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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC PACKET 04282026CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, April 28, 2026 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 Villager Of The Year - Natalie Warren Business Of The Year - St. Anthony Service Consent Agenda Approval Of CC Meeting Minutes CC 04 -14 -2026 REG.PDF License And Permits LICENSE AND PERMITS.PDF Claims 04 -28 -2026 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDF Resolution 26 -032 - Approving Renewal Of Municipal Insurance Coverage And The Non -Waiver Of Tort Liability Limits For The League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Program LIABILITY -COVERAGE -WAIVER -FORM.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -032.PDF Resolution 26 -033 - Declaring Items Surplus And Authorizing Sale And/Or Disposal COVER MEMO - SURPLUS ITEMS.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -033.PDF Public Hearing Reports From Commission And Staff General Business Of Council Resolution 26 -034 - Approving A Lawful Gambling Premises Permit For Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey At Village Pub Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting. COVER MEMO - GAMBLING PERMIT.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -034.PDF Resolution 26 -035 - Approving The Use Of City Property For A Special Event On July 30, 2026 Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting. COVER MEMO - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.PDF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION.PDF HCL SELF INSURANCE.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -035.PDF Ordinance 2026 -01 - Amending Sections Of The City Code Related To Vision Triangle, Administrative Penalties, Mobile Food Units, Impervious Surfaces, Scavengers, Definitions Of Rodents, Amusement Devices, And Sign Enforcement Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting. SECOND READING COVER MEMO - ORDINANCE 2026 -01.PDF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2026 -01 REDLINES.PDF Resolution 26 -036 - Committing To A Complete Streets Approach For People Of All Ages And Abilities Justin Messner, City Engineer, presenting. COVER MEMO - COMPLETE STREETS.PDF PRESENTATION.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -036.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 . Public Comment -04 -28 -2026 Agenda Items PUBLIC COMMENT -04 -28 -2026 AGENDA ITEMS.PDF 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 -3334 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. I. II. III. IV. V. A. B. VI. A. Documents: B. Documents: C. Documents: D. Documents: E. Documents: VII. VIII. IX. A. Documents: B. Documents: C. Documents: D. Documents: X. XI. A. Documents: XII. A. Documents: XIII. CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00PMMembers of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.Call To OrderPledge Of AllegianceRoll CallApproval Of AgendaProclamations And RecognitionsVillager Of The Year - Natalie WarrenBusiness Of The Year - St. Anthony ServiceConsent AgendaApproval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 04 -14 -2026 REG.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSE AND PERMITS.PDFClaims04-28 -2026 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDFResolution 26 -032 - Approving Renewal Of Municipal Insurance Coverage And The Non -Waiver Of Tort Liability Limits For The League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance Program LIABILITY -COVERAGE -WAIVER -FORM.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -032.PDF Resolution 26 -033 - Declaring Items Surplus And Authorizing Sale And/Or Disposal COVER MEMO - SURPLUS ITEMS.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -033.PDF Public Hearing Reports From Commission And Staff General Business Of Council Resolution 26 -034 - Approving A Lawful Gambling Premises Permit For Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey At Village Pub Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting. COVER MEMO - GAMBLING PERMIT.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -034.PDF Resolution 26 -035 - Approving The Use Of City Property For A Special Event On July 30, 2026 Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting. COVER MEMO - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.PDF SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION.PDF HCL SELF INSURANCE.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -035.PDF Ordinance 2026 -01 - Amending Sections Of The City Code Related To Vision Triangle, Administrative Penalties, Mobile Food Units, Impervious Surfaces, Scavengers, Definitions Of Rodents, Amusement Devices, And Sign Enforcement Steve Grittman, City Planner, presenting. SECOND READING COVER MEMO - ORDINANCE 2026 -01.PDF PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2026 -01 REDLINES.PDF Resolution 26 -036 - Committing To A Complete Streets Approach For People Of All Ages And Abilities Justin Messner, City Engineer, presenting. COVER MEMO - COMPLETE STREETS.PDF PRESENTATION.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -036.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 . Public Comment -04 -28 -2026 Agenda Items PUBLIC COMMENT -04 -28 -2026 AGENDA ITEMS.PDF 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 -3334 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. I.II.III.IV.V.A.B.VI.A.Documents:B.Documents:C.Documents:D. Documents: E. Documents: VII. VIII. IX. A. Documents: B. Documents: C. Documents: D. Documents: X. XI. A. Documents: XII. A. Documents: XIII. CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7:00PMMembers of the public who wish to attend the meeting may do so in person.Call To OrderPledge Of AllegianceRoll CallApproval Of AgendaProclamations And RecognitionsVillager Of The Year - Natalie WarrenBusiness Of The Year - St. Anthony ServiceConsent AgendaApproval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 04 -14 -2026 REG.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSE AND PERMITS.PDFClaims04-28 -2026 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDFResolution 26 -032 - Approving Renewal Of Municipal Insurance Coverage And The Non -Waiver Of Tort Liability Limits For The League Of Minnesota Cities Insurance ProgramLIABILITY-COVERAGE -WAIVER -FORM.PDFRESOLUTION 26 -032.PDFResolution 26 -033 - Declaring Items Surplus And Authorizing Sale And/Or Disposal COVER MEMO - SURPLUS ITEMS.PDFRESOLUTION 26 -033.PDFPublic HearingReports From Commission And StaffGeneral Business Of CouncilResolution 26 -034 - Approving A Lawful Gambling Premises Permit For Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey At Village PubCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.COVER MEMO - GAMBLING PERMIT.PDFRESOLUTION 26 -034.PDFResolution 26 -035 - Approving The Use Of City Property For A Special Event On July 30, 2026Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.COVER MEMO - SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT.PDFSPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION.PDFHCL SELF INSURANCE.PDFRESOLUTION 26 -035.PDFOrdinance 2026 -01 - Amending Sections Of The City Code Related To Vision Triangle, Administrative Penalties, Mobile Food Units, Impervious Surfaces, Scavengers, Definitions Of Rodents, Amusement Devices, And Sign EnforcementSteve Grittman, City Planner, presenting.SECOND READINGCOVER MEMO - ORDINANCE 2026 -01.PDFPROPOSED ORDINANCE 2026 -01 REDLINES.PDF Resolution 26 -036 - Committing To A Complete Streets Approach For People Of All Ages And Abilities Justin Messner, City Engineer, presenting. COVER MEMO - COMPLETE STREETS.PDF PRESENTATION.PDF RESOLUTION 26 -036.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 . Public Comment -04 -28 -2026 Agenda Items PUBLIC COMMENT -04 -28 -2026 AGENDA ITEMS.PDF 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 -3334 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by using 711 Relay. Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city services. I.II.III.IV.V.A.B.VI.A.Documents:B.Documents:C.Documents:D.Documents:E.Documents:VII.VIII.IX.A.Documents:B.Documents:C.Documents: D. Documents: X. XI. A. Documents: XII. A. Documents: XIII. 1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 APRIL 14, 2026 4 I.5 CALL TO ORDER. 6 7 Mayor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 8 II.9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. 10 11 Mayor Webster invited the Council and audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance. 12 III.13 ROLL CALL. 14 15 Present: Mayor Webster, Councilmembers Lona Doolan, Nadia Elnagdy, and Jan Jenson. 16 17 Absent:Councilmember Thomas Randle. 18 19 Also Present: City Manager Charlie Yunker and City Planner Steve Grittman. 20 21 Others Present:None. 22 23 24 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE 25 FOLLOWING ITEMS. 26 27 IV.28 APPROVAL OF APRIL 14, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 29 30 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City 31 Council Meeting Agenda of April 14, 2026, as presented. 32 33 Motion carried 4-0. 34 V.35 PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 36 A.37 Earth Day Proclamation. 38 39 The Council read aloud the Earth Day Proclamation. Information about ecological impacts and 40 the importance of sustainability was shared. Mayor Webster proclaimed April 22, 2026, as Earth 41 Day in St. Anthony and encouraged citizens to celebrate the Earth. 42 B.43 Arbor Day Proclamation. 44 45 The Council read aloud the Arbor Day Proclamation. Information about the ecological impact of 46 climate change on Minnesota was provided. The environmental benefits of tree planting were 47 explained. Mayor Webster proclaimed April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day, and the month of May 48 2026 as Arbor Month in St. Anthony. 49 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 2 1 2 VI.CONSENT AGENDA. 3 4 A.Approve March 24, Council Meeting Minutes. 5 B.License and Permits. 6 C.Claims. 7 D.Resolution 26-027 - Accepting Grants And Donations Received In The 1st Quarter Of 8 2026. 9 E. Resolution 26-028 - Exercising The City's Authority To Opt-In To, And Support, The 10 Ramsey County Economic Development Agency ("EDA"). 11 F. Resolution 26-029 - Accepting The FY2024 Assistance To Firefighters Grant (AFG) For 12 Installation Of New Fire Station Exhaust Removal System. 13 G. Resolution 26-030 - Awarding Proposal For Professional Engineering Services For The 14 Water Treatment Facilities 20-Year Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Study. 15 16 Mayor Webster commented that she was excited that Ramsey County’s expansion of its HRA 17 into the Economic Development Agency could help support local businesses in St. Anthony. 18 19 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent 20 Agenda items. 21 22 Motion carried 4-0. 23 24 VII.PUBLIC HEARING - NONE. 25 26 VIII.REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. 27 A.28 Ordinance 2026-01 - Amending Sections Of The City Code Related To Vision Triangle, 29 Administrative Penalties, Mobile Food Units, Impervious Surfaces, Scavengers, 30 Definitions Of Rodents, Amusement Devices, And Sign Enforcement. 