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WORKSESSION AGENDA
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30PM
Members of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.
Minutes
Approval Of CC WS Meeting Minutes
CC 08 -12 -2025 WS.PDF
Worksession Topics
Dangerous Dog Ordinance
Richard Sonterre, City Code Official, presenting.
COVER MEMO TEMPLATE - CC UPDATED 2025 - DANGEROUS DOGS.PDF
Future Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda Items
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGEWORKSESSION AGENDATuesday, August 26, 2025 at 5:30PMMembers of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person. MinutesApproval Of CC WS Meeting MinutesCC 08 -12 -2025 WS.PDFWorksession TopicsDangerous Dog OrdinanceRichard Sonterre, City Code Official, presenting.COVER MEMO TEMPLATE - CC UPDATED 2025 - DANGEROUS DOGS.PDFFuture Worksession Dates, Times And Agenda ItemsFuture Agenda ItemsFUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDFAdjournmentIf you would like to request special accommodations or alternative formats, please contact the City Clerk at 612 -782 -3313 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay.
Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through
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City of St. Anthony
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Minutes
AUGUST 12, 2025
Present:
Mayor & Council:
Mayor Wendy Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, Nadia Elnagdy, Jan Jenson, and Thomas Randle.
Absent: Councilmember Thomas Randle
Staff:
City Manager Charlie Yunker, Finance Director Deborah Maloney, Fire Chief Izzy Diaz, Deputy Fire Chief
Mattie Jaros, and Sustainability Coordinator Minette Saulog.
Others: None
Call to Order:
Mayor Webster called the Work Session to order at 5:30 p.m.
1.Approval of CC WS Meeting Minutes
A.July 22, 2025 City Council Work Session Minutes.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve the City Council
Work Session Minutes of July 22, 2025, as presented.
Motion carried 4-0.
2.Work Session Topics
A.Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios.
Finance Director Maloney reviewed the 2026 Budget Overall Levy. For 2025, the total was $9,682,183,
and for 2026 $10,262,757, which is a 6.00% change (increase of $580,574).
The General Fund Cost Drivers include:
Union contract agreement of 3% increase also applied as general COLA.
Health Insurance premiums increased an average of 6.7%.
2025 included use of fund balance from 2023 Public Safety Aid of $200,751 – 2.07% levy
impact/offset by use of general fund balance of $200,000 in 2026.
PFML begins 2026 .88% of the general fund wage impact is $46,996 can be shared up to 50/50
with EE to reduce to $23,498.
Sustainability costs have been re-allocated to a separate department – no levy impact.
General Fund Revenue impacts include:
Reflects $2,396, estimated increase in Local Government Aid.
2026 charges for police services are not included in the General Fund, but reduce the Police
Services expense in the general fund.
Assumes the same level of excess TIF collections.
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Liquor transfer to General Fund remains at $300,000.
HRA, Capital, and Debt Levy Impacts include:
HRA Levy remains at the same level as 2025.
Combined debt service and infrastructure levy at a zero levy increase.
Building, Infrastructure, Park Improvement annual levy increases are consistent with Long Term
Capital plans.
Capital Equipment fund includes transfer to Police fund for SAV portion of capital costs.
Ms. Maloney stated that more time is available to review Fire Department Staffing.
A.A.Fire Department Staffing.
Fire Chief Diaz reviewed the Current Staffing Structure and Challenges, including:
The current staffing model was established 40 years ago.
No staffing changes since 1988.
2 firefighters on 24-hour shifts daily.
Increased call volume.
On track to respond to over 2,000 calls for service in 2025.
110% increase in call volume in the past 20 years.
Changes in St. Anthony Village population/buildings.
10 large apartment/condo buildings that were not present 20 years ago (with more scheduled
and on the way).
Aging community with increased need for services such as medical and lift assists.
Significant increase in multiple medical calls.
More than 3 times each week, we are faced with multiple calls at the same time.
172 instances in 2024 with nearly 80+ callbacks for station coverage.
Roseville needs to take care of its City before it can come to St. Anthony to provide mutual aid.
