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CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
Tuesday, February 10, 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
Consent Agenda
Approval Of CC Meeting Minutes
CC 01 -27 -2026 REG.PDF
License And Permits
LICENSE AND PERMITS.PDF
Claims
02 -10 -2026 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDF
Resolution 26 -018 - Accepting And Approving The Grant Agreement Between
The City Of Saint Anthony Village And Metropolitan Council Environmental
Services For The Improvement Of Privately Owned Infrastructure (MCES
Agreement No. SG -26117)
MEMO MET COUNCIL 2025 PPII GRANT.PDF
2026 PPII GA ST ANTHONY VILLAGE.PDF
2026 PPII -PROGRAM -GUIDELINES.PDF
RESOLUTION 26 -018.PDF
Public Hearing
2027 Budget Calendar And Budget Calendar Process
Deborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO BUDGET CALENDAR.PDF
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR BUDGET HEARING.PDF
PH NOTICE - 2027 BUDGET CALENDAR.PDF
Reports From Commission And Staff
2026 Planning Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
2026 PC WORK PLAN.PDF
2026 Parks & Environmental Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
2026 PEC WORK PLAN.PDF
General Business Of Council
Resolution 26 -019 - Affirming Council Stance On Community Safety, Inclusion
And Immigration
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
RESOLUTION 26 -019.PDF
Resolution 26 -020 - Authorizing Use Of Funds To Respond To Impacts From
Federal Immigration Enforcement During Operation Metro Surge
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
RESOLUTION 26 -020.PDF
Active Transportation Plan
Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.
MEMO - AT PLAN ADOPTION.PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
FINAL SAV_ATACTIONPLAN_20260204.PDF
2026 Strategic Plan
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION.PDF
SAV STRATEGIC PLAN 2026.PDF
2026 SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PYRAMID.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 - Immigration Special Work Session Follow -Up
PUBLIC COMMENT - IMMIGRATION SPECIAL WORK SESSION FOLLOW -
UP.PDF
Public Comment - 02 -10 -2026 Agenda Items
PUBLIC COMMENT - 02 -10 -2026 AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Information And Announcements
Future Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, February 10, 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 RecognitionsConsent AgendaApproval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 01 -27 -2026 REG.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSE AND PERMITS.PDFClaims02-10 -2026 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDFResolution 26 -018 - Accepting And Approving The Grant Agreement Between The City Of Saint Anthony Village And Metropolitan Council Environmental Services For The Improvement Of Privately Owned Infrastructure (MCES Agreement No. SG -26117)
MEMO MET COUNCIL 2025 PPII GRANT.PDF
2026 PPII GA ST ANTHONY VILLAGE.PDF
2026 PPII -PROGRAM -GUIDELINES.PDF
RESOLUTION 26 -018.PDF
Public Hearing
2027 Budget Calendar And Budget Calendar Process
Deborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.
COVER MEMO BUDGET CALENDAR.PDF
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR BUDGET HEARING.PDF
PH NOTICE - 2027 BUDGET CALENDAR.PDF
Reports From Commission And Staff
2026 Planning Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
2026 PC WORK PLAN.PDF
2026 Parks & Environmental Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
2026 PEC WORK PLAN.PDF
General Business Of Council
Resolution 26 -019 - Affirming Council Stance On Community Safety, Inclusion
And Immigration
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
RESOLUTION 26 -019.PDF
Resolution 26 -020 - Authorizing Use Of Funds To Respond To Impacts From
Federal Immigration Enforcement During Operation Metro Surge
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
RESOLUTION 26 -020.PDF
Active Transportation Plan
Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.
MEMO - AT PLAN ADOPTION.PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
FINAL SAV_ATACTIONPLAN_20260204.PDF
2026 Strategic Plan
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION.PDF
SAV STRATEGIC PLAN 2026.PDF
2026 SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PYRAMID.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 - Immigration Special Work Session Follow -Up
PUBLIC COMMENT - IMMIGRATION SPECIAL WORK SESSION FOLLOW -
UP.PDF
Public Comment - 02 -10 -2026 Agenda Items
PUBLIC COMMENT - 02 -10 -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
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, February 10, 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 RecognitionsConsent AgendaApproval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 01 -27 -2026 REG.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSE AND PERMITS.PDFClaims02-10 -2026 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDFResolution 26 -018 - Accepting And Approving The Grant Agreement Between The City Of Saint Anthony Village And Metropolitan Council Environmental Services For The Improvement Of Privately Owned Infrastructure (MCES Agreement No. SG -26117)MEMO MET COUNCIL 2025 PPII GRANT.PDF2026 PPII GA ST ANTHONY VILLAGE.PDF2026 PPII -PROGRAM -GUIDELINES.PDFRESOLUTION 26 -018.PDFPublic Hearing2027 Budget Calendar And Budget Calendar ProcessDeborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.COVER MEMO BUDGET CALENDAR.PDFPOWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR BUDGET HEARING.PDFPH NOTICE - 2027 BUDGET CALENDAR.PDFReports From Commission And Staff2026 Planning Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.2026 PC WORK PLAN.PDF2026 Parks & Environmental Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.2026 PEC WORK PLAN.PDFGeneral Business Of CouncilResolution 26 -019 - Affirming Council Stance On Community Safety, Inclusion And ImmigrationCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.RESOLUTION 26 -019.PDFResolution 26 -020 - Authorizing Use Of Funds To Respond To Impacts From Federal Immigration Enforcement During Operation Metro SurgeCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
RESOLUTION 26 -020.PDF
Active Transportation Plan
Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.
