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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, August 26, 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.
Ramsey County HRA Levy Update
Commissioner MaryJo McGuire presenting
2025 -08 -26 CITY PRESENTATION - SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE FINAL.PDF
Consent Agenda.
Approval Of CC Meeting Minutes
CC 08 -12 -2025 REG.PDF
License And Permits
LICENSE AND PERMITS.PDF
Claims
8 -26 -2025 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDF
Resolution 25 -056 - Accepting The Bid For The Roof Replacement At The Public
Works Facility
COVER MEMO.PDF
RESOLUTION 2025 -056.PDF
Resolution 25 -057 - Approving The Exempt Permit For The International Union
Of Operating Engineers, Local 49 At 2829 Anthony Lane South
COVER MEMO EXEMPT PERMIT.PDF
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPT PERMIT.PDF
RESOLUTION 2025 -057.PDF
Public Hearing.
Reports From Commission And Staff.
General Business Of Council.
2026 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
Deborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.
2026 LEVY MEMO 8.26.PDF
2026 BUDGET PRESENTATION.PDF
Ordinance 2025 -03 - An Ordinance Amending Section 154.179 Of The City Code
To Provide For Regulations Related To Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements
Ashley Morello, Assistant City Manager, presenting.
SECOND READING
COVER MEMO -EV CHARGING 08 -26 -25 CCRPT.PDF
EV CHARGING ORDINANCE 2025 -03.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
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, August 26, 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.Ramsey County HRA Levy UpdateCommissioner MaryJo McGuire presenting2025-08 -26 CITY PRESENTATION - SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE FINAL.PDFConsent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 08 -12 -2025 REG.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSE AND PERMITS.PDFClaims
8 -26 -2025 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDF
Resolution 25 -056 - Accepting The Bid For The Roof Replacement At The Public
Works Facility
COVER MEMO.PDF
RESOLUTION 2025 -056.PDF
Resolution 25 -057 - Approving The Exempt Permit For The International Union
Of Operating Engineers, Local 49 At 2829 Anthony Lane South
COVER MEMO EXEMPT PERMIT.PDF
APPLICATION FOR EXEMPT PERMIT.PDF
RESOLUTION 2025 -057.PDF
Public Hearing.
Reports From Commission And Staff.
General Business Of Council.
2026 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
Deborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.
2026 LEVY MEMO 8.26.PDF
2026 BUDGET PRESENTATION.PDF
Ordinance 2025 -03 - An Ordinance Amending Section 154.179 Of The City Code
To Provide For Regulations Related To Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements
Ashley Morello, Assistant City Manager, presenting.
SECOND READING
COVER MEMO -EV CHARGING 08 -26 -25 CCRPT.PDF
EV CHARGING ORDINANCE 2025 -03.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
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Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, August 26, 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.Ramsey County HRA Levy UpdateCommissioner MaryJo McGuire presenting2025-08 -26 CITY PRESENTATION - SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE FINAL.PDFConsent Agenda.Approval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 08 -12 -2025 REG.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSE AND PERMITS.PDFClaims8-26 -2025 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDFResolution 25 -056 - Accepting The Bid For The Roof Replacement At The Public Works FacilityCOVER MEMO.PDFRESOLUTION 2025 -056.PDFResolution 25 -057 - Approving The Exempt Permit For The International Union Of Operating Engineers, Local 49 At 2829 Anthony Lane SouthCOVER MEMO EXEMPT PERMIT.PDFAPPLICATION FOR EXEMPT PERMIT.PDFRESOLUTION 2025 -057.PDFPublic Hearing.Reports From Commission And Staff.General Business Of Council.2026 Proposed Budget & Levy PresentationDeborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.2026 LEVY MEMO 8.26.PDF2026 BUDGET PRESENTATION.PDFOrdinance 2025 -03 - An Ordinance Amending Section 154.179 Of The City Code To Provide For Regulations Related To Electric Vehicle Charging RequirementsAshley Morello, Assistant City Manager, presenting.SECOND READINGCOVER MEMO -EV CHARGING 08 -26 -25 CCRPT.PDFEV CHARGING ORDINANCE 2025 -03.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
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remarks to three minutes. Generally, the City Council will not take official action on items
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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
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Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) Levy Update –
City of Saint Anthony Village
August 26, 2025
Agenda
• Introduction
• Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire, District 2
• Ramsey County Commissioner Mai Chong Xiong, District 6 and Chair of
Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• Ramsey County Community & Economic Development (CED) Department
• Areas of work
• Economic Competitiveness and Inclusion Plan
• Ramsey County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Levy
• Looking ahead
• Piloting new and enhanced business programming
• Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
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Introduction
Vision
A vibrant community where all are
valued and thrive.
Mission
A county of excellence working with you
to enhance our quality of life.
Goals
Strategic Priorities
The Board of Commissioners establishes the vision, mission and goals that guide Ramsey
County: well-being, prosperity, opportunity, and accountability.
Vision: A vibrant community where all are valued and thrive.
Mission: A county of excellence working with you to enhance our quality of life.
Goals:
1. Strengthen individual, family and community health, safety and well-being
2. Cultivate economic prosperity and invest in neighborhoods with concentrated
financial poverty
3. Enhance access to opportunity and mobility for all residents and businesses
4. Model fiscal accountability, transparency and strategic investments
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Countywide Strategic Plan
Seven strategic priorities (available online)
1. Residents first: effective, efficient and accessible operations
2. Advancing racial and health equity and shared community power
3. Aligning talent attraction, retention and promotion
4. Putting well-being and community at the center of Justice System
Transformation
5. Advancing a holistic approach to strengthen individuals and families
6. Responding to climate change and increasing community resilience
7. Intergenerational prosperity for racial and economic inclusion
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Ramsey County
Community and Economic
Development Department (CED)
Josh Olson, Director
Community & Economic Development Department
Ashland Apartments, Saint Paul
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What is the Community & Economic Development Department?
Housing Infrastructure ProgramsHousing Infrastructure Programs
Business Support & Growth ProgramsBusiness Support & Growth ProgramsReal Estate ProjectsReal Estate Projects
Redevelopment ProgramsRedevelopment Programs
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Pre 2019
Baseline
2019
Transition
2020/21
COVID/ECI Plan
2022
HRA Levy Starts
2023-2024 2025 &
Looking forward
Administer HUD
entitlement
programs.
Open to Business.
Regional Portal
(RCMB).
Corridor
Revitalization Pilot.
$8.9m GO Bonding
for Affordable
Projects
Finalized ECI Plan.
Deployed $25M in
COVID small
business relief .
NOAH II Impact
Fund .
Dedicated $37m
ARPA funds to
affordable projects.
Housing
Development
Solicitation.
Critical Corridor
Program debut.
Down Payment
Assistance program
revamp.
Site Assessment
Grant debuts.
Emerging and
Diverse Developers
Program
introduced.
ARPA funds
awarded to
affordable projects.
‘Support and
Stabilize’ initiated.
• Small Business
Reimagination
Resource Grant.
• ECI Plan 2.0.
• CDBG/HOME
•ERF
• CDBG/HOME
•ERF
• GO Bonds -NEW
•CARES-NEW
• CDBG-CV-NEW
• CDBG/HOME
•ERF
• GO Bonds
• HOME-ARP -NEW
•ARPA -NEW
• CDBG/HOME
•ERF
• HRA Levy -NEW
• GO Bonds
•ARPA
• CDBG/HOME
•ERF
• HRA Levy
•LAHA-NEW
•SAHA-NEW
• CDBG/HOME
•ERF
• HRA Levy
•LAHA
•SAHA
View acronym key
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Identifying CED’s role and funding
KEY POINT: A more responsive, diverse mix of programming
KEY POINT: A more sustainable, locally driven funding model
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The strategies in the ECI
Plan prioritize inclusion in
future investments and
other actions related to
housing, job creation,
workforce development and
place-based investments.
View the full plan
Track the progress
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Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) Levy
Litmore Apartments, Little Canada
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Housing and Redevelopment
Authority (HRA) Levy
• County approves HRA area of operation
(excluding North Saint Paul) and approves
2022-2023 budget with levy for Housing and
Redevelopment Authority.
