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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 22, 2025
I. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Wendy Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Wendy Webster invited the Council and audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Webster, Councilmembers Doolan, Elnagdy, Jenson, and Randle.
Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello, WSB Project
Manager Katie Koscielak, City Engineer Justin Messner, Finance Director Deborah
Maloney, City Planner Steve Grittman, and City Code Official Richard Sonterre.
Others Present: Representative Ilhan Omar and St. Anthony Sister City Organization President Ruth
Ann Marks.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS.
IV. APPROVAL OF APRIL 22, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of April 22, 2025, as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
A. Representative Ilhan Omar.
Congresswoman Omar provided an update. She invited anyone to reach out to her office with
questions and concerns. She spoke about the recent budget decisions, tax cuts, reduction in social
programs, loss of Federal funding in Minnesota, Social Security changes, and community
funding from her office. Her office is St. Anthony's liaison to the Federal Government.
Councilmember Elnagdy stated she appreciates the information. Congresswoman Omar invited
residents to subscribe to her newsletter.
B. Salo, Finland Day Proclamation.
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Ms. Ruth Ann Marks, President of St. Anthony Sister City Organization, reviewed their mission
and noted upcoming events. Councilmember Randle is the liaison to the Sister City
Organization.
Mayor Webster thanked Ms. Marks for her presentation.
Councilmember Randle stated that when he first joined the Council, he began serving on the
Sister City Organization. This has been his favorite organization to be involved with.
Councilmember Randle and Mayor Webster read the Proclamation proclaiming April 27, 2025
as Salo Finland Day throughout St. Anthony Village, MN celebrating and honoring the 40 years
of being Sister Cities.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve April S 2025 Council Meeting Minutes.
B. License and Permits.
C. Claims.
D. Resolution 25-029 — Regarding Renewal of Municipal Insurance Coverage and the Non
Waiver of Tort Liability Limits for the League of Minnesota Cities.
E. Resolution 25-030 — Approvin the Project Management A eement with Oertel
Architects for the Roof Replacement Projects at the Municipal Li uor Stores and Public
Works Facility.
F. Resolution 25-031 — Approve a Request to Keep Six Female Chickens in an R-1 Zoning
District at 2412 27 h Avenue NE.
G. Resolution 25-036 — Approving the Tib an Community Center Project at 2401 Low
Avenue NE, Subject to Conditions as Specified in the Applicable Resolution for Said
Project.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING.
A. 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Projects.
WSB Project Manager Ms. Katie Koscielak reviewed a PowerPoint of the 2025 Street and Utility
Improvement Project. The Proposed Assessable Project includes:
Street & Utility Reconstruction
• Macalaster Drive from 39' Ave to Railroad.
Mill & Overlay Project
0 391 Avenue NE: Stinson Blvd to Silver Lake Rd.
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1 • 30`h Avenue NE: Stinson Blvd to Silver Lake Rd.
2 • Armour Terr: Roosevelt St. to Silver Lake Rd.
3 • Murray Ave: Roosevelt St to Coolidge St.
4 • 291h Ave NE: Silver Lake Rd to Highway 88.
5 • Roosevelt St: St. Anthony Blvd to 30`h Ave NE.
6 • Wilson St: St. Anthony Blvd to 30'' Ave NE.
7 . Coolidge St: St. Anthony Blvd to 291h Ave NE.
The Non -Assessable Proposed Project is:
Thin Maintenance Overlay
• Anthony Ln: 29`h Ave NE to Cul-De-Sac.
The Non -Assessable Proposed Improvements include:
Central Park
• Reclaim and Pave Trail.
• New Storm Sewer Installation.
St. Anthony Boulevard
• Overlay Existing Sidewalk.
Miscellaneous Maintenance
• Skycroft Drive Hydrant Replacement.
• Foss Road Lift Station Bypass Improvements.
Ms. Koscielak reviewed common construction concerns. The assessment policy for street
reconstruction includes Up to 30-foot-wide, 10-ton design roadway, properties assessed on a
front -foot basis, low -density residential — 35%, and high -density residential — 50%. The
assessment policy for mill and overlay of residential roads is Interior lots — 1 unit and corner lots
— 0.5 unit on each roadway. For commercial/multifamily properties are assessed on a front foot
basis. Project funding for Commercial was reviewed along with assessments policies. The
project schedule was presented. Residents can sign up to receive email and/or text message
project status updates by visiting the project webpage located under Government then Projects
on the City's website at htt s://savmn.com.
