intravenous Line
6:11 CPAP (continuous positive air
pressure)
4:56 Nebulizer for respiratory assistance
*Hennepin County Medical Center is our primary service agency.
4/2/2025
6
Code Committee
2025 in Review
12 Committee meetings
21 City Code sections researched and revised
147 Residential water service lines inspected
and processed
2025 City Code Official Activities
Served as City representative to Hennepin County
Applied for and received Hennepin County Prairie
Restoration Grant for Silver Point and Central Parks
Worked collaboratively with City Building Official, Fire
and Police Department
City Rental Properties
57 Single Family Homes
47 Duplex
1 Triplex
9 Condominium Units
3 Townhomes
14 Mobile Homes
2,323 Apartment Units
Housing and Rental Code
Most Common Violations:
Signs: 144
Vegetation: 31
Flexible Dumpsters: 48
Improperly Stored Materials: 20
Solid Dumpsters: 20
Improperly Parked Vehicle: 17
Housing Inspections
385 Violation contact
22 Directed by public
363 Identified during weekly patrols
358 Violations resolved
114 Rental Inspections
27 Unresolved in 2025
222 Unresolved 2021-2025; 88% are code violations
around garbage receptacle locations
4/2/2025
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Fire Inspections: Commercial and Businesses
Commercial / Business Fire Inspections
134 Inspections and re-inspections done by duty crew
in 2024
2-years*Frequency of inspections for commercial buildings
and businesses
Inspections Overview
Trained and certified fire inspectors include Fire Chief,
Deputy Fire Chief, and four full-time firefighters.
Deputy Fire Chief will be responsible for conducting all commercial
building inspections going forward.
Duty Crew continuing apartment building inspections.
Public Safety Education
Students & Youth Fire Safety
60+Classrooms;
1,140 Students
Reached
Fire Prevention in the
Schools (St. Charles,
Wilshire and
preschools
30 Youth Reached Safety Camp, 2 Days
65 Scouts Assisted Cub Scout Badge
Classes
Life Safety for All Ages
17 CPR Classes
22 Home Safety Surveys
67 Free Smoke Alarms installed for
Residents
4 Locations,
more than 100
residents reached
Senior Safety Education at Legends,
Chandler Place, Kensington, Walker
Methodist
600 People Attended Annual SAFD Open House as part of
Fire Prevention Week every October
4/2/2025
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Community Engagement
Community Events & Outreach
•Annual Open House in October
•Santa on the Fire Truck (Toys for Tots)
•Special Olympics Torch Run
•Night to Unite
•Station Tours
•Aquatennial EMS Standby
•Community Events –
Elmwood Church End of School Year Party,
Chandler Place events, Legends Community
Potluck Party
Community Engagement: Giving Back
Supporting our Fire Fighting Community
This past summer we were excited to donate
old fire equipment to Ciudad Guzmán, Jalisco
México (Izzy’s hometown). We sent 25 (50’
sections) of 2 1/2” hose, nozzles, and jackets.
Ciudad Guzmán Fire Chief and members of
his team came to VillageFest and participated
in the parade before heading back to Mexico
with the donations.
4/2/2025
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Training Overview
Total Training Hours: 1,945
TRAINING OBJECTIVE
Firefighters are expected to perform at a high level, no
matter the circumstance. This is why we never stop training
and seek continuous improvement in every area of service.
Training is a constant process. The more we do to better
ourselves, the more efficiently we complete our tasks.
29 Full Department Drills
•Hose-line deployment and advancing
•Emergency medical technician skills
•Advance Life Support Skills
•Search and Rescue
•Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) skills
•Forcible Entry
•Live Fire Training
Social Media –Connect with Us!
Fire Department uses social media to effectively tell our story and engage with residents.
4/2/2025
10
2024 Accomplishments
Hiring, Staffing and Fire Station Updates
Multiple Hiring Processes completed to fill open
positions
•Firefighter/Paramedic
•Firefighter/EMT
•Deputy Chief
•Captain’s promotional process
•Recruitment of new firefighters to begin
training; accounts for several retirements
Fire Station Upgrade:
Created office for Deputy Fire Chief
Looking Forward: 2025-2026
Looking Ahead to 2025-2026
Staffing
Advancing the ALS program that has now been implemented
Technology Integrations –Inspections/RMS
Employee Wellness / Cordico App –“Check-up from the Neck Up”
Create and Implement Strategic Plan
Employee Development –Leadership Classes for Officers and Full-time Staff
Full SOP Implementation –Lexipol
Community Risk Reduction –target “at risk” population/areas (ie. increase senior
safety education, expand fire safety discussions to apartment complexes)
4/2/2025
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Stay Connected
•Get Updates via savmn.com
•Sign up for notifications
•Email: izzy.diaz@savmn.com
or mattie.jaros@savmn.com
to request fire safety and fire
prevention information and
outreach
•Call us at 612-782-3400 to
arrange for a meeting via
phone or in person
Annual Reports 2024
This report can be viewed online at: www.savmn.com
MEMORANDUM
To: City of Saint Anthony Village City Council
From: Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator
Date: April 8, 2025 City Council Meeting
Request: Energy Action Plan Final Adoption
BACKGROUND
The Energy Action Plan, developed through our participation in Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy program, was
introduced at the March 25, 2025 City Council Work Session. Partners in Energy staff and I have taken your
comments and feedback from that meeting to make a few adjustments and deliver a final draft. Tonight, we
present to you the final Energy Action Plan for adoption.
As discussed during the previous work session, an 18-month implementation period will begin after the plan is
adopted. During this time, Partners in Energy will directly support our city’s efforts to make progress on the
strategies in the plan. Attached for your review is the Memorandum of Understanding outlining how the city
and Partners in Energy will collaborate on implementation efforts.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt the Energy Action Plan.
Staff requests authorization for the City Manager to sign the Memorandum of Understanding to continue the
implementation work with Partners in Energy.
ATTACHMENTS
• Final Saint Anthony Village Energy Action Plan
• Memorandum of Understanding with Partners in Energy for Energy Action Plan implementation
• Resolution
ENERGY ACTION PLAN Presented
April 8, 2025
Purpose
•Developed in collaboration
with Xcel Energy’s Partners in
Energy
•Follow up to the City’s Climate
Plan (adopted 2023)
•Four focus areas: Energy,
Transportation, Water and
Waste
•Progresses or updates the
energy related action items
Timeline
Energy Action Plan
Vision
Saint Anthony Village prioritizes
energy actions that support residents
and businesses to preserve the
environment, improve resiliency, and
make our community a more
sustainable place.
Goal
Saint Anthony Village will reduce
energy-related greenhouse gas
emissions 80 percent by 2040
Focus Areas
Energy Efficiency
Improve efficiency of
homes, businesses and
public facilities in Saint
Anthony Village
Renewable Energy
Increase support of
renewable energy in
Saint Anthony Village
Electrification
Increase the adoption
of electric appliances
and equipment in
homes and buildings
in Saint Anthony
Village
Residential
Increase residential
energy efficiency savings
by 75 percent, resulting
in 2.1 million kWh and
652,000 therms saved
from 2025-2030
Energy Efficiency Goal
Commercial
Increase commercial
energy efficiency
savings by 50 percent,
resulting in 19 million
kWh and 1.8 million
therms saved from
2025-2030
Energy Efficiency Strategies
•Strategy 1: Create a campaign to promote the Home Energy Squad to
residents. a campaign to promote the Home Energy Squad to
residents.
•Strategy 2: Create a campaign to promote building energy
assessments to businesses.
•Strategy 3: Share energy efficiency resources, funding, and programs
to help residents reduce energy use, including low-income residents.
•Strategy 4: Communicate with rental property managers about
energy efficiency improvement opportunities for facilities and
residents.
Residential
Increase residential
participation in Xcel
Energy renewable
energy programs by
3 percent annually
Renewable Energy Goal
Commercial
Increase commercial
participation in Xcel
Energy renewable
energy programs by
three participants
annually
Renewable Energy Strategies
•Strategy 5: Create a targeted campaign for residents to partake
in utility renewable energy subscription programs and
community solar gardens.
•Strategy 6: Create campaigns to increase renewable energy
support for businesses and multi- family building owners.
•Strategy 7: Promote information regarding on-site solar
including funding, utility rebates, city permitting requirements,
and information on installers.
•Strategy 8: Explore solar panel installation on municipal
facilities.
Electrification Goal
Electrification
10 residential
participants annually
in Xcel Energy
electrification
programs
Electrification Strategies
•Strategy 9: Share educational materials on new and emerging
electric appliance alternatives and EV chargers to residents.
•Strategy 10: Evaluate the condition of existing City equipment
and develop a predicted replacement schedule and funding.
•Strategy 11: Facilitate peer-to-peer learning from residents who
have implemented electrification measures to those interested.
•Strategy 12: Create a targeted campaign for natural gas and
electrically heated homes to switch to air source heat pumps.
Implementation Support
Next Steps
•April 8, 2025
•Final Energy Action Plan adoption
•May 2025 – November 2026
•Implementation phase with Partners in Energy support
•December 2026 – onward
•Saint Anthony Village would become a Graduate Partners in Energy
community; ongoing growth and progress for energy initiatives
THANK YOU
Saint Anthony Village
Energy Action Plan
April 2025
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thank you to the following individuals who contributed many hours of service to developing this Energy
Action Plan.
The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning workshops hosted by Xcel Energy’s Partners
in Energy. Xcel Energy is the main electric utility serving Saint Anthony Village. Partners in Energy is a
two-year collaboration to develop and implement a community’s energy goals. For more information
about the planning workshops, see Appendix B: Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Planning Process.
Name Organization
Minette Saulog Sustainability Coordinator, City of Saint Anthony Village
Jerry Adam St. Charles Borromeo Church and School, Director of
Operations
Alyssa Baguss Silverwood Park
Dan Bakke Parks & Environmental Commission
Mark Gibbs School District, Facilities Coordinator
Amanda Haluptzok Saint Anthony Area Chamber of Commerce At Large Board
Member
Cece Kram Parks & Environmental Commission Youth Liaison
Dan Kunitz Citizens for Sustainability
TK Kuykendall Sports Boosters President
Mike Mayne Saint Anthony Area Chamber of Commerce Board Vice
President
Keith Pearson Historical Society Board Member
John Stromberg Elmwood Church
Jessica Swiontek Parks & Environmental Commission
Barb Tuominen Communications Coordinator, City of Saint Anthony Village
Utility Representatives and Facilitators
Megan Weck Partners in Energy Community Facilitator
Paolo Speirn Partners in Energy Community Facilitator
Michelle Frost Partners in Energy Community Facilitator
Sofia Troutman Partners in Energy Program Manager, Xcel Energy
Adam Burr Account Manager, Xcel Energy
Michael Wilhelmi Community Relations Manager, Xcel Energy
Kathryn Knudson Local Energy Policy Manager, CenterPoint Energy
This Energy Action Plan was funded by and developed in collaboration with Xcel Energy’s Partners in
Energy. Partners in Energy shall not be responsible for any content, analysis, or results if Saint
Anthony Village has made modifications to the plan.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Acknowledgements ........................................................................................................................................ i
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... 3
Glossary of Terms.......................................................................................................................................... 5
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Where We Are Now .................................................................................................................................... 10
Where We Are Going .................................................................................................................................. 22
How We Stay On Course ............................................................................................................................. 27
How We Are Going To Get There ................................................................................................................ 29
Focus Area: Energy Efficiency ..................................................................................................................... 29
Focus Area: Renewable Energy ................................................................................................................... 31
Focus Area: Electrification .......................................................................................................................... 33
Community Resources for Implementation................................................................................................ 35
Appendix A: Work Plan ............................................................................................................................... 36
Appendix B: Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Planning Process ................................................................ 42
Appendix C: Baseline Energy Analysis ......................................................................................................... 46
Appendix D: Methodology for Measuring Success ..................................................................................... 56
Executive Summary
Goal
Saint Anthony Village will reduce
energy-related greenhouse gas
emissions 80% by 2040.
SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE ENERGY ACTION PLAN
Energy Action Plan Impacts
Saving money
community-wide
through participation
in utility programs.
Saving energy in
homes, buildings,
and public spaces.
Increasing
renewable energy
support to help
reduce greenhouse
gas emissions.
Equitably serving
all residents and
businesses with
community-based
energy actions.
The Energy Action Plan was designed by Saint Anthony Village city staff and community members
in collaboration with Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. This plan builds on the city’s Climate Plan by
offering concrete actions in the energy sector that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It
outlines opportunities for the community to save energy and money, increase renewable energy
support, and electrify homes and buildings.
Vision
Saint Anthony Village prioritizes energy
actions that support residents and
businesses to preserve the environment,
improve resiliency, and make our community
a more sustainable place.
The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning
workshops hosted by Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy. Thank
you to the Saint Anthony Village Energy Action Team who
contributed many hours of service. The team included people
from city commissions, Chamber of Commerce Board, faith
leaders, parks, schools, sports boosters, and historical society.
How We Are Going to Get There
The City of Saint Anthony Village with support from
Partners in Energy will take actions identified in this plan to
achieve our goal. These actions center on three focus areas:
Energy Efficiency
Renewable Energy
Electrification
Strategy Highlights
• Collaborate with businesses, local organizations, and
multi-family buildings to encourage participation in
energy programs and opportunities.
• Support community members who need it most by
sharing energy resources and assistance to lower
energy bills.
• Conduct outreach and education campaigns to raise
awareness of how to support renewable energy.
• Educate and engage residents on beneficial electrification,
the switch from fossil-fuel powered appliances to more
efficient electricity-powered appliances.
Get Involved
Visit savmn.com/205/Sustainability to read more about
the Energy Action Plan and find ways you can get involved.
To learn how you can help Saint Anthony Village achieve
our energy goals, please contact Sustainability Coordinator
Minette Saulog at minette.saulog@savmn.com.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
4 x 50: Xcel Energy’s privacy rule, which requires all data summary statistics to contain at least four
premises, with no single premise responsible for more than 50% of the total. Following these rules, if a
premise(s) is responsible for more than 50% of the total for that data set, it is/they are removed from
the summary.
Beneficial Electrification (BE): The replacement of direct fossil fuel use with electricity that results in
either lower costs, reduced emissions, or more effective use of the power grid.
British Thermal Unit (BTU): The amount of heat needed to raise one pound of water at maximum
density through one degree Fahrenheit.
Carbon-free: Carbon-free refers to sources of energy that will not emit additional carbon dioxide into
the air. Wind, solar and nuclear energy are all carbon-free sources but only wind and solar are
renewable.
Carbon-neutral: Carbon-neutral, also described as “net zero,” could include carbon-free sources but is
broader and refers to energy that removes or avoids as much carbon dioxide as is released over a set
period of time. Carbon-neutral is sometimes used to describe a site that produces an excess amount of
electricity from a renewable energy source, such as solar, compared to what it consumes. That excess
energy is put back into the grid in an amount that offsets the carbon dioxide produced from the
electricity it draws from the grid when it is not producing renewable energy.
Community Data Mapping: A baseline analysis of energy data in a geospatial (map) format across the
community.
Decatherm (Dth): Quantity of energy that is equivalent to ten therms.
Demand Side Management (DSM): Modification of consumer demand for energy through various
methods, including education and financial incentives. DSM aims to encourage consumers to decrease
energy consumption, especially during peak hours, or to shift time-of-energy use to off-peak periods
such as nighttime and weekend.
Direct Installation: Energy-saving equipment installed by Xcel Energy or other organization, for program
participants, that produces immediate energy savings.
Energy Burden: Percentage of gross household income spent on energy costs.
Energy Reduction: The result of behavior changes that cause less energy to be used. For example,
setting the thermostat to a lower temperature reduces the energy used in your home during the winter.
Since energy reductions can be easily reversed, they are not accounted for when calculating changes in
energy usage.
Energy Savings: Comes from a permanent change that results in using less energy to achieve the same
results. A new furnace uses X% less energy to keep your home at the same temperature (all things being
equal), resulting in energy savings of X%. For accounting purposes, energy savings are only counted in
the year the new equipment is installed.
Greenhouse Gases (GHG): Gases in the atmosphere that absorb and emit radiation and significantly
contribute to climate change. The primary greenhouse gases in the earth's atmosphere are water vapor,
carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide and ozone.
Grid Decarbonization: The current planned reduction in the carbon intensity of electricity provided by
electric utilities through the addition of low- or no-carbon energy sources to the electricity grid.
Kilowatt-hour (kWh): A unit of electricity consumption.
Million British Thermal Units (MMBtu): A unit of energy consumption that allows electricity and natural
gas consumption to be combined.
Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCO2e): A unit of measure for greenhouse gas emissions.
The unit "CO2e" represents an amount of a greenhouse gas whose atmospheric impact has been
standardized to that of one unit mass of carbon dioxide (CO2), based on the global warming potential
(GWP) of the gas.
Megawatt (MW): A unit of electric power equal to one million watts.
Premise: A unique combination of service address and meter. For residential customers, this is typically
the equivalent of an individual house or dwelling unit in a multi-tenant building. For business customers,
it is an individual business, or for a larger business, a separately metered portion of the business’s load
at that address.
Renewable Energy Certificate (REC): For every megawatt-hour of clean, renewable electricity
generation, a renewable energy certificate (REC) is created. A REC embodies all the environmental
attributes of the generation and can be tracked and traded separately from the underlying electricity.
Also known as a Renewable Energy Credit.
Resilience: The ability to prepare for and adapt to changing conditions and withstand and recover
rapidly from disruptions. Resilience includes the ability to withstand and recover from deliberate
attacks, accidents, or naturally occurring threats or incidents.
Recommissioning: An energy efficiency service focused on identifying ways that existing building
systems can be tuned up to run as efficiently as possible.
Solar Garden: Shared solar array with grid-connected subscribers who receive bill credits for their
subscriptions.
Solar Photovoltaic (PV): Solar cells/panels that convert sunlight into electricity (convert light, or
photons, into electricity, or voltage).
Subscription: An agreement to purchase a certain amount of something in regular intervals.
Therm (thm or therm): A unit of natural gas consumption.
Trade Partner: Trade Partners, also known as Trade Allies or Business Trade Partners, are vendors and
contractors who work with business and residential customers servicing, installing and providing
consulting services regarding the equipment associated with utility rebate programs. Their support for
utility programs can range from providing equipment and assisting with rebate paperwork, to receiving
rebates for equipment sold.
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INTRODUCTION
The City of Saint Anthony Village is a first-ring suburb
located in the heart of the Twin Cities Metropolitan
area. With just over 9,300 residents, Saint Anthony
Village offers a uniquely small-town feel in the middle of
Minnesota’s largest urban core. City departments offer
full services to residents and the wider community with
its own Fire and Police departments, Public Works,
Finance, Administration, and two municipal liquor
stores. It is also home to the geographically smallest
independent school district in Minnesota at only 2.6
square miles, Saint Anthony-New Brighton Schools.
Saint Anthony Village offers several city-owned parks as
well as Three Rivers Park District’s Silverwood Park
providing sports, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities. It is well regarded as a family-friendly
community and the City and school district closely collaborate to share spaces for organized sports,
along with other amenities like outdoor ice-skating rinks in the winter. With thriving commercial districts
at the north and south end of the city, there are abundant options for work and play. Saint Anthony
Village takes pride in maintaining high community standards and strives daily to live up to its mission
statement: “Promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services.”