• Ramsey County was the last
metropolitan county to levy from its
Housing and Redevelopment Authority
• $13.6 Million (2025 approved HRA Levy)
• Funding is guided by Economic Inclusion and
Competitiveness Plan (Released: March 2021)
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Programming Funded by HRA Levy
Housing Programs
• Affordable Housing infrastructure investments
• Down payment assistance (FirstHome)
• Emerging & Diverse Developers Program
Redevelopment Programs
• Critical Corridors
• Planning
• Development + Infrastructure
• Suburban Commercial Corridor Initiative
• Site Assessment Grants (SAG)
Strive for 50/50 spending parity (Saint Paul/Suburbs)
Spending by Programmatic
Areas
(Avg. of 2022 & 2023)
73%Housing
17%Redevelopment
10%Admin
Geographic Spending Parity
(2024)
50%Suburban RC
50%Saint Paul
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Investing in Saint Anthony Village
Housing Programs Redevelopment Programs Business Programs
HRA Levy
Awards
1 down payment loan ($69,975)
*First-Generation borrower
FirstHOME
N/A
*No HRA Levy Funded Business
Programming
Other
Funded
Projects/
Activities
3803 Stinson Blvd NE
(City of Saint Anthony Village)
ERF 2022
3 Entrepreneurs supported from Saint
Anthony (Open to Business 2023 & 2024)
Additional Programmatic Offerings Available
Affordable Housing Projects Critical Corridors CEO NEXT
Support and Stabilize Site Assessment Grants CEO NOW
Emerging and Diverse Developers
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Looking Ahead
Margaret St House, Saint Paul
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Small Business Support Programming
The ECI Plan reinforced the important intersections and linkages of
affordable housing, redevelopment, workforce development and small
business supports.
Renters are cost-
burdened
Renters are cost-
burdened
Workers in
Ramsey County
are being paid
less than a living
wage.
Workers in
Ramsey County
are being paid
less than a living
wage.
Business starts
and lending
compared to
region and nation
Business starts
and lending
compared to
region and nation
Homeowners
who are housing
cost-burdened
Homeowners
who are housing
cost-burdened
1 in 2 1 in 5 36%Lags
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Increasing the flexibility of HRA funding
• County remains steadfast in its prioritization of affordable housing.
– Local Affordable Housing Aid (i.e. housing sales tax) is providing added flexibility
• Increases flexibility in funding business programming.
– Currently General Levy supports $345,000 business programming.
⯈Open to Business, CEO Next, CEO Now, RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com
• Areas of need identified to strengthen the small business ecosystem:
–Capacity building of small business support organizations to meet current and
future needs.
– More technical assistance/advisory services to better serve targeted
geographies, communities and/or industries.
– Additional flexible capital to enable greater business retention, expansion &
attraction.
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2025 Legislative Request
• Seeks to amend the county’s HRA statutory language
to expand authority to better support diversifying
industries, communities, and emerging entrepreneurs
• Legislation does not impact the formula associated
with HRA levy collection
• Cities would have the choice to opt-in to spending on
economic development authority (EDA) eligible
activities.
• If no opt-in, then existing HRA-
eligible activities would remain.
2025 Legislative Session
HF 2349 (Lee) / SF 2521 (Hawj)
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Increasing the flexibility of HRA funding
• County remains steadfast in its prioritization of affordable housing.
– Arrival of Local Affordable Housing Aid (i.e. housing sales tax) is providing added
flexibility
• Partial disbursement in 2024. Full disbursement in 2025 (estimated at $14M).
• Increases flexibility in funding business programming.
– Currently County’s General Levy supports $345,000 in business programming.
– Initial plan is ~$2M of HRA Levy (15%) towards business programming.
• Geographic parity of HRA levy spending remains.
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Looking Forward
2025 – Legislative Request Approved
• Reimagination Resource Center
– Received responses to RFI on April 29
th. RFP Responses due Aug 26th.
• Continued support for existing business programming portfolio
– Open to Business; CEO Now, CEO Next, RamseyCountyMeansBusiness
• EDA: Opt-in Process (End of Legislative Session – July 2026)
• Jan. 2027- Start of HRA Levy funded Business Programming
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Local Affordable Sales Tax
(LAHA) Funded
Programming
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Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA)
• Local Affordable Housing Aid (LAHA) is a 0.25% sales tax collected by Minnesota
Department of Revenue across the seven-county metro area for affordable housing.
• Eligible Uses:
• Financing the supply of affordable housing (single family or multifamily).
• New construction (up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI).
• Rehabilitation (up to 80% AMI).
• Homeownership Assistance (up to 115% AMI).
• Financial Support for Nonprofit Housing Providers.
• Rental Assistance (up to 80% AMI).
• Shelter Capital and Operations.
• Ramsey County's 2024 aid amount was $6M.
• Ramsey County's 2025 aid amount is approx. $15.9M
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Acronym Key
• HUD: U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development.
• CDBG: Community Development Block Grant
• CDBG-CV: Community Development Block Grant – COVID19 allocation.
• HOME: Home Investment Partnership Program.
• HOME-ARP: Home Investment Partnership Program – American Rescue
Plan allocation
• GO Bonds: General Obligation Bonds.
• ERF: Environmental Response Fund.
• ECI Plan: Economic Competitiveness & Inclusion Plan.
• ARPA: American Rescue Plan Act
• TFL: Tax Forfeited Land
• RCMB: RamseyCountyMeansBusiness.com
• LAHA: Local Affordable Housing Aid (Housing Sales Tax)
• SAHA: Statewide Affordable Housing Aid
• CED: Community and Economic Development Department
• EDA: Economic Development Authority
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 AUGUST 12, 2025
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I.5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
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II.9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Webster invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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III.13 ROLL CALL.
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15 Present: Mayor Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, Nadia Elnagdy, and Jan Jenson.
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17 Absent:Councilmember Thomas Randle.
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19 Also Present:City Manager Charlie Yunker, Police Chief Jeff Spiess, Officer Adam Kodet, City
20 Planner Steve Grittman.
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22 Others Present:None.
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24 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE
25 FOLLOWING ITEMS.
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IV.27 APPROVAL OF AUGUST 12, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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29 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve the City
30 Council Meeting Agenda of August 12, 2025, as presented.
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32 Motion carried 4-0.
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34 V.PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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A.36 New Officer Swearing In – Adam Kodet.
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38 Police Chief Spiess introduced Officer Kodet and provided background. Chief Spiess
39 administered the swearing-in of new officer Adam Kodet. Photographs were taken. The Mayor
40 and Councilmembers offered their welcome to St. Anthony.
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42 VI.CONSENT AGENDA.
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44 A.Approve July 22, 2025 Council Meeting Minutes.
45 B.License and Permits.
46 C.Claims.
47 D.Resolution 25-055 – Approving a Combination of Lots and Waiving the Requirements
48 for Platting.
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2 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the
3 Consent Agenda items.
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5 Motion carried 4-0.
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7 VII.PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
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9 VIII.REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
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A.11 Ordinance 2025-03 – An Ordinance Amending Section 154.179 of the City Code to
12 Provide for Regulations Related to Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements.
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14 City Planner Grittman reviewed the City Council's considered regulations related to Electric
15 Vehicles (EV) charging in a recent workshop, following the Planning Commission’s
16 consideration of an ordinance at a public hearing in June 2025. The Council reviewed the staff
17 ordinance along with the Commission’s comments and directed staff to develop an ordinance for
18 formal Council consideration.
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20 The ordinance developed by staff under consideration was based largely on ordinances adopted
21 by New Brighton and Roseville. The ordinance provides the following modifications from the
22 prior version, per Council discussion:
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24 Revises the terminology in subp. (a) referring to “Commercial Parking Lot”, which could
25 raise confusion for this purpose.
26 Modifies the Table of required charging stations to:
o27 Eliminate charging station requirements for Commercial and Industrial property.
o28 Revise the Charger level to require a minimum of Level 2 chargers, replacing the
29 references with Level 1 charging.
o30 Provides in subp. (b) a definition of Level 2 charging based on US Department of
31 Energy guidelines.
o32 Provides in subp. (h) a definition for Level 3 charging, again based on USDE
33 guidelines.
o34 Adds a new provision in subp. (i) clarifying that this ordinance does not prohibit
35 the installation of additional EV Charging facilities over the ordinance minimums.
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37 Staff recommends approval of the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 2025-03, based on the City’s
38 objectives as stated in its annual Goal Setting activities and its Sustainability Plan.
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40 This applies to new and reconstructed parking lots.
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42 Councilmember Jenson stated that this is clear and easy to understand. He does not see an impact
43 on existing multi-family units.
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45 Councilmember Doolan stated she supports having the commercial component removed. She
46 feels the percentages need to be greater. She hopes developers will think of this as an amenity.
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2 Councilmember Jenson stated that apartment owners want to attract tenants, and they will need
3 to provide for EV owners to become tenants. The percentages could be raised in the future.
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5 Councilmember Doolan appreciated the removal of Level 1 chargers, as it is not a viable option.
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7 Mayor Webster noted that if there were 50 parking spaces, there would be a requirement for 5
8 spaces with chargers.
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10 Councilmember Doolan stated that the volume of how big the complex is as relevant as having
11 enough chargers.
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13 Councilmember Elnagdy stated it makes sense to look at the number of EV owners and build the
14 numbers off that. Mr. Grittman stated the numbers were taken from the New Brighton and
15 Roseville models.
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17 Councilmember Jenson stated he feels the percentages are too low. The use of EV vehicles is
18 going to increase. This is also a marketing thing for apartment complexes. He suggested raising
19 5% to 10% for 30-49 spaces.