31 32 Mayor Webster stated that this is a first reading of this ordinance. The Council first heard the 33 proposed amendments at the Work Session on February 24, 2026, and the proposed language 34 was then shared at the Planning Commission meeting on March 17, 2026. The Council reviewed 35 the first reading along with the Planning Commission comments. 36 37 City Planner Grittman asked Mayor Webster whether he should provide information on each 38 item or leave it open for questions and comments. Mayor Webster commented that they 39 discussed these items at length in the Work Session. She suggested that City Planner Grittman 40 provide a summary, then allow Council to comment on each item in turn. 41 42 City Planner Grittman stated that vision triangle language exists in the current code in many 43 ways. The new proposed code seeks to clarify the current language and better explain what a 44 vision triangle is. The new code will include a graphic to visualize the language. A vision 45 triangle is a triangle at an intersection that attempts to minimize obstructions to traffic's vision. 46 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 3 1 Councilmember Jenson appreciated the graphic's clarity. 2 3 Councilmember Doolan asked if houses were on a corner if they were adjacent to an alley, not 4 just a street. City Planner Grittman stated that houses adjacent to alleys would be considered 5 corner units, provided the alley intersected with a street. 6 7 Councilmember Doolan had a question regarding Section F. She asked whether only the utility 8 features and signage are grandfathered, or whether plantings would also be grandfathered. City 9 Planner Grittman stated there is no immediate intention to remove planted objects within the 10 triangle. Still, they would not necessarily be grandfathered in, as the City has permission to 11 remove these objects if they become a public safety concern. 12 13 Mayor Webster proposed that the Council move on to the next point, administrative penalties. 14 15 Councilmember Elnagdy cited that in City Planner Grittman’s memo, an appeals process is 16 mentioned as a response option. The actual language stated that “a party can seek judicial review 17 as provided in state law.” She questioned why an internal appeal and review process was not 18 chosen instead. City Planner Grittman informed the Council that the administrative penalty 19 section is a City-based opportunity for someone who has committed a violation to make their 20 case. The violator would appear before the City Examiner instead of the Council. This is the 21 City-based method for appealing a violation. If the violator is not satisfied with the City-based 22 appeal, they can appeal to the U.S. District Court. 23 24 Councilmember Doolan stated there is concern to ensure everyone is treated fairly and equally 25 throughout this process. She commented that Section 2C is a good start, noting that the City 26 Clerk must establish a process for evaluating the City Examiner's competency. However, she 27 questioned if there could be more criteria, such as the Hearing Examiner being an expert in a 28 particular field. She stated that if citizens lack faith in processes, unclear selection criteria could 29 damage trust. City Planner Grittman stated that it is envisioned that the Council will provide an 30 approved list of potential City Examiners, and that it would be the Clerk’s job to select an 31 Examiner from the approved list to hold the first hearing. The appellant would have the 32 opportunity to object, and upon an objection, the Clerk would choose a second Examiner from 33 the list. The opportunity to object allows the appellant to have a say in who their judge is. 34 35 Councilmember Doolan asked whether the suggested addition would be included in a previously 36 presented flowchart that explains the appeals process more visually. City Planner Grittman stated 37 that he believed this was the plan. 38 39 City Planner Grittman explained that the mobile food unit regulations in St. Anthony were 40 modified to protect the interests of an ice cream vendor. Exceptions to the regulations were 41 created to exempt businesses like ice cream vendors and lunch trucks from current regulations. 42 Otherwise, the language of this section restricts food trucks to event locations where they are 43 serving the property owner or the event occurring, or to the on-site location of the brick-and- 44 mortar restaurant from which the food truck operates. 45 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 4 1 Councilmember Doolan highlighted that special event permits can be restrictive in who is 2 allowed to obtain them. She asked whether there was a process for applying for a conditional use 3 permit for a non-City event. Councilmember Doolan provided an example of how her neighbor 4 hosts a carnival in the middle of the street in the summer and asked how they could acquire a 5 conditional use permit. Mayor Webster stated that she believed Councilmember Doolan’s 6 neighbor could contract with a food truck, allow it to park in their driveway, and have food 7 served. 8 9 City Planner Grittman explained that if they had a special events permit, they could host the food 10 truck. He confirmed that the event described would qualify for the special events permit. 11 12 City Planner Grittman highlighted that impervious surfaces are primarily a clarification 13 amendment. He explained that the new language clarifies that impervious surfaces are regulated, 14 included in lot coverage, and calculated. Specifically, City Planner Grittman stated that the new 15 language explains that pavers are not considered pervious in St. Anthony due to the soil quality. 16 17 City Planner Grittman informed the Council that the section on scavengers eliminates the license 18 requirement to remove items a property owner has set out for removal or refuse, but retains the 19 requirement for the property owner's permission. 20 21 City Planner Grittman stated that there is currently no clear definition of rodents in the housing 22 maintenance code for the management of rodents in rental dwellings. The proposed amendment 23 adds a list of rodents that must be protected from in housing units and rental dwellings. 24 25 City Planner Grittman provided information that a City license is currently required to operate an 26 arcade. In the new proposed language, this requirement will be removed. Arcades would be 27 allowed as an entertainment venue in St. Anthony’s commercial zone. 28 29 City Planner Grittman added that the current sign removal policies read as though they apply to 30 the entire city of St. Anthony. The was amended to limit enforcement of sign removal and 31 disposal policies to non-single and two-family zoning districts. 32 33 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Doolan, to approve the first 34 reading of ordinance 2026-01 Amending Sections Of The City Code Related To Vision Triangle, 35 Administrative Penalties, Mobile Food Units, Impervious Surfaces, Scavengers, Definitions Of 36 Rodents, Amusement Devices, and Sign Enforcement. 37 38 Motion carried 4-0. 39 40 IX.GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL. 41 A.42 Resolution 26-031 - Awarding Professional Services Contract And Authorizing Purchase 43 Of Valves For The Water Treatment Plant Valve Replacements. 44 45 Mayor Webster reviewed information from the January goal-setting session, noting that the 46 valves in the water treatment plant are original to the building and need to be replaced. She 47 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 5 1 welcomed WSB Project Engineer Koscielak to present on the contract for the replacement valves 2 of the water treatment plant. 3 4 WSB Project Engineer Koscielak presented information on valve replacement at the water 5 treatment plant. She highlighted the age of current valves, which are more susceptible to issues 6 such as leaks, corrosion, and operational problems. WSB Project Engineer Koscielak also stated 7 that automating the valves increases the efficiency of the water treatment plant and all City 8 Works employees. The lowest quote was achieved for the furnishing of the 39 Butterfly Valves 9 through Rep Rite Burk & Associates and the upgrades to the SCADA system through Dusk 10 Systems. 11 12 Councilmember Jenson asked whether the monitoring aspect could be completed at the Public 13 Works building rather than at the Water Treatment Plant. WSB Project Engineer Koscielak 14 stated that she believed it would mainly remain at the Water Treatment Plant. 15 16 City Manager Yunker informed the Council that it is common to set up water treatment plants as 17 technological “islands.” Alarms can be sent to staff, but remoting them in is not allowed for 18 security purposes. It is commonly preferred for staff to remain on-site. 19 20 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution 21 26-031 - Awarding Professional Services Contract and Authorizing Purchase Of Valves For The 22 Water Treatment Plant Valve Replacements. 23 24 Motion carried 4-0. 25 B.26 2026 Goals Update (No Action Needed). 27 28 Mayor Webster clarified that the item is a quarterly update on progress towards goals established 29 at the goal-setting session in January. 30 31 City Manager Yunker presented information on the 2026 Goals Update. He provided information 32 on Action Steps and Progress Updates for Environmental Responsibility, Thriving Village, 33 Informed & Engaged Community, Safe & Secure Community, and Fiscal & Organizational 34 Strength. 35 36 X.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 37 38 City Manager Yunker reported that an update was received from the property owner of the 39 triangle parcel in the 2534 Kenzie Terrace redevelopment. This parcel was scheduled to be 40 returned to the City, but was undergoing a process with the MPCA to assess contamination in the 41 area. City Manager Yunker informed the Council that this process was now complete and that 42 the City can begin closing on the property. 43 44 Councilmember Elnagdy reported that she attended the Park Summit with Sports Boosters, 45 Public Works, and the Parks and Environmental Commission. Councilmember Elnagdy also 46 attended the Community Advisory Committee meeting. She noted that exciting summer plans City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 6 1 are in the works. Councilmember Elnagdy added that she attended Fire Ops 101, where she 2 experienced what it's like to be a firefighter. 3 4 Councilmember Jenson reported that he attended Connect with the Council, the work session on 5 parks and park usage fees, the Ramsey County Local League of Governments Climate Action 6 Working Committee, the Ramsey County Local League of Governments Program Meeting, and 7 the Northeast Youth and Family Services open house. 8 9 Councilmember Doolan reported she also attended the Parks Summit and the Connect with the 10 Council event. 11 12 Mayor Webster reported that she met with Metro Inet to test new security systems. Mayor 13 Webster also attended the Parks Summit and the Connect with the Council event. 14 15 XI.COMMUNITY FORUM. 16 17 Dr. Bibi Neumann, a resident, highlighted that the public record is not functioning as it should. 