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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 14, 2025
I. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Webster invited the Council and audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
III. ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, Nadia Elnagdy, Jan Jenson, and
Thomas Randle.
Absent: None.
Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker, and City Planner Stephen Grittman.
Others Present: None.
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS.
IV. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 14, 2025 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of October 14, 2025, as presented.
Motion carried 5-0.
V. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS - NONE.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Approve September 23 2025 Council Meeting Minutes.
B. License and Permits.
C. Claims.
D. Resolution 25-062 — Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Waste Hauler
Accounts to the 2026 Hennepin County Tax Rolls.
E. Resolution 25-063 — Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Waste Hauler
Accounts to the 2026 Ramsey County Tax Rolls.
F. Resolution 25 064 — Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility
Service Accounts to the 2026 Hennepin County Tax Rolls.
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G. Resolution 25-065 — Certifying Special Assessments for Delinquent Public Utility
Service Accounts to the 2026 Ramsey County Tax Rolls.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Elnagdy, to approve the
Consent Agenda items.
Motion carried 5-0.
VII. PUBLIC HEARING - NONE.
VIII. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Resolution 25-066 — Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Coffee Cart Mpls for a
Coffee Catering Business at 3901 Foss Road.
16 City Planner Grittman reviewed that the applicant is a coffee service catering provider seeking
17 approval to relocate to an industrial building at 3901 Foss Road. The applicant would occupy a
18 portion of the existing building, approximately 1,400 square feet. The total square footage is
19 approximately 12,000 square feet. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this CUP
20 at its regular meeting on September 16, 2025. The applicant answered questions, clarifying that
21 there will be no retail sales at the site, and that their coffee roaster occupies the adjoining suite in
22 the same building, and that this applicant will not do roasting in their facility. The Commission
23 voted unanimously to recommend the Conditional Use Permit with the conditions proposed by
24 Staff.
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26 Mr. Grittman indicated the location on a map along with the Site and Floor Plans. The CUP
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29 1. The use is one of the conditional uses specifically listed for the district in which the
30 property is located.
31 2. The City Council has specified all conditions that the City Council deems necessary to
32 make the use compatible with other uses in the area.
33 3. The use will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of people residing
34 or working in the vicinity or to the values of property in the vicinity; and
35 4. The use will provide a service or a facility that is in the interest of public convenience
36 and will contribute to the general welfare.
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38 Planning Staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit for Coffee Cart MPLS,
39 based on a finding that the information supplied with the application supports compliance of the
40 proposed use with the intent of the L-1 District, and additional review from the Public Works
41 Department verifying that there will be no negative impacts on City water and sanitary sewer
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44 Mr. Mark Meizner, owner, thanked the Council for its consideration. He loves the City of St.
45 Anthony. They do private catering. This would be their headquarters for the business.
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1 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
2 25-066 — Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Coffee Cart Mpls for a Coffee Catering
3 Business at 3901 Foss Road.
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5 Motion carried 5-0.
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7 IX. GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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9 A. Resolution 25 067 — Approving the Use of the Community Center for a Special Event on
10 November 2, 2025.
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12 City Manager Yunker reviewed that the St. Anthony Kiwanis has submitted a Special Event
13 Permit to hold a Fall Dinner/Auction on November 2, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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15 Staff has created a Special Event Permit to facilitate gathering event information, department
16 head reviews, and staff recommendations to the City Council. The Special Event Permit is
17 required for any public or private event that fits one or more of the following criteria:
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19 • Expected attendance of more than 100 people.
20 • Event is requesting the use of city property and/or street closures.
21 • There will be amplified live or pre-recorded music.
22 • There will be the consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages.
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24 The applicant is seeking permission to host their event in the Community Center, which is city
25 property where alcohol will be consumed.
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27 Also provided for City Council consideration were the Special Event Permit Application and
28 Certificate of Liability Insurance.
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30 Mr. Tim Mazinga, Kiwanis Club, appeared before the Council and explained their organization
31 briefly. Their main goal is to promote leadership for youth in the community. This is the annual
32 fundraiser.
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34 Councilmember Doolan stated that the Kiwanis brings great service to the community. There is
35 information in the Village Notes newsletter.
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37 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
38 25-067 — Approving the Use of the Community Center for a Special Event on November 2,
39 2025.
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41 Motion carried 5-0.
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43 B. Ordinance 2025 04 — An Ordinance Amending Section 91 of the City Code Regulating
44 the Keeping and Licensing of Dangerous Dogs.
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1 City Planner Grittman reviewed a proposed draft of revised regulations related to Dangerous
2 Dogs for a third and final reading. The ordinance is intended to strengthen the City's ability to
3 address licensing and identification of dogs that have been identified as dangerous and
4 potentially dangerous, and incorporates relevant state law in this regard.
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6 Staff recommends approval of this 3rd reading of Ordinance 2025-04.
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8 Councilmember Jenson stated this has been discussed several times, and he is glad we are
9 passing this Ordinance.
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11 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Randle, to approve Final
12 Reading and adopt Ordinance 2025-04 — An Ordinance Amending Section 91 of the City Code
13 Regulating the Keeping and Licensing of Dangerous Dogs.
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15 Motion carried 5-0.
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17 C. Resolution 25-068 — Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-04.
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19 City Manager Yunker reviewed the resolution approving summary publication of Ordinance
20 2025-04.
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22 Motion by Councilmember Randle, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve Resolution
23 25-068 — Approving Summary Publication for Ordinance 2025-04.