MEMO - AT PLAN ADOPTION.PDF
PRESENTATION.PDF
FINAL SAV_ATACTIONPLAN_20260204.PDF
2026 Strategic Plan
Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.
COVER MEMO.PDF
STRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION.PDF
SAV STRATEGIC PLAN 2026.PDF
2026 SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PYRAMID.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 - Immigration Special Work Session Follow -Up
PUBLIC COMMENT - IMMIGRATION SPECIAL WORK SESSION FOLLOW -
UP.PDF
Public Comment - 02 -10 -2026 Agenda Items
PUBLIC COMMENT - 02 -10 -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
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Our Mission is to promote a high quality of life to those we serve through outstanding city
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CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGECITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDATuesday, February 10, 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 RecognitionsConsent AgendaApproval Of CC Meeting MinutesCC 01 -27 -2026 REG.PDFLicense And PermitsLICENSE AND PERMITS.PDFClaims02-10 -2026 CHECK REGISTER WITH NO CHECK NUMBER.PDFResolution 26 -018 - Accepting And Approving The Grant Agreement Between The City Of Saint Anthony Village And Metropolitan Council Environmental Services For The Improvement Of Privately Owned Infrastructure (MCES Agreement No. SG -26117)MEMO MET COUNCIL 2025 PPII GRANT.PDF2026 PPII GA ST ANTHONY VILLAGE.PDF2026 PPII -PROGRAM -GUIDELINES.PDFRESOLUTION 26 -018.PDFPublic Hearing2027 Budget Calendar And Budget Calendar ProcessDeborah Maloney, Finance Director, presenting.COVER MEMO BUDGET CALENDAR.PDFPOWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR BUDGET HEARING.PDFPH NOTICE - 2027 BUDGET CALENDAR.PDFReports From Commission And Staff2026 Planning Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.2026 PC WORK PLAN.PDF2026 Parks & Environmental Commission Work Plan (Motion Only)Charlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.2026 PEC WORK PLAN.PDFGeneral Business Of CouncilResolution 26 -019 - Affirming Council Stance On Community Safety, Inclusion And ImmigrationCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.RESOLUTION 26 -019.PDFResolution 26 -020 - Authorizing Use Of Funds To Respond To Impacts From Federal Immigration Enforcement During Operation Metro SurgeCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFRESOLUTION 26 -020.PDFActive Transportation PlanMinette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator, presenting.MEMO - AT PLAN ADOPTION.PDFPRESENTATION.PDFFINAL SAV_ATACTIONPLAN_20260204.PDF2026 Strategic PlanCharlie Yunker, City Manager, presenting.COVER MEMO.PDFSTRATEGIC PLAN PRESENTATION.PDFSAV STRATEGIC PLAN 2026.PDF2026 SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE PYRAMID.PDFReports From City Manager And Council MembersCommunity ForumIndividuals may address the City Council about any City business item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to come to the podium, sign their name and address 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 - Immigration Special Work Session Follow -UpPUBLIC COMMENT - IMMIGRATION SPECIAL WORK SESSION FOLLOW -UP.PDFPublic Comment - 02 -10 -2026 Agenda ItemsPUBLIC COMMENT - 02 -10 -2026 AGENDA ITEMS.PDFInformation And AnnouncementsFuture Agenda Items
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.PDF
Adjournment
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at 612 -782 -3334 or email city@savmn.com . People who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact us by
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1 CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
3 JANUARY 27, 2026
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I.5 CALL TO ORDER.
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7 Mayor Webster called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
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II.9 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
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11 Mayor Webster invited the Council and audience to join her in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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13 The Council observed a moment of silence in honor of Renee Good and Alex Peretti.