Why an Energy Action Plan
The City has prioritized environmental sustainability for many years. The City currently participates in
the B3 Benchmarking Program for City facilities, and has several facilities subscribed to Community Solar
Gardens. The City has been a member of the MN GreenStep program since its inception and maintains
the highest status as a GreenStep 5 City. Maintaining this status involves annual tracking and reporting
energy use with an aim of continuous energy efficiency improvements. We completed a city-wide LED
Who are we talking about?
We, Our and the City refer to the City of Saint
Anthony Village.
Community refers to the broader Saint Anthony
Village community, including residents,
businesses, and other stakeholders.
Energy Action Team is the group of individuals
whose input created our Energy Action Plan.
Energy Action Plan refers to this document for the
City of Saint Anthony Village.
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lighting retrofit, were designated a SolSmart Silver Community in 2019, added two F-150 Lightning EV
trucks to the Public Works fleet, and hired a full-time Sustainability Coordinator in 2024.
In 2019, the Parks Commission scope was expanded to include environmental sustainability matters and
was renamed the Parks & Environmental Commission. Part of their work is to provide recommendations
to the City Council concerning energy and environmental issues. They advocated for a Climate Plan,
which was completed in 2023.
Figure 1. Timeline of Saint Anthony Village Sustainability Initiatives
Saint Anthony Village was looking for ways to inform the entire community of the regional and
statewide goals of greenhouse gas emissions reductions over the coming decades, while helping build
momentum on climate action through progress on the City’s Climate Plan. Knowledge of current energy
use, as well as options for reduction in energy consumption, energy alternatives and community
education are the most pressing issues for the City. This Energy Action Plan provides concrete actions in
the energy sector for residents, businesses, and the City to partake in, and offers data analysis and
tracking on energy metrics that will help measure success. The energy strategies from the Climate Plan
were modified and brought into more detail through this Energy Action Plan to create a roadmap
specific to Saint Anthony Village’s goals.
About This Plan
The content outlined in this plan was developed collaboratively with a group of stakeholders, referred to
as the Energy Action Team, through planning workshops conducted between July and November 2024.
The Energy Action Team included representatives from City Commissions, Chamber of Commerce,
sustainability groups, churches, sports boosters, historical society, school district, and parks. (See
Acknowledgements for full list of participants). Team members coordinated throughout the process to
share information and make decisions about this plan.
•Member of
MN GreenStep
Cities
2010
•Designated SolSmart
Silver Community
•Parks &
Environmental
Commission
expanded
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Anthony Village
Climate Plan
2023
•Hired
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By the numbers, we engaged: 2 surveys, 3 workshops, 1 webinar, 14 participants, and 6 utility
representatives and facilitators. See Appendix B: Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy Planning Process for
more information about the planning process and Xcel Energy Partners in Energy.
Saint Anthony Village joined more than 40 other Minnesota communities that have developed Energy
Action Plans through Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy, an offering that provides resources for
community energy planning. Partners in Energy also supports 18 months of plan implementation in the
form of marketing and communications, data tracking and analysis, program expertise, and project
management.
2 Surveys
3 workshops
1 webinar
14 participants on
Energy Action Team
6 utility
representatives and
facilitators
Figure 2. Partners in Energy Planning Process Components
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WHERE WE ARE NOW
An integral part of the Partners in Energy planning process is reviewing historical energy data that
informs our community’s energy baseline. Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy provided data on energy
use, participation counts, and utility energy conservation program savings for Saint Anthony Village, as
detailed in the following sections. See Appendix C: Baseline Energy Analysis for a comprehensive picture
of Saint Anthony Village’s energy data.
Community Demographics
As of 2022, Saint Anthony Village’s population of more than 9,000 residents lived in approximately 4,200
housing units. With similar levels of diversity compared to the Twin Cities metro area, 13% of residents
speak a language other than English, 9% of residents identify as multiracial and 6% identify as Asian. The
poverty rate of 2% is relatively low, while the median household income of $92,000 is similar to some
peer cities. With 85% of housing built before 2000, most Saint Anthony Village residents live in homes
with significant opportunity for energy efficiency improvements given the lower energy efficiency
standards and general wear and tear on older buildings. Additionally, 40% of units in Saint Anthony
Village are renter-occupied, presenting unique opportunities for energy efficiency measures that target
renter-occupied units. Figure 3 displays the community demographic profile.
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Figure 3. Overview of Saint Anthony Village community demographics1
Energy Use and Savings
Premises
Xcel Energy provides electricity to Saint Anthony Village residents and businesses, while natural gas is
provided by CenterPoint Energy. In 2023, Saint Anthony Village consisted of 4,538 distinct electric
premises, which are a unique combination of service address and meter. For residential customers, this
is typically the equivalent of an individual house or a dwelling unit in a multi-tenant building. For
business customers, a premise is an individual business, or for a larger business, a separately metered
portion of the business’ load at that same address. Most Saint Anthony Village premises are residential,
with a small number of commercial and industrial premises and a smaller portion of municipal premises
rounding out the total (Figure 4).
1 Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, 2022 five-year estimates
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Figure 4. Total premises by sector, 2023
Grid Energy Use
On average during the 2021–2023 baseline period, the Saint Anthony Village community consumed
nearly 60 million kWh of electricity and almost 5 million therms of natural gas across all sectors per year
(Figure 5). To compare energy use between electricity and natural gas consumption on a common
measure of energy savings potential, total energy consumption was calculated using both electricity and
natural gas consumption converted into British thermal units (MMBTu). Although the commercial and
industrial sector only makes up 8% of premises in Saint Anthony Village, it accounts for over half of total
energy consumption. Commercial and industrial premises use significantly more energy on average per
premise than residential premises, a typical pattern for cities like Saint Anthony Village.
Figure 5. Average annual energy consumption by sector, 2021-2023
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During the three-year baseline period (2021–2023), Saint Anthony Village’s overall electricity
consumption increased 2.5%. Electricity consumption in the residential sector increased slightly by 0.5%
during the three-year baseline, while commercial consumption increased by 4.1% (Figure 6). Saint
Anthony Village’s natural gas consumption increased by 7.3% overall during the baseline period, driven
by a 9.4% increase in the commercial and industrial sector and a 5.2% increase in the residential sector
(Figure 7). Total energy consumption during the baseline period varied in each sector consistent with
variation in weather. Hotter summers (those with more cooling degree days) and colder winters (those
with more heating degree days) had higher energy consumption. For example, of the three years
considered, Saint Anthony Village’s natural gas consumption was at its highest level in 2022, which was
also the coldest year with the most heating degree days.
Figure 6. Electricity consumption by sector, 2021–2023
Figure 7. Natural gas consumption by sector, 2021–2023
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Energy Costs and Energy Burden
During an average year over the three-year baseline period, Saint Anthony Village spent an estimated
$12.7 million on fuel costs for both electricity and natural gas (Figure 8). Not quite half these costs were
paid by residents, with total annual average fuel costs at $6.1 million. A residential premise spent an
average of $1,493 annually on electricity and natural gas. The commercial sector averaged $6.2 million
annually on fuel costs. While costs vary greatly for commercial and industrial premises based on size and
industry, on average these premises spent almost $18,000 annually.
Figure 8. Total average annual energy costs by sector, 2021–2023
Table 1. Average annual fuel costs by sector and fuel type, 2021–2023
Sector
Annual Electricity
Costs
Annual Natural Gas
Costs
Annual Cost per
Premise
Residential $3,444,886 $2,617,306 $1,493
Commercial & Industrial $4,274,067 $1,953,500 $17,999
Municipal $325,574 $70,880 $12,789
Total $8,044,527 $4,641,686
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Energy burden is the percentage of income that community members spend on energy. A high energy
burden is defined as spending greater than 6% of income on energy, while a severe energy burden is
greater than 10% of income.3 The group of Saint Anthony Village residents with the greatest energy
burden are those who own their homes and make 30% or less of the area median income. This group
spends an average of 12% of their income on energy costs (Figure 9). The household data in Figure 10
show that 4% of Saint Anthony Village residents fall into this category. As a point of reference, 49% of
Saint Anthony Village residents are homeowners who make more than the area median income, a group
with a 1% energy burden.
2 Source: Department of Energy Low-Income Energy Affordability Data Tool
3 APPRISE (Applied Public Policy Research Institute for Study and Evaluation). 2005. LIHEAP Energy
Burden Evaluation Study. Washington, DC: HHS (Department of Health and Human Services).
www.acf.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/ocs/comm_liheap_ energyburdenstudy_apprise.pdf.
Figure 9. Energy burden by income and owner status2
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Figure 10. Household count by income and owner status4
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated for both electricity and natural gas consumption for all sectors
in Saint Anthony Village (Figure 11). Saint Anthony Village’s energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in
2023 amounted to 41,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2e). Saint Anthony Village’s
residential sector accounts for 46% of energy-related greenhouse gas emissions. Emissions in 2021 and
2023 are very similar, with a 9% increase in 2022 associated with the greater natural gas use in a colder
winter. Figure 12 breaks down the 2023 energy-related emissions by sector and fuel type. The largest
proportion of emissions (32%) comes from natural gas in the commercial sector, and in total, the
commercial sector generated 53% of Saint Anthony Village’s energy-related greenhouse emissions while
the residential sector generated 45% of the emissions. Natural gas consumption made up the largest
proportion of total emissions, adding up to 62% of all energy-related emissions. The proportion of
energy-related emissions from natural gas is expected to increase over time as grid decarbonization
results in cleaner electricity.
4 Source: Department of Energy Low-Income Energy Affordability Data Tool.
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Figure 11. Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, 2021–2023
Figure 12. Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions by sector and fuel type, 2023
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Renewable Energy
Saint Anthony Village residents and businesses use subscription programs and on-site options to support
renewable energy (Table 2 and Table 3). In Saint Anthony, most renewable energy support is in the
residential sector, where 351 residents receive renewable energy through subscription programs for a
combined total of over 1.5 million kWh, equivalent to taking 240 gas-powered cars off the road for a
year, 57 residents have on-site solar installations. Fewer commercial and industrial customers
participate in renewable energy offerings than residential customers, with 13 renewable energy
program subscribers totaling nearly 733,000 kWh and 9 on-site installations. Overall, there is potential
to increase renewable energy use in Saint Anthony Village, with the energy generated through
renewable energy subscriptions making up only about 3.7% of the community’s electricity consumption.
This total excludes generation from on-site solar because those installations are on the customer’s side
of the utility meter.
Table 2. Xcel Energy subscription renewable energy program support, 2023
Residential Commercial &
Industrial Total Renewable*Connect® &
Renewable*Connect Flex®5
Subscriber Count 273 0 273
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 1,024,075 0 1,024,075
Community Solar Gardens –
Solar*Rewards® Community
Subscriber Count 78 13 91
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 505,065 732,983 1,238,048
Total Xcel Energy Subscription Renewable
Energy Support
Subscriber Count 351 13 364
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 1,529,140 732,983 2,262,123
Percent of Sector Xcel Energy Electricity
Use 6.2% 3.4% 3.7%
Table 3. Xcel Energy on-site solar program support, 20236
On-site Solar – Solar*Rewards® and Net-
Metering Residential Commercial &
Industrial Total
Participant Count 57 9 66
Total Electricity Capacity (kW) 491 190 681
5 The Windsource® program is now called Renewable*Connect Flex®.
6 Source: Xcel Energy Community Energy Report for Saint Anthony Village, 2023
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Energy Efficiency Program Participation and Savings
Both residential and commercial and industrial premises participate in Xcel Energy and CenterPoint
Energy’s efficiency programs where they can receive rebates for upgrading equipment, arrange a
building audit to understand their efficiency opportunities or manage their demand through rate savings
programs. Participation in these programs results in energy savings for participants. Saint Anthony
Village residents and commercial and industrial premises saved an annual average of 662,000 kWh and
74,000 therms during the baseline period by participating in CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy’s
efficiency programs.
Table 4. Average annual Xcel Energy program participation and energy savings, 2021–2023
Table 5. Average annual CenterPoint Energy program participation and energy savings, 2021–20237
7 Home Energy Squad is a program jointly offered by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. Data in this
table excludes Home Energy Squad participation to avoid double counting participants included in Table
4, but therms savings from Home Energy Squad are included here. Participation and savings data
exclude DIY energy efficiency kits, home energy reports and school kits from the residential sector, and
code compliance, training and education and benchmarking from the commercial sector.
Program Sector Average Annual Participation Average Electricity Savings
(kWh)
Residential 254 53,409
Low-Income 10 5,059
Commercial & Industrial 25 603,022
Total 289 661,490
Program Sector Average Annual
Participation
Average Natural Gas Savings (therms)
Residential 134 17,311
Low-Income 3 427
Commercial & Industrial 29 56,366
Total 167 74,104
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Saint Anthony Village residents and businesses rely on a few key programs from Xcel Energy to help
them improve efficiency (Table 6 and Table 7). The Residential Heating and Cooling rebate program,
where residents receive rebates for upgrading to more efficient equipment, had the most participants
and resulted in the most savings, but programs like Refrigerator Recycling, a recycling rebate program,
and Home Energy Squad, a home energy assessment with some equipment installation, also resulted in
significant savings. In the commercial and industrial sector, the Lighting Efficiency and Small Business
Lighting programs that offer audits and rebates for businesses to upgrade to more energy efficient
lighting had the most participants and highest savings. Energy Design Assistance and HVAC+R Efficiency
had lower participation but significant savings. Participation and savings data from 2021–2023 for all
Xcel Energy and CenterPoint programs are provided in Appendix C: Baseline Energy Analysis.
Table 6. Average annual participation in top Xcel Energy residential programs, 2021–2023
Residential Program Average Annual Participation Average Electricity Savings (kWh)
Residential Heat 94 33,664
Refrigerator Recycling 14 10,637
Home Energy Squad 14 7,446
Smart Thermostat 61 1,405
Insulation Rebate 2 211
Table 7. Average annual participation in top Xcel Energy commercial and industrial programs, 2021–
2023
Commercial Program Average Annual Participation Average Electricity Savings (kWh)
Energy Design Assistance
1 409,927
Lighting Efficiency
10 111,642
Small Business Lighting
2 51,393
HVAC+R Efficiency
3 17,271
Fluid System Optimization8
.3 9,746
8 This program had one participant in the three-year baseline period, which shows up in the table as .3
average annual participations but is included in the table because of the relatively high amount of
electricity savings.
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Popular Xcel Energy Energy Efficiency Programs
• Home Energy Squad: A residential energy assessment program from Xcel Energy that includes a
home energy audit and installation of energy efficient materials.
• Residential Heating & Cooling: A rebate program for residential customers who purchase high-
efficiency heating and cooling equipment.
• Refrigerator Recycling: Xcel Energy will recycle a customer’s old, inefficient refrigerator, and
they receive a rebate.
• HVAC+R: A rebate program where businesses can earn rebates from Xcel Energy on high-
efficiency heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, and more.
• Small Business Lighting: A free lighting and HVAC assessment program for small and medium-
sized business customers.
• Lighting Efficiency: Business customers can earn rebates from Xcel Energy for purchasing and
installing LED lighting fixtures, bulbs, and control systems.
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WHERE WE ARE GOING
Building on the Saint Anthony Village Climate Plan
Saint Anthony Village adopted a Climate Plan in 2023 that includes four
areas of focus: Water, Waste, Energy, and Transportation, all of which
have education, community, or policy actions associated with them. To
align efforts across both the Climate Plan and the Energy Action Plan, the
planning team used the energy-specific goal and focus areas from the
Climate Plan for the Energy Action Plan. The team reviewed the strategies
from the Climate Plan and used them as a guide to form the strategies in
the Energy Action Plan. To read more about the Climate Plan, you can visit
the Saint Anthony Village website: www.savmn.com/632/Climate-Plan.
Energy Vision
During the planning process, the Energy Action Team created a vision statement for this Energy Action
Plan.
Vision
Saint Anthony Village prioritizes energy actions that support residents and
businesses to preserve the environment, improve resiliency, and make our
community a more sustainable place.
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Focus Areas
The Saint Anthony Village Climate Plan outlined three areas of focus in the energy section, which are
also the focus areas for this Energy Action Plan.
Energy Efficiency
Improve efficiency of homes, businesses, and public facilities in Saint Anthony Village.
Renewable Energy
Increase support of renewable energy in Saint Anthony Village.
Electrification
Increase the adoption of electric appliances and equipment in homes and buildings in Saint Anthony
Village.
Goal
The Saint Anthony Village Climate Plan set a goal for its energy focus area that we will use to measure
success for this Energy Action Plan.
Table 8. Details on years used to track progress toward the goal
Year Where is it from? Why are we using it?
2005
Baseline year from Saint Anthony
Village’s Climate Plan based on the
Regional Indicators Initiative
greenhouse gas emissions data.
This data is used to measure
past progress.
2021-2023 Baseline years for the Energy Action
Plan based on utility data.
This data is used to measure
progress going forward.
2030 Energy Action Plan goal year to act as a
benchmark for tracking progress.
There is confidence in the data
to track the metrics out to 5
years with current programs,
measures, and rebates offered
by the utilities.
2040 Saint Anthony Village’s Climate Plan
goal year.
We want to use the same goal
for the Energy Action Plan to
remain consistent.
Goal
Saint Anthony Village will reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions
80% by 2040 compared to a 2005 baseline.
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The Climate Plan used data from the Regional Indicators Initiative9 to track greenhouse gas emissions
from the baseline of 2005. In 2005, Saint Anthony Village energy-related greenhouse gas emissions were
around 61,000 metric tons, with 63% coming from electricity consumption. By 2023, total energy
emissions were lower with a total of 41,000 metric tons of emissions, 38% of which originated from
electricity. This decrease in energy emissions was largely due to Xcel Energy’s grid decarbonization over
time, making electricity less carbon intensive. Over time, emissions from natural gas will become a
larger proportion of all energy-related emissions. By 2040, Saint Anthony Village’s energy-related
emissions would be around 12,000 metric tons if we reach the goal set forward in the Climate Plan.
For the purposes of the Energy Action Plan, Partners in Energy modeled where Saint Anthony Village
should be by 2030 to be on track to reach the 2040 goal. The year 2030 was used as a benchmark to
track progress, then we will reassess new programs, measures, and rebates that become available to
support the next 10 years to 2040.
The Energy Action Plan uses a data baseline of 2021–2023. If Saint Anthony Village were to continue to
hold energy consumption constant at the baseline levels of 2021–2023, the City would see a reduction
in energy emissions depicted by the orange line in Figure 13. These projected reductions are mostly due
to electrical grid decarbonization. The gray line is a linear model of the goal and shows the gap that
needs to be addressed by 2030 and 2040. The dotted line is noting where the emissions will be in 2030.
There is a small gap that needs to be addressed to reach the 2030 target, and the actions outlined in the
Energy Action Plan will set Saint Anthony Village up for success to reach the target of 29,188 MTCO2e.
9 https://www.regionalindicatorsmn.com/city-summary
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Figure 13. Projected emissions from energy consumption in Saint Anthony Village based on Energy
Action Plan baseline years of 2021–2023
To reach the 2030 goal, the impact on greenhouse gas emissions reductions come from a few sources.
Since the Climate Plan’s baseline period of 2005, Saint Anthony Village has already reduced energy-
related greenhouse gas emissions by 32%. Looking forward from this Energy Action Plan’s baseline
period of 2021–2023, it is estimated that there will be a 16% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
from grid decarbonization. In addition, the impact of the actions in this plan will account for 7% of the
2030 goal (Figure 14).