18 She stated that the March 24, 2026 minutes did not substantively capture public comments. She 19 noted that the names listed were sometimes incorrect and that the general summaries did not 20 reflect what was said, and that this prevents residents from determining who spoke, what issues 21 were raised, or how the comments relate to City decisions. She also stated that the Consent 22 Agenda continues to lack sufficient discussion on the record and that Licenses and Permits are 23 approved without stated criteria or a compliance context. Dr. Neumann noted that the check 24 register indicates over half a million dollars in expenditures without explanation, and that grants 25 are noted as received without indicating that many are reimbursement-based and contingent. She 26 also highlighted that the EDA Opt-In Resolution is a material policy decision, but there is no 27 record of local engagement, city-specific analysis, or information about how this will impact 28 residents and businesses in St. Anthony. Dr. Neumann commented that the administrative 29 penalties section of the ordinance amendments establishes a new enforcement structure and that 30 this is a shift in how the City exercises power over residents, but she stated that she felt it was 31 not being clearly explained. She finished by noting that the City keeps a detailed record of its 32 own actions, but fails to document public comments in the same manner. She highlighted that 33 written submissions are not incorporated into the materials and that this creates a system in 34 which participation occurs but is not meaningfully preserved. 35 36 Carl Neumann, resident, began by stating that it is very difficult to hear when the microphones 37 are turned off. He noted that this is worsened because he is a veteran and, as a result of his 38 service, has more difficulty hearing. He addressed the water treatment plant upgrades and stated 39 that he felt it should be segregated in its own network. He highlighted that the purchase items, 40 the PLCs and SCADA devices, are well-known vulnerable devices which are prone to [cyber] 41 attacks. He noted a 230 percent increase in attacks, 97 percent targeting small cities, and stated 42 that this underscores the importance of maintaining segregation of our water treatment plants and 43 ICS systems. He stated that small towns cannot defend against these attacks, sometimes launched 44 by other states, and that they require a significant increase in spending or a dedicated task force 45 to monitor them. He strongly concurred with City Manager Yunker that the water treatment plant 46 should be a technical island, regardless of efficiency or convenience. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 14, 2026 Page 7 1 2 XII.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. 3 A.4 Future Agenda Items. 5 6 The next Regular Council Meeting will be held on April 28, 2026. 7 8 Councilmember Elnagdy mentioned that the Community Engagement Committee is seeking 9 individuals to assist with the Picture of a Graduate Survey. The Community Engagement 10 Committee is seeking diverse perspectives to discuss what the Picture of a Graduate looks like to 11 them. This event will occur on April 16, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at the High School Media 12 Center. Councilmember Jenson asked what the event hopes to accomplish. Councilmember 13 Elnagdy clarified that the goal is to understand what the ideal, well-rounded graduate looks like 14 from multiple perspectives, so they can build programming that helps foster this kind of 15 individual. Councilmember Elnagdy also highlighted the Clothing Swap at Silverwood Park on 16 April 19, the Pops Concert on April 24 and 25, and that April 25 is Earth Day Cleanup in all St. 17 Anthony parks. 18 19 Councilmember Jenson stated that the Annual meeting for Metro Cities is on April 15 at the 20 Roseville Oval Conference Center. 21 22 Councilmember Doolan noted that on April 18 at 10:00 a.m., the St. Anthony Historical Society 23 will hold its Annual meeting at City Hall. She also mentioned that on April 23, the Chamber of 24 Commerce is having the Annual meeting at Jack’s Café. Councilmember Doolan ended by 25 highlighting sustainability programming, including the Earth Week calendar on the Citizens for 26 Sustainability website, and that on April 20, there will be a Water Sustainability Fair at City 27 Hall. 28 29 XIII. ADJOURNMENT. 30 31 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to adjourn the meeting. 32 33 Motion carried 4-0. 34 35 The Regular Meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:06 p.m. 36 37 38 Respectfully submitted, 39 Samina Crabtree 40 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 41 42 43 44 Mayor 45 ATTEST: 46 City Clerk LICENSE AND PERMITS FOR APPROVAL DATE:April 28, 2026 APPROVED: TO:Mayor and Councilmembers FROM:License Clerk GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSES: J&W Asphalt, Burnsvlle, MN Pavement Force & Construction LLC, Mokena, IL MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR LICENSES: Top Tier Heating & Air Conditioning, Andover, MN COMERCIAL RENTAL LICENSES: Applicant:Northern Gopher Enterprises, Inc. (Lake Hill Apartments) Location:3804 Highcrest Rd. RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES (2025): Applicant:Janet Crissinger Location:2405 39th Ave NE RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES (RENEWALS): Applicant:Elliot Ikeler Location:3637/3635 Coolidge St. NE Applicant:Mary Ellen Fox Location:3424 Silver Lake Rd. NE Applicant:MN 2501 UG, LLC Location:2501 Lowry Ave. NE #101 Location:2501 Lowry Ave. NE #104 Location:2501 Lowry Ave. NE #107 Location:2501 Lowry Ave. NE #109 Location:2501 Lowry Ave. NE #111 Location:2501 Lowry Ave. NE #117 Location:2501 Lowry Ave. NE #528 Applicants:Clair Tettemer Location:3121 39th Ave NE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT: Applicant:Joe Killpatrick Location:Central Park City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1 Check Issue Dates: 4/15/2026 - 4/28/2026 Apr 23, 2026 04:13PM Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount 10011 ABLE HOSE & RUBBER LLC 04/28/2026 82.35 13633 ADVANCED HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING 04/28/2026 15.00 10067 AMERICAN LEGAL PUBLISHING CORPORATION 04/28/2026 23.40 1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 04/28/2026 9,175.40 10115 ASPEN MILLS 04/28/2026 251.45 13640 B&D PLUMBING HEATING & AC 04/28/2026 66.60 10159 BEISSWENGER'S 04/28/2026 3.56 1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 04/28/2026 5,378.99 1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 04/28/2026 188.80 10172 BIFFS INC. 04/28/2026 458.14 10185 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 04/28/2026 78.16 8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 04/28/2026 1,346.00 1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER LLC 04/28/2026 37,041.15 1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 04/28/2026 4,685.30 1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 04/28/2026 2,758.30 13588 BRENDA VISNOVEC-OLSON 04/28/2026 1,810.00 2014 BROKEN CLOCK BREWING 04/28/2026 128.00 12608 BY THE BARREL LLC 04/28/2026 3,200.00 1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 04/28/2026 20,329.57 10252 CENTERPOINT ENERGY 04/28/2026 9,211.29 10263 CENTURYLINK 04/28/2026 867.89 10290 CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON 04/28/2026 350.37 10299 CITY OF ST. PAUL 04/28/2026 472.50 13121 CLEARWAY COMMUNITY SOLAR LLC 04/28/2026 750.77 12561 CORE & MAIN LP 04/28/2026 1,503.94 1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 04/28/2026 347.60 12821 CUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC 04/28/2026 2,255.74 10373 DAILEY DATA & ASSOCIATES 04/28/2026 825.00 10375 DALCO 04/28/2026 1,156.02 2059 DANGEROUS MAN BREWING 04/28/2026 374.00 1063 DOMACE VINO 04/28/2026 183.00 10432 DORSEY & WHITNEY 04/28/2026 16,909.00 13372 DUSK SYSTEMS LLC 04/28/2026 1,060.76 10468 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 04/28/2026 1,829.37 10471 EMBEDDED SYSTEMS, INC. 04/28/2026 599.64 2036 FALLING KNIFE BREWING CO 04/28/2026 455.00 10526 FLEETPRIDE 04/28/2026 158.90 13177 FRA-DOR INC 04/28/2026 30.00 12353 GARY CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY 04/28/2026 15.20 2055 GLOBAL RESERVE LLC 04/28/2026 340.00 10585 GRAINGER 04/28/2026 18.00 1021 GREAT LAKES COCA COLA 04/28/2026 652.38 13451 GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY 04/28/2026 899.26 10624 HAWKINS INC 04/28/2026 50.00 12290 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 04/28/2026 678.95 10657 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 04/28/2026 1,530.00 10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 04/28/2026 1,662.66 10681 HIRSHFIELD'S INC 04/28/2026 2,020.60 1019 HOHENSTEIN'S INC 04/28/2026 292.78 2044 INSIGHT BREWING COMPANY 04/28/2026 1,274.75 10733 INSTRUMENTAL RESEARCH, INC. 04/28/2026 135.00 13445 INTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF MINNEAPOLI 04/28/2026 59.95 13052 JEFF BELZER'S ROSEVILLE 04/28/2026 11.25 City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 2 Check Issue Dates: 4/15/2026 - 4/28/2026 Apr 23, 2026 04:13PM Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount 1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 04/28/2026 4,267.70 1068 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO. 04/28/2026 14,443.21 1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/28/2026 3,397.14 1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/28/2026 3,682.26 1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/28/2026 7,426.14 1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 04/28/2026 18,183.67 10785 KATH FUEL OIL SERVICE 04/28/2026 716.25 10790 KILLMER ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. 04/28/2026 9,596.75 10797 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS 04/28/2026 105.00 2045 LIBATION PROJECT 04/28/2026 1,009.72 10857 LMCIT % BERKLEY ADMINISTRATORS 04/28/2026 98.83 2029 MEGA BEER 04/28/2026 654.00 10916 MENARDS LUMBER 04/28/2026 24.97 13241 METRO INET 04/28/2026 428.00 10931 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWATER 04/28/2026 1,900.00 10939 MIDWAY FORD 04/28/2026 53,969.97 10994 MINNESOTA OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 04/28/2026 640.00 13363 MSTS RECEIVABLES LLC 04/28/2026 88.06 1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 04/28/2026 1,018.00 13126 NORTH STAR CAR WASH 04/28/2026 360.00 11944 NORTHEAST YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES 04/28/2026 38,061.55 13533 NORTHSTAR RESTORATION LLC 04/28/2026 3,379.78 2038 OLIPHANT BREWING 04/28/2026 76.00 1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 04/28/2026 3,226.25 1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 04/28/2026 4,172.86 1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 04/28/2026 11,464.69 12747 PRECISE MRM LLC 04/28/2026 69.00 2019 PRYES BREWING COMPANY 04/28/2026 1,484.08 12482 QUALITY SIGNS & ENGRAVING 04/28/2026 22.00 11302 RAMSEY COUNTY FINANCE 04/28/2026 245.66 1062 RED BULL DISTRIBUTION COMPANY 04/28/2026 210.00 2047 RUE 38 LLC 04/28/2026 262.00 1065 SAINT CROIX 04/28/2026 138.00 13106 SARA PETERSON CONSULTING 04/28/2026 6,510.00 13240 SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC 04/28/2026 274.06 1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/28/2026 5,744.18 1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/28/2026 3,218.91 1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/28/2026 12,893.90 1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 04/28/2026 860.16 12760 SSI MN TRANCHE 1 LLC 10322006 04/28/2026 818.10 11465 ST. ANTHONY-NEW BRIGHTON 04/28/2026 52,175.56 11502 STREICHERS 04/28/2026 4,376.00 13381 SUPERIOR SAND AND GRAVEL, INC. 04/28/2026 1,617.92 11586 TRACY PRINTING 04/28/2026 232.00 1098 TRADITION WINE & SPIRITS 04/28/2026 510.00 11595 TRI STATE BOBCAT, INC. 04/28/2026 543.63 12698 TRI-COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION 04/28/2026 90.00 12194 TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. 