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21 Councilmember Elnagdy stated she would like to see the number increased after the data is
22 received.
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24 Mayor Webster suggested getting data from the DMV when license tabs are renewed. Mr.
25 Grittman will research.
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27 Councilmember Doolan suggested that the charging stations be part of the screened
28 infrastructure.
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30 Mr. Grittman noted Council requested to increase the 30-49 space category and asked if that also
31 applies to the smaller tier. Mayor Webster suggested all three levels be at least 10%.
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33 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve First
34 Reading of Ordinance 2025-03 – An Ordinance Amending Section 154.179 of the City Code to
35 Provide for Regulations Related to Electric Vehicle Charging Requirements, with the condition
36 that current EV data will be reviewed to increase the percentage of charging spaces.
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38 Motion carried 4-0.
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B.40 Ordinances 2025-04 – An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Sections 152 and 154,
41 Related to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single-Family Detached Housing
42 and Ordinance 2025-05 – An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Section 152, Related
43 to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single-Family Housing.
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45 City Planner Grittman reviewed the Ordinance 2025-04 presented this evening updates the draft
46 ordinance that has been the subject of prior Planning Commission public hearings and
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1 discussions, and various work session reviews over the past several months. The ordinance is
2 written to accomplish the following consensus elements from those prior discussions:
3 Create better definitions for residential dwelling uses (in both the Zoning and the Rental
4 Housing chapters).
5 Specify the prohibition of single-family detached residential dwellings in St. Anthony
6 Village in the various zoning districts.
7 Create a limit on the number of rental dwelling licenses that can be held by any
8 individual or business organization. This clause requires applicants to disclose other
9 rental dwellings in the City in which they hold an ownership interest and limits their
10 maximum licenses to four.
11 Establish a limit of single-family detached licenses in the City overall, setting that limit at
12 80 (approximately 4% of the existing single-family housing supply), and further
13 establishing a limit for each segment of the City as defined in the ordinance – the limit
14 for any one Subarea also being approximately 4%. Per prior discussion, a fixed number is
15 used, rather than a percentage, for ease of administration. Rental single-family units total
16 58 per current records.
17 Establish an Exception clause which permits the City staff to issue rental licenses over
18 the prescribed limits where a hardship situation is found to exist. The clause lists
19 examples such as “military deployment, physical or health issue, temporary business or
20 study leave, or similar events”.
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22 Staff recommends approval of the first reading of Ordinance No. 2025-04 if drafts are found to
23 accurately reflect the Council’s direction.
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25 Mayor Webster asked how the State of Minnesota views short-term rentals. Mr. Grittman stated
26 the MN Department of Health includes vacation rentals the same as motel licensing, as they are
27 required to have a State motel license and listed on the State’s website as a transient motel. The
28 area of concern for communities is for homes not properly maintained or not compatible with
29 single-family neighborhoods. They are present in almost every community in one form or
30 another.
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32 Councilmember Jenson stated he has a concern about exceptions and asked how City Staff can
33 say yes or no to an exception. He fears exceptions would be a slippery slope. He would be in
34 favor of removing the exception category from the ordinance.
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36 Mayor Webster noted in looking at four zones within the City, if the maximum number of rentals
37 meets capacity and another wants to have a rental, they could request an exception.
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39 Councilmember Jenson stated there is capacity before the maximum is reached. If someone
40 needs an exception, it would most likely be for more than 30 days, and then would qualify for
41 long-term rental.
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43 Councilmember Elnagdy stated that it is difficult to create laws that would solve that problem.
44 She would like the Council to continue discussing short-term rentals where the owner occupies
45 or lives adjacent. She fears the City faces a legal challenge if existing short-term rentals are
46 forced to stop renting.
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2 Councilmember Doolan noted the exceptions would be for long-term rentals. While listening to
3 the Planning Commission meeting, there were reasons for some types of exceptions. There are
4 situations that she would support as an exception. There may be an increased burden on staff, but
5 possibly the rental fees could be increased.
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7 Mayor Webster reminded Councilmember Jenson that the exceptions are for long-term rentals.
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9 Councilmember Doolan stated that the threshold can always be raised, and the exception process
10 would show if that number were too low.
11
12 Councilmember Jenson stated that currently, there are 58 single-family rentals in the City, with
13 the possibility of 22 more.
14
15 Mayor Webster stated that part of this Ordinance is to clarify that short-term rentals are not
16 allowed. She asked if someone had a 3-bedroom home where one bedroom could be rented out,
17 and Mr. Grittman stated that it was correct. She suggested there be a discussion on short-term
18 rentals during major events in the area. She would be open to adjacent property owners having
19 rentals.
20
21 Councilmember Elnagdy asked what the difference is between a basement and an adjacent
22 property or property across the street. She stated there is no evidence that limiting short-term
23 rentals increases the amount of affordable housing in an area, which is the Council’s concern.
24
25 Councilmember Jenson stated that the difference is that the owner is still living there.
26
27 Councilmember Doolan stated that when she did research on this, she found that setting policies
28 that are enforceable. One suggestion was to have registration requirements and set regulations
29 that were more intensive than what we currently do. An owner of adjacent property is much
30 more successful than other short-term rentals in the area.
31
32 Councilmember Elnagdy worries about the language that is out of the applicant’s control as far
33 as exceptions for long-term rentals.
34
35 Councilmember Doolan asked what if the economic conditions are challenging and a person
36 cannot afford to live in their home is what she believes the beyond your control would come into
37 play.
38
39 Mayor Webster noted that with this ordinance, the long-term rental properties would be capped
40 at 80. The City could monitor the applications coming in and bring to Council the question of
41 whether the cap should be raised. The 80 licenses would be structured by zones. The exceptions
42 area needs further discussion so as not to be a burden on staff. It would be allowed for someone
43 to rent out a room or basement to another party that would be allowed. If it were an adjacent
44 property, would that be allowed? Or if a second story was built on a garage, could that be rented
45 out?
46
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1 Councilmember Jenson stated that if a room were built on a garage and it is attached to the
2 home, it could be rented out.
3
4 Councilmember Elnagdy asked if the reason we are banning short-term rentals; it would result in
5 an increase in the housing stock and be available for long-term rentals or purchase of a home.
6 Would Council be willing to consider grandfathering in the short-term rentals that currently exist
7 and have demonstrated compliance and been responsible homeowners? The short-term rentals
8 are not being utilized to create more problems.
9
10 Councilmember Doolan stated she does not believe within our residential community, buying up
11 our housing stock and renting it out for a significant profit is appropriate for our zoning. She
12 understands there is currently some use of that, and a policy needs to be established that is
13 enforceable and more equitable. The transient tax should be charged. Our Code Enforcement
14 Officer would monitor these short-term rentals.
15
16 Mayor Webster stated that a City Staff person would need to monitor the guidelines and asked if
17 that would be hiring someone to handle the transient tax. Is there a way to recoup some of that
18 revenue to pay that person? Do we want to hire someone and recoup the money to pay that
19 person?
20
21 Councilmember Jenson asked if we even know if the short-term rentals are licensed. Mr. Yunker
22 stated there are no licensing requirements for short-term rentals. Staff time will be spent either
23 way the Council decides. Councilmember Jenson stated that the more clear the ordinance is
24 written, the better.
25
26 Councilmember Doolan stated that it is difficult to grandfather something that the City does not
27 know exists. She is not in favor of expanding the number of short-term rentals in the City. There
28 needs to be licensing and a well-understood registry. Something needs to be put in place asap.
29 Mr. Yunker stated that if they were to be allowed, the City would need a list of licensed short-
30 term rentals. Some Cities have three strikes and you're out.
31
32 Councilmember Elnagdy stated that we cannot skip over the potential legal challenges that may
33 occur, as there is room for argument.
34
35 Councilmember Doolan asked, since we do not know who has short-term rentals, how can we
36 grandfather them in? Mr. Grittman noted some of the rentals within the City are licensed but are
37 being used as short-term rentals. Some do not.
38
39 Councilmember Elnagdy stated that the responsible owners are licensed. We can’t just say no, so
40 all short-term rentals go away.
41
42 Councilmember Doolan asked what the consequence is for not being licensed. Do we state it’s
43 not allowed, and if there is an issue, complaints must be received within 30 days.
44
45 Councilmember Jenson suggested the end of the year.
46
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1 Mayor Webster stated some short-term rentals within the community have bookings for the next
2 few months. This would provide time for owners to move to the long-term rental or choose to
3 sell the home. She suggested January 1 be the deadline.
4
5 Councilmember Doolan stated that it is some kind of amenity, but we have significant affordable
6 housing issues. If we are capping long-term rentals at 80, the owner-occupied or adjacent is the
7 standard that some entities as the gold standard.