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III.15 ROLL CALL.
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17 Present: Mayor Webster, Doolan, Jenson, and Elnagdy.
18 Absent:Randle
19 Also Present:City Manager Charlie Yunker, Assistant City Manager Ashley Morello, Police Chief
20 Jeff Spiess, Public Works Superintendent Josh Moellman, and City Engineer Justin
21 Messner
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24 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
25 ITEMS.
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27 IV.APPROVAL OF JANUARY 27, 2026, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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29 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Elnagdy, to approve the City
30 Council Meeting Agenda of January 27, 2026.
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32 Motion carried 4-0.
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IV.34 PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS.
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36 A.Council Statement on Community Safety, Inclusion, And Immigration Enforcement.
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38 Mayor Webster noted that the Council first discussed this item at a worksession on January 13th
39 after the Council directed staff to create a webpage focused on immigration, safety, and
40 resources. She welcomed any additional comments from the Council on the statement as it is
41 drafted.
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43 Councilmember Elnagdy stated that she presented this proposal at the last meeting. She
44 referenced input received, which stated that this is a statement of policy, and asked what this
45 would look like in practice. She was unsure if that would be specified in the statement or
46 whether the information would be found somewhere else.
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1 Councilmember Jenson stated that the Council is going to have a detailed discussion on that with
2 the appropriate members of City staff, legal counsel, and the Council, noting that it was decided
3 to hold that meeting the following week.
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5 Councilmember Doolan referenced comments that were received earlier today in the listening
6 session and commented on the need for increased engagement and communications. She
7 recognized that these are principles and agreed that they will need to further discuss what that
8 looks like in practice. She suggested that the City Attorney engage in conversations with
9 Minnesota Attorney General Ellison, suspension of on-street parking towing, and consideration
10 of an eviction moratorium. She would like to continue to explore different avenues that could
11 help.
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13 Councilmember Elnagdy also suggested that a review of City Ordinances be done to determine
14 amendments that could limit Federal involvement. Councilmember Jenson agreed.
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16 Councilmember Doolan had questions about the different levels of authority between local,
17 State, and Federal and what could or could not be done at each level.
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19 Mayor Webster recapped the comments made by the Council. She recognized that while some
20 items are at the State level, the impact is felt throughout the metro.
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22 Councilmember Elnagdy provided examples of different ordinances that she believed could be
23 reviewed to effectively limit Federal involvement.
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25 Mayor Webster thanked staff for creating the requested webpage and making it live the next day,
26 following the direction from the City Council. She asked the Police Chief to provide additional
27 information on Policy 413.
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29 Police Chief Spiess acknowledged that many people in the community are fearful in this time of
30 uncertainty, noting that they are all trying to navigate the waters as best they can. He stated that
31 they have worked hard to build relationships in the community to ensure that members of the
32 community feel safe. He stated that Policy 413 is not a new policy and is something that has
33 been followed for many years. He provided an overview of the policy and how it works in
34 practice. He stated that the Police Department is committed to public safety and keeping the
35 community safe.
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37 Mayor Webster commented that the Police Department has never asked members of the
38 community about their immigration status. She provided an example of an encounter that she
39 had a few years ago with someone who was under the influence and attempting to get into her
40 home, noting that she called 911, and Officers provided assistance. She explained that if the
41 person banging on her door was ICE and if she were to call 911, if she were detained when
42 Officers arrived, they would not be able to intervene because the Police Department is not aware
43 of her immigration status and cannot interfere with Federal actions. She recognized that the
44 tactics being used by ICE violate rights, and that creates fear and uncertainty.
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1 Police Chief Spiess commented that although the department cannot interfere with Federal
2 activity, if people are in fear for their safety, they should still call 911. He noted meetings that
3 have been held with local police departments and Ramsey County to discuss the best way to
4 ensure public safety while not obstructing Federal law enforcement.
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6 Councilmember Doolan asked if ICE would have access to public data information, recognizing
7 that the Police Department does not ask or keep records of immigration status. Police Chief
8 Spiess confirmed that the department still has to follow the Public Data Practices Act, but
9 because they do not collect data on immigration, they would not have that information to share.
10 He stated that if someone were to voluntarily tell an Officer they were having immigration
11 issues, the department would not document that information.
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13 Councilmember Elnagdy used the example where a resident is being detained, and the Police
14 Department does know their immigration status, either because they know the person or the
15 person has their passport, and asked if the department could intervene in that situation. Police
16 Chief Spiess recognized that every situation will be different and, therefore, it is hard to speak to
17 hypotheticals. He stated that the department would do its best to document the situation, identify
18 the agents involved, and work with local and State partners. He noted that Federal agents are
19 under no obligation to share information with local police.