Councilmember Randle stated he received a text from someone walking their dog around the
pond by Central Park and saw a flag and asked if this was part of the project. Ms. Koscielak
stated the County is doing some native grass installations at Central Park and Silver Point Park.
Mayor Webster opened the public hearing at 7:37 p.m.
a. Resolution 25-032 — Ordering Improvements for the 2025 Street and Utility
Improvement Project.
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1 Mr. Bill Wysocki, 2500 West Armour Terrace, asked about the quality of the pavement. Ten
2 years ago, the street was torn up and replaced and now we are going through this again. He
3 questioned if the lifespan of the pavement is ten years.
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Ms. Roberta Groening, Armour Terrace West spoke from the audience, not at the podium, and
asked about her driveway.
Mr. Cody Johnson, Armour Terrace West, spoke from the audience, not at the podium, and asked
about vehicles parking on the street.
Ms. Koscielak stated all the roads identified for mill and overlay are at least 20 years old. Many
of the roads were either constructed in 1999 or 2001. The characteristics of the driveway that
need reconstruction are attempted to be matched. The standard is a 6-inch driveway with 6
inches of Class 5 under it. They try to repair curbs that may have been damaged by snowplows.
City Engineer Justin Messner stated West Armour Terrace was reconstructed in the early 2000s.
Another resident (name not recorde) spoke from the audience and said the City has been working
with US Internet about the turf damage that was created. There is a new permit for utility
companies coming into the City.
Councilmember Elnagdy stated she received comments from neighbors on 34. Cracks have
already appeared, and they asked what could be done. She also asked if payment in full for
assessments can be paid now. Mr. Messner stated that the crack goes through the entire thickness
of the pavement. The crack is there because it is a flexible pavement, and it is called reflective
thermo-cracking. Public Works fills in the cracks with tar material. Payments for assessments
can be paid in full until November 14, 2025, which will remove it from the property taxes.
Councilmember Randle stated US Internet really wrecked our City. He hopes the escrow for
contractors coming into City will make them respond to the City's needs.
Councilmember Doolan asked about assessments and if the option to defer for seniors is still
available. Mr. Messner stated that option is available to seniors or active military or disabled.
She asked about the crossing that will be created, and will it happen before school starts next
year. Mr. Messner stated it will be done before school starts but the contractor has not been
selected yet for that part of the project. Councilmember Doolan asked about Central Park and
hoped Staff is aware of scheduled activities in Central Park. Ms. Koscielak stated that work
cannot start until October after the sports seasons are finished. Councilmember Doolan asked if
park entrances will be closed while the construction is being done, and Ms. Koscielak stated the
rest of the park can be used and the facilities will remain open.
Councilmember Elnagdy asked if the basketball court at Central Park could be included in the
project. Ms. Koscielak stated that it could be put into the plan. The splash pad needs repair and
could be included in the plan. City Manager Yunker stated the other issue is the accessible
parking at the pavilion, which is up the hill and is not compliant. The parking should be moved
closer to the pavilion in the location of the basketball court.
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2 Mayor Webster stated last year the mill and overlay projects covered almost half of the streets in
3 St. Anthony. Before the bids were received, the assessments were estimated to be $1,800. After
4 the bids came in, the actual cost was under $1,600. She asked when notices will be sent to
5 residents on the amounts of the assessments for planning purposes. Ms. Koscielak stated that the
6 mailing prior to this meeting included the assessment amount.
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Mayor Webster closed the public hearing at 8:02 p.m.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
25-032 — Ordering Improvements for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
Motion carried 5-0.
b. Resolution 25-033 — Adopting and Confirming Assessments for the 2025 Street
and Utility Improvement Project.
Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve
Resolution 25-033 — Adopting and Confirming Assessments for the 2025 Street and Utility
Improvement Project.
Motion carried 5-0.
C. Resolution 25-034 — Awarding a Bid for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement
Project.
Ms. Koscielak reviewed that bids were received for the project on Tuesday, February 4, 2025,
and were opened and read aloud. Eight bids were received. The bids were checked for
mathematical accuracy. The low bid was submitted by North Valley, Inc., Shakopee, MN in the
amount of $2,531,570.55. The Engineer's estimate was $2,683,535.00. Staff recommends that
the City Council consider the bids and award a contract in the amount of $2,531,570.55 to North
Valley, Inc., based on the results of the bids received.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
25-034 — Awarding a Bid for the 2025 Street and Utility Improvement Project.
Motion carried 5-0.
38 VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF — NONE.
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40 IX. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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42 A. Finance Annual Report.