04/28/2026 1,776.00 11819 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC 04/28/2026 650.00 11626 U.S. BANK (PURCHASING CARD) 04/28/2026 7,745.70 2007 URBAN GROWLER 04/28/2026 242.00 12776 USS MINNESOTA ONE MT LLC 3023882 04/28/2026 4,900.03 12163 VAN PAPER COMPANY 04/28/2026 747.24 City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 3 Check Issue Dates: 4/15/2026 - 4/28/2026 Apr 23, 2026 04:13PM Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount 2023 VENN BREWING CO 04/28/2026 564.00 11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 04/28/2026 130.24 1025 VINOCOPIA 04/28/2026 877.50 11689 VISU-SEWER, INC. 04/28/2026 6,532.50 13524 WARNERS STELLIAN 04/28/2026 25.00 11706 WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC 04/28/2026 432.32 1034 WINE COMPANY THE 04/28/2026 2,036.00 1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 04/28/2026 2,740.62 11740 XCEL ENERGY 04/28/2026 19,619.19 13533 NORTHSTAR RESTORATION LLC 04/28/2026 3,320.21 Grand Totals:463,026.25 League of Minnesota Cities 1/1/2026 Liability Coverage Waiver Form Page 1 LIABILITY COVERAGE WAIVER FORM Members who obtain liability coverage from LMCIT must decide whether to waive the statutory tort liability limits to the extent of the coverage purchased. The decision to waive or not waive the statutory tort limits must be made annually by the member’s governing body, in consultation with its attorney if necessary. The decision has the following effects: •If the member does not waive the statutory tort limits, an individual claimant could recover no more than $500,000 on any claim to which the statutory tort limits apply. The total all claimants could recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would be limited to $1,500,000. These statutory tort limits would apply regardless of whether the member purchases the optional LMCIT excess liability coverage. •If the member waives the statutory tort limits and does not purchase excess liability coverage, a single claimant could recover up to $2,000,000 for a single occurrence (under the waive option, the tort cap liability limits are only waived to the extent of the member’s liability coverage limits, and the LMCIT per occurrence limit is $2,000,000). The total all claimants could recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to $2,000,000, regardless of the number of claimants. •If the member waives the statutory tort limits and purchases excess liability coverage, a single claimant could potentially recover an amount up to the limit of the coverage purchased. The total all claimants could recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to the amount of coverage purchased, regardless of the number of claimants. Claims to which the statutory municipal tort limits do not apply are not affected by this decision. Check one: ☐The member DOES NOT WAIVE the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minn. Stat. § 466.04. ☐The member WAIVES the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minn. Stat. § 466.04, to the extent of the limits of the liability coverage obtained from LMCIT. LMCIT Member Name: Date of member’s governing body meeting: Name of person completing this form: Position of person completing this form: Signature of person completing this form: Members who obtain liability coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) must complete and return this form to LMCIT before their effective date of coverage. Email completed form to your city’s underwriter, to pstech@lmc.org, or fax to 651.281.1298. CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-032 A RESOLUTION APPROVING RENEWAL OF MUNICIPAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND THE NON-WAIVER OF TORT LIABILITY LIMITS FOR THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony hereby approves participation in the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) insurance program for the year 2026 through 2027; and WHEREAS, the City has elected to purchase excess coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 and is required to purchase $2,000,000 of underlying Liquor Liability coverage; and WHEREAS,the City DOES NOT WAIVE the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota approves the renewal of insurance coverage through the League of Minnesota Cities for the policy period of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Anthony hereby does not waive the monetary limits on tort liability established by MN statute 466.04, Subd. 7, to the extent of the limits of the liability coverage obtained from the LMCIT for the policy period of June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. Approved this 28th day of April, 2026. _________________________________________ Wendy Webster, Mayor ATTEST:___________________________ Nicole DeDeyn, City Clerk Review for Administration: _________________________________________ Charlie Yunker, City Manager MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager Date:April 28, 2026 Request: Resolution 26-033 – Declaring Items Surplus and Authorizing Sale and/or Disposal BACKGROUND The City’s municipal liquor operations are undergoing rebranding and remodeling of existing liquor store locations as part of a broader initiative that includes cannabis retail. As part of this process, staff has identified a number of items that are no longer needed or suitable for ongoing operations. Rather than retain or store unneeded items, staff recommends declaring these items as surplus property and proposes the items be sold through public auction, with any remaining items disposed of in accordance with City policy and applicable law. Proceeds from the sale of surplus items will be deposited into the liquor store fund and used to offset costs associated with the ongoing renovation and remodeling efforts. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of the resolution declaring certain property as surplus and authorizing its sale and/or disposal. ATTACHMENTS Resolution 26-033 CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-033 A RESOLUTION DECLARING ITEMS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE AND/OR DISPOSAL WHEREAS, Saint Anthony Village Wine & Spirits has been assigned the responsibility of rebranding and remodeling its existing municipal retail liquor store locations; and WHEREAS, staff has identified items in the Marketplace Store that are no longer needed, including shelving, signage, miscellaneous equipment and furniture; and WHEREAS,it has been determined to be in the public interest to offer them for sale via public auction or otherwise disposed of. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota declares the items as surplus and authorizes their sale at auction or disposed of with proceeds to be placed into the liquor store fund. Approved this 28th day of April, 2026. _________________________________________ Wendy Webster, Mayor ATTEST:___________________________ Nicole DeDeyn, City Clerk Review for Administration: _________________________________________ Charlie Yunker, City Manager MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager Date:April 28, 2026 Request: Resolution 26-034 – Approving A Lawful Gambling Premises Permit for Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey at Village Pub BACKGROUND Before you this evening is a resolution acknowledging and approving a lawful gambling premises permit application for Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey at Village Pub. Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey secured a lease with Village Pub for gambling that will begin May 1, 2026 and has applied to the State of Minnesota for a premises permit to conduct various gambling activities at this location. State law requires approval by the local unit of government prior to issuance of the permit by the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. Staff has reviewed the application and found it to be complete and consistent with applicable local requirements. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending approval of the lawful gambling premises permit for Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey at Village Pub. ATTACHMENTS Resolution 26-034 CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-034 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A LAWFUL GAMBLING PREMISES PERMIT FOR SPRING LAKE PARK DIST. 16 YOUTH HOCKEY AT VILLAGE PUB WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village allows gambling licenses to be issued within the city; and WHEREAS, Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 Youth Hockey has applied for a lawful gambling premises permit to conduct gambling activities at Village Pub; and WHEREAS,pursuant to Minnesota Statues, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board requires approval by the local unit of government for such premises permits; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the request and finds it to be consistent with applicable local regulations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota approves the lawful gambling premises permit application submitted by Spring Lake Park Dist. 16 for the premises of Village Pub. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is directed to provide a copy of this resolution to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board as required. Approved this 28th day of April, 2026. _________________________________________ Wendy Webster, Mayor ATTEST:___________________________ Nicole DeDeyn, City Clerk Review for Administration: _________________________________________ Charlie Yunker, City Manager MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager Date:April 28, 2026 Request: Resolution 26-035 – Approving the Use of City Property for a Special Event on July 30, 2026 BACKGROUND Before you this evening is a resolution to approve a Special Event Permit submitted by the Hennepin County Library – Saint Anthony branch to host a Llamas at the Library event on July 30, 2026. The event is scheduled to take place on city property near the St. Anthony Fire Station from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This is a popular event the library has hosted before. It includes two llamas on site for petting, accompanied by a handler, and they will remain on the grass for the duration of the event. Staff has created a Special Event Permit to facilitate gathering event information, department head reviews, and staff recommendations to the City Council. The Special Event Permit is required for any public or private event that fits one or more of the following criteria: Expected attendance of more than 100 people Event is requesting the use of city property and/or street closures There will be amplified live or pre-recorded music There will be the consumption or sale of alcoholic beverages The applicant is seeking permission to host their event on city property with attendance projected to exceed 100. RECOMMENDATION Staff has reviewed the application and recommends approval of the Special Event Permit for the Hennepin County Library -- Saint Anthony branch. ATTACHMENTS Special Event Permit Application Certificate of Liability Insurance Resolution 26-035 An Equal Opportunity Employer Hennepin County Office of Budget & Finance A-1201 Government Center 612-348-7042, Phone Minneapolis, MN 55487-0231 612-348-9991, Fax www.hennepin.us April 2, 2026 Statement of Self-Insurance To Whom It May Concern, Hennepin County, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, whose mailing address is A-2301 Government Center, Minneapolis MN 55487, is self-insured pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 383B.155 and resolutions of the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners for:  General, automobile, professional, employment practices, and public officials’ liability exposures.  