Figure 14. Sources of impact on energy-related greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal by 2030
29,188
31,288
-
5,000
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
35,000
40,000
45,000
50,000
MTCO2eSaint Anthony Village 2030 Goal
80% Reduction Goal Projected Energy Emissions
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Partners in Energy created annual targets by focus area to help Saint Anthony Village measure progress
toward the 2030 goal. The emissions reductions for the goal period are measured from the energy saved
by energy efficiency and renewable energy program participation. Electrification will play a larger role in
the 2030–2040 period.
Table 9 displays the different metrics we will use to measure progress in each focus area. The Energy
Efficiency focus area will track progress by measuring energy savings in kWh and therms from residents
and businesses participating in utility programs. The Renewable Energy focus area will track progress by
measuring participation in utility renewable energy subscription programs, community solar garden
programs, and counts of on-site solar installations. The Electrification focus area will track progress by
measuring participation in utility rebate programs for electric equipment. Combined, these annual
targets will put Saint Anthony Village on a path to achieve the Climate Plan goal.
Table 9. Focus Area metrics
Focus Area Metric
Energy Efficiency
• Energy savings from utility program
participation
Renewable Energy
• Community solar garden participation
• Green power purchase program
participation
• On-site solar installations
Electrification
• Electrification program participation
Focus Area Goals
Residential Energy Efficiency
• Increase residential energy efficiency savings by 75%, resulting in 2.1 million kWh and 652,000
therms saved from 2025–2030
Commercial Energy Efficiency
• Increase commercial energy efficiency savings by 50%, resulting in 19 million kWh and 1.8
million therms saved from 2025–2030
Renewable Energy
• Increase residential participation in Xcel Energy renewable energy programs by 3% annually
• Increase commercial participation in Xcel Energy renewable energy programs by three
participants annually
Electrification
• 10 residential participants annually in Xcel Energy electrification programs
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HOW WE STAY ON COURSE
This Energy Action Plan is a living document that is cyclical in nature. Goals and strategies will be
assessed and refined as needed based on data and community staff capacity.
Figure 15: Cycle of Implementation, Measurement and Reporting, and Strategy
Development
It will be important that strategies are evaluated and updated throughout implementation to reflect
advancements in technology and new offerings from government entities and Xcel Energy. Throughout
the planning process, we worked to build relationships between City staff and Xcel Energy staff that will
foster the collaboration and cooperation required to successfully navigate the changing energy
landscape.
Project Management and Tracking Progress
Partners in Energy will host regular project management check-in calls with staff for 18 months to
ensure we stay on course to achieve our strategies. Partners in Energy will provide biannual progress
reports with metrics of success and overall progress toward goals for Xcel Energy rebates and programs.
Energy Action Plan
Implementation
Measurement &
Reporting
Strategy
Development &
Refinement
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These reports will be available publicly and shared with both the community and Energy Action Team. If
available, ad hoc participation reports for specific Xcel Energy programs can be provided to measure the
success of campaigns and to determine if we need to change course. While CenterPoint Energy data was
included during the planning process, Saint Anthony Village can work with CenterPoint Energy directly if
they would like to receive natural gas usage data during the implementation process.
Roles & Responsibilities
Implementing the strategies outlined in this plan will require leadership and collaboration among the
City of Saint Anthony Village, members of the Energy Action Team, community representatives, and Xcel
Energy.
City of Saint Anthony Village
The City of Saint Anthony Village will provide a primary point of contact for implementation and will
assign staff to attend regular project management check-ins. The City commits to leverage existing
communication channels and community connections to promote the Energy Action Plan. In addition,
the City of Saint Anthony Village will lead strategies specific to City-owned buildings. Many strategies in
this plan overlap with the Saint Anthony Village Climate Plan. The City will coordinate the action items
between both plans when necessary.
Energy Action Team
The Energy Action Team formed to create this plan will support implementation by serving as
ambassadors to their networks, promoting Saint Anthony Village’s energy vision, encouraging
participation in programs and outreach campaigns, and sharing success stories. When relevant,
members will serve as partners in implementing strategies. Energy Action Team members may be
invited to project management calls or other check-in meetings to ensure strategies are implemented
successfully.
Xcel Energy
Xcel Energy will provide data reporting, project management, marketing and communications support,
and program expertise for the first 18 months of implementation. Xcel Energy will also provide a
dedicated community facilitator to serve as a primary point of contact. Partners in Energy offers digital
resources including webinars, e-newsletters, and an online portal, as well as events throughout the year.
After the first 18 months of implementation, Xcel Energy will continue to provide ad hoc support and
data to St Anthony Village if desired.
CenterPoint Energy
When requested by the community, CenterPoint Energy will provide program and energy resources and
outreach support during implementation. They will share their energy expertise and data when
requested.
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HOW WE ARE GOING TO GET THERE
To achieve the community’s energy vision and goal, the Energy Action Team identified a set of strategies
to support implementation. The following section outlines our implementation plan, including
strategies, tactics, and resources to help achieve our goal. These initiatives will be led by the City of Saint
Anthony Village and supported by Partners in Energy, Xcel Energy, the Energy Action Team, and other
utilities. Each focus area has background information, four strategies, and specific tactics describing the
actions. For a more detailed work plan with a timeline, see Appendix A: Work Plan.
Core Strategies
The Energy Action Team identified strategies that encompass all focus areas. These are the Core
Strategies.
Core Strategy 1: Create an energy resource hub on the City website for sharing resources and
information on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.
Core Strategy 2: Create a recognition program for residents and businesses to take action on energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.
Focus Area: Energy Efficiency
Why is this a priority?
The first step to energy action is making a home or building more energy efficient. Many people in the
Saint Anthony Village community care about the environment, but don’t necessarily connect their
personal energy use to environmental impacts. These strategies will raise awareness of the many
programs and rebates offered by utilities to help residents and businesses conserve energy, as well as
save money. The Commercial and Industrial sector accounts for 52% of total energy consumption in
Saint Anthony Village. Because of the large amount of energy used by businesses, there will be
substantial impact on energy savings from engaging businesses. Business owners can also benefit from
energy efficiency measures, and it will be important to convey the return on investment for completing
projects.
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Who are the target audiences?
This focus area targets people who live in Saint Anthony Village such as homeowners, renters, retirees,
seniors, multilingual families, and manufactured homeowners and renters. It also targets small- and
medium-sized businesses and those that may need more customized support.
Strategy 1: Create a campaign to promote the Home Energy Squad to residents.
Actions Resources/Partners
1A: Create outreach materials like flyers and door hangers to mail and
drop door-to-door to older homes.
➢ Citizens for
Sustainability
➢ Village Notes
➢ Silverwood Park
➢ Library
1B: Table at community and City events, promote in City
communications (e-newsletters, social media) to share audits as the
first step to energy efficiency.
Strategy 2: Create a campaign to promote building energy assessments to businesses.
Actions Resources/Partners
2A: Leverage Chamber of Commerce communication channels and
meetings to share energy resources.
➢ Chamber of Commerce
➢ Rotary
➢ Economic Development
Dept.
2B: Partner with business groups to share resources and identify
champions in the business community to highlight as success stories
for marketing.
2C: Go door-to-door to businesses to inform about energy efficiency
assessments and recommendations for projects.
Strategy 3: Share energy efficiency resources, funding, and programs to help residents
reduce energy use, including those experiencing high energy burden.
Actions Resources/Partners
3A: Provide City Sustainability staff as connection for people to ask
questions and find information on energy resources.
➢ Food shelf
➢ Senior living facilities
➢ Library
➢ Faith communities
➢ Silverwood Park
➢ Citizens Utility Board
➢ Student Green Team
and Ecology Club
➢ Kiwanis
➢ Northeast Voyagers
3B: Find grants and funding sources to support free or reduced home
energy audits.
3C: Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, food shelves,
libraries, schools, and parks to share energy efficiency resources with
the public. Use joint communication channels and events to share
resources.
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Focus Area: Renewable Energy
Why is this a priority?
To achieve Saint Anthony Village’s goal of lowering greenhouse gas emissions, the community will need
to increase renewable energy support. Xcel Energy offers on-site solar programs and renewable energy
subscription programs that enable homeowners, renters, and businesses to source their electricity from
wind and solar. There are also community solar gardens that are operated by a third-party company that
allow the customer to receive credits on their monthly utility bill for the solar energy that the
subscription contributes to the grid. There is an opportunity to educate the public about these programs
to increase renewable energy support, and share details about the funding from the Inflation Reduction
Act as additional incentives to complete renewable energy projects.
Who are the target audiences?
This focus area will increase participation in renewable energy programs for residents, businesses, and
the municipal sector. The City of Saint Anthony Village has a community solar garden subscription and is
in the process of getting on-site solar on a public building through a grant. They will act as a leader and
share their story to encourage the community to do the same.
Strategy 5: Create a targeted campaign for residents to partake in utility renewable energy
subscription programs and community solar gardens.
Actions Resources/Partners
5A: Use Partners in Energy mapping tools and data to identify where
people have not opted in yet and target those areas.
➢ Citizens for
Sustainability
➢ CERTs
➢ Community Solar
Garden companies
➢ Solar suitability app
5B: Create a guide that shares available programs and renewable
options, and best practices for homeowners and renters to select
programs that fit their needs.
Strategy 4: Communicate with rental property managers about energy efficiency
improvement opportunities for facilities and residents.
Actions Resources/Partners
4A: Reach out to multi-family building owners and managers, retail
spaces, nonprofits, and senior living facilities to promote energy
assessments and offer resources like energy kits, lighting sensors,
lowering energy bills, and energy education.
➢ Building managers
➢ Property owners
➢ Finance and code
official city staff 4B: Send mailers and utility bill inserts sharing energy information and
translate materials into other languages when appropriate.
4C: Include energy resources and information in property license
renewal channels.
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5C: Communicate via newsletter, social media, event tabling, and
mailed materials to encourage support for renewables.
➢ Village Notes
5D: Use current events in messaging and existing celebrations, like
Earth Day, to align campaign with people’s desires to take action for
the environment.
Strategy 6: Create campaigns to increase renewable energy support for businesses and
multi-family building owners.
Actions Resources/Partners
6A: Find and create lists of property owners and managers of
businesses and multi-family buildings.
➢ Chamber of Commerce
➢ Property owners and
managers
➢ Business Associations
6B: Partner with Chamber of Commerce to communicate with
businesses about renewable energy opportunities through
presentations at meetings, success stories, and newsletter content.
6C: Include messaging on environmental impacts and how renewables
can help reach sustainability goals and drive customer support.
Strategy 7: Promote information regarding on-site solar including funding, utility rebates,
city permitting requirements, and information on installers.
Actions Resources/Partners
7A: Share federal, state, and utility incentives for residents and
businesses to support on-site solar installations.
➢ CERTs
➢ Inflation Reduction Act
➢ Solar companies
7B: Include on-site solar information in potential City welcome packet
when a new resident moves to Saint Anthony Village.
Strategy 8: Explore solar panel installation on municipal facilities.
Actions Resources/Partners
8A: Seek funding from government programs and integrate
implementation costs into the annual budget.
➢ Inflation Reduction Act
➢ MPCA
8B: Lead by example by sharing municipal solar projects as
demonstrations and educational initiatives.
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Focus Area: Electrification
Why is this a priority?
Natural gas consumption greatly impacts Saint Anthony Village’s greenhouse gas emissions. Saint
Anthony Village’s natural gas consumption increased by 7.3% over the baseline period of 2021–2023. To
reach the 2040 greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, it will be important to transition away from
fossil fuel-powered appliances to more efficient electric appliances.
Beneficial electrification is the replacement of direct fossil fuel use that results in either lower costs,
reduced emissions or more effective use of the power grid. In practice, this means replacing fossil fuel-
powered appliances like gas water heaters and HVAC equipment with more efficient versions that run
on electricity. As Xcel Energy sources more of the electrical grid’s energy from renewables and as more
people support renewable energy, powering appliances with electricity will become an important way to
avoid greenhouse gas emissions and reach our goal.
Who are the target audiences?
Most of the opportunities for beneficial electrification reside in the residential sector, so residents and
multi-family building owners and property managers are the target audiences.
Strategy 9: Share educational materials on new and emerging electric appliance
alternatives and EV chargers to residents.
Actions Resources/Partners
9A: Promote funding and utility rebates to electrify appliances like air
and ground source heat pumps, water heaters, clothes dryers, and
electric yard tools.
➢ Silverwood Park
➢ Library
➢ City movie nights
➢ Chamber of Commerce
➢ Village Notes
➢ Student Green Team
and Ecology Club
➢ Boy and Girl Scouts
➢ Kiwanis
➢ Northeast Voyagers
9B: Share information at events, local businesses, City website and
communication channels, and include in rental license renewals and
permitting processes.
9C: Create a fridge magnet of new appliance options and programs for
replacement to distribute to residents.
Strategy 10: Evaluate the condition of existing City equipment and develop a predicted
replacement schedule and funding.
Actions Resources/Partners
10A: Work with City departments to incorporate electric appliance
alternatives and fleet electrification into the purchasing plan and
account for changes in equipment cost in financial planning.
➢ Parks and
Environmental
Commissioners
➢ Utility rebates
➢ Inflation Reduction Act
10B: Utilize grants and available rebates for alternative outdoor power
equipment.
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10C: Convene group of local government entities to share
electrification practices.
Strategy 11: Facilitate peer-to-peer learning from residents who have implemented
electrification measures to those interested.
Actions Resources/Partners
11A: Create an event or incorporate sharing into existing events for
community members to learn about personal experiences
transitioning to electric appliances.
➢ Citizens for
Sustainability
➢ Village Notes
➢ Student Green Team
and Ecology Club
➢ Boy and Girl Scouts
➢ Kiwanis
➢ Northeast Voyagers
11B: Create and share testimonials via City communication channels to
inspire others to transition.
Strategy 12: Create targeted campaigns for homes heated with natural gas and electrically
heated homes to switch to air source heat pumps (ASHPs).
Actions Resources/Partners
12A: Use mapping tools and data to identify homes heated with
natural gas and electrically heated homes.
➢ Air Source Heat Pump
Collaborative
➢ U.S. Census
12B: Create a postcard to send to residents in census group blocks that
have a high proportion of electrically heated homes about the benefits
of ASHPs.
12C: Create a postcard to send to residents that heat with natural gas
about the benefits of ASHPs.
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Community Resources for Implementation
For successful implementation, the Energy Action Team identified community resources in Saint
Anthony Village that can support the strategies.
Schools Kwanis Club Chamber of
Commerce
Faith
communities
Mobile Home
Parks
Apartments and
Senior Living
Facilitites
Sports boosters Parks groups Citizens for
Sustainability
Green Team at
High School
Boy Scouts/Girl
Scouts
Sister City in
Finland Village Fest Night to Unite Fire/Police/
Public Works
Cub Foods
Community
Rooms
Municipal liquor
stores
Village People
Facebook group
Community
Center
Village Notes
Newsletter
Silverwood Park Walkable hubs Northeaster
Newsletter
Committed
citizenry
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APPENDIX A: WORK PLAN
Focus Area: Energy Efficiency
Strategy Tactics Lead Support
Q2
2025
Q3
2025
Q4
2025
Q1
2026
Q2
2026
Q3
2026
Strategy 1: Create a campaign to
promote the Home Energy Squad to
residents.
1A: Create outreach materials like flyers and
door hangers to mail and drop door-to-door to
older homes. PiE
City, Citizens
for
Sustainability
1B: Table at community and City events,
promote in City communications (e-newsletters,
social media) to share audits as the first step to
energy efficiency.
City, Citizens
for
Sustainability,
PEC PiE
Strategy 2: Create a campaign to
promote building energy assessments
to businesses.
2A: Use Chamber of Commerce communication
channels and meetings to share energy
resources. PiE
City,
Chamber of
Commerce
2B: Partner with business groups to share
resources and identify champions in the
business community to highlight as success
stories for marketing.
City,
Chamber of
Commerce PiE
2C: Go door-to-door to businesses to share
about energy efficiency assessments and
recommendations for projects. City, PEC PiE
Strategy 3: Share energy efficiency
resources, funding, and programs to
help residents reduce energy use,
including low-income residents.
3A: Provide City Sustainability staff as
connection for people to ask questions and find
information on energy resources. City PiE
3B: Find grants and funding sources to help
provide free or reduced home energy audits. PiE City
3C: Cultivate partnerships with local
organizations, food shelves, libraries, schools,
and parks to share energy efficiency resources
with the public. Use joint communication
channels and events to share resources. City PiE
Strategy 4: Communicate with rental
property managers about energy
efficiency improvement opportunities
for facilities and residents.
4A: Reach out to multi-family building owners
and managers, retail spaces, nonprofits, and
senior living facilities to promote energy
assessments and offer resources like energy
kits, lighting sensors, lowering energy bills, and
energy education. PiE City
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Strategy Tactics Lead Support
Q2
2025
Q3
2025
Q4
2025
Q1
2026
Q2
2026
Q3
2026
4B: Send mailers and utility bill inserts sharing
energy information and translate materials into
other languages when appropriate. PiE City
4C: Include energy resources and information in
property license renewal channels.
City, Finance
and Code
Official City
Staff PiE
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Focus Area: Renewable Energy
Strategy Tactics Lead Support
Q2
2025
Q3
2025
Q4
2025
Q1
2026
Q2
2026
Q3
2026
Strategy 5: Create a targeted campaign
for residents to partake in utility
renewable energy subscription programs
and community solar gardens.
5A: Use Partners in Energy mapping tools and data to
identify where people have not opted in yet and
target those areas. PiE City
5B: Create a guide that shares available programs
and renewable options, and best practices for
homeowners and renters to select programs that fit
their needs. PiE City
5C: Communicate via newsletter, social media, event
tabling, and mailed materials to encourage support
for renewables. PiE
City, Citizens
for
Sustainability
5D: Use current events in messaging and existing
celebrations, like Earth Day, to align campaign with
people’s desires to take action for the environment. PiE City, PEC
Strategy 6: Create campaigns to increase
renewable energy support for businesses
and multi-family building owners.
6A: Find and create lists of property owners and
managers of businesses and multifamily buildings. City PiE
6B: Partner with Chamber of Commerce to
communicate with businesses about renewable
energy opportunities through presentations at
meetings, success stories, and newsletter content.
City,
Chamber
of
Commerce PiE
6C: Include messaging on environmental impacts and
how renewables can help reach sustainability goals
and drive customer support. PiE City
Strategy 7: Promote information
regarding on-site solar including funding,
utility rebates, city permitting
requirements, and information on
installers.
7A: Share federal, state, and utility incentives for
residents and businesses to support on-site solar
installations. PiE City
7B: Include on-site solar information in City welcome
packet when a new resident moves to St. Anthony
Village.
City PiE
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Strategy Tactics Lead Support
Q2
2025
Q3
2025
Q4
2025
Q1
2026
Q2
2026
Q3
2026
Strategy 8: Explore solar panel
installation on municipal facilities.
8A: Seek funding from government programs and
integrate implementation costs into the annual
budget. City PiE
8B: Lead by example by sharing municipal solar
projects as demonstrations and educational
initiatives. City PiE
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Focus Area: Electrification
Strategy Tactics Lead Support
Q2
2025
Q3
2025
Q4
2025
Q1
2026
Q2
2026
Q3
2026
Strategy 9: Share educational materials
on new and emerging electric appliance
alternatives and EV chargers to residents.
9A: Promote funding and utility rebates to
electrify appliances like air and ground
source heat pumps, water heaters, clothes
dryers, and electric yard tools. PiE City
9B: Share information at events, local
businesses, City website and communication
channels, and include in rental license
renewals and permitting processes. City
PiE, PEC, Citizens
for Sustainability,
Chamber of
Commerce
9C: Create a fridge magnet of new appliance
options and programs for replacement to
distribute to residents. PiE City
Strategy 10: Evaluate the condition of
existing City equipment and develop a
predicted replacement schedule and
funding.