8
9 Councilmember Jenson asked Mr. Yunker to contact the City Attorney about whether we would
10 be held liable for instituting a due date of January 1 to eliminate all short-term rentals.
11
12 Mayor Webster asked if it would be helpful for the City Attorney to give an opinion on short-
13 term rentals that are adjacent to the property owner.
14
15 Councilmember Doolan stated it is a good idea to get an understanding of legal liability. This is
16 also relevant to ADUs.
17
18 Councilmember Jenson agreed that the City Attorney’s opinion would be good information. It
19 may be helpful to have the City Attorney present during the City Council discussion during a
20 work session. Mr. Grittman stated that a motion to table would be appropriate.
21
22 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to table First Reading
23 of Ordinance 2025-04 – An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Sections 152 and 154, Related
24 to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single-Family Detached Housing and Ordinance
25 2025-05 – An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Section 152, Related to Licensing and
26 Regulations for Renting of Single-Family Housing.
27 Motion carried 4-0.
28
29 Mr. Paul White, 3201 32nd Avenue NE, is the owner of a small one-bedroom neighborhood guest
30 house. This has been rented for over 10 years. Mr. White read a prepared document. He stated
31 Council had a thorough discussion. He supports St. Anthony’s goals of preserving affordable
32 housing. There are no current problems with short-term rentals. Council is trying to protect the
33 good in St. Anthony. He suggested a balanced approach to either establishing a cap or
34 grandfathering the current short-term rentals. He noted short-term rentals are not defined in the
35 City Code currently, but a rental unit that he is registered for is defined as a dwelling for rent or
36 lease in exchange for money. He believes the only short-term rentals in the City amount to 7 and
37 hold rental licenses. If there is someone with a short-term rental that does not have a license
38 deserve to have one. Operating a short-term rental exceeds revenues. They are providing
39 affordable housing compared to staying at a hotel. They don’t have complaints, violations, or
40 police activity. His neighbors use and support the guest house as a neighborhood amenity. He
41 provided letters from neighbors in support of his short-term rental. People who visit St. Anthony
42 have family or friends here. He provided options for consideration. He suggested the Council
43 consider property rights. Annual inspections need to occur. There could be a requirement that
44 short-term rentals need to certify local ownership.
45
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August 12, 2025
Page 8
1 Mr. Charles Elliott, 3404 Silver Lake Road, has lived in St. Anthony for over 20 years. They
2 have strong ties with the community. They moved to Wisc. and decided to keep their St.
3 Anthony home. They applied for a rental license and passed the inspection. The house is
4 homesteaded, and when it isn’t rented, they stay in the home. They are very careful about their
5 guests. The house is immaculate. Most of their guests have a close connection to the community.
6 He appreciated the discussion this evening and the thoughtful consideration for the residents.
7 They have structured their life to have this short-term rental. If there were a ban on short-term
8 rentals, they would be forced to make a decision to sell the house. He asked if some
9 grandfathering should be done. He would be happy to participate in the development of an
10 ordinance to include short-term rentals.
11
12 Mr. Brent Casper, 29th Avenue, purchased his home in 2013. His wife quit her job to care for
13 newly adopted teenagers. They moved to a larger home in New Brighton and decided to have
14 their St. Anthony home be an Airbnb. They plan to move back to St. Anthony when their
15 teenagers are out of the home. They have had no complaints from neighbors. He described the
16 background of some of the renters and their reasons for renting. They have operated Airbnb for 3
17 years. He welcomed the Council to tour the home. Affordable housing does not exist in St.
18 Anthony. The Special Olympics are coming to Minneapolis next year, and they already have
19 guests coming for that.
20
21 IX.GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL - NONE.
22
23 X.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
24
25 City Manager Yunker reported there are funding requests on the State and Federal levels for a
26 public safety facility. Cannabis has been in the news, and St. Anthony has received their
27 preliminary license approval. Final approval is received after a final inspection of the building.
28
29 Councilmember Doolan reported that on July 30, she attended the sister city picnic. She
30 appreciated Councilmember Randle’s efforts with the event. On July 31, she attended the Salo
31 Park concert. She attended Village Fest and National Night Out (5 different block parties). On
32 August 11, she attended the Chamber of Commerce Meeting.
33
34 Councilmember Jenson reported that he attended the Sister City Picnic, the Village Fest Parade,
35 and the bingo booth. He participated in National Night Out. He noted Councilmember Doolan
36 created a nice handout for Council, and he received positive feedback. Councilmember Doolan
37 noted that Barb created the handout. On August 7, he attended the Ramsey County social event.
38
39 Councilmember Elnagdy stated that she attended the Sister City Picnic and Village Fest
40 Activities. She attended four block parties during Night to Unite.
41
42 Mayor Webster stated on July 29th that her family participated in a home energy audit. Residents
43 of St. Anthony can call 651-328-6220 to schedule and use Promo Code FRIEND-ZRM for 50%
44 off. On July 30, she attended the Sister City Picnic. She attended the Village Fest parade. She
45 thanked the announcers of the parade on NineNorth. She participated in Village Fest Bingo.
46 There were 630 attendees for Bingo. She attended four Night to Unite parties.
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1
2
3 XI.COMMUNITY FORUM.
4
5 Mr. Charles Elliott and Mrs. Vicki Elliott, 3404 Silver Lake Rd NE, submitted public comments
6 for City Council Meetings – Submission #10552. Regarding the Rental Ordinance.
7
8 Ms. Danielle Asefa, 3112 31st Avenue NE – Submission #10625. Regarding community gardens
9 and compost.
10
11 Ms. Elizabeth Shaw, 2835 Roosevelt Street NE – Submission #10627. Regarding damage to their
12 in-ground irrigation system.
13
14 XII.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS - NONE.
15
A.16 Future Agenda Items
17
18 The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on August 26, 2025.
19
20 Councilmember Doolan noted the Chamber of Commerce is hosting a golf simulator tournament
21 at Par 65 in Roseville on Friday, Oct 3 at 5:00 p.m.
22
23 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
24
25 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 9:12 p.m.
26
27
28 Respectfully submitted,
29 Debbie Wolfe
30 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
31
32
33 Mayor
34 ATTEST:
35 City Clerk
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25
LICENSE AND PERMITS FOR APPROVAL
DATE:August 26, 2025 APPROVED:
TO:Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM:License Clerk
GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSES:
Blue Sky Chimney Sweeps, Eden Prairie, MN
H&H Contractors, Ham Lake, MN
La Crosse Sign Group, Onalaska, WI
Miller Trucking & Landscape Supply Inc.
Northland Lining, Side Lake, MN
Summit Installations LLC, Edmond, OK
Truly Trenchless Sewer Solutions, Cambridge, MN
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSES:
A&E Heating & Air Conditioning, Ham Lake, MN
Dean’s Home Services, Brooklyn Center, MN
Hero Home Services LLC, Bloomington, MN
Hoffman Refrigeration & Heating, Stillwater, MN
Fireside Hearth & Home, Lakeville, MN
Modern Heating & Air, Minneapolis, MN
Midwest Electric & Generator, Elk River, MN
Northern One Hour, Ramsey, MN
Ray N Welter Heating, Minneapolis, MN
Riccar Heating & Air Conditioning, Andover, MN
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES (RENEWALS):
Applicant: Alpha Capital Services LLC
Location:3121 Roosevelt St. NE
Applicant: Belden River Properties
Location:3540 Silver Lake Rd. NE
Applicant: Belden River Properties
Location:2908 Silver Lake Ct. NE
Applicant: Dominic Scheck
Location:3208/3210 39th Ave. NE
Applicant: Doris & Will Bachmeier
Location:3100/3102 39th Ave. NE
Applicant: Carson Brolsma
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Location:3108/3110 39th Ave. NE
Applicant: EOD Enterprises LLC
Location:3300/3302 39th NE
Applicant: EOD Enterprises LLC
Location:3013 29th NE
Applicant: Jason D Macdonald LLC
Location:3613 Silver Lake Rd. NE
Applicant: Joel Anderson
Location:2519/2521 33rd Ave NE
Applicant: Marty Morgan & Dan Moerke
Location:4104/4106 Silver Lake Rd. NE
Applicant: Pro Operam Sub XV, LLC
Location:2907 30th Ave. NE
Applicant: Scott and Sarah Formiller
Location:3112 Wilson St. NE
Applicant: Ryan & Jessica Haas
Location:3105 32nd Ave. NE
Applicant: Woodland Bay Properties LLC
Location:2608/2610 37th Ave. NE
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES (NEW):
Applicant: Imelda Riera
Location:3924 Macalaster Dr. NE
Applicant: Marc & Rebecca Flodquist
Location:3216 Edgemere Ave NE
Applicant: Stephen Callaghan
Location:3532 Skycroft Dr. NE
Applicant: Zach Wilson
Location:3308 Roosevelt Ct. NE
CANNABIS BUSINESS REGISTRATION (NEW):
Applicant: Green Leaf 1 LLC
Location:2912 Pentagon Dr.