Workers’ compensation and employer’s liability. In addition, the County retains the risk of loss of personal property rented or loaned to it that is not covered by the lessor’s property insurance. The tort liability limits for municipalities in the State of Minnesota pursuant to Minnesota Statute Section 466.04 are $500,000 per claimant and $1,500,000 for more than one claimant in a single occurrence. Sincerely, Emma’le Blaydes Risk Finance Manager CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-035 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR A SPECIAL EVENT ON JULY 30, 2026 WHEREAS, Lois Porfiri from the Hennepin County Library – Saint. Anthony, has submitted a Special Event Permit to use city property near the St. Anthony Fire Station to host a Llamas at the Library event on July 30, 2026; and WHEREAS, the event is scheduled to take place from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; and WHEREAS, event attendance is estimated to exceed 100; and WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed the request and finds it to be acceptable. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota approves the request from St. Anthony Library to use city property for a Llamas at the Library event on July 30, 2026. Approved this 28th day of April, 2026. _________________________________________ Wendy Webster, Mayor ATTEST:___________________________ Nicole DeDeyn, City Clerk Review for Administration: _________________________________________ Charlie Yunker, City Manager MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony City Council From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner Richard Sonterre, Code Compliance Officer Date:April 28, 2026 Request: Ordinance 2026-01 – City Code Updates – Second Reading BACKGROUND This memorandum forwards a series of proposed City Code updates generated by staff through the Code Committee. The Ordinance text is provided in redline form identifying new language and existing. These proposed amendments were originally discussed at a City Council work session on February 24, 2026, and then reviewed by the Planning Commission at a Public Hearing on March 17, 2026. The City Council then heard a first reading of the proposed Ordinance at its regular meeting on April 14, 2026. While the Council made comments and raised questions at the first reading, the Council did not direct any substantive changes to the Ordinance text. The staff memo supporting that first reading summarized many of the primary reasons and language for each of the topics in the ordinance. The topics include: Vision Triangle (Code Sections 94.06 and 154.184) Administrative Penalties (Code Sections 10.20 and 10.98) Mobile Food Units (Food Trucks) (Section 114) Impervious Surface/Lot Coverage (Code Section 154.007) Scavengers (Code Section 130.51) Rodents (Definitions) (Code Section 152.05 and 151.04) Amusement Devices (Code Section 114) Sign Enforcement (Code Section 157.29) RECOMMENDATION Staff is seeking comment and consideration of the City Council approval for the second of three readings of the proposed code amendments. ATTACHMENTS Proposed Ordinance Redlines 1 CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE ORDINANCE 2026-01 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO VISION TRIANGLE, ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES, MOBILE FOOD UNITS, IMPERVIOUS SURFACES, SCAVENGERS, DEFINITIONS OF RODENTS, AMUSEMENT DEVICES, AND SIGN ENFORCEMENT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE HEREBY ORDAINS: Section 1. Section §94.06 is hereby amended to add the following: §94.06 (D) A minimum sight triangle must be established on each corner lot at every street/alley intersection through which motorists have reasonable unobstructed view. Requirements for such sight triangle shall be found in Chapter 154, the ZONING CODE. Section 2. Section §154.184 is hereby amended to read as follows: §154.184 BOULEVARDS REQUIRED VISIBILITY ON CORNER LOTS AND INTERSECTIONS. No new structure, fencing, grade elevation, or planting, in excess of 18 inches above the curb line, is permitted within the boulevard on corner lots in residential districts. (A) Notwithstanding any other allowance of this CODE, a minimum sight triangle must be established on each corner lot at every street/alley intersection through which motorists have reasonable unobstructed view. (B) The minimum sight triangle is defined as a triangle located at the corner of the curb line of intersecting streets/alleys. The adjacent sides are located along the curb line (or edge of pavement line of streets/alleys without curb and gutter) of the intersecting streets and must be 30 feet in length. The third side is a straight line joining the end points of the adjacent sides as illustrated in Figure 154.184. Figure 154.184 2 (C) The City has the authority to order removal of vision obstructions located within the minimum sight triangle. (D) A vision obstruction is defined as any object, living or inanimate, greater than eighteen (18) inches in height as measured at the curb line, or gutter line where the vison triangle was established, which materially obstructs visibility within this required sight triangle. (E) Obstructions within the right of way must be removed within a reasonable period of time as determined by the City Manager and/or designee and, which time will not exceed 90 days after written notice is given to the property owner of record. This section shall not supersede the City’s authority to manage its right of way pursuant to Chapter 94 of the City Code, nor pursuant to Section 32.30, Tree Care. (F) Utility features and permanent signs which were in existence at the time this ordinance was approved, signage placed by a recognized governmental entity, snow and bus/transit benches are exempt from this requirement. Section 3. Section §10.20 is hereby amended to read as follows: ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES § 10.20 ENFORCEMENT. (A) Any licensed peace officer of the city’s Police Department, or the County Sheriff, or any Deputy Sheriff, shall have the authority to enforce any provision of this code. (B) As permitted by M.S. § 626.862 and other relevant state law, as it may be amended from time to time, the City Clerk Manager or designee shall have the authority to administer and enforce this code. In addition, under that statutory authority, certain individuals designated within the code, or by the Clerk City Manager or City Council, shall have the authority to administer and enforce the provisions specified. All and any person or persons designated may issue a citation in lieu of arrest or continued detention to enforce any provision of the code. (C) The City Clerk Manager and any city official or employee designated by this code who has the responsibility to perform a duty under this code may, with the permission of a licensee of a business or owner of any property or resident of a dwelling, or other person in control of any premises, inspect or otherwise enter any property to enforce compliance with this code. Section 4. Section §10.98 is hereby deleted in its entirety and amended to read as follows: § 10.98 SUPPLEMENTAL ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES. [This section deleted and replaced with:] PURPOSE: 3 (A) For violations of City Code not voluntarily cured by the offender, the City Council seeks to offer an alternative method of compelling compliance for city code violations rather than relying solely on the judiciary for such relief. To provide more flexibility in addressing city code violations on an individual basis that will be more efficient and effective and to ensure a process for administrative relief before engaging the judicial system, the City Council finds that an alternative method to compel compliance to be necessary. (B) APPLICATION: In addition to those administrative penalties established in this code and the enforcement powers granted in §10.20, supplemental administrative penalties are hereby established. They may not proscribe administrative penalties for traffic offenses designated by M.S. § 169.999, as it may be amended from time to time. The administrative procedures and penalties in this section may, at the discretion of the City, be used for any violation of the City Code or any violation of the terms and conditions of a City approval, including, but not limited to, permits and licenses, required and granted under the city code. Administrative citations are a non-criminal penalty which may be issued to a person or business when city code is violated. The penalty includes a fine(s), which vary depending on the nature of the violation. The issuance of administrative citations differs among various sections of code based upon the nature, severity and frequency of the violation. Specific fee amounts shall be established annually within the city fee schedule. (C) EXCEPTIONS: Except as expressly provided in this section, the provisions of this section may be used concurrently with or in addition to any other procedure or remedy, criminal or civil, the City may pursue under city code, state law, or federal law. Nothing herein restricts the right of the City to enter property immediately or to seek other remedies in emergency or other situations as authorized by city code, state law, or federal law. Where differences occur between provisions of this section and other applicable city code sections, this section controls to the extent of such differences. No provision of the City Code that provides a criminal procedure or penalty, or an administrative or civil procedure or penalty, for a violation of the city code shall preclude the application of this section in its entirety to such violation. The penalties and procedures provided in this section shall be applicable to every section and chapter of the city code. The penalties and procedures provided by this section shall apply to any amendment of the city code, whether such penalty is reenacted in the amendment, unless otherwise provided in such amendment. Unless otherwise stated, any and all subsequent administrative penalties issued upon the same property, for the same offense and within the same calendar year, or for failure to correct a violation within the allotted timeframe, shall cause the established fine to double over the amount of the previous penalty imposed. (D) ISSUING CITATIONS (1) Any person with authority to seek compliance to the city code may, upon a reasonable belief that there has been a violation of city code, issue an Administrative Citation to the violator or party responsible for the violation via first class mail to the address of the subject property, and to the owner according to County property records, if the address is such owner is different. The citations shall state the nature of the violation, the date of the violation, the name of the person authorized by the City Manager to issue such 4 citation, the amount of the civil administrative penalty, and the method of paying the penalty, the required actions to remedy the violation, and the method for appealing the citation. (2) The recipient of an administrative penalty may, any time prior to the due date established in the administrative citation, contact the issuing party and present a plan to come into compliance. If the plan to become compliant is accepted by the city, the established due date shall be amended to a date (5) five days following the established last date to become compliant. The established timeline to reach compliance shall be at the earliest reasonable date, dependent (in the judgment of the City) upon circumstances and potential for harm, which may be amended or extended by the City as necessary upon a good faith showing of progress toward compliance. (3) The City shall notify a recipient of an Administrative Penalty of their right to contest the citation as outlined in Sections 1098 (F) and 1098 (G). The City shall also appoint a neutral third party to hear and rule on challenges to administrative citations authorized by the city code. (4) At any time after the date the payment of the administrative penalty is due, if the administrative penalty remains unpaid or the situation creating the alleged violation remains uncorrected, the City, through its Attorney, may bring an action to enforce in accordance with state law and this code. Likewise, the City, in its discretion, may bring charges for a violation in the first instance, rather than requesting the payment of an administrative penalty, even if a penalty for the violation has been established. If the administrative penalty is paid, or if any requested correction of the situation resulting in the violation is completed, no charges shall be initiated by the City for the alleged violation. (5) The failure to pay an Administrative Citation or petition for an Administrative Hearing within 14 business days after the citation is issued, or failure to attend a scheduled Administrative Hearing, constitutes a waiver of the violator's right to a future Administrative Hearing and is an admission of the violation. (E) FEES ESTABLISHED. Administrative fines in an amount set forth by the City Council within Chapter 33. (F) ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS (1) Request for Hearing. Anyone in violation of any section of the City Code may either pay the Administrative Penalty, as established by Section Chapter 33, or seek a hearing according to the requirements of this Section. (2) Hearing Examiner. The position of Hearing Examiner is hereby created. (3) The City Manager, or their designee, may, at their discretion, contract with third parties for the furnishing of all services of the Hearing Examiner as contained in this chapter and set the rate of compensation therefor. (4) The City Council will periodically approve a list of qualified individuals, from which the City Clerk will randomly select a Hearing Examiner best suited to hear and determine a matter for which a hearing is requested. (5) The Hearing Examiner must not be a city employee and the City Clerk must establish a procedure for evaluating the competency of the Hearing Examiner, including 5 comments from citation recipients and city staff. These reports must be provided to the City Council. (6) Removal of the Hearing Examiner. No later than five days before the date of the hearing, the recipient of the citation may make a written request during business hours that the assigned Hearing Examiner be removed from the case. The City Clerk will automatically grant one request for removal. A subsequent request must be directed to the assigned Hearing Examiner who will decide whether they can fairly and objectively review the case. If the Hearing Examiner determines they cannot fairly and objectively review the case, the Hearing Examiner shall notify the city clerk in writing at least one business day before the scheduled hearing date. The City Clerk will then assign another Hearing Examiner. (7) Qualifications. The Hearing Examiner shall be an individual trained in law; however, it shall not be required that the Hearing Examiner be currently licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota. The City Manager shall establish specific qualifications based on comparable requirements prevalent in the State of Minnesota, along with knowledge of both local government and administrative law and procedures. (8) Duties. The Hearing Examiner shall have the following duties: (a) Set dates and hear all contested cases; (b) Take testimony from all interested parties; (c) Examine all facts, evidence and testimony presented; (d) Make a complete written record of all proceedings including findings of fact and conclusions of law; and (e) Affirm, dismiss or modify the Administrative Citation and/or the Administrative Penalty assessed; and (f) See to the preservation of the record of the proceedings, including all submitted evidence and list of witnesses. (G) Hearing procedure. Any person issued an administrative penalty within the City of St Anthony may petition the city, in writing and during business hours, for an administrative hearing before a Hearing Examiner. All administrative hearings will take place at the St Anthony City Council Chambers within City Hall or other administrative room within the building if Chambers are not available (3301 Silver Lake Road NE) between business hours as needed Monday through Friday; the hearings may be in-person or virtual. The Hearing Examiner may schedule an alternative date and time upon the written consent of all parties subject to the administrative hearing. (1) All such petitions shall identify with specificity the basis for the objection to the administrative citation and the interpretation of the City Code, as well as summarizing any evidence the petitioner intends to present. Such requests shall be filed in writing to the City Manager, or their designee, within 14 business days after the ordinance administrative penalty is issued. 6 (2) The city will confirm request of an administrative hearing and include information on the administrative penalty hearing fee as outlined in the City Fee Schedule. This fee will be refunded if the administrative citation is dismissed, but not if affirmed or modified. The City Manager or their designee will schedule the hearing and will notify the violator and involved city staff, of the date, time and location of the hearing. Parties are expected to be available at the hearing for a minimum of two hours. Notice of the hearing must be mailed to the violator and the Hearing Examiner at least ten days in advance of the scheduled hearing, unless a shorter time is accepted by all parties. The notice must contain the name of the parties, the identity of the Hearing Examiner, the property of the alleged violation and the type of violation alleged. (3) Continuance. A request for a continuance must be made to the City Manager, or designee during business hours at least five days prior to the scheduled hearing date. The City Manager or designee may grant a continuance at the request of the violator or the city staff member only for good cause shown and for no more than ten days from the original assigned date. (4) File transmittal. Upon receipt of any request for a hearing, the City Manager, or designee will compile a summary report detailing the facts in support of any determination that the offense constitutes a violation. The summary report must be provided to the hearing officer on the business day preceding the scheduled hearing and shall include the following information: (a) Copy of the administrative penalty sent to the petitioner; (b) Copy of the case history established by the city employee(s), including written accounts correspondences, photos or videos; (c) Proof of mailing and/or posting of notice on the property if the citation was not personally served on the violator. (5) Presentation of case. At the hearing, the parties will have the opportunity to present testimony and question any witnesses, but strict rules of evidence will not apply and the Hearing Examiner will determine the admissibility of any evidence and/or testimony. All administrative hearings will be recorded with an audio recording device. A transcript of the administrative hearing will be transcribed and retained pursuant to the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. The Hearing Examiner will take testimony from the petitioner and any corroborating witnesses who wish to testify. The Hearing Examiner will then take testimony from the city. Both the petitioner and the city may appear with legal counsel. (6) Decision. (a) The Hearing Examiner must issue a written decision containing findings of fact, conclusions of law and an order. The decision will be mailed to the parties within ten days after the hearing. The Hearing Examiner has the authority to determine that a violation occurred, to dismiss a citation, to impose the scheduled fine, and to reduce, stay, 7 or waive a scheduled fine either unconditionally or upon compliance with appropriate conditions. When imposing a penalty for a violation, the Hearing Examiner may consider any or all of the following factors: 1. Duration of the violation; 2. Frequency of reoccurrence of the violation; 3. Seriousness of the violation; 4. History of the violation; 5. Violator's conduct after issuance of the administrative notice and citation; 6. Violator's conduct after issuance of the notice of hearing; 7. Good faith effort by the violator to comply; 8. Impact of the violation upon the community; 9. Prior record of city code violations; and 10. Any other factors appropriate to a just result. (b) The Hearing Examiner may not impose a fine greater than the established fine, except that the Hearing Examiner may impose a fine for each week that the violation continues if: 1. The violation caused or is causing a serious threat of harm to the public health, safety, or welfare; or 2. The violator intentionally and unreasonably refused or refuses to comply with the code requirement. (7) Failure to appear. The failure to attend the hearing constitutes a waiver of the violator's rights to an administrative hearing and an admission of the violation. A Hearing Examiner may waive this result upon good cause shown. Examples of "good cause" are: death in the immediate family or documented incapacitating illness of the violator; a court order requiring the violator to appear for another hearing at the same time; and lack of proper service of the citation or notice of the hearing. "Good cause" does not include: forgetfulness; lack of transportation or child care; and intentional delay. (8) Decisions of the Hearing Examiner are final and uncontestable, subject to the rights of an aggrieved party to seek judicial review as provided in state law. Any unpaid fines shall be paid immediately following an upholding of a citation by the Hearing Examiner. Failure to do so shall be cause for the imposition of additional penalties established within the City fee schedule. Section 5. Section §114 is hereby amended to add the following: Chapter 114. Mobile Food Units (Food Trucks) § 114.100 PURPOSE. This chapter is enacted to permit the reasonable private use of mobile food units while preventing any adverse consequences to residents, businesses, and public property. 