10A: Work with City departments to
incorporate electric appliance alternatives
and fleet electrification into the purchasing
plan and account for changes in equipment
cost in financial planning. City PiE
10B: Utilize grants for alternative outdoor
power equipment. City PiE
10C: Convene group of local government
entities to share electrification practices. PiE City
Strategy 11: Facilitate peer-to-peer
learning from residents who have
implemented electrification measures to
those interested.
11A: Create an event or incorporate sharing
into existing events for community members
to learn about personal experiences
transitioning to electric appliances. PiE
City, Citizens for
Sustainability
11B: Create and share testimonials via City
communication channels to inspire others to
transition. PiE City
Strategy 12: Create targeted campaigns
for homes heated with natural gas and
electrically heated homes to switch to air
source heat pumps (ASHPs).
12A: Use mapping tools and data to identify
homes heated with natural gas and
electrically heated homes. PiE City
12B: Create a postcard to send to residents
in census group blocks that have high
proportion of electrically heated homes
about the benefits of ASHPs. PiE City
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12C: Create a postcard to send to residents
that heat with natural gas about the benefits
of ASHPs.
PiE City
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APPENDIX B: XCEL ENERGY’S PARTNERS IN ENERGY
PLANNING PROCESS
About Xcel Energy’s Partners in Energy
Xcel Energy is an electric and natural gas utility that provides the energy that powers millions of homes
and businesses across eight Western and Midwestern states. Each community Xcel Energy serves has its
own unique priorities and vision for its energy future. The energy landscape is dynamically changing with
communities leading the way in setting energy and sustainability goals. To continue to innovatively
support their communities, Xcel Energy launched Partners in Energy in the summer of 2014 as a
collaborative resource with tailored services to complement each community’s vision. The program
offerings include support to develop an energy action plan or electric vehicle plan, tools to help
implement the plan and deliver results, and resources designed to help each community stay informed
and achieve their outlined goals.
Plan Development Process
The content of this plan is derived from a series of planning workshops held in the community with a
planning team committed to representing local energy priorities and implementing plan strategies. The
engagement process, which ran from July 2024 to November 2024, included three workshops and one
virtual presentation. The planning process built on the Saint Anthony Village Climate Plan, which was
created through a separate process and was adopted by the City in 2023.
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Workshop 1: What should Saint Anthony Village’s energy future look like?
July 2024
Figure 16: Energy Action Team members get to know each other in an icebreaker at the start of the
workshop
The Energy Action Team learned about Saint Anthony Village’s energy baseline. They also reviewed Saint
Anthony Village’s existing energy and sustainability initiatives, including the Climate Plan. Building on
the Climate Plan, the team worked within three focus areas to brainstorm community assets that could
help the plan be successful. They also drafted a vision statement to describe their community’s energy
future.
Virtual Meeting: What utility programs are available in Saint Anthony Village?
September 2024
At this virtual presentation, team members learned information about the utility programs available to
Saint Anthony Village residents and businesses. Energy efficiency programs included energy audits for
homes and businesses, equipment rebates for high-efficiency appliances and commercial equipment,
lighting assessments for businesses, and many more. Renewable energy programs included
subscription-based programs and on-site programs that require equipment installation. Team members
asked questions and considered which programs would suit their community best.
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Workshop 2: How will Saint Anthony Village take action to reach its energy and climate
goals?
September 2024
Figure 17: Team members learn how Saint Anthony Village can reach its greenhouse gas emissions
reduction goal
The Energy Action Team reviewed a model for how Saint Anthony Village could meet the greenhouse
gas emissions reduction goal. They brainstormed benefits of taking energy action, as well as barriers to
taking energy action in the Saint Anthony Village community. They reviewed the strategies from the
Climate Plan and added, refined, and prioritized strategies for the Energy Action Plan.
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Workshop 3: How will the community carry out energy action in Saint Anthony Village?
November 2024
Figure 18: Team members work together to update a strategy
The Energy Action Team reviewed the strategies they drafted in the previous workshop, voting on the
ones that were a) most exciting, b) the highest priority and c) could be removed from the plan. After
discussing the results, team members planned the actions for specific strategies, identifying interested
parties, champions and small steps for accomplishing each of them. The team discussed the planning
process and celebrated their accomplishment.
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APPENDIX C: BASELINE ENERGY ANALYSIS
Data was provided by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy for all Saint Anthony Village premises for
2021–2023. Xcel Energy provides electric service to the community, while CenterPoint Energy provides
natural gas service. The data helped the Energy Action Team understand Saint Anthony Village’s energy
use and opportunities for energy conservation and renewable energy. Data included in this section
establishes a baseline against which progress toward goals will be compared in the future.
Electricity Premises
Most Saint Anthony Village premises are residential. Of the 4,538 distinct electricity premises in Saint
Anthony Village in 2023, 92% (4,159) are residential, 7.7% (348) are commercial and industrial, and the
remaining 0.7% are municipal buildings (31). The number of natural gas premises is lower than
electricity premises since multi-family buildings tend to be individually metered for electricity but
metered at the building level for natural gas. In 2023, the total number of natural gas premises in Saint
Anthony Village was 3,273.
Table 10. Electricity premise counts by sector, 2021–2023
Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average
Residential 3,857 4,162 4,159 4,059
Commercial & Industrial 342 348 348 346
Municipal 31 31 31 31
Total 4,230 4,541 4,538 4,436
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Electricity and Natural Gas Consumption and Trends by Sector
On average, the Saint Anthony Village community consumes 60 million kWh of electricity and 4.9 million
therms of natural gas across all sectors per year. Total energy consumption increased by 6% over the
baseline period, which can be attributed to an increase of 7.3% in natural gas consumption and a 2.5%
increase in electricity consumption.
Table 11. Total energy consumption by sector and fuel type, 2021–2023
Fuel Type Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average
Electricity
(kWh)
Residential 24,588,343 23,885,916 24,710,972 24,395,077
Commercial &
Industrial
32,403,883 33,142,307 33,718,933 33,088,374
Municipal 2,365,040 2,301,769 2,405,943 2,357,584
Total 59,357,266 59,329,992 60,835,848 59,841,035
Natural
Gas
(therm)
Residential 2,215,182 2,590,973 2,329,435 2,378,530
Commercial &
Industrial
2,220,277 2,717,325 2,428,696 2,455,433
Municipal 70,775 81,962 76,683 76,473
Total 4,506,234 5,390,260 4,834,814 4,910,436
Total
(MMBtu)
Residential 305,414 340,596 317,257 321,089
Commercial &
Industrial
332,590 384,814 357,919 358,441
Municipal 15,147 16,050 15,877 15,691
Total 653,150 741,460 691,053 695,221
Total energy consumption during the baseline period varied in each sector consistent with variation in
weather. Hotter summers (those with more cooling degree days) and colder winters (those with more
heating degree days) had higher energy consumption. For example, of the three years considered, Saint
Anthony Village’s natural gas consumption was at its highest level in 2022, which was also the coldest
year with the most heating degree days.
Table 12. Cooling degree and heating degree days, 2021–2023
2021 2022 2023
Cooling Degree Days 1,184 1,049 1,232
Heating Degree Days 6,731 7,849 6,565
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Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Trends
Saint Anthony Village’s overall energy-related greenhouse gas emissions remained steady from 2021–
2023. However, a disaggregation by fuel type shows electricity emissions decreased by 10.2% while
natural gas emissions increased by 7.3% during this time. To calculate Saint Anthony Village’s energy-
related emissions, an emissions factor is used. This emissions factor describes the amount of CO2
emitted per unit of energy (Table 14). Specifically, the certified emissions factors from Xcel Energy’s
Upper Midwest Fuel Mix and a standard emissions factor for natural gas emissions were used. As Xcel
Energy completes third-party verification, the emissions factors used during the planning process to
estimate greenhouse gas emissions may change slightly.
Table 13. Energy-related greenhouse gas emissions in MTCO2e, 2021–2023
Fuel Type Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average
Electricity Residential 7,038 6,360 6,198 6,532
Commercial & Industrial 9,275 8,825 8,458 8,852
Municipal 677 613 604 631
Total 16,989 15,797 15,260 16,016
Natural Gas
Residential 11,756 13,751 12,363 12,623
Commercial & Industrial 11,783 14,421 12,889 13,031
Municipal 376 435 407 406
Total 23,915 28,607 25,659 26,060
Total Residential 18,794 20,110 18,561 19,155
Commercial & Industrial 21,058 23,246 21,347 21,884
Municipal 1,053 1,048 1,010 1,037
Total 40,904 44,404 40,919 42,076
Table 14. Emissions factors used to calculate energy-related greenhouse gas emissions, 2021–202310
Fuel Type 2021 2022 2023
Electricity Emissions Factor (lbs/MWh) 631 587 553
Natural Gas Emissions Factor (MTCO2e/Dth) 0.05307 0.05307 0.05307
10 Xcel Energy 2022. Carbon Dioxide Emission Intensities.
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Energy Costs
In total, Saint Anthony Village premises spent an annual average of $12.7 million on energy during the
baseline period. Saint Anthony Village residential premises made up almost half of that spending ($6.1
million or 49%), while commercial and industrial premises made up most of the other half. A small
fraction of the spending was from municipal premises. Residential premises spent an annual average of
$1,488 per premise on fuel costs. Commercial premises spent much more per premise on energy, with
an annual average of $17,675 per premise.
Table 15. Annual energy costs by sector and fuel type, 2021–2023
Fuel
Type
Sector 2021 2022 2023 Average Average
Annual
Cost Per
Premise
Electricity Residential $3,172,264 $3,426,112 $3,736,283 $3,444,886 $849
Commercial &
Industrial
$3,795,258 $4,452,379 $4,574,563 $4,274,067 $12,353
Municipal $302,540 $327,900 $346,282 $325,574 $10,502
Total $7,270,062 $8,206,391 $8,657,128 $8,044,527
Natural
Gas
Residential $2,049,090 $2,996,264 $2,806,563 $2,617,306 $645
Commercial &
Industrial
$1,462,939 $2,345,649 $2,051,913 $1,953,500 $5,646
Municipal $54,417 $80,190 $78,033 $70,880 $2,286
Total $3,566,446 $5,422,103 $4,936,509 $4,641,686
Total Residential $5,221,354 $6,422,376 $6,542,846 $6,062,192 $1,493
Commercial &
Industrial
$5,258,197 $6,798,028 $6,626,476 $6,227,567 $17,999
Municipal $356,957 $408,090 $424,315 $396,454 $12,789
Total $10,836,508 $13,628,494 $13,593,637 $12,686,213
Energy Burden
Energy burden is the percentage of income that residents spend on energy. Saint Anthony Village
residents who own their homes and make 30% or less of the median area income spend up to 12% of
their income on energy costs. This group comprises 177 households, 4% of the total households in the
city. Notably, energy burden is higher across almost every income group for homeowners than renters.
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Table 16. Energy burden by unit occupancy and median income11
Energy Burden Household Count
Percent of Area
Median Income Own Rent Own Rent
0–30% 12% 5% 177 324
30–60% 4% 1% 292 453
60–80% 3% 1% 179 152
80–100% 2% 1% 342 171
100%+ 1% 1% 1322 718
Total 2.5% 1.7% 2312 1818
Program Participation and Savings
Saint Anthony Village already has a significant number of participants in energy efficiency programs
from Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, resulting in energy savings for residents and commercial
customers. While fewer commercial and industrial premises participated during the baseline period,
their participation resulted in larger savings per premise. In total, participation in these commercial
programs saved an annual average of 603,022 kWh and 56,366 therms, while participation in residential
programs saved an annual average of 58,468 kWh and 17,739 therms.
Home Energy Squad is a residential program jointly offered by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, and
Xcel Energy also maintains a separate program designation for income-qualified residents. Table 17,
Table 18, and Table 20 show the Home Energy Squad participation and energy savings for Xcel Energy
and CenterPoint Energy separately. The Home Energy Squad participation counts for Xcel Energy and
CenterPoint Energy are not unique residents, and in most cases overlap; however, the electricity savings
are exclusive to Xcel Energy and the gas savings to CenterPoint Energy.
11 Source: Department of Energy Low-Income Energy Affordability Data Tool
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Table 17. Annual Xcel Energy residential energy efficiency program participation and savings, 2021–2023
Residential Program 2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Home Energy Audit 11 0 17 0 27 0
Home Energy Squad12 11 6,496 14 8,422 18 7,419
HomeSmart 6 0 6 0 5 0
Insulation Rebate 1 132 1 40 3 461
Refrigerator Recycling 15 11,680 8 6,013 18 14,218
Residential HVAC 149 54,513 78 21,706 56 24,772
Residential Saver's
Switch
92 96 3 3 39 41
Smart Thermostat 48 2,097 49 850 87 1,268
Total 333 75,014 176 37,034 253 48,179
Table 18. Annual Xcel Energy income-qualified energy efficiency program participation and savings,
2021–2023
Income-Qualified
Program
2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings (kWh)
Home Energy Savings
Program
9 4,067 9 3,956 7 3,027
Low-Income Home
Energy Squad13
1 2,180 1 1,604 2 342
Total 10 6,247 10 5,560 9 3,369
12 Home Energy Squad is a program jointly provided by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. See Table
20 for the CenterPoint Energy data.
13 Low-Income Home Energy Squad is a program jointly provided by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy,
though CenterPoint Energy does not have a separate program distinction for income-qualified residents.
See Table 20 for the CenterPoint Energy data.
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Table 19. Annual Xcel Energy business energy efficiency program participation and savings, 2021–2023
Business Program 2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Electric Rate Savings 6 -7,770 0 0 0 0
HVAC+R Efficiency 5 49,783 4 2,030 0 0
Lighting Efficiency 9 115,025 10 128,863 11 91,039
Multi-Family Building
Efficiency
2 99 2 9,094 2 4,886
Small Business Lighting 1 41,568 5 103,513 1 9,098
Smart Thermostat for
Businesses
2 929 3 27 4 1,846
Energy Design
Assistance
0 0 0 0 2 1,229,781
Fluid System
Optimization
0 0 0 0 1 29,237
Saver's Switch for
Business
0 0 0 0 6 18
Total 25 199,634 24 243,527 27 1,365,905
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Table 20. Annual CenterPoint Energy residential energy efficiency program participation and savings,
2021–202314
Residential Program 2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
Home Efficiency Rebates 151 17,868 96 12,475 109 13,771
Home Energy Squad15 17 728 2 59 26 1,150
Home Insulation
Rebates
12 1,750 4 456 29 3,629
New Home Construction
Rebates
2 48 0 0 0 0
Total 166 20,415 103 13,235 144 19,566
Table 21. Annual CenterPoint Energy income-qualified energy efficiency program participation and
savings, 2021–2023
Income-Qualified Program 2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
Count Savings
(therms)
Low-Income Free
Heating System Tune-Up
1 21 0 0 1 21
Low-Income Multi-
Family Housing Rebates
0 0 0 0 1 593
Low-Income
Weatherization
0 0 3 245 4 402
Total 1 21 3 245 6 1,016
14 The CenterPoint Energy programs DIY Efficiency, Home Energy Reports and School Kits are excluded
from this table.
15 Home Energy Squad is a program jointly provided by Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy. See Table
17 for the Xcel Energy data.
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Table 22. Annual CenterPoint Energy business energy efficiency program participation and savings,
2021–202316
Commercial Sector
Programs
2021 2022 2023
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
Count Savings
(kWh)
C&I Audit Services
(Natural Gas Energy
Analysis and Steam Trap
Audits)
2 1,258 0 0 1 0
C&I Heating and Water
Heating Rebates
4 11,682 10 14,669 43 19,931
Commercial Foodservice
Equipment Rebates
0 0 1 722 6 2,166
Energy Design
Assistance
0 0 0 0 2 95,210
Multi-Family Building
Efficiency
7 25 2 4,463 9 18,971
Total 13 12,965 13 19,854 61 136,278
Renewable Energy Support
There is support for renewable energy in Saint Anthony Village with 351 residential premises and 13
commercial/industrial premises subscribing to Xcel Energy renewable programs. These premises
respectively receive a total of 1.5 million kWh and 733,000 kWh of their electricity from renewable
sources. Furthermore, 57 residential premises and 9 commercial premises have on-site solar generation.
16 The CenterPoint Energy programs Code Compliance, Training and Education, and Benchmarking are
excluded from this table.
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Table 23. Xcel Energy subscription renewable energy program support, 2023
Residential Commercial &
Industrial Total Renewable*Connect® &
Renewable*Connect Flex®17
Subscriber Count 273 0 273
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 1,024,075 0 1,024,075
Community Solar Gardens –
Solar*Rewards® Community
Subscriber Count 78 13 91
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 505,065 732,983 1,238,048
Total Xcel Energy Subscription Renewable
Energy Support
Subscriber Count 351 13 364
Total Annual Electricity Subscribed (kWh) 1,529,140 732,983 2,262,123
Percent of Sector Xcel Energy Electricity
Use 6.2% 3.4% 3.7%
Table 24. Xcel Energy on-site solar program support, 202318
On-site Solar – Solar*Rewards® and Net-
Metering Residential Commercial &
Industrial Total
Participant Count 57 9 66
Total Electricity Capacity (kW) 491 190 681
17 The Windsource® program is now called Renewable*Connect Flex®.
18 Source: Xcel Energy Community Energy Report for Saint Anthony Village, 2023
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APPENDIX D: METHODOLOGY FOR MEASURING
SUCCESS
As part of implementation support, Partners in Energy will provide biannual progress reports for Xcel
Energy participation and savings data for Saint Anthony Village. All goals will be measured against Saint
Anthony Village’s three-year baseline of 2021–2023 data unless otherwise noted.
The following section defines the three-year baseline against which progress is measured, including Xcel
Energy and CenterPoint Energy program(s) included in the baseline.
The savings for residential and commercial energy efficiency are modeled to persist beyond the year of
installation. For example, if an energy efficient furnace that results in energy savings is installed in one
year, we count the savings for the installation year as well as for succeeding years. For the purposes of
this Energy Action Plan, the first year of implementation is equivalent to year one for energy efficiency,
and savings accumulate from that point forward.
Community-wide Goal
The goal is from Saint Anthony Village’s Climate Plan.19
Saint Anthony Village will reduce energy-related greenhouse gas emissions 80% by 2040 compared to
a 2005 baseline.
19 Saint Anthony Village Climate Plan, 2023
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Focus Area Goals
Residential Energy Efficiency
• Increase residential energy efficiency savings by 75%, resulting in 2.1 million kWh and 652,000
therms saved from 2025–2030
Table 25. Residential sector annual targets and goal totals
Utility
Average Annual
Business as
Usual
Participation20
Annual
Participation
Target
2025–2030
Energy Action
Plan Energy
Savings
2025–2030
Energy Action
Plan GHG
Savings
(MT CO2e)
Xcel Energy 258 452 2,148,687 kWh 273
CenterPoint Energy 138 241 651,895 therms 2,412
Commercial Energy Efficiency
• Increase commercial energy efficiency savings by 50%, resulting in 19 million kWh and 1.8
million therms saved from 2025–2030
Table 26. Commercial sector annual targets and goal totals
Utility
Average Annual
Business as
Usual
Participation21
Annual
Participation
Target
2025–2030
Energy Action
Plan Energy
Savings
2025–2030
Energy Action
Plan GHG
Savings
(MT CO2e)
Xcel Energy 25 38 18,995,193 kWh 3,460
CenterPoint Energy 29 44 1,775,519 therms 9,423
Renewable Energy
• Increase residential participation in Xcel Energy renewable energy programs by 3% annually
• Increase commercial participation in Xcel Energy renewable energy programs by three
participants annually
This goal will measure program participation by residents and businesses in Xcel Energy’s renewable
subscription programs. The programs currently offered by Xcel Energy are Renewable*Connect Flex,
Solar*Rewards Community, Solar*Rewards, and Net Metering. Total participation targets by sector are
shown in Table 27. Renewable energy kWh are aggregated from participation in community solar
20 Average annual residential participation is measured over the three-year baseline period of 2021–
2023.