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25 Motion carried 5-0.
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27 D. Ordinance 2025-05 — An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Sections 152 and 154.
28 Related to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single -Family Detached Housing,
29 and Ordinance 2025-06 — An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Section 152, Related
30 to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single -Family Housing.
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32 City Planner Grittman reviewed the City Council is asked to consider the second reading of two
33 ordinances, 2025-05 and 2025-06. The drafts provided updates to the language related to caps on
34 licenses and the short-term provisions.
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36 The language proposed in this ordinance retains the general prohibition of short-term rentals, but
37 creates an exception that permits licensed rental houses, operating as short-term rental units, and
38 located on property directly adjacent to the owner's homestead property, to continue, including
39 the opportunity to renew licenses on the standard annual basis. The new language adds clauses
40 that require termination of the short-term allowance when the owner no longer lives on the
41 homestead property, sells the short-term property to another owner, or converts the property to
42 long-term rental. The language also requires full ongoing compliance with all Section 152
43 licensing requirements. The language does not refer to or allow existing short-term rentals that
44 cannot meet these requirements. Those parcels must either convert to long-term rental no later
45 than the time of renewal of their licenses, or if currently unlicensed, apply for a long-term rental
46 license and operate in compliance with those requirements.
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2 The language also includes the prohibition of short-term rentals in all other residential zones,
3 including R-2, R-3, and R-4 Districts. This aspect of the proposed ordinance has been in the draft
4 language for some time, but has not been the focus of much specific attention. Staff is seeking
5 confirmation that the ordinance language accurately reflects the intent of the Council.
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7 One other section was modified based on Council discussion, relating to the potential exceptions
8 to the overall single-family rental cap. Council expressed concern over a lack of definition of the
9 hardship clause. While there is going to be some subjectivity to this determination, the additional
10 language is intended to create some boundaries around a request for a waiver from the cap. The
11 exception would be in play only if a homeowner were unable to continue to occupy their
12 homestead but wished to retain ownership during an interim period of time, renting out the home
13 during that temporary period, and if the number of single-family home rentals had been reached
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16 The second Ordinance 2025-06 is administrative in nature and is intended to supplement Section
17 152 (Rental Housing), but is more generally applied to all rental housing in the community.
18 Section 152 is proposed to be amended by adding several more specific definitions and process
19 requirements. No changes have been made to this draft since the prior reading.
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21 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Second
22 Reading of Ordinance 2025-05 - An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Sections 152 and 154,
23 Related to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single -Family Detached Housing.
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25 Motion carried 5-0.
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27 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve Second
28 Reading of Ordinance 2025-06 — An Ordinance Amending the City Code, Section 152, Related
29 to Licensing and Regulations for Renting of Single -Family Housing.
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31 Motion carried 5-0.
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33 X. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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35 City Manager Yunker had no report.
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37 Councilmember Randle had no report.
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39 Councilmember Doolan stated she attended the Active Transportation Sessions at the Liquor
40 Store and at Hayden Grove. She attended the September 30 Joint School Board Meeting. On
41 October 13, she attended the Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting. She attended Isabella
42 Oscarson's visitation.
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44 Councilmember Jenson stated that on September 25, he attended the Northeast Youth and Family
45 Service Meeting. On September 30, he attended the Joint Meeting with the School Board. On
46 October 9, he attended the Ramsey County Local League of Governments Subcommittee
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1 Meeting. Later that day, he attended the Annual Water Quality Report Press Release. On October
2 10, he attended the Ramsey County Local League of Governments Program Meeting. On
3 October 6, he handed out the flyers regarding the addition of fire department personnel.
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5 Councilmember Elnagdy stated that on September 30, she attended the Joint Meeting with the
6 School Board. On October 8, she participated in the Wellness Fair. On October 9, she attended
7 the Community Service Advisory Committee.
9 Mayor Webster stated on September 30, she and Mr. Yunker met with residents and later that
10 day attended the Joint Meeting with the School Board. On October 2, she attended the First
11 Community Engagement Session on the Fire Department Staffing proposal. The next session
12 will be held on October 20 at 6 p.m. On October 4, she attended the Fire Station Open House. On
13 Oct 6, she attended a meeting with Congressman Omar and other Mayors.
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15 XI. COMMUNITY FORUM.
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17 Mr. Dave Borton, 2550 38`h Avenue NE, and Mr. Connor Borton-Guest, 3626 Belden Dr NE,
18 (Grandfather and Grandson), have been working on gun control for 4 years. He is a member of
19 Veterans for Peace. The leading cause of death of children in our culture is gun deaths. They
20 asked the City Council to prohibit the sale or transfer of assault weapons. He noted some of the
21 tragic school shootings. There have been 158 mass shootings in the USA, where 86% of fatalities
22 were the result of these assault weapons. There are 20 million of these weapons in the USA. No
23 hunter needs a gun that shoots multiple rounds. Drills are held at Wilshire School to practice for
24 active shooters. Mr. Borton invited the Council to join the 17 other cities to approve a resolution
25 banning the sale or transfer of assault weapons.
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27 XII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
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29 A. Future Agenda Items.
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31 The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on October 28, 2025.
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33 Councilmember Doolan announced on October 20 at 6:00 p.m., there will be another session
34 regarding the Fire Department staffing. On October 25, there will be a Fix -It Clinic from 10:00
35 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. along with Electronics Recycling.
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37 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
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39 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adjourn the meeting.
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43 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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46 Respectfully submitted,
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