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 8/15/2025 - 8/26/2025 Aug 20, 2025 04:41PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
13505 CRIM, ROBERT 08/15/2025 181.61
10710 MISSION SQUARE 08/15/2025 1,921.41
11443 SPRING LAKE PARK FIRE DEPT.08/26/2025 225.00
1118 56 BREWING 08/26/2025 692.00
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 08/26/2025 148.89
1122 AM CRAFTS SPIRITS 08/26/2025 76.27
10081 ANCOM COMMUNICATIONS 08/26/2025 438.85
2056 ARBEITER BREWING COMPANY, LLC 08/26/2025 336.00
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 08/26/2025 8,056.90
13520 ASHLEY MORELLO 08/26/2025 208.60
10115 ASPEN MILLS 08/26/2025 217.77
12049 BALD EAGLE SPORTSMEN'S ASSOCIATION 08/26/2025 390.00
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 08/26/2025 4,742.53
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 08/26/2025 380.53
10172 BIFFS INC.08/26/2025 414.00
10185 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 08/26/2025 201.73
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 08/26/2025 127.00
1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER LLC 08/26/2025 61,078.33
1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 08/26/2025 2,206.37
1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 08/26/2025 1,062.90
2014 BROKEN CLOCK BREWING 08/26/2025 840.00
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 08/26/2025 21,220.74
10252 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 08/26/2025 2,318.92
10254 CENTRAL LOCK & SAFE CO 08/26/2025 14.25
10263 CENTURYLINK 08/26/2025 839.93
10308 CLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT 08/26/2025 1,302.21
1010 CLEAR RIVER BEVERAGE COMPANY 08/26/2025 1,365.00
13121 CLEARWAY COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC 08/26/2025 947.95
13519 CONNOR DEL GROSSO 08/26/2025 37.92
12561 CORE & MAIN LP 08/26/2025 10,478.15
13447 COWLES INSPECTIONS, INC.08/26/2025 4,556.12
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 08/26/2025 762.75
13517 DALTON KRUEGER 08/26/2025 4,758.35
10411 DIAMOND VOGEL -802-08/26/2025 683.25
1063 DOMACE VINO 08/26/2025 183.00
10432 DORSEY & WHITNEY 08/26/2025 1,023.92
10461 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC.08/26/2025 8,496.25
10468 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 08/26/2025 2,586.31
2042 ELM CREEK BREWING COMPANY 08/26/2025 390.00
13392 EVEREST EMERGENCY VEHICLES INC.08/26/2025 816.19
2036 FALLING KNIFE BREWING CO 08/26/2025 705.00
13345 FIELD TRAINING SOLUTIONS 08/26/2025 295.00
10526 FLEETPRIDE 08/26/2025 30.42
12353 GARY CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY 08/26/2025 213.84
1110 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO 08/26/2025 25.50
2055 GLOBAL RESERVE LLC 08/26/2025 512.00
1021 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA 08/26/2025 696.89
13264 GRITTMAN CONSULTING LLC 08/26/2025 6,250.00
13432 GUARDIAN SUPPLY 08/26/2025 284.96
10624 HAWKINS INC 08/26/2025 2,465.35
2024 HEADFLYER BREWING 08/26/2025 696.00
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 08/26/2025 1,802.24
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S INC 08/26/2025 11,135.10
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 8/15/2025 - 8/26/2025 Aug 20, 2025 04:41PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
11547 INFOBUREAU SERVICES INC 08/26/2025 15.00
2044 INSIGHT BREWING COMPANY 08/26/2025 2,805.76
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 08/26/2025 3,270.72
1068 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO.08/26/2025 3,578.06
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 08/26/2025 5,472.06
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 08/26/2025 3,594.38
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 08/26/2025 8,223.88
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 08/26/2025 9,269.45
12894 LEAST SERVICE COUNSELING LLC 08/26/2025 490.00
2045 LIBATION PROJECT 08/26/2025 539.96
2010 LUPULIN BREWING 08/26/2025 1,345.11
11985 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 08/26/2025 5,340.00
2029 MEGA BEER 08/26/2025 368.50
10916 MENARDS LUMBER 08/26/2025 38.21
13241 METRO INET 08/26/2025 24,125.00
13516 MICHAEL ROGGE 08/26/2025 3,299.00
2005 MILK AND HONEY CIDERS 08/26/2025 204.00
12940 MINNEHAHA BLDG MAINTENANCE 08/26/2025 76.95
10989 MINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND 08/26/2025 2,100.00
10994 MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 08/26/2025 196.00
13518 MMBA 08/26/2025 300.00
13162 MNSPECT LLC 08/26/2025 18,961.07
2006 MODIST BREWING COMPANY 08/26/2025 2,258.49
11085 MURPHY'S SERVICE CENTER 08/26/2025 15.33
12501 NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES 08/26/2025 1,314.00
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 08/26/2025 261.00
13060 NINENORTH 08/26/2025 1,074.50
11132 NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNICATIONS 08/26/2025 5,834.76
13394 NORTH VALLEY INC 08/26/2025 649,500.97
2052 NOTHING BUT HEMP LLC 08/26/2025 984.00
13210 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 08/26/2025 39.69
13247 OECS 08/26/2025 979.00
13316 OERTEL ARCHITECTS 08/26/2025 7,192.50
12112 OREILLY AUTO PARTS 08/26/2025 2,372.45
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 08/26/2025 3,302.25
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 08/26/2025 5,531.20
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 08/26/2025 6,978.96
2019 PRYES BREWING COMPANY 08/26/2025 1,231.50
12614 SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC 08/26/2025 92.00
12719 SAULOG MINETTE 08/26/2025 231.70
13240 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC 08/26/2025 71.73
2018 SMALL LOT WINES 08/26/2025 319.08
1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 08/26/2025 5,145.97
1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 08/26/2025 2,415.99
1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 08/26/2025 13,338.62
1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 08/26/2025 681.47
2001 STEEL TOE BREWING 08/26/2025 690.00
11502 STREICHERS 08/26/2025 1,861.20
11515 SUN BADGE CO.08/26/2025 833.50
11585 TRACE ANALYTICS, INC.08/26/2025 434.40
11586 TRACY PRINTING 08/26/2025 692.00
1098 TRADITION WINE & SPIRITS 08/26/2025 494.00
11595 TRI STATE BOBCAT, INC.08/26/2025 773.96
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City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 3
Check Issue Dates: 8/15/2025 - 8/26/2025 Aug 20, 2025 04:41PM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
12194 TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP.08/26/2025 5,434.49
11819 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC 08/26/2025 810.00
11626 U.S. BANK (PURCHASING CARD)08/26/2025 9,314.54
13407 UNIVERSAL SERVICES TELECOMMUNICATIONS 08/26/2025 2,000.00
2007 URBAN GROWLER 08/26/2025 917.49
12163 VAN PAPER COMPANY 08/26/2025 1,883.82
2023 VENN BREWING CO 08/26/2025 820.00
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 08/26/2025 130.23
11681 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 08/26/2025 501.66
11682 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER 08/26/2025 43.99
1025 VINOCOPIA 08/26/2025 1,385.75
11693 W. W. GOETSCH ASSOCIATES, INC.08/26/2025 1,440.00
1034 WINE COMPANY THE 08/26/2025 2,177.40
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 08/26/2025 564.76
1032 WINEBOW 08/26/2025 842.00
13206 WOLFE JESSE 08/26/2025 200.00
2022 WOODEN HILLS BREWERING 08/26/2025 722.70
11753 ZIEGLER, INC.08/26/2025 3,247.72
Grand Totals:1,014,836.08
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Jeremy Gumke, Public Works Director
Date:August 26, 2025
Request: Resolution Accepting the Bid for the Roof Replacement at the Public Works
Facility
BACKGROUND
On July 22, the bids for the roof replacements at the Municipal Liquor Stores and Public Works Facility
were rejected. Following this action, staff determined to divide the project, and seek bids for one facility
at a time. Staff has moved forward to seek bids for the Public Works Facility roof to align with planned
solar installation and reducing the scope of the project to better align with available funds.
A bid was submitted by Jackson & Associates at $174,045.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends accepting the bid to move forward with replacing a portion of the Public Works
Facility roof.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 2025-056
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 25-056
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE BID FOR THE ROOF REPLACEMENT AT THE
PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village received a bid from Jackson & Associates to
replace a portion of the Public Works Facility roof; and
WHEREAS, the bid totaled $174,045 which includes features suited for solar panel
installation.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony
Village, Minnesota approves the bid for the roof replacement at the Public Works Facility.
Approved this 26th day of August, 2025.