8 § 114.102 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. MOBILE FOOD UNIT. Mobile food unit means a food and beverage service establishment that is a vehicle mounted unit, either: (A) Motorized or trailered, operating no more than 21 days annually at any one place, or operating more than 21 days annually at any one place with the approval of the regulatory authority as defined in Minn. Rules, Part 4626.0020, Subpart 70; or (B) Operated in conjunction with a permanent business licensed under M.S. Chapters 28A or 157 at the site of the permanent business by the same individual or company, and readily movable, without disassembling, for transport to another location. (C) A mobile food unit, such as an ice cream truck or lunch truck, which meets all of the following requirements shall not be subject to the limitations of this Section: (1) The mobile food unit moves about the community; and (2) The mobile food unit does not remain in any single location for more than one hour; and (3) The mobile food unit is licensed and inspected according to applicable state requirements; and (4) The mobile food unit serves only prepackaged food products which are prepared and packaged at a licensed food preparation facility, and not in the mobile food unit; and (5) The mobile food unit vehicle is no greater than 22 feet, 2 inches in overall length. § 114.103 LICENSING. (A) State and county license required. No person shall operate a mobile food unit within the city limits without first having obtained the appropriate license(s) from the state or county as may be required by County requirements and M.S. Chapter 329, as it may be amended from time to time, or as may be required under any other applicable state statute, rule, or regulation. Mobile food units must be licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health and must adhere to state regulations for food trucks as provided in Food Code Chapter 4626.1860, Mobile Food Establishments; Seasonal Temporary Food Stands; Seasonal Permanent Food Stands (B) City fire inspection required. Except as otherwise provided by this chapter, no person shall operate a mobile food unit without first obtaining an inspection of the mobile food unit by City of St. Anthony Fire Chief or designee. The City may accept evidence of a recent, comparable inspection of the mobile food unit from a list of other municipalities maintained by the Fire Chief in lieu of a City of St. Anthony fire inspection, at the sole discretion of the Fire Chief. § 114.104 OPERATIONS. (A) Holders of conditional use or special event permits. Where outdoor sales are permitted under a conditional use or special event permit approved by the City Council, this chapter 9 shall apply only to the extent that such provisions have been included, reviewed, and approved as a part of the conditional use or special event permit. Nothing herein shall limit the authority of the City Council to impose other reasonable conditions where they are deemed by the city to be appropriate to promote the public health, safety, and welfare of the community. (B) Private events. In addition to Special Events as allowed in Subp. (A) of this section, Mobile Food Units may be contracted by a property owner for a private event where food and/or beverage is provided to guests of the Private Event under a catering arrangement, and is otherwise not separately sold to guests nor to any other member of the public. In such cases, the Mobile Food Unit may park on the public street directly adjacent to the property of the contracting party for a period of no more than twelve (12) hours, for no more than one day. § 114.105 ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS. All those operating mobile food units are required to comply with the additional following standards and conditions. (A) Location. A mobile food unit may only operate in accordance with the following. (1) Mobile food units are permitted in private commercial, industrial, public/institutional parking lots and on private residential property, with the written consent of the private property owner, for a "one-time" event. When operations occur on private residential property, mobile food unit sales may only be for catering purposes (such as a private graduation party or wedding) and not open for sales to the general public. (2) Mobile food units must be located a minimum of five feet from front, side and rear property lines. No Mobile food unit shall be located in such a way as to obstruct circulation on the site or public right of way, nor to obstruct reasonable access to emergency response units. Public Safety officers may require such Mobile Food Units to relocate if, in the opinion of the Public Safety officer, any such obstruction is found. (3) Mobile food units cannot be located within 300 feet from the perimeter of any pre- approved festival, sporting event, or civic event unless the licensee operating the mobile food unit submits written verification to the City Clerk that the licensee is authorized to operate the mobile food unit as part of the festival, sporting event, or civic event. (4) Mobile food units may not be operated in city-owned parking lots, except those parking lots adjacent to or inside a city park in conjunction with a special event approved by the city as allowed under Subp. (B)(3) of this Section. § 114.106 PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES. No person engaged in the business of a mobile food unit operation shall conduct such activity in any of the following manners. (A) Refusing to leave. It shall be unlawful to refuse to leave premises owned or leased by another after having been notified by the owner or occupant to leave the premises. (B) Misrepresentation. It shall be unlawful to make false, misleading, or fraudulent statements concerning the quality of the food which is being offered for sale. 10 (C) Use of audio devices or unreasonable noise. It shall be unlawful to call attention to activities regulated by this chapter by means of blowing a horn or whistle, by ringing any bell, by crying out, or by making any other noise in an unreasonable manner. (D) Obstructing traffic. It shall be unlawful to obstruct the free flow of either vehicular or pedestrian traffic on any street, alley, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way. (E) Safety hazard. It shall be unlawful to conduct activities regulated by this chapter in such a way as to create a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of any individual or the general public. (F) Proof of license and inspections. It shall be unlawful to fail to provide proof of State and/or County license, registration, inspections, or identification when requested, or to use those of another person. (G) Harassment. It shall be unlawful to conduct business in a manner a reasonable person would find obscene, threatening, intimidating, or abusive. § 114.107 COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING. Mobile food units shall be operated in compliance with all requirements of the Zoning Code. Compliance with the Zoning Code location, information, and plan requirements shall be verified in writing by the Zoning Administrator. Section 6. Section §154.007 Definitions (Lot Coverage) is hereby amended to read as follows: § 154.007 DEFINITIONS. (1) LOT COVERAGE. The area of a lot covered by impervious surface. An IMPERVIOUS SURFACE is any material that substantially reduces or prevents the infiltration of storm water into the ground. IMPERVIOUS SURFACES shall include all buildings, driveways (paved or gravel), pavers (including “pervious pavers”) sidewalks and parking areas. A surface that has been compacted or covered with a layer of material so that it is highly resistant to infiltration by water will be considered impervious. An IMPERVIOUS SURFACE shall not include decks as long as the deck is pervious and the surface beneath the deck is pervious. For the purposes of calculating impervious surface ratios in compliance with the requirements of this Chapter, the ratio shall be based only on those impervious surfaces located within the legal boundaries of the private property in question, and shall utilize as a denominator only the area of the subject property. No portion of the public right of way (including the “boulevard” or other such areas) shall be counted for either numerator or denominator in this regard. Section 7. Section §130.51 is hereby amended to read as follows: § 130.51 SCAVENGERS. (A) It is unlawful for any person, except a law enforcement officer acting in the course of official business, to scavenge or otherwise collect refuse, recyclable materials, or yard waste at the curb or from refuse containers, or from recyclable materials containers, or from private 11 property, without a license therefore from the city and an account relationship with written permission from the owner or occupant of the premises. (B) Responsibility for and ownership of any such refuse, waste, or recyclable materials shall remain with the individual resident until collected by a licensed hauler or recyclable materials, at which time the ownership and responsibility shall pass to the hauler. Section 8. Section §152.05 is hereby amended to read as follows (Definitions “Rodent”): § 152.05 DEFINITIONS. [Rental Dwellings] RODENT. Shall include: Chipmunks, Groundhogs/Woodchucks, Lemmings, Mice, Moles, Pocket Gophers, Rats, Shrews, Squirrels and Voles, and any other non-domesticated animals as may be defined by the NUISANCE section (Section 92.03) of the City Code. Section 9. Section §151.04 is hereby amended to read as follows (Definitions “Rodent”): § 151.04 DEFINITIONS. [Housing Maintenance] RODENT. Shall include: Chipmunks, Groundhogs/Woodchucks, Lemmings, Mice, Moles, Pocket Gophers, Rats, Shrews, Squirrels and Voles, and any other non-domesticated animals as may be defined by the NUISANCE section (Section 92.03) of the City Code. Section 10. Section §114.001 - §114.007 [Amusement Devices] are hereby deleted in its entirety. Section 11. Section §157.29 is hereby amended to read as follows §157.29 ENFORCEMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL. All signs, greater than six (6) square feet per side and which are within a Commercial (C), Light Industrial (LI), Planned Unit Development (PUD), Townhomes (R3) or Multiple Dwellings (R4) zoning district shall be subject to the requirements of this subsection: ADOPTED BY the City Council of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota this ____ day of _____, 2026. ___________________________________ Mayor Webster ATTEST: ___________________________________ City Clerk AYES: 12 NAYS: MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village City Council From:Justin Messner, City Engineer Date:April 28, 2026 Request: Resolution 26-036 – Committing to a Complete Streets Approach for People of All Ages and Abilities BACKGROUND As a follow up from the City’s Active Transportation Plan, the City is requesting that Council approves a resolution that identifies the City’s commitment to Complete Streets design principles. Complete Streets is a design approach that supports the design for all people using the roadway, including people walking, biking, using transit and driving. This principle shifts the focus from designing roadways for vehicles to designing roadways to balance safety, access and mobility for all users. Complete Streets are context sensitive, meaning designs need to reflect the context and needs of the area. Streets that are designed with complete streets principles support people to choose different modes of travel, but the design of the roadway and the modes the design supports would reflect the needs of the surrounding area. As part of the resolution, the City would be committing to utilizing the Complete Streets approach when designing and implementing street resurfacing and reconstruction projects. These principles align with many design standards of City Engineers use to date, and the resolution would clarify the City’s values. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of Resolution 26-036 which commits the City to a complete streets approach for people of all ages and abilities. ATTACHMENTS Presentation Resolution 26-036 1 COMPLETE STREETS Creating Safe, Accessible Streets for Everyone COMPLETE STREETS Creating Safe, Accessible Streets for Everyone Justin Messner, PE City Engineer April 28, 2026 WHY THIS MATTERS NOWWHY THIS MATTERS NOW 1,700+ policies adopted nationwide ✓ Supports Active Transportation Plan ✓ Aligns with state & county standards ●The Resolution carries forward goals our community has already adopted in the Active Transportation Plan, providing consistency for future infrastructure projects ●Minnesota Department of Transportation and Hennepin County have already adopted Complete Streets policies, making this a natural alignment with regional standards ●Adopting this Resolution positions our city to access state and federal funding opportunities specifically designated for Complete Streets projects ●Over 1,700 communities nationwide have adopted Complete Streets policies, demonstrating widespread recognition of these planning principles 1 2 2 Pedestrians People walking and rolling, including those with mobility devices and disabilities Bicyclists Cyclists of all ages and skill levels seeking safe connections Transit Users Residents accessing buses and transit stops throughout the community Motorists Drivers, freight vehicles, and emergency responders maintaining efficient travel All Ages Design considerations for children, families, seniors, and people of all abilities DEFINING COMPLETE STREETS ●Complete Streets is a process that ensures streets are planned and designed to reasonably address the needs of all users in a way that fits local context ●This approach integrates people and place in planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of transportation networks ●The goal is balancing safety, access, and mobility rather than focusing exclusively on vehicle movement ●Streets are designed context-sensitively, with engineering judgment and Council discretion remaining central to all decision DEFINING COMPLETE STREETS What it ISWhat It's NOT •A flexible framework adapting to each street's unique context and user needs •An approach applied during regular project planning cycles for new construction and resurfacing •A consideration process evaluating tradeoffs based on local priorities •A balanced approach ensuring all modes are considered while maintaining efficient movement •NOT a one-size-fits-all design standard applied uniformly to every street •NOT a mandate to immediately rebuild every existing street with bike lanes and sidewalks •NOT an automatic requirement for specific infrastructure regardless of context •NOT removal or restriction of vehicle access, freight, or emergency response 3 4 3 COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF COMPLETE STREETS ●Improved safety for pedestrians and bicyclists through dedicated facilities and traffic calming measures ●Enhanced access for residents who don't drive, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities ●ADA-compliant infrastructure and accessible pedestrian signals supporting aging residents ●Stronger community connections and economic development by creating walkable districts ●Public health benefits through increased opportunities for physical activity ●Cost-effectiveness by avoiding expensive future retrofits through comprehensive planning 0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 Safety Improvements Economic Development Health & Wellness Environmental Impact Community Vitality Nu m b e r o f B e n e f i t s D o c u m e n t e d Benefit Category Complete Streets Policy Benefits by Category HOW COMPLETE STREETS PRINCIPLES ARE APPLIED Planning Early consideration during project scoping and CIP development Design Application of context-sensitive design standards and evaluation of user needs Review Assessment during development review and public engagement processes Implementation Construction of accommodations during reconstruction, resurfacing, and new projects ●Principles are considered during project planning and scoping, helping staff evaluate tradeoffs before designs are finalized ●Applied to reconstruction and resurfacing projects, new construction, and some rehabilitation work when opportunities arise ●Integrated into development review processes to ensure private development aligns with community transportation goals ●Strengthens grant applications and funding requests by demonstrating commitment to multimodal transportation planning ●Performance measures track implementation success including pedestrian accommodations, bike lanes added, and ADA improvements completed 5 6 4 REAL-WORLD COMPLETE STREETS EXAMPLES City of Minneapolis policy adopted 2016 MnDOT statewide policy since 2013 San Antonio TX scored 96/100 in 2024 ●The City of Osseo adopted a comprehensive Complete Streets Policy in 2017, providing guidance for design, planning, and maintenance of all infrastructure ●Minnesota Department of Transportation was one of the first state DOTs to develop a statewide Complete Streets policy in 2013 ●San Antonio, Texas achieved the highest score of 96 out of 100 in the 2024 national Complete Streets policy evaluation ●Nashville, Tennessee and Clyde, Ohio also ranked in the top tier with scores of 89 and 85, demonstrating success in cities of various sizes ●Implementation includes sidewalks, bike lanes, accessible pedestrian signals, median islands, traffic calming, and environmental improvements A COMPLETE STREETS RESOLUTION The Resolution DOES NOTThe Resolution DOES •Create immediate capital costs or commit to specific construction projects •Override Council authority over project approval or budget decisions •Mandate specific designs or require bike lanes on every street •Apply to routine maintenance like pothole patching or seal coating •Eliminate exceptions—senior-level approval can grant project-specific flexibility •Establishes official City policy aligned with Active Transportation Plan •Provides consistent guidance to staff for future project planning and design •Commits the City to working with other jurisdictions on multimodal systems •Positions the City for grant applications prioritizing Complete Streets •Requires consideration of all users during eligible projects 7 8 5 Today Council consideration and adoption of Complete Streets Resolution Post-Adoption Staff training and integration into project planning processes Ongoing Application of principles during CIP development and project scoping NEXT STEPS AND COUNCIL ACTION ●Council is requested to adopt the Resolution, establishing formal policy for multimodal planning ●Staff will integrate principles into planning workflows and development review ●Implementation tracked through performance measures and user data ●Coordination with regional partners to create interconnected networks ●Regular reporting to Council on implementation progress and improvements Thank You. 9 10 CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE RESOLUTION 26-036 A RESOLUTION COMMITTING TO A COMPLETE STREETS APPROACH FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village’s 2025 Strategic Plan identified development of an Active Transportation Plan as a priority action; and WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village received a grant from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to develop an Active Transportation Action Plan which includes a vision for “a safe, connected, sustainable, and equitable active transportation network that promotes mode choice, improves quality of life and environmental outcomes, and serves people of all ages and abilities; and WHEREAS,during community engagement for the Action Transportation Action Plan, participants identified the following ways to improve safety and comfort for people who walk, bike and roll: limited bike infrastructure, challenging street crossings, a desire for improved public transit, a need for more sidewalks, traffic and speeding concerns, and desire for better connections to parks, schools and businesses; and WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Action Plan identified opportunities to improve safety and comfort for people of all ages and abilities to walk, bike and roll safely along and across roadways owned and operated by the City of Saint Anthony Village, Hennepin County and Ramsey County; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County adopted an updated Complete and Green Streets policy in 2023 to “provide a safe transportation network that offers strong connections through multiple modes, respects the environment and improves the health and quality of life for all who live, work or visit here; and WHEREAS, Ramsey County approved an All-Abilities Transportation Network Policy in 2016 that “ensures that the most vulnerable users of the transportation network are always considered first during transportation planning and implementation” as well as an All-Abilities Transportation Plan; and WHEREAS, MnDOT has adopted a Complete Streets Policy and Complete Streets Handbook that provides guidance on how to implement and comply with the requirements of the policy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony Village, Minnesota hereby commits to supporting a Complete Streets approach to planning, design and implementation of street projects, including resurfacing and reconstruction projects, by prioritizing the mobility and safety needs of vulnerable road users including those who walk, bike or roll to their destinations; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village supports the use of street design best practices including the MnDOT Complete Street Handbook, the pedestrian and bicycle chapters of the MnDOT facility design guide and the NACTO urban street design guide; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Saint Anthony Village commits to working with partners including Hennepin County, Ramsey County and MnDOT to identify opportunities and funding to implement the recommendations of the Active Transportation Action Plan. 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