21 Average annual commercial participation is measured over the three-year baseline period of 2021–
2023.
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gardens, Renewable*Connect, and Renewable*Connect Flex (formerly Windsource). Electricity
generated from on-site solar is not included in this total because the data is not available. Greenhouse
gas emissions avoided only include participants in Renewable*Connect and Renewable*Connect Flex
(formerly Windsource), where customers retain the renewable energy certificate (REC). In the baseline
period, there were no business subscribers to Renewable*Connect or Renewable*Connect Flex. We do
not include any business subscribers to these programs in the model, which is why there are no
projected greenhouse gases avoided in the business sector.
Table 27. Renewable energy goal totals
Sector
2030 Business
as Usual
Participation22
2030 Energy
Action Plan
Participation
2025–2030
Energy Action
Plan Renewable
Energy kWh
2025–2030
Energy Action
Plan
Renewable
Energy GHG
Avoided
(MT CO2e)
Residential 401 476 9,287,202 kWh 988
Commercial 22 40 5,125,188 kWh 0
Electrification
• 10 residential participants annually in Xcel Energy electrification programs
Because the electrification programs from Xcel Energy were new in 2024, there is no historical data, so
the Energy Action Team set an initial annual target of 10 residential participants. The electrification
programs from Xcel Energy include rebates that replace home heating equipment that only comes from
natural gas with an electric alternative, such as an air or ground source heat pump and rebates that
replace natural gas water heaters with a heat pump water heater. The secondary fuel source for air
source heat pumps can be either natural gas or electricity, which is triggered when temperatures drop
below a certain setpoint.
22 This assumes that 2023 participation remains the same through 2030.
Memorandum of Understanding
Phase 2 – Plan Implementation
Charlie Yunker
City of Saint Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road
Saint Anthony Village, MN 55418
The intent of this Memorandum of Understanding is to recognize the achievement of the City of
Saint Anthony Village in developing an Energy Action Plan. Northern States Power Company
doing business as Xcel Energy, through its Partners in Energy offering, has supported the
development of this Energy Action Plan. This document outlines how the City of Saint Anthony
Village and Xcel Energy will continue to work together to implement this Energy Action Plan.
The term of this joint support, as defined in this document, will extend from May 1, 2025 through
November 1, 2026.
Xcel Energy will support Saint Anthony Village in achieving the goals of its Energy
Action Plan in the following ways:
Core Strategies
• Identify energy resources to share on the City’s website on energy efficiency, renewable
energy, and electrification.
• Create content for residents, businesses, and multi-family building properties to
engage in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.
• Include utility programs, rebates, financial support in a step-by-step process.
• Support creation of a recognition program for residents and businesses to take action on
energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.
• Connect City with peer recognition programs to understand needs and options.
• Support creation of program parameters and application for energy elements of
program.
• Support creation of swag and promotional materials to get residents and
businesses to participate.
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 23 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Energy Efficiency
• Create a campaign to promote the Home Energy Squad® (HES) to residents.
• Create outreach materials like flyers, door hangers, and postcards sharing about
HES.
• Use mapping tools to help find areas of city to target.
• Provide resources, materials, scripts, and swag for the city to table at events.
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Implementation Phase
• Create content to promote in City communications (e-newsletters, social media)
to share audits as the first step to energy efficiency.
• Create a campaign to promote building energy assessments to businesses.
• Create content on business energy resources to have City share with Chamber
of Commerce communication channels. Find speakers and create presentations
for business meetings.
• Share best practices for City to partner with business groups to share resources.
Help identify champions in the business community to highlight and create
success stories for marketing.
• Coordinate a door-to-door businesses campaign with a program implementor
and City to share about energy efficiency assessments and recommendations for
projects.
• Share energy efficiency resources, funding, and programs to help residents reduce
energy use, including those experiencing high energy burden.
• Help identify grants and funding sources to have City provide free or reduced
home energy audits.
• Share best practices for City to cultivate partnerships with local organizations,
food shelves, libraries, schools, and parks.
• Create content and materials on energy efficiency and ways to reduce energy
burden to share in joint communication channels and at events.
• Support communication with rental property managers about energy efficiency
improvement opportunities for facilities and residents.
• Identify resources for the City to share with multi-family building owners and
managers, retail spaces, nonprofits, and senior living facilities to promote energy
assessments.
• Help coordinate the creation of energy kits to distribute to residents of multi-
family buildings and create materials to support energy education of items.
• Create mailers and utility bill inserts for renters to learn energy-saving tips and
programs. Help facilitate translation of materials into other languages when
appropriate.
• Create content for the City to include in property license renewal channels.
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 74 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Renewable Energy
• Create a targeted campaign for residents to partake in utility renewable energy
subscription programs and community solar gardens.
o Use mapping tools and data to identify where people have not installed solar and
target those areas.
o Create a guide that shares available programs and renewable options, and best
practices for residents to select programs that fit their needs.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Implementation Phase
o Create content for City communication channels like newsletter, social media,
tabling at events, and mailed materials to encourage support for renewables.
• Create a targeted campaign for renewable energy to business, commercial, and multi-
family building owners.
o Create content for City to share with Chamber of Commerce to communicate
with businesses about renewable energy opportunities.
o Create materials on renewables for City to distribute to business and multi-family
building owners through mailers and door-to-door outreach.
• Promote information regarding on-site solar including funding, utility rebates, city
permitting requirements, and information on installers.
o Identify federal, state, and utility incentives for residents and businesses to install
solar.
o Create content on solar installation resources and process for website,
newsletters, and City welcome packet when a new resident moves to St. Anthony
Village.
• Support City to explore solar panel installation on municipal facilities.
o Support the identification of funding for solar panel installations on public
buildings.
o Create materials and content to help share the municipal solar projects as
demonstrations and educational initiatives to the community.
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 58 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Electrification
• Share educational materials on new and emerging electric appliance alternatives and EV
chargers to residents.
o Identify funding and utility rebates to electrify appliances like heat pumps, water
heaters, clothes dryers, and to upgrade electric box.
o Create content for City to share at events, with local businesses on City website
and communication channels, and include in rental license renewals and
permitting processes.
o Create content for a fridge magnet of new appliance options and programs for
replacement to distribute to residents.
• Support City to evaluate the condition of existing City equipment and develop a
predicted replacement schedule and funding.
o Support City with identifying electric appliance alternatives and fleet electrification
options for departments to incorporate into the purchasing plan and account for
changes in equipment cost in financial planning.
o Help identify grants and utility rebates for alternative outdoor power equipment.
o Make connections to other cities that have electrified equipment and vehicles for
St. Anthony to learn successes and challenges.
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Implementation Phase
• Facilitate peer-to-peer learning from residents who have implemented electrification
measures to those interested.
o Support event logistics, create invitation, and agenda for City to host an event for
community members to learn about personal experiences transitioning to electric
appliances.
o Help gather testimonial stories to share via City communication channels to
inspire others to transition.
• Create targeted campaigns for homes heated with natural gas and electrically heated
homes to switch to air source heat pumps (ASHPs).
o Use mapping tools and data to identify homes heated with natural gas and
electrically heated homes.
o Create a postcard to send to residents in census group blocks that have high
proportion of electrically heated homes about the benefits of ASHPs.
o Create a postcard to send to residents that heat with natural gas about the
benefits of ASHPs.
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 66 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
Project Management and Reimbursed Expenses
• Provide presentation content outlining Partners in Energy process, identified focus areas
and goals, and benefits to community to be presented to City Council as part of update
process
• Facilitate regular check-in meetings, track and report energy impacts and activities (process
annual data from Xcel Energy), and help coordinate implementation kick-off activities
• Provide up to $2,000 for reimbursed expenses related to printing and distribution of co-
branded marketing materials, venue fees, food, and other related needs associated with
outreach and education. Xcel Energy funding will not be provided for the purchase of alcohol
Support funded by Xcel Energy for this strategy is not to exceed 92 hours. These hours will
include those provided through the Partners in Energy team from Center for Energy and
Environment and does not include support provided by Xcel Energy internal program staff.
City of Saint Anthony Village commits to supporting the Energy Action Plan to the best
of its ability by:
• Achieving the energy savings impacts outlined in the energy action plan and shown in the
table below:
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Implementation Phase
City of Saint Anthony Village Conservation Goals
Electricity
Savings
(in kWh)
Baseline Historic Energy Savings 992,000
Incremental Plan Energy Savings
(5/1/2025-11/1-2026) 518,000
Total Plan Energy Savings
(baseline + plan energy savings) 1,510,000
• Performing the coordination, tracking, and outreach duties as outlined in the Energy Action
Plan that include but are not limited to the following:
Core Strategies
• Create an energy resource hub on the City’s website for sharing resources and
information on energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.
• Post content on website for residents, businesses, and multi-family building
properties to engage in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.
• Post content on website of utility programs, rebates, financial support in a step-
by-step process. Include link to website on materials created.
• Create a recognition program for residents and businesses to take action on energy
efficiency, renewable energy, and electrification.
• Find other peer city recognition programs to understand desires and options.
• Create program parameters and application for energy elements of program.
• Distribute swag and promotional materials to get residents and businesses to
participate.
Energy Efficiency
• Create a campaign to promote the Home Energy Squad to residents.
• Distribute outreach materials like flyers, door hangers, and postcards sharing
about HES.
• Share resources, materials, and swag at tabling events.
• Share content in City communications (e-newsletters, social media) to share
audits as the first step to energy efficiency.
• Create a campaign to promote building energy assessments to businesses.
• Share content on business energy resources with Chamber of Commerce
communication channels. Coordinate times for presentations at business
meetings.
• Partner with business groups to share resources. Identify champions in the
business community to highlight and share success stories for marketing.
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Memorandum of Understanding
Implementation Phase
• Coordinate a door-to-door businesses campaign with a program implementor
and Partners in Energy to share about energy efficiency assessments and
recommendations for projects.
• Share energy efficiency resources, funding, and programs to help residents reduce
energy use, including those experiencing high energy burden.
• Identify grants and funding sources to have City provide free or reduced home
energy audits.
• Cultivate partnerships with local organizations, food shelves, libraries, schools,
and parks.
• Share materials on energy efficiency and ways to reduce energy burden in joint
communication channels and at events.
• Support communication with rental property managers about energy efficiency
improvement opportunities for facilities and residents.
• Share resources with multi-family building owners and managers, retail spaces,
nonprofits, and senior living facilities to promote energy assessments.
• Coordinate creation of energy kits to distribute to residents of multi-family
buildings and share materials to support energy education of items.
• Distribute mailers and utility bill inserts for renters to learn energy-saving tips and
programs. Help facilitate translation of materials into other languages when
appropriate.
• Include resources in property license renewal channels.
Renewable Energy
• Create a targeted campaign for residents to partake in utility renewable energy
subscription programs and community solar gardens.
o Share guide of available programs, renewable options, and best practices for
residents to select programs that fit their needs.
o Distribute content in City communication channels like newsletter, social media,
tabling at events, and mailed materials to encourage support for renewables.
• Create a targeted campaign for renewable energy to business, commercial, and multi-
family building owners.
o Connect with Chamber of Commerce to schedule presentations at meetings and
share renewable energy opportunities in communications.
o Distribute resources and materials to businesses and multi-family building
owners through mailers and door-to-door outreach.
• Promote information regarding on-site solar including funding, utility rebates, city
permitting requirements, and information on installers.
o Identify federal, state, and utility incentives for residents and businesses to install
solar.
o Post content on solar installation resources on website, newsletters, and City
welcome packet when a new resident moves to St. Anthony Village.
• Explore solar panel installation on municipal facilities.
o Identify funding for solar panel installations on public buildings.
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XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY
Memorandum of Understanding
Implementation Phase
o Share the municipal solar projects as demonstrations and educational initiatives
to the community.
Electrification
• Share educational materials on new and emerging electric appliance alternatives and EV
chargers to residents.
o Identify funding and utility rebates to electrify appliances like heat pumps, water
heaters, clothes dryers, and to upgrade electric box.
o Share materials at events, with local businesses, on City website, and
communication channels, and include in rental license renewals and permitting
processes.
o Distribute fridge magnet of new appliance options and programs for replacement
to distribute to residents.
• Evaluate the condition of existing City equipment and develop a predicted replacement
schedule and funding.
o Identify electric appliance alternatives and fleet electrification options for
departments to incorporate into the purchasing plan and account for changes in
equipment cost in financial planning.
o Identify grants and utility rebates for alternative outdoor power equipment.
o Make connections to other cities that have electrified equipment and vehicles to
learn successes and challenges.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer learning from residents who have implemented electrification
measures to those interested.
o Host event for community members to learn about personal experiences
transitioning to electric appliances.
o Share testimonials via City communication channels to inspire others to
transition.
• Create targeted campaigns for homes heated with natural gas and electrically heated
homes to switch to air source heat pumps (ASHPs).
o Use data analyses from Partners in Energy to identify areas of the city to target
for a mailing.
o Send postcard to residents that have high proportion of electrically heated homes
or natural gas heat about the benefits of ASHPs.
Project Management
• Participate in coordination and tracking of scheduled check-ins, activities, and events
• Provide Xcel Energy an opportunity to review marketing materials to assure accuracy when
they incorporate the Xcel Energy logo or reference any of Xcel Energy’s products or
services
• Share the plan document, supporting work documents, collateral, and implementation
results from the Energy Action Plan with the public. The experience, successes, and lessons
learned from this community will inform others looking at similar or expanded initiatives
• Share progress on upcoming sustainability planning as it relates to activities outlined in the
Energy Action Plan
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XCEL ENERGY PARTNERS IN ENERGY
Memorandum of Understanding
Implementation Phase
• Approval to share your community’s aggregated Xcel Energy data (processed through
Partners in Energy) with the Partners in Energy Network to be used primarily as a
benchmark to other communities
Single Points of Contact
All communications pertaining to this agreement shall be directed to Minette Saulog on behalf of
Saint Anthony Village and Sofia Troutman on behalf of Xcel Energy.
Legal Applicability and Waiver
This is a voluntary agreement and not intended to be legally binding for either party. This
Memorandum of Understanding has no impact, nor does it alter or modify any existing
Franchise Agreement or other existing agreements between Xcel Energy and Saint Anthony
Village. Parties agree that this Memorandum of Understanding is to memorialize the intent of
the Parties regarding Partners in Energy but does not create a legal agreement between the
Parties. It is agreed by the Parties that nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding will be
deemed or construed as creating a joint venture, trust, partnership, or any other legal
relationship among the Parties. This Memorandum of Understanding is for the benefit of the
Parties and does not create third party rights. Nothing in this Memorandum of Understanding
constitutes a waiver of Saint Anthony Village ordinances, Saint Anthony Village regulatory
jurisdiction, or Minnesota’s utility regulatory jurisdiction.
Xcel Energy is excited about this opportunity to support Saint Anthony Village in advancing its
goals. The resources outlined above and provided through Partners in Energy are provided as a
part of our commitment to the communities we serve and Xcel Energy’s support of energy
efficiency and renewable energy as important resources to meet your future energy needs.
For City of Saint Anthony Village:
Signature:
___________________________________
Name:
___________________________________
Title:
___________________________________
Date:
___________________________________
For Xcel Energy:
Signature:
_________________________________
Name:
_________________________________
Title:
_________________________________
Date:
__________________________________
A CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 25-027
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WITH
XCEL ENERGY FOR THE PARTNERS IN ENERGY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN
WHEREAS,the City of Saint Anthony Village adopted an Energy Action Plan on April 8, 2025; and
WHEREAS,Xcel Energy supports the City of Saint Anthony in achieving the goals set in the Energy
Action Plan; and
WHEREAS,an MOU was created that outlines how the City of Saint Anthony Village and Xcel
Energy will continue to work together to implement the Energy Action Plan over the next
eighteen (18) months.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of St. Anthony Village approves the
memorandum of understanding with Xcel Energy for the Partners in Energy
Implementation Plan and also authorizes the City Manager to sign the agreement on
behalf of the City of Saint Anthony Village.
Adopted this 8th day of April, 2025.
_____________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:____________________________
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration:______________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
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Commercial Tobacco Prevention:
Overview of Proposed Ordinance
Updates
Saint Anthony Village City Council Meeting
March 11, 2025
Emily Anderson
Association for Nonsmokers-MN
The Association for Nonsmokers-
Minnesota (ANSR) is dedicated to
reducing the human and economic costs
of commercial tobacco, nicotine and
other drug use in Minnesota. Our core
commitments are:
●to protect young Minnesotans from a
lifetime of addiction;
●to ensure that all Minnesotans can breathe
clean, smoke-free air everywhere; and
●reduce health inequities and other
disparities in relation to commercial
tobacco, nicotine and other drugs.
Who We Are
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Commercial Tobacco is Still a Problem.
In Minnesota, one in seven 11th graders uses e-
cigarettes, and 90 percent of those students use
flavored e-cigarettes.
The tobacco industry targets Black,
LGBTQ+,American Indians and young people
and spends more than $100 million a year
marketing their products in Minnesota.
Commercial tobacco use sets kids up for a
lifetime of nicotine addiction and serious health
conditions like heart disease and cancer.
All Minnesotan
s Pay the Price for Tobacco's Harm.
Commercial tobacco use remains the leading
cause of preventable death and disease, taking
the lives of more than 6,300 Minnesotans each
year.
Smoking costs the state over $9 billion a year:
more than $4.7 billion in excess health care costs
and $4.7 billion in lost productivity.
Every time Big Tobacco addicts another generation of
kids to smoking, they put all taxpayers on the hook
for billions of dollars in healthcare costs to treat
tobacco-related diseases.
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6.4%
3.2%
8.2%
7%
14.9%
11.4%
E-cigarettes are the most common tobacco
product currently used (use on 1 or more
days in the past 30 days) by 1.63 million of
America’s middle school and high school
students.
●Almost 4 in 10 students reported frequent
use (use on 20 or more days in the past 30
days); and
●Slightly more than 1 in 4 reported daily use.
Source:Park-Lee E, Jamal A, Cowan H, et al. Notes from the Field:E-Cigarette and Nicotine
Pouch Use Among Middle and High School Students —United States, 2024. MMWR Morb
Mortal Wkly Rep 2024;73:774–778. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7335a3
“I don’t smoke, I just vape…”
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Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey 2023
Minnesota Youth Tobacco Survey 2023
3/5/2025
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●No amount of nicotine is safe for
young people.
●Nicotine is highly addictive and a
stimulant.
●Youth exposed to nicotine are more
likely to use other substances.
●4 in 5 Minnesota teens who vape
may be nicotine dependent.
The Impact of Nicotine on the
Adolescent Brain
How can Minnesota communities
address these issues?
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Best Practice: Policy options
to address Appeal, Access, & Affordability
●Ending the sale of flavored commercial tobacco products;
●Limiting the number of licensed tobacco retailers;
●Price discounting: minimum pack prices and prohibiting the
redemption of coupons; and
●Increased penalties for ordinance violations.