_________________________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date:August 26, 2025 City Council Meeting
Request: Approval of resolution approving an exempt permit for the International Union
of Operating Engineers, Local 49 at 2829 Anthony Lane South
BACKGROUND
In front of you this evening is a resolution to approve an exempt permit for the International Union of
Operating Engineers, Local 49 at 2829 Anthony Lane South to allow the organization to conduct a raffle
on March 18, 2026.
The organization is applying for a Minnesota Lawful Gambling exempt permit through the State of
Minnesota. A requirement of the State permit application is acknowledgement by the local unit of
government and allowance of the gambling to take place within city limits.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of this gambling request.
ATTACHMENTS
Application
Resolution 25-057
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 25-057
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXEMPT PERMIT FOR THE INTERNATIONAL
UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 49 AT 2829 ANTHONY LANE SOUTH
WHEREAS, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 is pursuing an
exemption permit to conduct a raffle for its members; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota allows, with City Council approval, nonprofit organization
to conduct lawful gambling on five or fewer days; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village allows temporary gambling
licenses to be issued within the City; and
WHEREAS, the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49 has completed an
application for the exempt permit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony
Village, Minnesota approves the exempt permit for the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 49 on March 18, 2026.
Approved this 26th day of August, 2025.
_________________________________________
Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
City Clerk
Review for Administration: _______________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
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MEMORANDUM
To: Saint Anthony Village City Council
From: Deborah Maloney, Finance Director and Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date: August 26, 2025 City Council Meeting
Request: 2026 Preliminary Levy & General Fund Budget
BACKGROUND
On June 24 a revised Street Improvement schedule was presented for City Council input and consideration. Staff
worked in coordination with the City’s engineering team to evaluate and adjust the street reconstruction
schedule and proposed a pause for street projects in 2026 and 2027 and a transition to an every-other-year
project cycle beginning in 2028. This modification is intended to reduce the frequency of debt issuance while still
appropriately maintaining the City’s street and utility infrastructure. The proposed 2026 Debt Levy will be part of
the requested approval of the Preliminary Levy for 2026 at the September 9th City Council Meeting.
At the July 22 work session, Staff provided the City Council with an early projection regarding the overall levy
and General Fund Budget based on known cost increases and inflationary assumptions. Staff continues to
analyze actual costs with new information provided by vendors, contractual service providers, and review of
labor union contracts.
GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND LEVY
The standard parameters used for preparing the General Fund Budget and Levy include:
City revenues budgeted at current run rates for sources that are subject to trends and conservative
baseline estimates for re-occurring aids and charges for services.
Expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain present level of City services.
Liquor transfers to the General Fund based on liquor operating results from the previous 5-7 years and
the long-term needs of the fund.
As presented at the July 22, work session, excess General Fund balance is applied for easing the transition from
use of one-time public safety funds by using $200,000 of general fund balance in accordance with the City’s fund
balance policy to reduce the levy.
THE GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND LEVY DETAILS
Each year the General Fund revenue and expenditure budget line items are examined for changes in expected
collections/charges, labor adjustments, changes in contract rates, insurance rates, utility costs, usage of various
materials or needs, etc. The findings of this examination produce the drivers associated with the proposed
increase in the overall Levy. The charts below show the cost drivers for general fund dollars and how they are
allocated.
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GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES
SAINT ANTHONY SHARE OF POLICE COSTS – 40% of expenditures.
Beginning in 2026, Police Services will be accounted for in a segregated special revenue fund rather than within
the General Fund. To provide an accurate year-over-year comparison, the 2025 budget figures have been
adjusted to reflect this new accounting approach. All police related costs have been separated from other
departmental expenses for both years.
2025 net budgeted SAV police costs $3,915,766
2026 net budgeted SAV police costs $3,883,442
This represents an .83% decrease to the city in 2026 after union contract COLA of 3% and wage adjustments
were applied due to having a third partner sharing in fixed costs.
PERSONNEL COSTS OTHER THAN POLICE – 37% of expenditures
The 2026 base wage increase is based on a 3% COLA for all union contracts, also applied to non-union positions.
The wage and payroll expense increase for non-police positions is $412,852, this includes an estimate of
$304,725 of wages PERA and FICA for three additional fire positions.
Health insurance premiums are increasing an average of 6.7 % which is shared 50/50 by the city and the
employees. The 2026 impact of the shared increase is $106,926 assuming employee elected coverages from
2025 are applied to 2026 and additional amounts for 3 new fire positions. This increase would be $57,894
without the addition of new positions.
CONTRACTED SERVICES – 9% of expenditures.
Contracted Services are expected to increase $122,300 based on actual 2025 costs and now increases:
Contracted information technology costs are increasing $49,274.
Building Permit expense is expected to move to a fixed cost versus a cost share. This expense increase is
$70,866 which will be offset by an increase in the portion permit revenues retained by the city.
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OTHER INSURANCE COSTS – 2% of expenditures
Overall cost is expected to increase an inflationary amount of $7,226. These costs will be further analyzed.
PASS THROUGH COSTS – 3% of expenditures, costs up $4,700.
There is no levy impact of pass-through costs.
SUPPLIES AND UTILITY COSTS – 7% of expenditures
Expected to increase $11,759. This estimate is based on actual expenditures for 2024 and 2024.
REMAINING BUDGET LINE ITEMS – 2% of overall expenditures or $233,189
Costs expected to decrease $18,455. This decrease is due to accounting for Sustainability costs in its own
department within Administration rather than in Miscellaneous costs, which makes up $14,000 of this decrease.
GENERAL FUND REVENUES
• Liquor transfer to the General Fund will be $300,000 (same as 2025).
• 2025 State-funded Local Government Aid reflects increases around $2400, not a significant impact.
• Police contracted services and police-related grants and aid revenue are now accounted for in a special
revenue fund rather than in the general fund. This is a significant decrease in general fund revenues that
are offset by a decrease in police expenditures.
• Excess Tax Increment collections are projected to increase by $50,000 in 2026.
The chart below demonstrates the percentage of revenue sources that fund the General Fund:
HRA BUDGET AND LEVY
The 2026 HRA Budget and Levy is proposed at the same amount as 2025, 0% Levy increase.
Tax Levy,
73%
Licenses,
Permits, &
Fines, 5%
Intergov't
Revenue,
10%Contracts,
2%
Miscellaneous,
2%Transfers,
8%
GENERAL FUND
REVENUES
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The 2026 Debt Related Levies and Street improvement Levies are proposed to increase by $0 over the 2025
combined debt levies. The 2026 debt levy certified will be $1,840,953. This is an increase of $382,258 compared
to the 2025 debt levy due to the 2024 debt issue being included and having reduced available funds on hand in
2025, leaving less availability to reduce the debt levy by funds on hand. This increase in the debt levy will be
offset by a decrease in its Infrastructure Levy by the same sum. This results in a combined flat levy impact for the
street improvement program for a seventh consecutive year.
CAPITAL FUNDS
The 2026 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) levy is proposed to increase by $30,000. The 2026 Building
Improvement levy is proposed to increase by $25,000 and the Park Improvement levy is proposed to increase
$10,000. These moderate levy increases are recommended to account for expenses capital improvement plans.
Council will review the Capital Improvement Plan and funding options in October.
PROJECTED BASE LEVY INCREASE
To date, the projected levy increase needed to maintain Cit services at their current levels is presented below:
Note that preliminary levy increases for cities around the Metropolitan area are anticipated to be in the range of
6% -13.4%, with an average increase of 8.8%
FIRE DEPARTMENT STAFFING REQUEST
A significant factor in the 2026 budget is the Fire Department request to add staff to meet the medical needs of
the community and strive for OSHA compliance and a safer environment for fire department staff. At the August
12 work session Chief Diaz presented a detailed overview of the current fire department staffing structure and
challenges, along with call volume data and NFPA and OSHA standards that fire staff are unable to meet with
current resources. At this work session, Finance staff also provided an updated overall levy scenario with
correlating levy impacts for phasing in requested Firefighter/Paramedic positions.
STAFFING REQUEUST FUNDING OPTIONS
At the City Council’s work Session on August 12th, 2025 the Council expressed support for the needs of the
staffing request and asked staff to present funding options to best accommodate the request and minimize levy
impact. In subsequent staff discussions, it was determined that hiring one or two positions does not adequately
address the service level need. As a result, the scenarios are presented with the assumption of hiring three
additional Firefighter/Paramedics, which is one for each shift.
Below are options for the Council to consider in regards to the staffing request. These fall into 3 categories:
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1. Choose not to fund additional positions at this time
2. Fund three positions and add the additional funding to the base levy increase
3. Utilize one-time funds from closed TIF Districts to offset the levy impact for 3-4 years. This would result
in a jump in the tax levy when the funds are exhausted.