Chief Diaz presented a chart showing Call Volume Correlated with Staffing. It is expected there will be
2000 calls in 2025.
The NFPA 1710 National Fire Protection Association and OSHA Standards were reviewed. NFPA 1710
Standard:
Standard for the organization and deployment of Fire Suppression Operations.
Establishes minimum criteria for the effectiveness and efficiency of emergency operations by
career departments.
Notes that even though fireground staffing levels have changed, NFPA continues to require that
engine companies be staffed with a minimum of four on-duty members.
2 In/2 Out – OSHA Standard.
Requires that if 2 firefighters enter the IDLH environment (Immediately Dangerous to Life or
Health), there are 2 firefighters outside the structure for safety.
Exceptions are made for victim rescue and if the fire is in the incipient phase.
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Chief Diaz provided an example of a Structure fire dispatched for 0200 in St. Anthony. The Duty Crew on
shift responds with the engine. All-call placed for personnel. Mutual aid requested. There are 10 tasks
required to be performed by the crew.
Chief Diaz explained the SAFER Grant – Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response. It is a FEMA
Program, and St. Anthony will be applying in 2025. Approximately $335 million is available through the
grant. It is highly competitive with a 5% Success rate. St. Anthony applied in 2022.
Chief Diaz reviewed the 5-Year Implementation Plan:
2025-2027
Hire 3 firefighters/paramedics.
Reduce paid on-call staff accordingly.
No annual paid on-call recruitment.
2028-2030
Hire 3 firefighters/paramedics.
Reduce paid on-call staff to a maximum of 10.
No annual paid on-call recruitment.
The cost-benefit and savings would reduce the overtime budget, avoid annual recruitment costs, and
reduce callback costs.
Chief Diaz reviewed the Firefighters' Annual Cost in 2025—Firefighter $113,790 - $121,908 and
Paramedic $121,636 - $129,754. The cost per household, based on 2024 data, for 3 additional
firefighters will cost each household less than $60 annually.
Mayor Webster reviewed the goals she heard in the presentation. When coming into the role, he
reviewed the data to determine staffing needs for the highest level of service. Safety of staff was also
viewed as very important, and in the event of a fire, by sending 2 firefighters who did not meet OSHA
standards. With 2000 calls a year, 1600 are medical calls. She asked when two calls come in at the same
time, when Chief Diaz and Deputy Chief Jaros are out on a call who goes to the second call. Chief Diaz
stated that an all-call goes out. Mayor Webster noted there were 80 all-calls in a year. She does not
want Chief Diaz and Deputy Chief Jaros to burn out. The high level of service is valued in the community.
The health outcomes are 90%. She appreciates hearing the presentation and all the factors involved.
Councilmember Doolan referred to the paid on-call and how it is not sustainable, and asked if this is an
issue in just St. Anthony or in other communities. Chief Diaz stated that this is an issue throughout all
fire stations. Deputy Chief Jaros stated retention is a problem. The population grew, and training of on-
call workers takes a lot of time, and retention is not good. Half of the incoming staff leave for another
department with better staffing. 75% of full-time staff have either retired or gone to other departments.
Councilmember Jenson asked how many on-call people St. Anthony has right now, and Deputy Chief
Jaros stated that currently there are 12, with 7 more in training. Those in training started with 10.
Training takes about a year. Typically, half the class leaves during the process. Councilmember Jenson
asked what type of event triggers an on-call person. Deputy Chief Jaros stated that structure fires,
cardiac arrest, and multiple calls trigger all on-call to come in. Councilmember Jenson asked how many
fire calls require on-call personnel to attend, and Deputy Chief Jaros stated there are typically 1-2 fire
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calls per month. With mutual aid, they go to other cities. When there is a structure fire, all resources are
called in. Councilmember Jenson stated in looking at the tax levy at 6% while in the previous years it was
4%. Chief Diaz stated that the information provided to staff in the department is required to continue a
fast response time and a high level of service. Chief Diaz stated his motivation is to be able to provide
the highest level of service, and paid on-call personnel would still be retained, and match the services to
the needs of the community. The on-call workers fill in for firefighters when on vacation or personal
leave.