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44 Finance Director Maloney reviewed a PowerPoint of the Finance Annual Report for 2024
45 including the Finance Mission Statement, Finance Overview, Finance Staff, Pathway to the 2025
46 Levy, Core Accounting Functions, Collaboration with Birchwood Village, Collaboration with
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1 NineNorth Media, Collaboration with Mississippi Watershed Management Organization,
2 Technology Improvements, and Long Term Financial Management. Updates can be obtained via
3 www.savnm.com. The complete annual report can be viewed online at www.savmn.com.
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5 Councilmember Jenson asked about the entities we provide accounting services for where the
6 costs are paid by the entity.
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8 Councilmember Doolan recognized the Finance team for their outstanding work. She asked if
9 having a AA+ bond rating will be a benefit for the street projects. Ms. Maloney stated it depends
10 on the rates available.
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12 Councilmember Jenson complimented the annual report and the entire Finance team.
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14 Mayor Webster commended Ms. Maloney on building a strong team and creating a culture in the
15 Department. She thanked Ms. Maloney for her great leadership.
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17 B. Ordinance 2025-02 — Amendiniz Sections of the City Code Relating to Administration
18 Permitting and Fees, Sikna e, Natural Landscapes, Transient/Temporary Business
19 Licensing, Performance Standards Permitted Uses Temporary Si -was, Dan erous
20 Animals Recreational Fires. Nuisances, and Land Use Enforcement and Compliance.
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22 City Planner Grittman reviewed that before the City Council this evening is the third and final
23 reading of a series of proposed code amendments for consideration and discussion. This version
24 continues to show redlining to identify the changes from the current code, with yellow
25 highlighting to identify updates made for prior versions, and gray highlighting for changes since
26 the Council's first reading on this ordinance on March 25, 2025. Only the first section relating to
27 Fees (and the ability of a permittee to request an extension) required amendment per the
28 comments made at the first reading. The code sections were summarized to assist in the
29 Council's discussion and review. The revisions are intended to reflect City Council discussion
30 and direction on this group of Code Updates. Staff recommends approval of the Third and Final
31 Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-02.
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33 Councilmember Jenson thanked Mr. Grittman and the Planning Commission for working on this.
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35 Councilmember Doolan stated a resident sent an email expressing concerns about smoke from
36 recreational fires as it relates to health. Councilmember Doolan is in a low spot, and if her
37 neighbors have fires, the smoke accumulates in her backyard. She is thankful she does not have
38 asthma. She hopes neighbors are respectful of their neighbors if there are medical conditions
39 present. Mr. Grittman stated that material was received from the Fire Department on how those
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42 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Elnagdy, to approve Third and
43 Final Reading and Adopt Ordinance No. 2025-02 Amending Sections of the City Code Relating
44 to Administration, Permitting and Fees, Signage, Natural Landscapes, Transient/Temporary
45 Business Licensing, Performance Standards, Permitted Uses, Temporary Signs, Dangerous
46 Animals, Recreational Fires, Nuisances, and Land Use Enforcement and Compliance.
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Motion carried 5-0.
C. Resolution 25-035 — Approvin r Summa Publication for Ordinance 2025-02.
City Manager Yunker reviewed that this resolution is for the printing of a summary publication
for Ordinance 2025-02.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
25-028 — Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-02.
Motion carried 5-0.
D. Nuisance Abatement Process Re uests.
City Code Official Richard Sonterre reviewed Council is requested to discuss nuisance
conditions present at 3004 315t Avenue and 3208 Skycroft Drive, as well as options for
abatement. The City Ordinance Abatement Process and the State Statute Abatement Process
were reviewed.
Mr. Sonterre noted if City Council would like to move forward with abatement, Staff
recommends the following sequence of actions:
1. This evening, Council authorizes staff to move forward with abatement of the
nuisance conditions present at 3004 31 st Avenue and 3208 Skycroft Drive.
2. The City issues a notice of nuisance violation which complies with the notice
requirements of Minnesota Statute §617.81.
3. Following notice in accordance with City Code §92.09(B) the City Council holds a
hearing and issues an order for abatement.
4. If the order is not complied with within 30 days, the City Attorney files a petition for
temporary injunction in the District Court.
a. 3004 31St Avenue
Mr. Sonterre noted that since 2020, City Staff has made numerous attempts through in -person,
educational materials, violation notices, and direct mail in an attempt to encourage Mr. Glen
Peterson, who resides at 3004 3 1 " Avenue in St. Anthony, to address the violations. Many of the
violations started as complaints from his neighbors, while others were proactive actions from
code enforcement inspectors.