At the June 24, 2025 HRA meeting the return of closed TIF funds to Ramsey County for redistribution to
jurisdictions was approved as discussed with the 2025 capital improvements plan. These one-time funds of an
estimated $990,000 were under consideration for use for various future parks amenities and/or field lighting
upgrades, with further discussion to take place During the 2026 budget discussions. At the June 24 Council work
session, the City Council expressed a desire to balance the City’s needs and wants pertaining to some of these
amenities. Considering this discussion, staff have put together options for using these dollars to help fund the
fire department staffing needs. Using these funds over a period of either three or four years can help to reduce
the levy impact of additional fire personnel costs.
FUNDING OPTIONS AND ASSOCIATED LEVY INCREASE
Levy Increase
1 Base levy increase without funding new Firefighter positions 5.44%
2 Absorb the cost of 3 additional Firefighter/Paramedics (1 for each shift) 9.18%
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Use closed TIF District funds
returned to Ramsey County for
redistribution to jurisdictions.
Saint Anthony’s portion
is estimated to be $990,000
Use 2/3 of available funds over 3 years to reduce levy
by $217,800 for each of 3 years – this option retains 1/3
of available funds for new amenity requests
6.88%
4
Use all available funds over 4 years to reduce levy
by $247,500 for each of 4 years – this option eliminates
use for new park amenities requests
6.57%
5
Retain all available funds in the Capital Funds to reduce
or eliminate levy increases for as many years as possible
– this option likely eliminates use for new park amenities
requests
TBD
Preliminary levy increases for cities around the Metropolitan area are anticipated to be in the range of 6% -
13.4%, with an average increase of 8.8%
OVERALL LEVY FOR 2026
The overall levy presented includes the General Fund, Housing Redevelopment Authority (HRA), Capital
Equipment, Building, Parks and Debt and Infrastructure Improvement Funds levies.
The proposed 2026 overall levy options are listed above. These options range from a 5.44% to a 9.18% increase
over 2025 total levy.
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UPCOMING BUDGET MEETINGS
September 9, 2025, City Council Meeting
Staff will present the preliminary 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy to the City Council for approval. At this
meeting a resolution will need to be passed certifying the preliminary levy to Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.
October 14, 2025, Council Work Session
Staff will present the proposed 2026 updates to the long-term capital budget plans.
October 28, 2025, Council Work Session
Staff will present the proposed 2026 utility rate adjustments and budgets
October 28, 2025, City Council Meeting
Staff will present the 2026 long term capital budgets as revised. Requested City Council action will be the
approval of 2026 capital levies and long-term plans.
December 9, 2025, City Council Meeting
The final presentation of the 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy (Truth in Taxation) hearing is scheduled and
staff will present a recap of the final 2026 Budget and the 2026 Property Tax Levy’s impact on property tax bills.
DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR COUNCIL FEEDBACK
Below are the specific items for discussion and feedback for staff:
• Comments on the draŌ 2026 Preliminary Levy & General Fund Budget
Discussion for moving forward with fire staffing requests and offseƫng funding sources
Discussion on setting Preliminary Levy at $10,570,830, and increase of 9.18% at the September 9, 2025
meeting
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2026 PROPOSED BUDGET August 26, 2025
2026 Budget Calendar
DATE STEPS
January 15-17, 2025 Goal Setting, Financial Management and Planning
February 11, 2025 Public Hearing to provide residents with opportunity for input
April - May
Staff Meetings with Department Heads – Discussion on 2026 Operating Budget and Capital Budgets
June 24, 2025 Council work session to review proposed infrastructure improvement schedule and resulting 2026 Debt levy
requirements, agree to approve 2026 Debt Levy and future road improvement schedule with preliminary property
tax levy
August 12, 2025 Council work session to review updated proposals for 2026 overall Property Tax Levy and General Fund Budget
August 26, 2025 Presentation of Proposed 2026 Budget & Property Tax Levy to the City Council
September 09, 2025 Public Hearing to pass resolution setting Preliminary 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy
December 09, 2025 Hearing for Presentation of 2026 Operating Budget and Levy with Public Input.
Adoption of 2026 Operating Budget and Property Tax
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2026 Budget: PARAMETERS
City revenues budgeted using current run rates for
sources that are subject to trends and conservative
baseline estimates for reoccurring aids and charges
for services
Expenses budgeted at amounts that will maintain
present level of City services
Liquor transfers are based on liquor operating results
Overall Levy by Fund Type
General/HRA
69%
Debt Service and
Infrustructure Funds
25%
Capital/Building/Parks
Improvements
6%
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2026 General Fund: REVENUES
Tax Levy
73%
Licenses, Permits, &
Fines
5%
Intergov't Revenue
10%
Contracts
2%
Miscellaneous
2%Transfers
7%
2026 General Fund: EXPENDITURES
Administration
11%
Finance
3%
Police
40%
Fire
23%
Public Works
11%
Parks
5%
All Other
7%
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Pathway to the 2026 Levy
Operating fund gap between cost of services and operational revenues
Capital improvements gap between generated revenues and
replacement costs for equipment*
Gap between debt reduction and debt payment & infrastructure costs
Several factors influence the
annual levy required for Saint
Anthony Village Operations.
OPERATING FUNDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DEBT & INFRASTRUCTURE
Cost of Services: $9,985,314
Police, Fire, Public Works, Parks, Emergency
Management, Finance, Administration, HRA
City Revenues Generated: $3,236,123
Licenses and Permits Intergovernmental Aids
Charges for Services, Fines, Reimbursements and
Transfers
>> GAP / LEVY AMOUNT: $7,147,552
Buildings & Parks Maintenance &
Equipment Replacement: $350,000 -
$1,000,000*
City Buildings, Fleet, Snowplows, Fire Engines,
Equipment, Technology, Park Shelters
City Revenues Generated: $265,500
Transfers, Equipment Sales, Park Dedication Fees,
Grants, Fees
>> GAP / LEVY AMOUNT: $638,700*
Debt Service Obligations &
Street Costs: $2,912,479
Street and Utilities Reconstruction, Parks and
City Facilities
Debt Levy Reduction Program
Resources: $350,298
Municipal State Aid, Excess Bond Funds, Project
Savings, Stormwater Fees
>> GAP / LEVY AMOUNT: $2,562,181
2026 | TOTAL LEVY AMOUNT: $10,348,433
2026 Budget Cost Drivers
SAINT ANTHONY SHARE OF POLICE COSTS
40% of expenditures.
Police Services are being accounted for in a segregated special revenue fund
beginning in 2026
2025 comparative costs have been restated in this format for meaningful
comparisons
2025 net budgeted police costs for Saint Anthony were $3,915,766 and are planned
to be $3,883,442 for 2026.
This represents an .83% decrease to the city in 2026 after union contract COLA of
3% and wage adjustments were applied.
This is due to the addition of a third partner in police services and sharing of fixed
costs.
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PERSONNEL COSTS OTHER THAN POLICE
37% of expenditures
The 2026 base wage increase is based a 3% COLA for all union contracts, also applied to non-
union positions
The wage and payroll expense increase for non-police positions is $412,852, this includes an
estimate of $304,725 of wages PERA and FICA for 3 additional fire positions
Health insurance premiums are increasing an average of 6.7 % which is shared 50/50 by the
city and the employees.
The 2026 impact of the shared increase is $106,926 assuming the same employee elected
coverage from 2025 are applied to 2026 and additional amounts for 3 new fire positions.
Removing the 3 FD positions would reduce the increase by $49,032.
2026 Budget Cost Drivers
CONTRACTED SERVICES
9% of expenditures.
Contracted Services are expected to increase $122,300 based on actual 2025
costs and known increases
Contracted information technology costs up $49,274.
A large share is due to costs associated with police services and is shared with
police partners.
Building Permit expense is expected to move to a fixed cost rather than a cost
share.
This expense increase is $70,866 which will be offset by an increase in the
portion permit revenues retained by the city.
2026 Budget Cost Drivers
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OTHER
INSURANCE
COSTS
•2% of expenditures, overall cost is expected to increase an
inflationary amount of $7,226
PASS THROUGH
COSTS
•3% of expenditures, costs up $4,700.
•There is no levy impact of pass through costs.
SUPPLIES AND
UTILITY COSTS
•7% of expenditures, are expected to increase $11,759.
•Estimate based on actual expenditures for 2024 and 2025.
REMAINING
BUDGET
LINE ITEMS
•2% of overall expenditures or $233,189, costs expected to
decrease $18,455.
•Decrease due to accounting for Sustainability costs in its own
department within Administration rather than in Miscellaneous
costs, which makes up $14,000 of this decrease.