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21 Councilmember Doolan appreciated the effort of the Police Department, but recognized that
22 some community members have lived experiences that cause distrust in the police. She was
23 unsure how they could build trust with those members of the community or explain what to
24 expect if they call 911 for this type of issue. She noted a recent discussion she had with a State
25 Representative related to constitutional observers and the need for that documentation to be sent
26 to Attorney General Ellison. She asked if the observations and documentation from the police
27 were also sent to the Attorney General. Police Chief Spiess replied that they do not send
28 bodycam videos to the Attorney General and explained how they provide that footage to the City
29 Attorney’s office or the County Attorney’s office.
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31 Councilmember Doolan stated that all traffic laws and signals should be obeyed when acting as a
32 constitutional observer. She asked for more information on the role of the Police Department to
33 execute and watch for local/State law violations versus not impeding a peaceful protest. Police
34 Chief Spiess commented that there was a situation where a member of the community, who was
35 mistaken for ICE and was being followed aggressively, noting that this cannot happen. He stated
36 that traffic complaints are one of the main complaints they receive. He cautioned against telling
37 people what they can or cannot do in those situations. He noted that there have been recent
38 demonstrations in the community that have been peaceful, and they have been happy and
39 impressed that there have been zero issues with those. He stated that when people are not
40 peaceful, they need to find ways to mitigate that, and it takes resources away from addressing
41 other things in the community.
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43 Councilmember Doolan encouraged those interested to go through the constitutional observer
44 training, as it provides good information. Councilmember Elnagdy suggested that the City host a
45 town hall where established organizations can provide constitutional observer training.
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1 Councilmember Jenson thanked Police Chief Spiess for answering tough questions. He
2 recognized the role of the Police, if called to an incident, to document what is happening.
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4 Mayor Webster commented that during the past two weeks, students have chosen to walk out of
5 school in protest. She appreciated that with notice, the Police were able to ensure traffic safety
6 during those times. She acknowledged that the students are doing a phenomenal job of modeling
7 peaceful protesting.
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9 Councilmember Doolan asked if the Police Department is present at school drop-off and pick-
10 ups. Police Chief Spiess commented that the department has been in contact with all the schools,
11 and while they do not want a visible presence, they do drive by and continue to be in regular
12 communication to address any issues.
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14 Mayor Webster read aloud the draft statement, acknowledging that they will continue to research
15 additional actions that could be considered and noted that a follow-up worksession will be
16 scheduled for the following week.
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18 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Elnagdy, to approve the St.
19 Anthony Village Statement on Community Safety, Inclusion, and Immigration Enforcement.
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21 Further discussion: Mayor Webster stated that although Councilmember Randle is absent
22 tonight, he did voice his full support for this item.
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24 Motion carried 4-0.
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26 VI.CONSENT AGENDA.
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28 A.Approve January 13, 2026, Council meeting minutes.
29 B.Licenses and permits.
30 C.Claims.
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32 Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Elnagdy, to approve the
33 Consent Agenda items.
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35 Motion carried 4-0.
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37 VII.PUBLIC HEARING – NONE.
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39 VIII.REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF – NONE.
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41 IX.GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
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43 A.Public Works Snow Plowing Operations Presentation.
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1 Public Works Superintendent Moellman provided a presentation on the snowplowing operations
2 for the community. He provided information on decision-making, public notification, pre-
3 wetting with salt brine, plowing, and community outreach.
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5 Councilmember Doolan thanked Mr. Moellman and his staff for the excellent job they do,
6 recognizing the need for their schedules to adjust to snow events as they do not work 24/7. She
7 also appreciated the cooperation with MWMO related to the use of salt, noting that the City is
8 always recognized as a star example by the MWMO.
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10 Councilmember Elnagdy recognized the great job the department has done to respond to all the
11 snow events this winter and acknowledged the remarkable timeline the department follows. She
12 believed that this information would help to counter some of the complaints.
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14 Councilmember Jenson also appreciated the attention the streets receive and commented on the
15 great service that continues to be provided to the community.
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17 Mayor Webster appreciated the presentation and the effort of staff. She noted that she enjoys
18 knowing which driver handles each segment of the community and the ability for residents to
19 know who their driver is. She also recognized the great leadership that Mr. Moellman provides
20 and the great work his team does.
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22 B.Resolution 26-016 – Water Meter Upgrades.