The violations were documented both in written form as well as numerous photos that have been
taken over the past several years. The photos and observation dates, and efforts were provided
for Council review. The common violations were vehicles in inoperable condition, expired
registrations, a significant amount of household items and debris stored both outside on the front
drive as well as in the vehicles themselves, as well as significant housing maintenance code
issues.
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2 Various areas that code compliance focuses on are the health, safety, and welfare of both the
3 residents and their properties. Keeping significant debris in areas for long periods can promote
4 rodent harborage. This can have far-reaching consequences for the neighboring properties from
5 both a safety standpoint as well as an overall negative impact on their residences. This large
6 amount of debris does detract from the other well -maintained properties on this street.
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8 The amount of debris and household items on this property has been changing over the years.
9 One area that has not are the vehicles that have been parked and used as storage vessels for the
10 debris.
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12 Staff is asking that the following violations be abated at the property:
13 • Inoperable vehicle with expired tabs and used as a storage vessel, plate AJX-683.
14 • Inoperable vehicle with expired tabs and used as a storage vessel, plate BRZ-581.
15 • Vehicle with expired tabs, plate AJX-726.
16 * Any household items/debris stored on the front yard, including the driveway, which staff
17 will work with him to identify specific items.
18 • Housing maintenance code items, including the rodent harborage resulting from the
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21 Mr. Sonterre reviewed the contact attempts (71) that have been made.
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23 Councilmember Elnagdy asked why it took so long to get to this point. Mr. Sonterre stated that
24 this type of activity was not until recently in his realm of responsibility. In the past, this was
25 handled by the Fire Chief. With the hiring of the new Fire Chief, the process was changed, and it
26 led to the responsibility falling onto Mr. Sonterre. There is a winter hold on maintenance issues.
27 Councilmember Elnagdy asked in an ideal situation, how long would this process take. Mr.
28 Sonterre stated he will come back to City Council with another tool for handling these types of
29 situations. He is hoping this tool will remedy the situation without it getting to this point.
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31 Councilmember Randle stated this is ridiculous as it started in 2021. Neighbors do not deserve to
32 live next to this. This is a hazard. It should not take this long of a process to get something done.
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34 Councilmember Jenson thanked Mr. Sonterre for the details provided. He hopes the process
35 going forward will not take this long to get resolved and it will be a learning experience. Mr.
36 Sonterre stated there were occasions where steps moved forward but not to a level of
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39 Councilmember Doolan asked if there were any conversations with the residents. Mr. Sonterre
40 stated over the course of the time, there were 3 instances where a child came to the door. He has
41 never had a successful encounter with the adult owner. Councilmember Doolan stated she looks
42 forward to the new tool and process.
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44 Councilmember Jenson asked what the next step. Mr. Sonterre stated if Council approves the
45 letter will be sent telling them they have 30 days to remove the violations or make arrangements
46 to remedy the problem. If nothing happens, then the abatement process will continue.
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2 Mayor Webster asked Mr. Sonterre about the abatement process. Mr. Sonterre stated the City
3 Attorney legally notices the resident; they will be given 30 days to comply while the process of
4 establishing a civil abatement date in the court. If someone becomes compliant, the court date
5 will be cancelled. If they do not, the Court will provide an order for the City to go into the
6 property to do the abatement. Mayor Webster asked if the City needs to hire a company to
7 remove items to abate who handles that cost. Mr. Yunker stated that it needs to be researched.
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9 Councilmember Doolan asked if there is a start -over period, and Mr. Sonterre stated he cannot
10 answer that question.
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12 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the
13 abatement of violations process on the property located at 3004 3 1 " Avenue as listed.
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17 b. 3208 Sk croft Drive
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19 Mr. Sonterre noted that since 2020, City Staff has made numerous attempts through in -person,
20 educational materials, violation notices, and direct mail to encourage Mr. John Kelly, who
21 resides at 3208 Skycroft Drive in St. Anthony, to address the violations. Many of the violations
22 started as complaints from his neighbors, while others were proactive actions from code
23 enforcement inspectors.
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25 The violations were documented both in written form as well as numerous photos that have been
26 taken over the past several years. The photos and observation dates, and efforts were provided
27 for Council review. The common violations were vehicles in inoperable condition, expired
28 registrations, a significant amount of household items and debris stored both outside on the front
29 drive as well as in the vehicles themselves, as well as significant housing maintenance code
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32 Various areas that code compliance focuses on are the health, safety, and welfare of both the
33 residents and their properties. Keeping significant debris in areas for long periods can promote
34 rodent harborage. This can have far-reaching consequences for the neighboring properties from
35 both a safety standpoint as well as an overall negative impact on their residences. This large
36 amount of debris does detract from the other well -maintained properties on this street.