Councilmember Elnagdy stated the numbers support the requests for additional personnel. She asked
why St. Anthony has a lower population with similar staffing. Chief Diaz stated that the neighboring
cities are not fully staffed. New Brighton does not respond to any medical calls. It is difficult to compare
because the services St. Anthony provides are not available anywhere else in the County.
Councilmember Elnagdy asked about the health outcome in St. Anthony is greater in St. Anthony
compared to other communities. Chief Diaz stated our response time saves lives. Councilmember
Elnagdy stated there are cities in the area that contract their fire service, and would it make sense to
contract fire services with other communities? Chief Diaz stated that it would make the problem
greater. The level of service would not remain if contracts with other cities were held. Deputy Chief
Jaros stated they need to be fully staffed to be able to do those contracts. This would involve more
staffing, training, and man-hours.
Councilmember Doolan stated she understands the needs and asks how the needs can be fulfilled
without the great tax burden. She asked if one person could be added to a shift to manage through the
stressful times. Chief Diaz noted that prior to his coming to St. Anthony, there was talk about having a
power shift that did not work due to not knowing when it would be needed. Councilmember Doolan
asked if there were statistics on the types of calls received and the skills needed. Do we know our skills
match our needs? Deputy Chief Jaros stated our ALS calls with a paramedic on shift are at 90%. 77% of
calls in December and 356 of 1900 calls at the time needed ALS services.
Councilmember Jenson referred to other cities that don’t provide healthcare services and asked who
provides that care. Deputy Chief Jaros stated they rely on their ambulance service. Our firefighters and
medics are experienced. Chief Diaz stated the reason why St. Anthony went to the ALS program because
of the quick response to take care of our residents. During COVID, our ambulance service was inundated
with calls, and the response time for the ambulance service was slow. Our Fire Department saw the
need for ALS services. He is hoping to find a way to decrease the 6% levy.
Mayor Webster spoke with a friend who is a fire chief in another City. They struggle to find on-call
personnel. They have A, B, and C shifts. He stated it is very difficult for a Fire Chief to ask for money from
the Council. The impact on staffing also impacts morale. It is important to keep morale high and the
safety of personnel. Something would need to be sacrificed, either response time or a higher tax levy.
We want to continue the level of service the community appreciates. Currently, 25% of the population is
65 or older.
Councilmember Jenson noted that 25% is also on a fixed income. Chief Diaz stated that some of the
residents receive services and don’t need to be taken to the hospital.
Mr. Yunker asked the Council for their feelings on the need for increased staffing and the levy increase.
Councilmember Jenson asked if there are any other funding sources to help offset the cost, and Mr.
Yunker stated that the SAFER grant can be applied for. Mayor Webster stated that by bringing on 3
firefighters/paramedics, there is a benefit of training them all at once. She asked if other adjustments
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could be made to the budget. Councilmember Elnagdy asked about the $60 per year. She stated it does
not make sense to keep the staffing model we have had for years. Councilmember Doolan asked what
the other taxing entities are doing as far as their levies. Mr. Yunker stated that all levies are posted at
the same time. Councilmember Doolan stated she does not doubt there is a need, but 6% is more than
the residents' income increases. The question is, are we willing to decrease our level of service? Can we
do a phased-in approach by not adding all at the same time? Mayor Webster stated they need to look at
what could be sacrificed to decrease the levy. Councilmember Doolan stated she knows many seniors,
and the high level of services helps them stay in their homes. Mayor Webster stated we would need to
structure some community engagement sessions so they can understand the goal of maintaining service
and the cost. Councilmember Elnagdy stated she agrees and is philosophically on board. Councilmember
Doolan stated that the risk of future emergencies and different types of emergencies will wear on staff.
Mr. Yunker would like any more comments that Council has.
B.Sustainable Building Policy.