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24 City Engineer Messner presented information on the proposed city-wide water meter
25 replacement project. He provided background information on the previous water meter
26 replacement project that occurred in 2006, noting that those meters are reaching the end of their
27 useful life and replacement is again necessary. He provided information on the proposed project
28 and project cost.
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30 Councilmember Doolan asked for more information on the ability for live reading and whether
31 that requires internet within the home. Mr. Messner explained that the meter has a radio signal
32 built into it and sends the information. Councilmember Doolan asked and received confirmation
33 that a licensed contractor will be replacing the water meters rather than public works staff. She
34 asked when the work would begin. Mr. Messner provided the proposed timeline if the action is
35 approved tonight, estimating that water meter replacement would likely begin near the end of
36 summer.
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38 Councilmember Jenson asked if residents would receive a text ahead of time to alert them of
39 when the replacement would occur. Mr. Messner commented that he does not have those details
40 as of yet, as a contractor has not yet been selected. He noted that typically, a resident could
41 schedule an appointment based on their availability and would receive a notification prior to the
42 appointment.
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44 Mayor Webster welcomed public input.
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1 Dr. Bebe Neumann documented a resident impact concern related to the water meter replacement
2 project. She explained that this replacement would occur for all residential and commercial
3 properties. She appreciated the information found within the staff report about the potential
4 project, but believed that additional information was needed related to interior installation in
5 private homes, consent protocols, accessibility and disability accommodations, safety
6 considerations, and the long-term sustainability of requiring interior access for every technology
7 cycle.
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9 Motion by Councilmember Doolan, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
10 26-016 – Resolution Authorizing WSB to prepare plans and specifications and Authorizing the
11 advertisement for bids for the CityWide Water Meter Replacement Project.
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13 Motion carried 4-0.
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15 C.Resolution 26-017 – Water Treatment Valve Automation.
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17 Mr. Messner presented information on the proposed water treatment plant valve replacement
18 project. He provided background information and additional information on the need for the
19 project and the potential to automate the valves. He stated that the request is to solicit bids and
20 reviewed the estimated project cost and the elements within.
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22 Councilmember Jenson asked about the frequency within one year that the valves are opened and
23 closed. Mr. Messner replied that it would depend on water usage and the water supply. He
24 stated that currently it is being done monthly. Councilmember Jenson asked for more
25 information on how a malfunction is detected. Mr. Messner provided details on how a valve
26 malfunction is manually detected currently and noted that if automated, the system would alert to
27 any malfunctions. He explained how the backwash water is reused.
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29 Councilmember Doolan recognized that another benefit of the upgrade will be that more people
30 will be qualified to maintain the system. She asked if this upgrade would provide more
31 resilience and less risk of service disruption. Ms. Messner replied that this project would not be
32 related to service disruption, but it does ensure that the City will be able to complete the
33 necessary backwash process. Councilmember Doolan asked if there would be any risk to
34 residents during the change in infrastructure. Ms. Messner replied that there would be no
35 resident risk related to the valve replacement.
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37 Councilmember Elnagdy asked for information on the public versus private bid system. Mr.
38 Messner commented that if the estimated cost of the project exceeds $175,000, a public bid
39 process is required. He stated that even through that process, the City is aware of who will most
40 likely bid on the project, as there are contractors for water-related projects. He commented that
41 the City will reach out to those vendors to solicit quotes for the project and provided additional
42 information on the other benefits that the process provides to the City in terms of a shorter
43 timeline and less time and money spent on developing additional plans and bid documents for
44 the process.
45
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1 Dr. Neumann stated that this project appears to be confined to internal City operations and
2 suggested making a clear distinction between internal infrastructure upgrades and projects that
3 require entry into private residences.
4
5 Motion by Councilmember Elnagdy, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
6 26-017 – Resolution Authorizing staff to solicit quotes for the Water Treatment Plant Valve
7 Replacements.
8
9 Motion carried 4-0.
10
11 X.COMMUNITY FORUM.
12
13 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items
14 that are not on the regular agenda.
15
16 A.Public Comment – Council Statement On Community Safety, Inclusion, And
17 Immigration Enforcement.
18
19 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on the
20 Council Statement on Community Safety, Inclusion, and Immigration Enforcement.
21
22 Jessica Swiontek, 2704 Marie Avenue, commented that because of the way she looks, she is able
23 to leave her home without fear, although she still has fear sharing her address. She commented
24 on observations that she has noticed and that her camera has picked up in the alley, and different
25 observations of masked individuals driving in the community. She stated that a person wearing a
26 mask to complete their job is someone who is not proud to do their job. She asked that St.