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38 The amount of debris and household items on this property has been changing over the years.
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40 Staff is asking that the following violations be abated at the property:
41 • Inoperable vehicle with expired tabs and used as a storage vessel, plate RFJ-905.
42 • Vehicle used as a storage vessel, collector plate 025719.
43 • Commercial vehicles do not meet the parking requirements in an R-1 zoned property,
44 plate LM8407.
45 • Any household items/debris stored outside on the front yard, including the driveway,
46 which Staff will work with him to identify the specific items.
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2 Mr. Sonterre noted this property was in violation previously, and on the 29" day of the notice,
3 the violations were resolved. Now the violations are present. Mr. Sonterre stated he did speak to
4 the resident one time, who said he was going to have a large sale to get rid of the items. That sale
5 did not occur.
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7 Councilmember Jenson stated he drove past the property today and he feels sorry for the
8 neighbors. Going forward, there needs to be a plan to jump on this much faster to resolve. Mr.
9 Sonterre stated the new tool should compel a resident to resolve the violations. There were 83
10 attempts to contact for this case.
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12 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the
13 abatement of violations process on the property located at 3208 Skycroft Drive as listed.
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15 Motion carried 5-0.
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17 X. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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19 City Manager Yunker noted Clean -Up Day is May 3 at Public Works. Branch Chipping starts the
20 week of May 12, and residents can sign up on the City website.
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22 Councilmember Randle had no report.
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24 Councilmember Doolan reported that on April 9, she attended a webinar put on by the Rice
25 Creek Watershed District on Native Plants. On April 14, she attended the Chamber of Commerce
26 Board Meeting. On April 16, she met with MaryJo McGuire, Ramsey County Commissioner.
27 She listened to the Planning Commission Meeting on rentals within the City. On April 18, she
28 attended the orientation for the Met Council Land Use Advisory Committee. She is signed up for
29 the 5-day League of Minnesota Cities Learning Challenge. Today, she participated with a Girl
30 Scout Troop at Wilshire Park on Earth Day activities.
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32 Councilmember Jenson reported that on April 10, he attended the Ramsey County Local League
33 of Government Subcommittee. On April 11, he attended the Ramsey County Local League of
34 Government Programming Meeting. On April 12, he attended the St. Anthony Village Town
35 Hall Meeting at the High School. On April 19, he attended the St. Anthony History Committee
36 Meeting.
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38 Councilmember Elnagdy had no report.
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40 Mayor Webster noted on April 10, she met with Mary McGuire, Ramsey County Commissioner.
41 On April 12, she attended the Town Hall Event. On April 14, she participated in a panel
42 regarding the book "The Anxious Generation". On April 16, she heard feedback from the
43 Mayor's Youth Council. On April 19, she attended the St. Anthony Historical Society's Annual
44 Meeting. On April 20, she listened to the Planning Commission Meeting regarding rentals. On
45 April 22, she attended a meeting at the Legends with Congresswoman Omar.
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XI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Ms. Joan Peterson, 3200 Hilldale, thanked the Council for everything they do. She referred to the
meeting where Partners in Energy was reviewed. She is not aware of a solid plan on how to
recycle solar panels or wind turbines. She referred to electric heated homes, and asked if the City
was going to track what type of appliances individual homes plan to use. She feels if the City
were to track that, it would be an invasion of privacy. There will be a huge demand for
electricity. There have been random outages in St. Anthony in the past few years without a
storm. Excel does not have the capacity today. Excel will make billions of dollars on this. Ms.
Peterson spoke about the transportation plan. She had a conversation with Councilmember
Doolan about getting kids to walk to school. She is disappointed that two Council members
endorsed a candidate in the last election.
Ms. Sherry Grandrude, St. Anthony Village, has lived here for 40 years. She requested feedback
on the Tibyan Center. She was at the City Council meeting six months ago when this was
discussed. At that time, it seemed it was not going to "fly". She heard that because of the threat
of litigation, there was no option but to approve the Center. She asked why it was on the agenda,
but it was not discussed. She would like an update on whether the Tibyan Center is meeting the
deadlines posed.
XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
A. Future Agenda Items.
The next Work Session Meeting and Regular Council Meeting will be held on May 13, 2025.
Councilmember Doolan reminded all it is Earth Week with a lot of activities planned. There will
be a Parks Clean-up on Saturday.
Mayor Webster noted the Sister City Organization is celebrating their 40'h Anniversary on April
27 at 11:30 a.m.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Debbie Wolfe
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
ATTEST:
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Mayor