2026 Budget Cost Drivers
General Fund and Levy Options
Preliminary levy increases for cities around the Metropolitan area are anticipated to
be in the range of 6% -13.4%, with an average increase of 8.8%
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•Hire three firefighters / paramedics
•Reduce paid on-call staff accordingly
•No annual paid on-Call recruiting
2025 - 2027 2025 Cost
3 Firefighters/EMT - $341,370
3 Firefighters/Paramedic - $364,908
Fire Department Funding Request
Funding Options
Levy Increase
1 Base levy increase without funding new Firefighter positions 5.44%
2 Absorb the cost of 3 additional Firefighter/Paramedics (1 for each shift)9.18%
3
Use closed TIF District
funds returned to Ramsey
County for redistribution
to jurisdictions. Saint
Anthony’s portion is
estimated to be $990,000
Use 2/3 of available funds over 3 years to reduce levy by
$217,800 for each of 3 years – this option retains 1/3 of available
funds for new amenity requests
6.88%
4
Use all available funds over 4 years to reduce levy by $247,500
for each of 4 years – this option eliminates use for new park
amenities requests
6.57%
5
Retain all available funds in the Capital Funds to reduce or
eliminate levy increases for as many years as possible – this
option likely eliminates use for new park amenities requests
TBD
Preliminary levy increases for cities around the Metropolitan area are anticipated to be in the range of 6% -13.4%, with
an average increase of 8.8%
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Future Budget Topics
After Preliminary Levy adoption, focus shifts to Capital levies for CIP, Buildings and Parks funds
Continuing cost increases for equipment and major facility maintenance and upgrades
Long-Term Facility needs to plan for:
•Feasibility of a Public Safety Facility or address space needs for both Fire and Police Departments
•Long-Term Community Center vision and plan
New Parks Amenities requests and extraordinary costs:
•Pickleball courts to replace old tennis court - $350,000
•Dog Park at a location to be determined - $200,000
•Upgrade of field lighting to LED - $500,000+
Additional Considerations
September 9
City Council Meeting:
Staff will present the preliminary 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy to the City Council for
approval. At this meeting a resolution will need to be passed certifying the preliminary levy to
Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.
October 14
Council Work Session: Staff will present the proposed 2026 updates to the long-term capital budget plans.
October 28
Council Work Session: Staff will present the proposed 2026 utility rate adjustments and budgets
October 28
City Council Meeting
Staff will present the 2026 long term capital budgets as revised. Requested City Council action
will be the approval of 2026 capital levies and long-term plans.
December 9
City Council Meeting:
Final Presentation of 2026 Budget and Property Tax Levy (Truth in Taxation) Hearing
Staff will present a recap of the final 2026 Budget and the 2026 Property Tax Levy’s impact on
property tax bills.
Next Steps
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Comments on Draft 2026 Preliminary Levy & General Fund Budget
Discussion for moving forward with fire staffing requests and offsetting funding sources
Discussion on setting Preliminary Levy at $10,570,830, and increase of 9.18% at the September 9, 2025
meeting.
This can be reduced before Final Levy adoption in December.
Allows time for Council to further discuss the Fire Department staffing request, long-term facility needs and
new parks amenities requests.
Council Feedback Requested
Questions?Call Finance Director:
Deborah Maloney
612-782-3316
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner
Date:August 26, 2025
GC Project No.140.00
Request: Electric Vehicle Charging Regulations
BACKGROUND
The City Council considered regulations related to Electric Vehicle (EV) charging in a first reading of
proposed Ordinance No. 2025-03 on August 12, 2025. The Council reviewed the draft ordinance along
with the Planning Commission’s comments, and directed staff to modify the first reading draft.
The second reading (attached) increases the required minimum number of chargers for all projects at
least 10 parking spaces to 10%, with all chargers required to be at least Level 2 or greater.
The City Council also asked for additional background research on the number of electric vehicles in the
State. There are various sources for this data, including a comprehensive list kept by the Minnesota
Public Utilities Commission (broken down by individual registration, make, and County of registration),
as well as the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, which maintains total statistics on all vehicle
registrations in the state.
The following table illustrates the recent years of EVs and total vehicles:
2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Total
Vehicles
*4.50
million
4.56
million
4.61
million
4.69
million
4.75
million
5.50
million
Total EV
registrations
10,066 13,015 18,750 23,898 34,474 50,358 67,905
Percent of
EVs
0.29%0.41%0.52%0.74%1.06%1.23%
*Data on total registrations conflicting
The data shows that the percentage of total registrations has been rising steadily for EVs. Note that
based on the data from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, half (50 percent) of the total EV
registrations is located in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. It is also reported that of all vehicles
purchased in 2024, approximately 7% were Electric Vehicles.
CONCLUSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval of the 2nd Reading of the attached Ordinance No. 2025-03, based on the
City’s objectives as stated in its annual Goal Setting activities, and its Sustainability Plan.
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ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance No. 2025-03
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1
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
ORDINANCE 2025-03
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 154.179 OF THE CITY CODE TO PROVIDE
FOR REGULATIONS RELATED TO ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING
REQUIREMENTS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE HEREBY
ORDAINS:
Section 1.Section §154.179 (Parking) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 154.179 (Parking)
(A)(12) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging.
(a) All parking lots serving new residential developments, and any
existing parking lots being reconstructed that are not exempt under Subp.
(c) of this Section, shall include one or more locations to allow for electric
vehicle charging. The thresholds for adding EV charging spaces to new
developments are as follows in Table (12)(a):
EV Charging Space Thresholds
No. of New Parking
Spaces
Required No. of EV Spaces and Level of
Charger
Residential developments
with at least 10 spaces up
to 29 spaces
10% of spaces at Level 2 or greater
Residential developments
with 30 spaces up to 49
spaces
10% of spaces at Level 2 or greater;
Residential developments
with 50 spaces or more
10% of spaces at Level 2 or greater
(b) Level 2 Chargers shall be those that operate at 240 volts in residential
settings, or 208 volts in commercial settings, and which typically deliver
power ranging from 3 Kilowatts to 19.2 Kilowatts.
(c) These requirements shall not apply to maintenance of existing parking
areas when that maintenance consists only of restriping, seal-coating,
patching of less than 25% of the total area of the parking lot, or “mill and
overlay” projects.
(d) Spaces designated as EV charging spaces shall be included in meeting
the property’s required parking quantities per this code.
(e) EV charging spaces shall be placed in locations easily accessible to
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tenants of, or visitors to, the property, and shall be designed so at least one
of the provided EV charging spaces is accessible to vehicles requiring
handicapped access.
(f) If EV charging equipment, including charging stations, transformers,
and other above-ground mechanical equipment, is proposed to be located
in the front yard, such equipment shall be screened from view of the
public right-of-way with fencing or landscaping consistent with applicable
provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
(g) When electric infrastructure is installed, such infrastructure shall be
designed and installed to accommodate convenient expansion of the
charging system on the property.
(h) The City may grant an applicant for parking lot construction a waiver
by development agreement of up to two years to install the required
charging facilities if the applicant develops infrastructure to install Level 3
chargers (Direct Current chargers with power outputs of 30 kilowatts or
higher) rather than Level 2, and installs charging facilities no later than
two years following completion of the parking area.
(i) Nothing in this ordinance is intended to discourage or prohibit the
provision of other EV chargers of any Level, in addition to those required
by this Section.
Section 2.The City Clerk is hereby directed to make the changes required by this Ordinance
as part of the Official Saint 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 3.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 City Council of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota this ____ day of _____,
2025.
___________________________________
Mayor Webster
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
AYES:
NAYS:
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FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
2025
September 9 Work
Session Rental Ordinances
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
September 2
September 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2026 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy-PUBLIC HEARING
Students in Leadership-Consent
Dangerous Dog Ordinance
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
City Planner
September 2
September 23 Work
Session Ruby Phase 2 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 and Fee Schedule
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
November 25 Work
Session Active Transportation Plan Update City Council
City Manager November 18
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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 City Council
City Manager November 18
December 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager December 2
December 9 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 2
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 Miscellaneous Ordinance Revisions 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
February 17 Work
Session Miscellaneous Ordinance Revisions City Council
City Manager February 10
February 17 Regular
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
February 10
March 10 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 3
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FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
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
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
July 7 Work
Session 2027 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
June 30
65
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
July 7 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Audit Report
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
June 30
July 21 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager July 14
July 21 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 14
August 11 Work
Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 4
August 11
Regular Planning Commission items from July
Approve 2027 Feasibility Study and Order Plans and Specs
City Council
City Manager August 4
August 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
August 18
August 25 Regular 2027 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 18
September 8 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
September 1
September 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2027 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy-PUBLIC HEARING
Students in Leadership-Consent
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Engineer
September 1
September 22 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager September 15
September 22 Regular
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
Fire Prevention Presentation
Planning Commission items from August
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
September 15
October 13 Work
Session Fee Schedule Discussion City Council
City Manager October 6
October 13 Regular City Council
City Manager October 6
October 27 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager October 20
October 27 Regular Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager October 20
November 10 Work
Session Commission Interviews City Council
City Manager November 3
November 10 Regular Score Grant Funding Application Approval
Canvass Election Results
City Council
City Manager
Recycling Coord.
City Clerk
November 3
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