27 Anthony ask all Federal agents to be unmasked and identified when working in the community.
28 She commented that she works in food safety and has experience with chemicals, and therefore
29 has received calls from people wanting to know how to get tear gas off of them. She commented
30 on a friend who had a gun pulled on them while in their vehicle, instructing them to move their
31 vehicle. She commented that the government is beating people, taking them, and releasing them
32 without shoes or phones. She stated that her friend with a PHD is afraid to leave their home
33 without their white husband. She commented on the differences between the tactics being used
34 by ICE compared to the whistles being used by protestors. She asked the City to take action
35 now.
36
37 Noah Oien-Rochat, 2916 31st Avenue NE, commented that he was flabbergasted at the
38 comments by the Police Chief. He noted that on the surface, the comments seem normal, in that
39 local Officers cannot obstruct Federal agents, but noted that these are not normal circumstances.
40 He noted that anyone can purchase flack jackets off Temu and use small arms, so how would the
41 Police know whether the people doing a kidnapping are Federal agents. He commented that it
42 seems that the Police Chief has abdicated the job of public safety. He asked the Council to
43 dissolve the Police if they would not do their job and use that money to equip a citizens' militia
44 group to respond to violent kidnappings. He stated that the additional funds could be used to
45 fund a typical police force that does not carry weapons and can respond to emergencies. He
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1 stated that it is not normal to live under a constant threat of losing one's life to one's own police
2 force.
3
4 Dr. Neumann acknowledged the statement of the Council and stated that it is important for local
5 government to name its values. She commented that value statements are most effective when
6 paired with procedural clarity. She explained that residents want to know the information that is
7 not shared, how requests are denied, and what information is tracked in the system. She asked
8 that the statement be treated as a starting point with future work to identify guardrails,
9 transparency, and a process for review.
10
11 James Levoir, 2612 Pahl Avenue, acknowledged the harm that the ongoing occupation of ICE
12 has had on the communities. He asked that the City formally denounce all unlawful ICE
13 activities, ask the Governor to implement an eviction moratorium, adopt a separation ordinance
14 that prevents City employees from working with Federal immigration officers, and require ICE
15 agents to remove their masks. He took a moment to remember Renee Good, Alex Peretti, and all
16 others who have experienced violence from interactions with ICE.
17
18 B.Public Comment – Water Meter Upgrades.
19
20 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on the
21 Water Meter Upgrades.
22
23 C.Public Comment – Water Treatment Plant Valve Automation.
24
25 Mayor Webster invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on the
26 Water Treatment Plant Valve Automation.
27
28 XI.REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
29
30 City Manager Yunker had no report.
31
32 Councilmember Elnagdy had no report.
33
34 Councilmember Jenson reported that he attended a Zoom meeting for Meeting in the Middle to
35 discuss ICE actions and potential responses. He stated that he also attended meetings for
36 Northeast Youth and Family Services and the earlier town hall meeting.
37
38 Councilmember Doolan commented on the recent goal-setting meetings the Council and staff
39 participated in and appreciated the opportunity to have discussions with department leaders. She
40 also attended meetings for the Metropolitan Council Land Use Advisory Commission, a League
41 of Women Voters-sponsored discussion with local leaders, and the Minnesota Cities Climate
42 Coalition.
43
44 Mayor Webster stated she attended the local leader support group related to the challenges with
45 immigration enforcement, the annual goal-setting sessions, and had a phone call with the auditor
46 ahead of the annual audit process. She also spoke at the badge ceremony for the Fire Department
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1 and recognized the new rookies who completed one year of training to serve as part-time
2 firefighters. She appreciated the on-duty Police Officers who attended the ceremony. She
3 advised of a recent meeting to discuss ongoing community engagement during this time of
4 misinformation.