Proposed Ordinance
Updates
3/5/2025
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Price Discounting
○End the redemptions of coupons and price
discounts;
○Set a minimum price and package sizes for
commercial tobacco products;
WHAT IS PRICE DISCOUNTING?
Tobacco products
are reduced to a
lower price
through coupons
and price
promotions.
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HOW DO PEOPLE RECEIVE COUPONS?
●Emails that direct you to websites
●Mail
●Phone apps
●In-store or at events/bars
When coupons are redeemed, retailers are
reimbursed by tobacco companies.
WHAT HAPPENS AT THE RETAIL LEVEL?
•Tobacco companies work with retailers
to offer specials in-store.
•Examples:
•Buy-one-get-one free or multipack
discounts
•Cents-or dollar-off promotions
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•MN young adult nonsmokers who receive
tobacco coupons are twice as likely to
become smokers.
Sources:
Choi & Forster (2014). Frequency and Characteristics Associated with Exposure to Tobacco Direct Mail
Marketing and Its Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors among Young Adults from the US Midwest.
American Journal of Public Health; 104(11), 2179-2183.
White, et al. (2006). Cigarette promotional offers: Who takes advantage? Am J Prev Med; 30(3):225–
231.
ARE COUPONS EFFECTIVE?
•A third of adult smokers use tobacco
coupons or discounts every time they see
one.
HOW DO DISCOUNTS IMPACT USE?
●Coupons help young smokers become addicted
and keep heavy smokers addicted
●Coupons undermine current users of cigarettes
quit attempts
Sources:
Henriksen, et al. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntrl22, Choi, et all. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr300
Choi, K. & Forster, J. Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing: Frequency, Content, and Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors of Young Adults.
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HOW DO DISCOUNTS IMPACT USE?
●Raising the price of commercial tobacco products
is one of the most effective strategies for
decreasing use, helping people quit, and
preventing youth from starting to use commercial
tobacco.
Sources:
Henriksen, et al. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntrl22, Choi, et all. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr300
Choi, K. & Forster, J. Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing: Frequency, Content, and Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors of Young Adults.
HOW DO DISCOUNTS IMPACT USE?
●Increasing excise taxes has long been the primary
way to raise tobacco prices, but many local
jurisdictions do not have the authority to enact
additional tax increases, and coupons and
discounts undermine the impact of such taxes.
Sources:
Henriksen, et al. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntrl22, Choi, et all. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr300
Choi, K. & Forster, J. Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing: Frequency, Content, and Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors of Young Adults.
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HOW DO DISCOUNTS IMPACT USE?
●For every 10% increase in the price of cigarettes,
adult smoking decreases by 3-5% and youth
smoking decreases by 6-7%
Sources:
Henriksen, et al. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntrl22, Choi, et all. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr300
Choi, K. & Forster, J. Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing: Frequency, Content, and Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors of Young Adults.
WHAT ABOUT PRICE?
●Minimum prices should be set high enough to
discourage youth and others who have never
used tobacco or nicotine from starting and to
encourage people who currently use commercial
tobacco to reduce their use or quit.⁵
Sources:
Henriksen, et al. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntrl22, Choi, et all. (2012). DOI: 10.1093/ntr/ntr300
Choi, K. & Forster, J. Tobacco Direct Mail Marketing: Frequency, Content, and Prospective Effect on Smoking Behaviors of Young Adults.
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Capping the number of tobacco licenses
Cap the number of commercial tobacco licenses at zero
through attrition
Restricting the number of tobacco licenses allowed
in a community.
Cap Tobacco Licenses
●It is a way to decrease commercial tobacco in a community.
●Research shows that the location and density of commercial
tobacco-related product retailers influences tobacco-related
product use and worsens health disparities.
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»Bloomington: Capped their licenses at 0. Through attrition, the city will get down to zero
tobacco licenses.
»Little Canada: Capped their licenses at 0. Currently have seven (7). No new licenses will be
issued, and through attrition it will be 0.
»New Brighton: Capped the number of licensed tobacco shops to four (4) currently seven (7).
»Golden Valley: Capped their licenses at eight (8). At the time, they had 14 licenses. Through
attrition, the city will get down to 8 licenses.
»Roseville: Capped their tobacco shops are the current four (4).
»Columbia Heights: No more than three (3) tobacco shops.
»Richfield:Capped their licenses at four (4). Through attrition, the city will get down to 4 total
tobacco licenses.
»Arden Hills: Capped their licenses at six (6) and zero (0) tobacco products shops.
Capping: What have other cities done?
Increasing Penalties for Retailers
Going beyond state minimums for fines and license
suspensions for repeated violations
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MN Statute Updates: Penalties
MN State Minimum:
1st Violation: $300
2nd Violation within
36mo:$600
3rd Violation within
36mo: $1000+ 7 day
min. suspension
SAV Proposed:
1st Violation:$1000
2nd Violation within 36mo:
$2000 + 3 day suspension
3rd Violation within 36mo:
$2000+ 7 day min.
suspension
4th Violation within 36mo:
Mandatory revocation
Why address commercial tobacco locally?
●In Minnesota cities lead, the state follows: T21, Clean Indoor Air.
●Why Capping? Research shows that the location and density of commercial
tobacco-related product retailers influences tobacco-related product use and
worsens health disparities.
●Why Price Discounting? This comprehensive tobacco ordinance will make
commercial tobacco products less accessible and appealing to young people and
will protect youth, Black, Indigenous, LGBTQIA+ and other residents from industry
targeting.
●Why Increased Penalties? State minimum fines were increased in 2020. Selling
tobacco is a privilege and we must hold retailers accountable.
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Thank you for your leadership!
Emily M. Anderson, MA
Association for Nonsmokers-MN
Emily@ansrmn.org
651-646-3005
ORDINANCE 2025-01
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE SALE OF TOBACCO AND RELATED DEVICES AND PRODUCTS § 115.001 PURPOSE. (A) This subchapter is intended to regulate the sale of commercial tobacco, tobacco-related devices, electronic delivery devices, and nicotine or lobelia delivery products for the purpose of enforcing and furthering existing laws, to protect youth and young adults against the serious health effects associated with use and initiation, and to further the official public policy of the state to prevent young people from starting to smoke. (B) The city further recognizes the public health hazards of exposure of individuals to secondhand smoke. This subchapter is intended to regulate the sale, possession, and use of tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, and electronic delivery devices for the purpose of enforcing and furthering existing laws, to protect minors against the serious effects associated with the illegal use of tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco related devices, and electronic delivery devices, to protect individuals from the hazards of secondhand smoke, and to further the official public policy of the state as stated in M.S. § 144.391 and M.S. § 144.412, as they may be amended from time to time. (Prior Code, § 111.045) § 115.002 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. CANNABIS or MARIJUANA. Includes “cannabis flower,” “cannabis products,” “lower-potency hemp edibles,” and “hemp-derived consumer products” and shall have the definitions given to them in M.S. § 342.01, as it may be amended from time to time. CHILD-RESISTANT PACKAGING. Packaging that meets the definition set forth in 16 C.F.R. § 1700.15(b), as in effect on January 1, 2015, and was tested in accordance with the method described in 16 C.F.R. § 1700.20, as in effect on January 1, 2015. CIGAR. Any roll of tobacco that is wrapped in tobacco leaf or in any other substance containing tobacco, with or without a tip or mouthpiece, which is not a cigarette as defined in M.S. § 297F.01, Subd. 3, as may be amended from time to time.
COMPLIANCE CHECKS. The process the city uses to investigate and ensure that those authorized to sell licensed products are complying with the requirements of this subchapter. COMPLIANCE CHECKS shall involve persons under the age of 21 who are authorized by this subchapter, state, and federal regulations and who purchase or attempt to purchase licensed products for educational, research, and training purposes, and for the enforcement of the aforementioned city, state, and federal regulations pertaining to licensed products. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY DEVICE. Any product containing or delivering nicotine, lobelia, or any other substance, whether natural or synthetic, intended for human consumption through the inhalation of aerosol or vapor from the product. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY DEVICE includes, but is not limited to, devices manufactured, marketed, or sold as e-cigarettes, e-cigars, e-pipes, vape pens, mods, tank systems, or under any other product name or descriptor. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY DEVICE includes any component part of a product, whether or not marketed or sold separately. ELECTRONIC DELIVERY DEVICE does not include any product that has been approved or certified by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco-cessation product, as a tobacco-dependence product, or for other medical purposes, and is marketed and sold for such an approved purpose. INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED. The practice of selling any tobacco or tobacco product wrapped individually for sale. Individually wrapped tobacco and tobacco products include, but are not limited to, single cigarette packs, single bags or cans of loose tobacco in any form, and single cans or other packaging of snuff or chewing tobacco. Cartons or other packaging containing more than a single pack or other container as described in this definition shall not be considered INDIVIDUALLY PACKAGED. INDOOR AREA. All space between a floor and a ceiling that is bounded by walls, doorways, or windows, whether open or closed, covering more than 50% of the combined surface area of the vertical planes constituting the perimeter of the area. A wall includes any retractable divider, garage door, or other physical barrier, whether temporary or permanent. A standard window screen (0.011 gauge with an 18 by 16 mesh count) is not considered a wall. LICENSED PRODUCTS. The term that collectively refers to any tobacco, tobacco-related device, electronic delivery device, or nicotine or lobelia delivery product. LOOSIES. The term that collectively refers to any tobacco, tobacco-related device, electronic delivery device, or nicotine or lobelia delivery product. MOVEABLE PLACE OF BUSINESS. Any form of business that is operated out of a truck, van, kiosk, automobile, or other type of vehicle or transportable shelter and not a fixed address store front or other permanent type of structure authorized for sales transactions. NICOTINE OR LOBELIA DELIVERY PRODUCT. Any product containing or delivering nicotine or lobelia intended for human consumption, or any part of such a product, that is not a tobacco or an electronic delivery device as defined in this section. NICOTINE OR LOBELIA DELIVERY PRODUCT does not include any product that has been approved or otherwise certified for legal sale by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a tobacco-
cessation product, a tobacco-dependence product, or for other medical purposes, and is being marketed and sold solely for that approved purpose. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT. Any indoor area at which two or more individuals perform any type of a service for consideration of payment under any type of contractual relationship, including, but not limited to, an employment relationship with or for a private corporation, partnership, individual, or government agency. PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT includes any indoor area where two or more individuals gratuitously perform services for which individuals are ordinarily paid. A PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT also includes, but is not limited to: public conveyances, factories, warehouses, offices, retail stores, restaurants, bars, banquet facilities, theaters, food stores, banks, financial institutions, employee cafeterias, lounges, auditoriums, gymnasiums, restrooms, elevators, hallways, museums, libraries, bowling establishments, employee medical facilities, and rooms or areas containing photocopying equipment or other office equipment used in common. Vehicles used in whole or in part for work purposes are PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT during hours of operation if more than one person is present. An area in which work is performed in a private residence is a PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT during hours of operation if: (1) The homeowner uses the area exclusively and regularly as a principal place of business and has one or more on-site employees; or (2) The homeowner uses the area exclusively and regularly as a place to meet or deal with patients, clients, or customers in the normal course of the homeowner’s trade or business. PUBLIC MEETING. All meetings open to the public pursuant to M.S. § 13D.01, as it may be amended from time to time. PUBLIC PLACE. Any enclosed, indoor area used by the general public, including, but not limited to, restaurants; banks; bars; any other food or liquor establishment; hotels and motels; reception areas; retail establishments and other commercial establishments; shopping malls; educational facilities; hospitals; nursing homes; auditoriums; arenas; meeting rooms; waiting rooms; government buildings; and common areas of rental apartment buildings. PUBLIC PLACE, OUTDOOR. All city and county parks; parking lots adjacent to such parks; trails with in city parks; on the main city campus, including City Hall and fire station; on other city-owned property, including the public works maintenance facility; and adjacent parking lots to each of these facilities. RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT. Any place of business where licensed products are available for sale to the general public. RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS include, but are not limited to, grocery stores, tobacco products shops, convenience stores, gasoline service stations, bars, and restaurants. SALE. Any transfer of goods for money, trade, barter, or other consideration.
SELF-SERVICE MERCHANDISING. The open display of licensed products in any manner where any person has access to the licensed products without the assistance or intervention of the licensee or the licensee’s employee. SMOKING. Inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated product containing, made, or derived from nicotine, tobacco, marijuana, cannabis, hemp, or other plant, whether natural or synthetic, that is intended for inhalation. SMOKING also includes carrying or using an activated electronic delivery device. TOBACCO or TOBACCO PRODUCTS. Any product containing, made, or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption, whether chewed, smoked, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed, or ingested by any other means, or any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product including but not limited to cigarettes; cigars; cheroots; stogies; perique; granulated, plug cut, crimp cut, ready rubbed, and other smoking tobacco; snuff; snuff flour; cavendish; plug and twist tobacco; fine cut and other chewing tobaccos; shorts; refuse scraps, clippings, cuttings and sweepings of tobacco; and other kinds and forms of tobacco. TOBACCO does not include any product that has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for sale as a tobacco-cessation product, as a tobacco-dependence product, or for other medical purposes, and is being marketed and sold solely for such an approved purpose. TOBACCO-RELATED DEVICES. Any rolling papers, wraps, pipes, or other device intentionally designed or intended to be used with tobacco products. TOBACCO-RELATED DEVICE includes components of tobacco-related devices or tobacco products, which may be marketed or sold separately. TOBACCO-RELATED DEVICES may or may not contain tobacco. VENDING MACHINE. Any mechanical, electric or electronic, or other type of device that dispenses licensed products upon the insertion of money, tokens, or other form of payment directly into the machine by the person seeking to purchase the licensed product. (Prior Code, § 111.046) (Ord. 2011-01, passed 4-26-2011; Ord. 2023-06, passed 11-28-2023) § 115.003 LICENSE REQUIRED. (A) Generally. No person may, directly or indirectly, or by means of any device keep for retail sale, sell at retail, offer to sell, or otherwise dispose of any licensed products at any place in the city unless a license has first been issued by the City Council as provided in this section. (B) Specifically. (1) Application. An application for a license to sell licensed products shall be made on a form provided by the city. The application shall contain the full name of the applicant, the applicant’s residential and business addresses, and telephone numbers, the name of the
business for which the license is sought, and any additional information the city deems necessary. Upon receipt of a completed application, the City Clerk will forward the application to the City Council for action at its next regularly scheduled meeting. If the City Clerk determines that an application is incomplete, it will be returned to the applicant with notice of the information necessary to make the application complete. (2) Action. The City Council may either approve or deny the license, or it may delay action for any reasonable period of time as necessary to complete any investigation of the application or the applicant that it deems necessary. If the City Council approves the application, the Licensing Clerk shall issue the license to the applicant. If the City Council denies the application, notice of the denial shall be given to the applicant along with notice of the applicant’s right to appeal the City Council’s decision. (3) Term. All licenses issued under this subchapter shall be valid for one calendar year from the date of March 15. (4) Revocation or suspension. Any license issued under this subchapter may be revoked or suspended as provided in § 115.012. (5) Transfers. All licenses issued under this section shall be valid only on the premises for which the license was issued and only for the person to whom the license was issued. The transfer of any license to another location or person is prohibited. (6) Maximum number of licenses. The maximum number of licenses issued by the city at any time is limited to zero. The city will not issue any new licenses for the sale of licensed products after January 15, 2025. The city will only renew existing licenses to license holders that were issued prior to January 15, 2025 and have applied for renewal by March 15 of each year. Eligible parties will lose the existing license if they fail to renew it annually or if the license is revoked for any reason. (67) Moveable place of business. No license shall be issued to a moveable place of business. Only fixed location businesses shall be eligible to be licensed under this subchapter. (78) Display. All licenses shall be posted and displayed at all times in plain view of the general public on the licensed premises. (89) Renewals. The renewal of a license issued under this section shall be handled in the same manner as the original application. The request for a renewal shall be made at least 30 days, but no more than 60 days before the expiration of the current license. The license holder is not entitled to an automatic renewal of the license. (Prior Code, § 111.047) § 115.004 FEE. If an application is granted by the City Council, a license will be issued by the Licensing Clerk upon payment in full of the fee required under Chapter 33.
(Prior Code, § 111.048) § 115.005 BASIS FOR DENIAL OF LICENSE. (A) The following shall be grounds for denying the issuance or renewal of a license under this subchapter. (1) The applicant is under 21 years of age. (2) The applicant has been convicted within the past five years of any violation of a federal, state, or local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation relating to licensed products. (3) The applicant has had a license to sell licensed products suspended or revoked within the preceding 12 months of the date of application. (4) The applicant fails to provide any of the information required on the licensing application, or provides false or misleading information. (5) The applicant is prohibited by federal, state, or other local law, ordinance, or other regulation, from holding a license. (6) Nonpayment by the property owner and/or applicant of any fees or charges owed to the city and/or county, including, but not limited to, utilities and property taxes. (B) If a license is mistakenly issued or renewed to a person, it will be revoked upon the discovery that the person was ineligible for the license under this subchapter. The city will provide the license holder with notice of the revocation, along with information on the right to appeal. (Prior Code, § 111.049) § 115.006 PROHIBITED SALES. (A) In general. It shall be a violation of this subchapter for any person to sell or offer to sell any licensed products: (1) By means of any type of vending machine; (2) By means of loosies as defined; (3) Containing opium, morphine, jimson weed, bella donna, strychnos, cocaine, marijuana, or other deleterious, hallucinogenic, toxic, or controlled substances except nicotine and other substances found naturally in tobacco or added as part of an otherwise lawful manufacturing process. It is not the intention of this provision to ban the sale of lawfully manufactured cigarettes or other products subject to this subchapter; and/or
(4) By any other means, to any other person, or in any other manner or form prohibited by federal, state or other local law, ordinance provision, or other regulation. (B) Legal age. No person shall sell any licensed product to any person under the age of 21. (1) Age verification. Licensees must verify by means of government-issued photographic identification that the purchaser is at least 21 years of age. (2) Signage. Notice of the legal sales age and age verification requirement must be posted prominently and in plain view at all times at each location where licensed products are offered for sale. The required signage, which will be provided to the licensee by the city, must be posted in a manner that is clearly visible to anyone who is or is considering making a purchase. (C) Self-service sales. No person shall allow the sale of licensed products by any self-service displays where the customer may have access to those items without having to request the item from the licensee or the licensee’s employee and where there is not a physical exchange of the licensed product from the licensee or the licensee’s employee to the customer. All licensed products must be stored behind the sales counter, in another area not freely accessible to customers, or in a case or other storage unit not left open and accessible to the general public. Any retailer selling licensed products at the time this subchapter is adopted must comply with this section within 90 days of the effective date of this subchapter. (D) Liquid packaging. No person shall sell or offer to sell any liquid, whether or not such liquid contains nicotine, which is intended for human consumption and use in an electronic delivery device, in packaging that is not child-resistant. Upon request by the city, a licensee must provide a copy of the certificate of compliance or full laboratory testing report for the packaging used. (E) Cigar minimum price and package size. No person shall sell or offer to sell any cigar unless it is within a package containing a minimum of five cigars; and any package of cigars for a sales price of less than [$15.00] per package before taxes and fees. (F) Cigarette minimum price. No person may sell or offer to sell cigarette packages or cartons for a sales price of less than fifteen dollars [$15.00] per pack before taxes and fees. (G) Moist snuff minimum price and package size. No person shall sell or offer to sell moist snuff retail packages or multipacks for a sales price of less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) per 1.2-ounce package before taxes of fees. No person shall sell or offer to sell any smokeless tobacco or moist snuff for retail sale unless it is sold in a package of at least 1.2 ounces minimum package size. The price floor for packages larger than 1.2 ounces shall be computed by adding two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each 0.3 ounce or any fraction thereof more than 1.2 ounces, excluding taxes and fees. (H) Snus minimum price and package size. No person shall sell or offer to sell snus for a sales price of less than fifteen dollars ($15.00) per 0.32 ounce package before taxes and fees. No person shall sell or offer to sell any snus unless it is sold in a package of at least
0.32 ounces minimum pack size. The price floor for packages larger than 0.32 ounces shall be computed by adding two dollars and fifty cents ($2.50) for each 0.08 ounce or any fraction thereof more than 0.32 ounces excluding taxes and fees. In addition, no person shall sell or offer to sell a package of loose tobacco for three (3) ounces or less, prior to applicable sales taxes being imposed, of less than five dollars ($5.00) nor a package of loose tobacco greater than three (3) ounces, prior to taxes being imposed, of less than fifteen dollars ($15.00). (I) Electronic delivery device minimum price. No person shall sell or offer to sell any electronic delivery device at a price that is less than [ $20.00] per device, excluding taxes or fees. This price is applicable to any type of electronic delivery device and applies per unit even if sold together. (J) Price adjustment. The licensing official may annually modify by rule the minimum prices described in this section to account for changes in the Saint Anthony Village consumer price index, adjusted for inflation.