Sustainability Coordinator Minette Saulog reviewed a PowerPoint presentation. She noted the City has
no existing policy or regulations for sustainable building. The Center for Energy and Environment, in
collaboration with Hennepin County, published a sustainable building policy guide in 2021, offering
recommendations for policy frameworks and best practices. The following MN Cities have
sustainable/green building policies: St. Paul, St. Louis Park, Eden Prairie, Edina, Maplewood,
Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth, and Northfield.
Ms. Saulog reviewed the sustainable building policy basics:
A City can develop a sustainable building policy or ordinance to reflect the following
components: funding incentives, land use incentives, process incentives, and building size. Staff
is researching best practices for how to ensure policy compliance.
A policy can include compliance with a third-party rating system (i.e., LEED, 83, etc.) to
encourage standardization for sustainable building across the region. These rating systems are
well-known in the construction industry, allowing developers flexibility to meet policy
requirements.
Three approaches can be taken. Mandatory – establishes requirements that would apply to all buildings
that meet specific criteria. Typically, in an ordinance. Scoring – scores buildings/developments on a set
of criteria, often used when there is a competition for a specific site. Higher-scoring projects are better
qualified for City program funding or approval. Suggestion – Strong encouragement to comply with the
provided guidelines, no established requirements. Provides education and information to consider
sustainability in construction. This is a good option for guidance to residents in single-family homes.
The mandatory approach is the recommended option, ensuring compliance from a sustainability
standpoint.
More standardization helps with competition and cost control.
We do not want to turn off developers who are considering new/redevelopment in St. Anthony
Village.
There is less confusion if a policy is straightforward and clear for developers to follow, and if it is
written into Code.
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The type of development projects that would be applicable include Multi-family developments, being
the highest priority, followed by commercial/industrial. Applicability for new and redevelopment would
be determined.
Ms. Saulog reviewed the Third-Party Rating System, including:
Best practices recommend the use of a third-party rating system, along with a customized City
overlay. This allows the City to customize its policy or ordinance, but provides flexibility for
developers in how to meet sustainable building targets.
City benefits: lessens the need for specialized staff or extensive staff time in verifying project
compliance, since third-party systems already use widely accepted sustainability standards.
Other benefits: leveraging existing rating systems that are well-known in construction allows
easier communication and more cost-effective implementation.
Common examples: B3 Guidelines, LEED.
City staff will research and identify a third-party rating system.
Ms. Saulog reviewed the City Overlay Criteria and noted that having priorities outlined now will position
the City to be prepared for any new development proposals in the future. The checked items were
recommended by the PEC as priorities.
City Council is requested to provide staff direction on whether to draft a sustainable building ordinance
or policy.
Identify preferred approach (mandatory, scoring, suggestion).
What should be included in an Ordinance or Policy?
o Type of developments (multi-unit, commercial, industrial, PUD, etc.)
o New vs. Redevelopment.
o Minimum square footage size.
Determine whether to include a third-party rating system.
Review City overlay items to provide feedback.
Also provided for City Council consideration were the Sustainable building policy – policy guide from the
Center for Energy & Environment, and the Sustainable building policy – sample reference from City of
Edina.
Councilmember Jenson stated that a few years ago, the Equinox did a renovation internally, and that
would fall within the scope of projects to be considered. Diamond Eight may be doing a renovation. Ms.
Saulog stated that it is more about the materials used and how the building is operated, and other
things that would not involve an entirely new building. There are opportunities with renovations.
Councilmember Jenson stated he agrees that a policy is needed so developers can have a clear direction
from City Staff.
Councilmember Doolan stated she can see how the mandatory guide is needed for new developments.
The more we add new development, we are putting the burden of meeting the emissions goal on
residents. She is in favor of mandatory requirements for new buildings.
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Mayor Webster agrees that a mandatory approach for new construction is required, with a policy also
covering renovations.
Councilmember Elnagdy stated that over-watering is an easy fix. She supports the mandatory approach
and believes that a policy is impactful. She asked about a different model for renovations. Are there
program funding options available? Could an effective scoring system be developed?
Future Agenda Items:
The next Work Session Meeting will be held on August 26, 2025.