5
6 XII.INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
7
8 A.Future Agenda Items.
9
10 No comments.
11
12 XIII. ADJOURNMENT.
13
14 Mayor Webster adjourned the meeting at 8:43 p.m.
15
16
17 Respectfully submitted,
18 Amanda Staple
19 TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
20
21 Mayor
22 ATTEST:
23 City Clerk
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LICENSE AND PERMITS FOR APPROVAL
DATE:February 10, 2026 APPROVED:
TO:Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM:License Clerk
GENERAL CONTRACTOR LICENSES:
Central Minnesota Tree Service LLC, Fridley, MN
CIGARETTE AND TOBACCO LICENSE:
Applicant:JSC Corporation (Marathon)
Location:3259 Stinson Blvd. NE
Applicant:St. Anthony Village Wine & Spirts
Location:2602 39Th Ave NE
Location:2700 Hwy 88
GARBAGE HAULER LICENSES:
Walters Recycling & refuse Inc. Blaine, MN
SERVICE STATION LICENSE:
Applicant:JSC Corporation (Marathon)
Location:3259 Stinson Blvd. NE
Applicant:Murphy’s Service Center Inc
Location:3501 29th Ave. NE
RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSES (2025 RENEWALS):
Applicant:Jean J Kenney & Cindy Blair
Location:3525 Stinson Blvd
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 1
Check Issue Dates: 1/28/2026 - 2/10/2026 Feb 04, 2026 11:46AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
13037 BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION 01/28/2026 50.00
11029 MINNESOTA DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES-OMB 01/28/2026 3,420.02
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 01/28/2026 1,257.26
11740 XCEL ENERGY 01/28/2026 16,813.94
11798 CENTRAL PENSION FUND LOCAL #49 01/30/2026 6,240.00
2048 4815 EXCELSIOR LLC 02/10/2026 1,094.40
12293 ACTIVE 911 02/10/2026 567.00
10039 AIRGAS USA LLC 02/10/2026 849.13
1122 AM CRAFTS SPIRITS 02/10/2026 202.35
1100 ARTISIAN BEER COMPANY 02/10/2026 10,538.12
12180 ARVIG CONSTRUCTION 02/10/2026 352.50
10115 ASPEN MILLS 02/10/2026 709.52
2058 BACK CHANNEL BREWING COLLECTIVE LLC 02/10/2026 392.00
10159 BEISSWENGER'S 02/10/2026 35.98
1013 BELLBOY CORPORATION 02/10/2026 12,003.10
1014 BELLBOY CORPORATION 02/10/2026 392.70
10185 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC 02/10/2026 170.98
8544 BOURGET IMPORTS 02/10/2026 159.00
1018 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MINNESOTA BEER LLC 02/10/2026 38,170.45
1011 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 02/10/2026 5,532.46
1009 BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE MN WINE & SPIRITS LL 02/10/2026 3,828.65
1017 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 02/10/2026 20,784.34
12596 CINTAS CORPORATION 02/10/2026 1,255.42
13409 COMPASS PEER GROUPS 02/10/2026 1,800.00
10332 COMPTON'S COMMERCIAL CLNG. INC 02/10/2026 4,079.00
12561 CORE & MAIN LP 02/10/2026 4,126.00
1042 CRYSTAL SPRINGS ICE 02/10/2026 231.91
12773 CUMMINS SALES & SERVICE 02/10/2026 250,700.03
10373 DAILEY DATA & ASSOCIATES 02/10/2026 75.00
10393 DELL MARKETING LP 02/10/2026 205.56
13372 DUSK SYSTEMS LLC 02/10/2026 7,743.92
10461 EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC. 02/10/2026 5,358.75
10468 ELECTRO WATCHMAN INC 02/10/2026 550.58
10508 FERGUSON WATERWORKS 02/10/2026 790.49
10526 FLEETPRIDE 02/10/2026 79.14
11775 FREEDOM MAILING SERVICES 02/10/2026 57.71
2055 GLOBAL RESERVE LLC 02/10/2026 1,896.00
10578 GOPHER STATE ONE CALL 02/10/2026 93.20
13451 GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY 02/10/2026 534.27
13232 HENNEPIN COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION 02/10/2026 850.00
10661 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 02/10/2026 1,627.46
1019 HOHENSTEIN'S INC 02/10/2026 12,646.65
10684 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 02/10/2026 481.47
2044 INSIGHT BREWING COMPANY 02/10/2026 1,670.12
1102 JOHNSON BROTHERS 02/10/2026 8,369.20
1068 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR CO. 02/10/2026 1,152.83
1004 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 02/10/2026 4,759.43
1005 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 02/10/2026 15,508.76
1006 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 02/10/2026 14,996.38
1044 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR COMPANY 02/10/2026 9,474.70
12308 KAY PARK RECREATION 02/10/2026 21,211.80
10797 KONICA MINOLTA BUSINESS 02/10/2026 137.50
12894 LEAST SERVICE COUNSELING LLC 02/10/2026 1,980.00
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 2