(K) Coupon and price promotion. No person shall accept or redeem any coupon, price promotion, or other instrument or mechanism, whether in paper, digital, electronic, mobile, or any other form, that provides any license products to a consumer at no cost or at a price that is less than the non-discounted, standard price listed by a retailer on the item or an any related shelving, posting, advertising, or display at the location where the item is sold or offered for sale, excluding all applicable taxes and fees. (Prior Code, § 111.050) Penalty, see § 115.999 § 115.007 RESPONSIBILITY. All licensees under this subchapter shall be responsible for the actions of their employees in regard to the sale, offer to sell, and furnishing of licensed products on the licensed premises. The sale, offer to sell, or furnishing of any licensed product by an employee shall be considered an act of the license holder. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as prohibiting the city from also subjecting the clerk to whatever penalties are appropriate under this subchapter, state or federal law, or other applicable law or regulation. (Prior Code, § 111.052) § 115.008 COMPLIANCE CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS. All licensed premises must be open to inspection by law enforcement or other authorized city officials during regular business hours. From time to time, but at least twice per year, the city will conduct compliance checks. In accordance with state law, the city will conduct at least one compliance check that involves the participation of two persons: one person between the ages of 15 and 17 and one person between the ages of 18 and 20; at least one compliance check that involves the participation of a person between the ages of 15 and 17; and at least one compliance check that involves the participation of a person between
the ages of 18 and 20 to enter licensed premises to attempt to purchase licensed products. Prior written consent is required for any person under the age of 18 to participate in a compliance check. Persons used for the purpose of compliance checks will be supervised by law enforcement or other designated personnel. No person used in compliance checks shall attempt to use a false identification misrepresenting the person’s age, and all persons lawfully engaged in a compliance check shall answer all questions about their age asked by the licensee or the licensee’s employee and shall produce any identification, if any exists, for which the person is asked. Nothing in this section shall prohibit compliance checks authorized by state or federal laws for educational, research, or training purposes, or required for the enforcement of a particular state or federal law. (Prior Code, § 111.053) Penalty, see § 115.999 § 115.009 OTHER ILLEGAL ACTS. Unless otherwise provided, the following acts are an administrative violation of this subchapter. (A) Prohibited furnishing or procurement. It is a violation of this subchapter for any person 21 years of age or older to purchase or otherwise obtain any licensed product on behalf of a person under the age of 21. It is also a violation for any person 21 years of age and older to coerce or attempt to coerce a person under the age of 21 to purchase or attempt to purchase any licensed product. (B) Use of false identification. It is a violation of this subchapter for any person to use any form of false identification, whether the identification is that of another person or has been modified or tampered with to represent an age older than the actual age of the person using that identification. (Prior Code, § 111.054) § 115.010 VIOLATIONS. (A) Notice. Upon discovery of suspected violation, the alleged violator may be issued, either personally or by mail, a citation that sets forth the alleged violation and which shall inform the alleged violator of his or her right to a hearing on the matter and how and where a hearing may be requested, including a contact address and phone number. (B) Hearings. (1) Upon issuance of a citation, a person accused of violating this subchapter may request in writing a hearing on the matter. Hearing requests must be made within ten business days of the issuance of the citation and delivered to the City Clerk or other designated city officer. Failure to properly request a hearing within ten business days of the issuance of the citation will terminate the person’s right to a hearing.
(2) The City Manager or designee will set the time and place for the hearing. Written notice of the hearing time and place will be mailed or delivered to the accused violator at least ten business days prior to the hearing. (C) Hearing officer. The Police Chief or designee shall serve as the hearing officer. (D) Decision. If the hearing officer determines that a violation did occur, that decision, along with the hearing officer’s reasons for finding a violation and the penalty to be imposed under this section, shall be recorded in writing, a copy of which shall be provided to the city and the accused violator by in-person delivery or mail as soon as practicable. If the hearing officer finds that no violation occurred or finds ground for not imposing any penalty, the findings shall be recorded and a copy provided to the city and the acquitted accused violator by in-person delivery or mail as soon as practicable. The decision of the hearing officer is final, subject to an appeal as described in division (E) below. (E) Costs. If the citation is upheld by the hearing officer, the city’s actual expenses in holding the hearing up to a maximum of [ $1,000 ] must be paid by the person requesting the hearing. (EF) Appeals. Appeals of any decision made by the hearing officer shall be filed in the District Court having jurisdiction over the city. (G) Continued violation. Each violation, and every day on which a violation occurs or continues, shall constitute a separate offense. (FH) Misdemeanor prosecution. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the city from seeking prosecution as a misdemeanor for any alleged violation of this subchapter by a person 21 years of age or older. (Prior Code, § 111.055) ()§115.011 ADMINISTRATIVE PENTALTIES. (1) Licensees. Any licensee cited for violating this ordinance, or whose employee has violated this ordinance, will be charged an administrative fine of [ $1000 ] for a first violation; [ $2000 ] for a second offense at the same licensed premises within a 36-month period and a 3-day suspension of the license; and [ $2,000 ] for a third or subsequent offense at the same location within a 36- month period and a 7-day suspension of the license. Upon a fourth violation within a 36-month period, the license will be revoked. (2) Employees of licensees and other individuals. Individuals, other than persons under the age of 21 regulated by paragraph (B)(3) of this section, who are found to be in violation of this ordinance may be charged an administrative fine of [ $50 ]. (3) Persons under the age of 21. Persons under the age of 21 who use a false identification to purchase or attempt to purchase licensed products may only be subject to non-criminal, non-monetary civil penalties or remedies such as tobacco-related education classes, diversion programs, community services, or another non-monetary, civil penalty that the city determines to be appropriate. The City Council will consult with educators, parents, guardians, persons under the age of 21, public health officials, court personnel,
and other interested parties to determine an appropriate remedy for persons under the age of 21 in the city in the best interest of the underage person. The remedies for persons under 21 who use a false identification to purchase or attempt to purchase licensed products may be established by ordinance and amended from time to time. (4) Statutory penalties. If the administrative penalty for violations against licensed retailers under Section 11(B)(1) authorized to be imposed by Minn. Stat. § 461.12, as it may be amended from time to time, differ from that established in this section, then the higher penalty will prevail. (Prior code, §115.999) § 115.011 012 EXCEPTIONS AND DEFENSES. (A) Religious, spiritual, or cultural ceremonies or practices. Nothing in this subchapter shall prevent the providing of tobacco, tobacco products, and tobacco-related devices to any person as part of a lawfully recognized religious, spiritual, or cultural ceremony. (B) Reasonable reliance. It shall be an affirmative defense to the violation of this subchapter for a person to have reasonably relied on proof of age as described by state law. (Prior Code, § 111.056, §115.011) § 115.012 013 SMOKING PROHIBITED. Smoking is prohibited, and no person shall smoke in a public place; in a public place, outdoor as herein defined; at a public meeting; in a place of employment; or in public transportation. (Prior Code §115.012) §115.0134. Severability. If any section or provision of this ordinance is held invalid, such invalidity will not affect other sections or provisions that can be given force and effect without the invalidated section or provision. §115.0145. Effective Date. This ordinance becomes effective on the date of its publication, or upon the publication of a summary of the ordinance as provided by Minn. Stat. § 375.51, subd. 3, as it may be amended from time to time, which meets the requirements of Minn. Stat. § 331A.01, subd. 10, as it may be amended from time to time. (Prior Code, § 111.059) (Ord. 2011-01, passed 4-26-2011; Ord. 2012-01, passed 1-24-2012; Ord. 2014-02, passed 9-3-2014; Ord. 2019-09, passed 10-8-2019; Ord. 2023-06, passed 11-28-2023) Penalty, see § 115.999
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 25-028
A RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION FOR ORDINANCE 2025-01
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Anthony has enacted the above referenced ordinance concerning
the recodification of the City Code and;
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, section 412.191, subdivision 4 allows publication by title and summary in the
case of lengthy ordinances or those containing maps or charts; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes that the following summary would clearly inform the public of the intent
of Ordinance 2025-01.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that: the following summary of Ordinance 2025-01 shall be
published in the official paper in lieu of the entire ordinance.
SUMMARY PUBLICATION
Ordinance 2025-01
An Ordinance Regulating the Sale of Tobacco and Related Devices and Products
The City Council of the City of St. Anthony adopted Ordinance 2025-01 on April 8, 2025 affecting sections of
the City Code regulating the sale of tobacco and related devices and products.
The full Ordinance is available for review at City Hall, St. Anthony City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, St.
Anthony, MN 55418.
Adopted this 8th day of April, 2025.
____________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:_____________________________
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration: _____________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
MEMORANDUM
To:Mayor Webster and St. Anthony Village City Council
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:City Council Meeting – April 8, 2025
GC Project No.140.00
Request:General Code Amendments
Property Address: NA
Property PID:NA
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The attached ordinance presents the second reading of a series of proposed code amendments
for consideration and discussion. This version continues to show redlining to identify the
changes from current code, with yellow highlighting to identify updates made for prior versions,
and blue highlighting for changes since the Council’s first reading on this ordinance on March
25, 2025. Only the first section relating to Fees (and the ability of a permittee to request an
extension) required amendment per the comments made at the first reading. The code sections
are again summarized briefly below to assist in the Council’s discussion and review, and
notations are made reflecting the comments from the prior reviews.
PRIOR ACTION
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on items specifically related to zoning actions.
The Commission passed many of these on for eventual adoption by the City Council, which staff
has prepared as a package with both zoning and general code items.
On March 25, 2025, the City Council held its first reading of this ordinance, following a March
11, 2025 worksession.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE SECTIONS
Section 1. This language incorporates a penalty fee clause for property owners who proceed to
do work without the requisite zoning or other applicable permits. The Building Code (separate
from the City Code) imposes a double-fee for those who undertake a construction project
without the required Building Permit. This clause enables the City to set an appropriate penalty
fee as a part of the City’s fee schedule, which is typically adopted and updated on an annual
basis.
April 8, 2025
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(Section was clarified to note the ability of applicants to seek an extension of time to
perform on an approved permit or license. There are some permits that require
additional fees, so the language is written to account for those circumstances.)
Section 2. Resets the “Retaining Wall” Definition in the fence section, changing it from “Wall,
Retaining”, for simple clarity and to track with how the term is used in the Code. The text of
the definition does not change, with the exception that a clause is added to clarify that
retaining walls must meet the requirements of other fences, consistent with current practice.
(NO CHANGES)
Section 3. This change updates the City’s recently adopted natural landscape language (from
2023) to be consistent with the even more recently adopted State statutory language from
2024.
(ADDED BACK LANGUAGE TO AVOID THE USE OF PESTICIDES)
Section 4. This change also relates to the natural landscapes language, removing the current
prohibition from planting such landscapes in the right of way, as the City has sponsored these
types of alternative gardens, and modifying the maximum height of such materials, increasing it
from 12 to 18 inches, also consistent with the 2024 state statutory language for managed
natural landscapes.
(ADDED LANGUAGE ESTABLISHING ANY EXISTING GARDENS NOT IN COMPLIANCE AS
LEGAL NONCONFORMITIES).
Section 5. This change deletes reference to the City’s Health Officer, which is not a designated
office in the city.
(INSERTED COMMA TO DISTINGUISH REQUIREMENTS FOR THREE DOGS)
Section 6. This change deletes reference to the City’s Health Officer, which is not a designated
office in the city.
(STRUCK “OF THE CITY” AS SUPERFLUOUS LANGUAGE).
Sections 7. and 8. This is a component of the Housing Maintenance chapter of the code. Prior
language dealing with Temporary Storage deleted a section that could have been interpreted to
accommodate moving container or “Pods” use, whereas the original intent was to prohibit the
use of storage and shipping containers and long-term storage structures (usually in commercial
or industrial areas). This section redefines for temporary storage specific to residential uses,
then limits size to 128 square feet, whereas industrial shipping containers are usually a
minimum of 320 square feet.
(NO CHANGES)
Sections 9 and 10. This section addresses transient merchants and peddlers. The City Code has
a number of licensing and procedural requirements for such merchants, but notes also that any
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such merchant is required to hold a county license. In researching this process, it was noted
that both Hennepin and Ramsey County have extensive licensing requirements for transient
merchants and peddlers. Staff proposes deletion of this City licensing/regulatory requirement
to eliminate overlap and clarify regulatory responsibilities. One existing short section is
retained, specifying that the intent of the [County] licensing may not be to limit anyone’s
legitimate exercise of Constitutional rights, including free speech, expression, press, religion,
etc.
(ADDED A TIMEFRAME FOR SOLICITORS OF 7:00am – 9:00pm, which is consistent with
current SAV Code language. Roseville uses this same time limit. New Brighton does not
appear to have a limit. Columbia Hts. uses 9:00am – 9:00pm, M-Sat, Noon – 6:00pm
Sunday) (Per discussion at the 3/25/25 Council meeting, no change was made to these
hours).
Sections 11. and 12. Adoption/Admin language. There are several sections of the code dealing
with enforcement, and that refer to the Code “Enforcement” Official. This language will be
replaced with the revised title Code “Compliance” Official.
Secondly, the current zoning language has a number of sections that refer to “permitted”
activities. Many of these are more accurately rendered as “allowed” activities. Because a
“Permitted Use” is a term of art that refers specifically to uses that DO NOT require further
permitting, the text is being updated to inclusively refer to “allowed” uses, which may be
permitted, licensed, conditional, or require some other process.
(NO CHANGES)
Section 13. Recreational Fires. This section makes changes to recreational burning in the
following ways, in response to Fire Department recommendations and recent experiences with
recreational fires in the community:
Adds a restriction for fire size that reduces allowable height for portable
fireplaces, reducing the allowance for 3 feet (for ground-level fires) to 2 feet.
Specifies that manufactured materials (such as treated wood, plastic, etc. is not
to burned in a recreational fire.
Adds clarification to the 25 foot setback for recreational fires.
Adds a requirement to extinguish the fire if it is not in compliance with the code;
and
Replaces statutory references with a general requirement for compliance (due to
constantly changing statutes, rules, and other regulations).
(DELETED DUPLICATE SUBPARAGRAPH)
Section 14. Nuisance Noise. This section modifies the recently adopted language to set a noise
decibel level at the property line, rather than a distance measurement. While the distance
measurement is arguably easier to measure, it is subjective, in that it depends on the subjective
impression of the listener. The revised language is a numeric measurement by a decibel meter.
This is a verifiable standard, and while not perfect, there are a variety of smartphone apps that
provide an easy method of approximating decibel measurements to aid in ensuring compliance.
(NO CHANGES)
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Section 15. Dangerous Dogs. This section is proposed to be updated to add definitions for
various terms used in the text of the existing code (and makes one statutory reference update).
The definitions are for “Dangerous Dog”, “Potentially Dangerous Dog”, “Proper Enclosure”, and
“Substantial Bodily Harm”. These definitions are drawn largely from statute, and/or from
representative ordinances in nearby communities.
(NO CHANGES)
Section 16. Temporary “For Rent” Signs on Rental Property. This update adds a category of
temporary sign to allow residential property owners to display a notice during times when they
are actively attempting to rent a dwelling unit. The ordinance language is written to specify
that the sign may be displayed during those times. However, we are not permitted to require
that such signs only advertise the rental. This would be a content-based regulation, which we
cannot require. Instead, we rely on the likelihood that most landlords will use this opportunity
to provide notice of the vacant dwelling, rather than for other speech.
(NO CHANGES)
SUMMARY/COUNCIL ACTION
The revisions are intended to reflect City Council discussion and direction on this group of Code
Updates. If they are acceptable, or with any additional direction, staff requests:
City Council approval of the Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2025 – 02.
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A:Draft Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
HENNEPIN AND RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. ANTHONY CITY CODE,
BY AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
ADMINISTRATION, PERMITTING AND FEES, SIGNAGE, NATURAL
LANDSCAPES, TRANSIENT/TEMPORARY BUSINESS LICENSING,
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS, PERMITTED USES, TEMPORARY SIGNS,
DANGEROUS ANIMALS, RECREATIONAL FIRES, NUISANCES, AND
LAND USE ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY HEREBY ORDAINS:
Section 1. Section §33.001 is hereby amended to read as follows:
33.001 FEES
The city’s fee, rates, and charges for licenses, permits, and municipal services are
the amounts set forth in this chapter. Actions taken without first obtaining the
required licenses or permits or any applications for renewal license submitted
after the license term expiration or otherwise a declared application deadline are
subject to a penalty fee, which shall be determined from time to time by the City
Council. Licenses or permits shall expire if not completed prior to the time
specified on the approval or as allowed by Code. However, if not otherwise
prohibited by Code, a permit or license holder may seek an extension from the
reviewing authority without additional fee, at the sole discretion of the reviewing
authority, upon a showing that the permitted activity is in progress, and the holder
is making active progress toward completion, with completion expected within a
reasonable time.
Section 2. Section §154.007 is hereby amended to add the following:
154.007 Definitions: Wall, Retaining Wall
Retaining Wall: That which is erected as a permanent barrier, affixed along its
entire length to the ground or some immovable structure to impede the movement
or erosion of soil. Retaining Walls shall be subject to the applicable requirements
of other fences.
Section 3. Section §151.04 is hereby amended to read as follows:
151.04 Definitions:
POLLINATOR GARDEN. A specific area on the property planted and designed,
with specific nectar and pollen producing plants, in a way that attracts pollinating
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insects known as pollinators. In order for a garden to be considered a
POLLINATOR GARDEN, it should provide (but not limited to) the following:
various nectar producing flowers, shelter, or shelter providing plants for
pollinators, avoid the use of pesticides, and place similar flowers close to one
another.
MANAGED NATURAL LANDSCAPES: planned, intentional, and maintained
planting of native or nonnative grasses, wildflowers, forbs, ferns, shrubs, or trees,
including but not limited to rain gardens, meadow vegetation, and ornamental
plants. Managed natural landscapes are expected to avoid the use of pesticides.
Managed natural landscapes does not include turf-grass lawns left unattended for
the purpose of returning to a natural state.