Adjournment:
The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
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MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Richard Sonterre, City Code Official
Date:August 26, 2025
Request: Further Amendment to Dangerous Dog Ordinance
BACKGROUND
On April 8, 2025 the City Council, following the third reading, passed an amendment to the city code,
Section 91.30-Definitions. The definitions were part of a broader amendment to the Animal Control
section of code. For reasons unknown, the substantive changes to the application of code, specific to
Dangerous or Diseased Animals and the Appeals process for animals deemed potentially dangerous or
dangerous was not presented along with the corresponding definitions.
Following recent encounters with dogs that may be potentially dangerous or dangerous, meetings with
detectives in the police department found our existing code for these issues to be inadequate for
meeting the needs to define these animals as such and not consistent with current state statute. As
such, staff conducted research on the topic, consulted language adopted by other cities and brought
language through the code committee, which was approved for presentation to the City Council.
Attached you will find the language that should have been presented with the definitions already
approved by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
As the current language remains inadequate and the recently approved definitions do not correspond to
the current dangerous or diseased animals language, staff is seeking input on the proposed amended
language. Following this discussion and feedback, the proposed language would be brought forward to
City Council for formal consideration.
ATTACHMENTS
Amended language
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91.32 DANGEROUS OR DISEASED ANIMALS. (Replaces current 91.32)
(A) Incorporation by Reference. Minnesota Statutes § 347.50 through 347.56 5 are hereby incorporated
by reference and adopted as part of this chapter. Incorporation of said statutes shall not be a release by
the city of any powers or authority which it has without such incorporation.
(B) Designation. Police officers or others designated by the City Manager may declare a dog to be a
dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog as defined by M.S. § 347.50. If a dog is declared a
dangerous dog or a potentially dangerous dog, a notice shall be delivered or mailed to the owner,
informing the owner of the designation, the basis for the designation, the procedures for appealing the
designation as set forth in Section 91.40, and the result of a failure to contest the designation as set
forth in Section 91.38. No person may own a dangerous dog in the City unless the dog is registered and
licensed with the City as such.
(C) Requirements for Licensing a Dangerous Dog - The City will, upon application by the Owner, issue a
certificate of
registration to the Owner of a dangerous Dog if the Owner presents evidence
that:
1. a proper enclosure exists for the dangerous animal;
2. a warning sign provided by the City, to inform children that there is a dangerous dog on the property,
has been placed on the animal Owner’s property. The warning symbol must be the uniform symbol
provided by the commissioner of public safety. The City may charge the registrant a reasonable fee to
cover its administrative costs and the cost of the warning symbol.
3. the Owner has procured a surety bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in
Minnesota, in a form acceptable to the City in at least the sum of $300,000 payable to any person
injured by the animal or, alternatively, the Owner has in place a policy of insurance providing the same
protection.
4. the Owner of a dangerous animal must have had an identification microchip implanted in the
dangerous animal, and the City has been provided with the name of the microchip manufacturer and
identification number of the microchip must be provided to the animal control authority. If the
microchip is not implanted by the Owner, it may be implanted by the animal
control authority. In either case, all costs related to purchase and implantation of the microchip must be
borne by the dog’s owner.
(D) Dangerous Dog designation review - Beginning six months after an animal is declared dangerous; an
Owner may request annually that the animal control authority review the designation. The Owner must
provide evidence that the animal's behavior has changed due to the animal's age, neutering,
environment, completion of obedience training that includes modification of aggressive behavior, or
other factors. If the animal control authority finds sufficient evidence that the animal's behavior has
changed, the authority may amend the dangerous dog designation to potentially dangerous dog.
(E) Regulation of Dangerous Dogs – So long as the Dangerous Dog assignment is in effect upon the
animal;
1. An Owner of a dangerous animal shall keep the animal, while on the Owner’s property, in a proper
enclosure. If the dangerous animal is outside the proper enclosure, the animal must be muzzled and
restrained by a substantial chain or
leash, which may not exceed six feet in length. The chain or leash must be under the control of an
individual 18 years of age or older.
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2. An Owner of a dangerous animal must renew the registration of the animal annually until it is
deceased. Renewal of registration must include proof of up-to-date rabies vaccinations.