Section 4. Section 151.10(E) is hereby amended to read as follows:
(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 6 inches, any 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. The planned, intentional, and maintained planting of
native or nonnative grasses, wildflowers, forbs, ferns, shrubs, or trees, including
but not limited to rain gardens, meadow vegetation, and ornamental plants, known
as managed natural landscapes, shall be allowed. Managed natural landscapes
does not include turf-grass lawns left unattended for the purpose of returning to a
natural state.
(1) Any natural or native grass vegetation Managed natural landscapes
exceeding six (6) inches shall not be any closer to a fire source than
twenty-five (25) feet.
(2) Setback requirements for surfaces covered by native vegetation and/or
pollinator gardens managed natural landscapes shall be a minimum of
three (3) feet from a side yard property line. No vegetative growth greater
than twelve (12) eighteen (18) inches in height five (5) feet from any
public roadway adjacent to the front yard, and for corner houses, a public
roadway adjacent to the side yard.
(3) Managed natural landscapes existing prior to the adoption of this
ordinance that do not conform to the standards of this Section shall be
considered legal nonconformities. Expansion of the nonconformity shall
not be allowed, but alterations may be made to make the landscape more
conforming.
Section 5. Section 91.56 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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91.56 KEEPING OF CERTAIN ANIMALS.
No person may keep farm animals or wild animals as defined in this code, nor
more than two dogs, or three dogs allowed under §§ 91.01 through 91.03, 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 6. Section 112.18(B) is hereby amended to read as follows:
INSPECTIONS AND INVESTIGATIONS
(B) Police and health authorization. All police officers, or sanitarians, or health
officers of the city may inspect a multiple dwelling when requested to do so by
the City Manager or designee.
Section 7. Section 151.04 Housing Maintenance Definitions, is hereby amended to add
the following:
Definitions - TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINER: A fully enclosed storage
unit or container without a permanent foundation and not exceeding 128 square
feet, designed to be capable of relocation via towing, hauling or attachment to a
vehicle form one site to another.
Section 8. Section 151.10 is hereby amended to add the following:
151.10 (K) Temporary Storage Containers: A single temporary storage
container, as defined by the chapter, may be placed and used on a property subject
to the following requirements;
1) Must be placed on an improved surface as defined in code.
2) Duration may not exceed thirty (30) days.
3) Shall be placed no closer than five feet from any side or rear property
line.
4) Shall not be placed within or as to block any portion of a sidewalk,
path, or trail.
5) Shall not be placed within 15 feet of a water/fire hydrant.
Section 9. Section 115.067 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 10. Section 115.067 is hereby amended to read as follows:
115.067 LICENSING; EXEMPTIONS.
(A) County license required. No person shall conduct business as a peddler,
solicitor, or transient merchant within the city limits without first having obtained
the appropriate license from the county as required by M.S. Chapter 329, as it
may be amended from time to time, if the county issues a license for the activity.
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(B) No license shall be required of any person going from house-to-house, door-
to-door, business-to-business, street-to-street, or other type of place-to-place when
the activity is for the purpose of exercising that person’s state or federal
constitutional rights such as the freedom of speech, press, religion, and the like,
except that this exemption may be lost if the person’s exercise of constitutional
rights is merely incidental to a commercial activity.
(C) No licensee shall conduct business in residential areas of the City except
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.
Section 11. The City Code of the City of St. Anthony is hereby amended as follows:
Wherever the term Code “Enforcement Official” is found, such title is hereby
revised to read Code “Compliance Official”. The City Clerk shall mark the
official zoning ordinance to effectuate this amendment.
Section 12. Section 154, Land Usage (Zoning) is hereby amended as follows:
Section 154, Land Usage, is hereby amended to modify the term “permitted” to
“allowed” where designated by the Zoning Administrator. The City Clerk shall
mark the official zoning ordinance to effectuate this amendment.
Section 13. Section 97.36 is hereby amended to read as follows:
97.36 CAMP FIRES: RECREATIONAL FIRES BURNING
A permit is required. Recreational and camp fires require a permit, and must
comply with the following requirements:
(A) Burning shall occur between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on Sundays,
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
(B) Burning shall occur between 9:00 a.m. and midnight on Fridays and
Saturdays.
(C) Burning may occur between 9:00 a.m. and midnight when the
following day is a federal holiday;
(D) The fire Fires established at ground level shall not exceed 3 feet in
diameter and a flame height of three (3) feet from the adjacent ground
level; Fires established within a portable fireplace shall not exceed a
flame height of two (2) feet above the lower pan of the device.
(E) Only clean wood or charcoal may be burned. No burning of trash,
refuse, leaves or brush is allowed The only materials permitted in a
recreational fire are wood from trees, small branches, brush, or
charcoal. Treated lumber materials, construction debris, garbage,
plastic materials, or waste materials are not allowed to be burned in
recreational fires.
(F) The fire is ignited with an approved fire starter.
(G) The fire is constantly attended by a person knowledgeable in the use
of fire extinguishing equipment and an attendant supervises the fire
until the fire has been totally extinguished.
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(H) Fire-extinguishing equipment, such as buckets, shovels or garden
hoses, are readily available.
(I) The fire is not conducted within 25 feet of a structure or
combustible materials; The only materials permitted in a recreational fire
are wood from trees, small branches, brush, or charcoal. Treated lumber
materials, construction debris, garbage, plastic materials, or waste
materials are not allowed to be burned in recreational fires.
(J)(I) Any conditions that could cause a fire to spread within 25 of a
structure shall be removed or eliminated prior to ignition;
(J) Outdoor barbecue pits shall be constructed of concrete or approved
noncombustible walls, roofs or other combustible material.
(K) Recreational fires must be immediately extinguished if they pose a fire
safety risk, if they are not in compliance with the above, or when
directed to do so by the fire City Manager, or designee.
M.S. §§ 88.01 through 88.22, 88.75 and 88.76 are hereby adopted by
reference and made a part of this section as if fully set forth herein.
Statutes or administrative rules or regulations of the state and codes
and ordinances adopted by reference and may change from time to
time.
Section 14. Section 92.05 is hereby amended to read as follows:
92.05 PUBLIC NUISANCES AFFECTING PEACE AND SAFETY.
(G) No person shall participate in any party or other gathering of people
giving rise to noise, unreasonably disturbing the peace, quiet, or repose of
another person, which exceeds 55 decibels when measured at the closest
property line from the property emitting the noise. When a police officer
determines that a gathering is creating such a noise disturbance, the officer
may order all persons present, other than the owner or tenant of the
premises where the disturbance is occurring, to disperse immediately. No
person shall refuse to leave after being ordered by a police officer to do so.
Every owner or tenant of the premises who has knowledge of the
disturbance shall make every reasonable effort to see that the disturbance
is stopped
(V) (1) Noises prohibited.
(d) Radios, phonographs, paging systems, and the like. No person
shall use or operate or permit the use or operation of any radio
receiving set, musical instrument, phonograph, paging system,
machine, or other device for the production or reproduction of
sound in a distinct and loudly audible manner as to unreasonably
disturb the peace, quiet, and comfort of any person nearby.
Operation of any such set, instrument, phonograph, machine, or
other device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in such
a manner as to be plainly audible at the property line of the
structure or building in which it is located, in the hallway or
apartment adjacent, or at a distance of 50 feet level exceeding 55
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decibels when measured at the closest property line from the
property emitting the noise, if the source is located outside a
structure or building, shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of
this section.
(V)(1) (f) This section is hereby deleted.
Section 15. Section 91.30 (Definitions) is hereby amended to add the following:
Dangerous dog. Dangerous dog, per MS §347.50 Subd 2, means any dog that
has:
(1) without provocation, inflicted substantial bodily, as defined by MS
§609.02 Sund 7a, harm on a human being on public or private property;
(2) killed a domestic animal without provocation while off the owner's
property; or
(3) been found to be potentially dangerous, and after the owner has notice
that the dog is potentially dangerous, the dog aggressively bites, attacks, or
endangers the safety of humans or domestic animals.
Potentially dangerous dog. Potentially dangerous dog, per MS §347.50 Subd 3,
means any dog that:
(1) when unprovoked, inflicts bites on a human or domestic animal on
public or private property;
(2) when unprovoked, chases or approaches a person, including a person
on a bicycle, upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public or private property,
other than the dog owner's property, in an apparent attitude of attack; or
(3) has a known propensity, tendency, or disposition to attack unprovoked,
causing injury or otherwise threatening the safety of humans or domestic
animals.
Proper enclosure. Proper enclosure means securely confined indoors or in a
securely enclosed and locked pen or structure suitable to prevent the animal from
escaping and providing protection from the elements for the dog. A proper
enclosure does not include a porch, patio, or any part of a house, garage, or other
structure that would allow the dog to exit of its own volition, or any house or
structure in which windows are open or in which door or window screens are the
only obstacles that prevent the dog from exiting.
Substantial bodily harm. Per M.S. § 609.02, subd. 7a, means bodily injury
which involves a temporary but substantial disfigurement, or which causes a
temporary but substantial loss or impairment of the function of any bodily
member or organ, or which causes a fracture of any bodily member.
Section 16. Section 157.18 is hereby amended to add the following:
(157.18 - SIGNS REQUIRING NO PERMITS)
(J) Residential zoned properties, with a current rental license, may place one sign
per street frontage with up to two sides. The sign may be placed during or prior to
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a period during which a unit is vacant, or expected to be vacant, and when the
landlord is actively seeking prospective tenants to fill said vacant unit. No single
sign face shall exceed six (6) square feet. Such signs and sign structures shall be
constructed of durable all-weather materials, such as but not limited to steel,
coreaplast plastic foam-core, alumacore, polycarbonate (Lexan), vinyl and nylon
Section 17. 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 18. 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 ______, 2025.
__________________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Jennifer Doyle, City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
2025 Goals Chart
Mission & Vision
Promote a high quality of life to those we
serve through outstanding city services
Saint Anthony is a Village where all people
can live, work, learn, play and thrive
Core Values
Trust | Service | Inclusion
Trust, Service and Inclusion are three words that best highlight the qualities that the City Council
and staff strive to embody in service to the Saint Anthony Village community.
The delivery of services by staff to Community is fulfilled in a respectful, courteous, and responsive
manner. The work of Staff and Council to the community is conducted in a civil, and transparent
manner. And the Council commits to ensuring equity of access, that voices are heard, and fairness
in the policy-making process.
These values are the basis for how decisions are made, how services are delivered, and ensures the
city as a whole conducts itself in an accountable, transparent, respectful and responsive manner.
Strategic Initiatives
• Environmental Responsibility
• Thriving Village
• Informed & Engagement Community
• Safe & Secure Community
• Fiscal & Organizational Strength
Action Steps
Environmental Responsibility
CLIMATE PLAN
• Review and consider policy-related action
steps with input from Parks &
Environmental Commission:
- 2025: Energy & Transportation
- 2026: Water & Waste
• Continue education and operations
action steps in all categories
• Adopt Energy Action Plan and begin
implementation
• Parks & Environmental Commission conducting Work
Sessions in April and May to discussion action item topics
and discuss possible recommendations to the City Council
for consideration.
• Energy Action Plan presented to the City Council for
adoption at the April 8th City Council Meeting.
GREENSTEP CITIES
• Continue program involvement
including Gold Leaf participation
• Evaluate how the city can better
leverage participation long-term
• Reporting for Greestep 5 metrics and Gold Leaf 2024
action step have been completed and submitted.
Thriving Village
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
• Consider an Affordable Housing Policy
for new high density projects
• Advocate for residents facing rent
pressure
• Identify partner to best fulfill Council
priorities for city owned parcel
• Sample policy language included in the February 25th City
Council Work Session for discussion at a future meeting.
• City Council members have continued to connect
residents facing rent pressure with State and Federal
level resources for assistance and advocacy.
PEDESTRIAN & BIKE-FRIENDLY ROUTES
• Draft Active Transportation Plan
• Grand Rounds Missing Link engagement
• City was awarded Minnesota Department of
Transportation Active Transportation Program planning
grant, and efforts will commence in the Spring.
• City hosted an open house on Minneapolis Park Board’s
(MPRB) Grand Rounds Missing Link concept for
community feedback. MPRB seeking grant funding for
portion east of Hwy 88.
ENGAGE BUSINESSES
• Partner with Chamber of Commerce to
build relationships with businesses
•
•
Informed & Engaged Community
CITY COUNCIL ENGAGEMENT
• Continue Connect with Your Council
efforts
• Continue participation with regional
partners
• Leverage Sister City to help advance city
goals
• Connect with Your Council sessions hosted at Silver Lake
Village Condos on January 21st, in the Council Chambers
on January 25th and at Chandler Place on March 12th.
• Council attended City Day on the Hill on March 6th.
PUBLIC SAFETY ENGAGEMENT
• Continue priority of community relations
throughout the city
• Held Cops vs. Kids Basketball Challenge on February 20th
• Police officer presented at Kenzington Condominiums on
February 21st.
• Police officers attended the career fair at St. Anthony
High School on February 24th.
• Police officers logged 115 community engagements while
on patrol January through March.
WEBSITE REDESIGN & ADA UPGRADES
• Begin redesign project to be complete
by 2027
• Multiple design meetings have taken place with CivicPlus
and overall website cleanup and revisions are ongoing.
SENIORS & YOUTH
• Support partners in engagement and
programming
•
Safe & Secure Community
PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES NEEDS
• Explore feasibility of a Public Safety
Facility to meet Police and Fire long term
needs
• City Manager, Police Chief and Fire Chief working with
Oertel Architects to finalize a facility concept.
• City working with Fox Advancement to purse Federal and
State funding.
MUNICIPAL LIQUOR AND CANNABIS
• Continue efforts to open a city-
operated dispensary
• Draft vision for the future of the
existing liquor stores
• City submitted its application for a cannabis retailer’s
license on March 13th and currently waiting on approval.
• City staff working to craft a vision for a new cannabis
store as well as for the future of the liquor stores. City
Council to review and provide input in coming months.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
• Explore expansion of Advanced Life
Support capabilities
•
POLICE DEPARTMENT
• Continue Falcon Heights integration
• Coffee with a Cop at Hendrickson on February 25th
• Coffee with a Cop at Amber Union on March 12th
• Coffee with Cop at Falcon Heights Town Square on
March 27th
• March Patrol Coverage averaged 16 hours per day.
Fiscal & Organizational Strength
INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING
• Integrate plans for roads, parks and
buildings into overall Infrastructure Plan
•
WATER TREATMENT PLANT AUTOMATION
• Explore upgrades to automate additional
functions in the water treatment plant
• Walk-through with City’s engineering firm completed.
STAFFING
• Review Fire Department staff model and
growing calls for service
• Continue to support Police Department
recruitment efforts
• Support professional development of City
Council and staff
• Fire Department to present adjustments to the staffing
model at the April 22nd City Council Work Session.
• Since January 2025, police attended three career fairs:
Alexandria, Mankato, and St. Cloud.
• Interviewed, backgrounded, and hired an additional
Office Support Specialist, hired two police officers and
second ICPOET cadet.
• Currently at 24 sworn officers and projected to achieve
30 in early in 2026.
• All department leadership participating in professional
development exercise with DDA Human Resources, Inc.
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
2025
April 22 Work
Session Fire Department Future Staffing Needs
City Council
City Manager
Fire Chief
April 15
April 22 Regular
Finance Annual Report
Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits- Consent
Road Improvements and Assessments- PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
WSB
April 15
May 13 Work
Session Student community development project presentations
City Council
City Manager May 6
May 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from April
Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
Hennepin Hazard Mitigation
City Council
City Manager May 6
May 27 Work
Session Rental Ordinance Review
City Council
City Manager May 20
May 27 Regular
City Council
City Manager May 20
June 10 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 3
June 10 Regular Planning Commission Items from May
Authorize preparation of feasibility study for 2026 street project
City Council
City Manager June 3
June 24 Work
Session Discuss Initial Debt Levy/Updated Street Improvement Plan
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
June 17
June 24 Regular City Council
City Manager June 17
July 8 Work
Session 2026 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 1
July 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Audit Report
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 1
July 22 Work
Session PEC worksession topics
City Council
City Manager
Sustain. Coord.
July 15
July 22 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
July 15
August 12 Work
Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 5
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
August 12 Regular Planning Commission items from July
Approve 2026 Feasibility Study and Order Plans and Specs
City Council
City Manager August 5
August 26 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
August 19
August 26 Regular 2026 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 19
September 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
September 2
September 9 Regular
Commissioner MaryJo McGuire Presentation
Planning Commission items from August
2026 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy-PUBLIC HEARING
Students in Leadership-Consent
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Engineer
September 2
September 23 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager September 16
September 23 Regular
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
Fire Prevention Presentation
Planning Commission items from August
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
September 16
October 14 Work
Session 2026 Long Term Capital Budget Plans
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
October 7
October 14 Regular
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Waste Hauler Accounts-
Consent Agenda
Preliminary Certification of Delinquent Utility Accounts-Consent
Agenda
Planning Commission items from September
City Council
City Manager October 7
October 28 Work
Session 2026 Utility Rates and Budgets
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
October 21
October 28 Regular Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
October 21
November 10 Work
Session Roles and Expectations for City Commissions Discussion City Council
City Manager November 3
November 10 Regular
Planning Commission items from October
1st Reading Water, Sewer, & Stormwater-PUBLIC HEARING
Presentation on Water and Sewer Rates
Canvass election results
Approval of CIP
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
November 3
November 17 Work
Session Commission Interviews City Council
City Manager November 10
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
November 25 Regular
Fire Prevention Poster Winners
2nd Reading and Adoption Water, Sewer, & Stormwater
Street Project Approve Plans & Specifications, Authorize
Advertisement for Bids
City Council
City Manager November 18
December 16 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager December 9
December 16 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 2025 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy -
PUBLIC HEARING
2026 Fee Schedule
MS4
Quarterly Goals update
Final reading and adoption of water, sewer, & stormwater
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director December 9
December 23 Regular (Typically Cancelled)
2026
January 13 Work
Session Tobacco Ordinance Revisions
City Council
City Manager
Code Official
ANSR
January 6
January 13 Regular
Planning Commission items from December
Housekeeping Resolutions
Resolution for the Street Improvement Bond Reimbursement
Quarterly Donations & Grants
NYFS Agreement
Outside Orgs-Council
City Council
City Manager
NYFS
January 6
January 27 Work
Session 2026 Goals Draft City Council
City Manager January 20
January 27 Regular Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation
City Council
City Manager
PW Director
January 20
February 10 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager February 3
February 10 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
Public Hearing-2027 Budget Calendar and Process
2026 Planning Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
2026 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
Adoption of Strategic Plan
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
February 3
March 10 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 3
March 10 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Public Works Annual Report
NineNorth Presentation
City Council
City Manager
PW Director
March 3
March 24 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 17
March 24 Regular
Police Annual Report
Call for Public Hearing on Road Improvements and Assessments
Order the Preparation of Assessments
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
WSB
March 17
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
April 14 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 7
April 14 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Fire Annual Report
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept April 7
April 28 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 21
April 28 Regular
Finance Annual Report
Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits- Consent
Road Improvements and Assessments- PUBLIC HEARING
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
WSB
April 21
May 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 12 Regular Planning Commission items from April
Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 26 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 19
May 26 Regular
City Council
City Manager May 19
June 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 2
June 9 Regular Planning Commission Items from May
Authorize preparation of feasibility study for 2027 street project
City Council
City Manager June 2
June 23 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 16
June 23 Regular City Council
City Manager June 16