3. An Owner of a dangerous animal must notify the City in writing of the animal’s death or its transfer to
a new location within 30 days of death or transfer, and must execute an affidavit of death or transfer as
requested by the City.
4. An Owner of a dangerous animal must have the animal sterilized at the Owner’s expense. The Owner
must provide proof of sterilization of the animal to the City. If the Owner does not have the animal
sterilized within 30 days of the dangerous animal determination, the animal control authority shall seize
the animal and have the animal sterilized at the Owner’s expense.
5. The Owner of a dangerous animal who rents property from another, must notify the property Owner,
prior to signing the lease agreement and at the time of any lease renewal that the person owns a
dangerous animal that will also
reside at the property.
6. A person that transfers a dangerous animal must notify the new Owner that the animal has been
identified as dangerous, and must also notify the City in writing, providing the new Owner’s name,
address and telephone number.
7. The City shall seize a dangerous animal if, after 14 days after the Owner has notice that the animal is
dangerous, the animal is not validly registered as a dangerous animal or the Owner has not secured the
required liability insurance or surety coverage. The City may seize a dangerous animal if any other of the
requirements contained in this subdivision have not been met. A seized animal may be reclaimed upon
payment of impounding and confinement costs and proof that the requirements of this Ordinance have
been met. An animal not reclaimed within seven days will be destroyed, and the Owner will be liable for
all costs incurred in confining and disposing of the animal. A person claiming an interest in a seized
animal may prevent disposition of the animal by posting security in an amount sufficient to provide for
the animal's actual cost of care
and keeping. The security must be posted within 7 days of the seizure inclusive of the date of the
seizure.
8. Law enforcement; exemption. Nothing contained in this Ordinance shall apply to dogs used for law
enforcement purposes by a law enforcement agency.
(F) Exemption. Animals may not be declared dangerous if the threat, injury, or damage was sustained by
a person:
a. who was committing, at the time, a willful trespass or other tort upon the premises occupied by the
Owner of the animal;
b. who was provoking, tormenting, abusing, or assaulting the animal or who can be shown to have
repeatedly, in the past, provoked, tormented, abused, or assaulted the animal; or
c. who was committing or attempting to commit a crime.
(G) Registration Fee. The annual fee to obtain a certificate of registration for a dangerous dog or
potentially dangerous dog shall be per fee schedule.
(1993 Code, § 1205.02) (Am. Ord. 08-007, passed 12-8-2008) Penalty, see § 10.99
(Am. Ord. 2020-02, passed 09-08-2020)
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(H) Potentially Dangerous Dogs
1) If a dog determined to meet the definition, per M.S. § 347.50, of a potentially dangerous dog repeats,
at any point following the determination, any of the criteria established to make the determination, the
dog shall be considered a dangerous dog.
2) Potentially Dangerous Dog designation review - Beginning six months after an animal is declared
dangerous; an Owner may request annually that the animal control authority review the designation.
The Owner must provide evidence that the animal's behavior has changed due to the animal's age,
neutering, environment, completion of obedience training that includes modification of aggressive
behavior, or other factors. If the animal control authority finds sufficient evidence that the animal's
behavior has changed, the authority may rescind the dangerous dog designation.
91.40 APPEALS. (Replaces Current 91.40)
(A) Any owner who feels aggrieved by a dangerous dog notice or order of the Chief of Police, or the
Chief’s designee may request a hearing before the City Council, which serves as the city’s Hearing
Officer, by filing an appeal in writing with the Chief of Police within 14 days after receipt of the notice or
order. Upon the filing of such appeal, no further action shall be taken by the city until the matter has
been decided by the City Council and all appeals or appeal opportunities have been exhausted. The
owner may appear with or without legal counsel and present evidence in opposition to the notice or
order. Following the appeals hearing, the City Council shall make a determination of facts and shall,
based upon such determination, affirm, repeal, or modify the Police Chief’s notice or order. The City
Council shall also establish a date for compliance with the order as affirmed or modified, which date
shall be not less than five 5 days thereafter, in compliance with M.S. § 347.541.
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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
16
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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