Check Issue Dates: 1/28/2026 - 2/10/2026 Feb 04, 2026 11:46AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
2045 LIBATION PROJECT 02/10/2026 977.84
11985 MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY 02/10/2026 2,079.26
1125 MAVERICK (NEGOCE) 02/10/2026 321.00
2029 MEGA BEER 02/10/2026 399.00
10916 MENARDS LUMBER 02/10/2026 16.98
13450 MES SERVICE COMPANY, LLC 02/10/2026 136.00
13241 METRO INET 02/10/2026 28,174.00
10931 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL WASTEWATER 02/10/2026 81,330.47
10939 MIDWAY FORD 02/10/2026 351.08
12940 MINNEHAHA BLDG MAINTENANCE 02/10/2026 76.95
13400 MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 02/10/2026 32.00
12699 MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT 02/10/2026 66.48
2006 MODIST BREWING COMPANY 02/10/2026 401.40
1051 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 02/10/2026 620.50
11132 NORTH SUBURBAN COMMUNICATIONS 02/10/2026 5,827.10
13210 ODP BUSINESS SOLUTIONS LLC 02/10/2026 1,582.07
2038 OLIPHANT BREWING 02/10/2026 304.00
12779 OPTION ONE MECHANICAL LLC 02/10/2026 1,618.62
11185 PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC. 02/10/2026 1,851.00
1012 PAUSTIS & SONS 02/10/2026 4,067.24
1001 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 02/10/2026 9,430.36
1002 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 02/10/2026 3,721.11
12747 PRECISE MRM LLC 02/10/2026 69.00
2019 PRYES BREWING COMPANY 02/10/2026 1,395.42
12917 QUADIENT FINANCE USA INC 02/10/2026 59.10
11304 RAMSEY COUNTY CHIEFS OF 02/10/2026 400.00
1024 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 02/10/2026 5,241.03
1008 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 02/10/2026 3,949.77
1026 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 02/10/2026 20,493.88
1036 SOUTHERN GLAZER'S OF MN 02/10/2026 1,434.13
11457 ST ANTHONY VILLAGE CENTER LLC 02/10/2026 3,408.52
11478 STAR TRIBUNE 02/10/2026 280.18
11994 STERICYCLE INC 02/10/2026 52.05
13178 STEVEN P CARLSON, ATTORNEY AT LAW PLLC 02/10/2026 5,000.00
11502 STREICHERS 02/10/2026 621.98
12920 SVAP III SILVER LAKE VILLAGE LLC 02/10/2026 5,268.80
12108 TEREX SERVICES 02/10/2026 5,710.92
1098 TRADITION WINE & SPIRITS 02/10/2026 166.00
12194 TROJAN TECHNOLOGIES CORP. 02/10/2026 12,420.86
11819 TRUE NORTH ELECTRIC 02/10/2026 2,367.20
11612 TWIN CITY JANITOR SUPPLY 02/10/2026 31.60
12089 ULINE 02/10/2026 342.54
2023 VENN BREWING CO 02/10/2026 578.00
11674 VERIZON WIRELESS 02/10/2026 645.76
11681 VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC 02/10/2026 334.08
11682 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER 02/10/2026 331.59
1025 VINOCOPIA 02/10/2026 1,372.75
13185 WEBSTER, WENDY 02/10/2026 164.73
11933 WIMACTEL INC 02/10/2026 75.00
1034 WINE COMPANY THE 02/10/2026 3,068.00
1038 WINE MERCHANTS INC 02/10/2026 3,590.40
1032 WINEBOW 02/10/2026 641.00
11738 WSB & ASSOCIATES INC. 02/10/2026 14,622.41
City of St Anthony Village CITY OF ST ANTHONY CHECK REGISTER Page: 3
Check Issue Dates: 1/28/2026 - 2/10/2026 Feb 04, 2026 11:46AM
Vendor Number Payee Check Issue Date Amount
Grand Totals:735,528.34
MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator
Date:February 10, 2026
Request: Metropolitan Council Private Property I/I Program – 2026 Grant Agreement
BACKGROUND
Attached is a resolution authorizing the City to enter a grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services (MCES) for the 2026 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Grant Program.
This effort is related to the ongoing I/I Program between the City of Saint Anthony Village and MCES.
The 2026 Private Property Inflow and Infiltration Grant Program provides $1.5 million in wastewater
revenue for grants to private property owners to help with repairs that will remove and prevent clear
water from entering the wastewater treatment system. The Minnesota Legislature amended statute
471.342 in 2022 to allow MCES to provide grant finding to local municipalities to assist private property
owners with costs associated with repairing sewer infrastructure on their property.
Excess I/I is removed from the regional interceptor system through repairs of the sewer lateral or
foundation drain on the property. With the average cost to repair or replace a private sanitary sewer
service lateral at approximately $9,000 or greater, this grant gives local communities the ability to help
property owners in alignment with the grant program guidelines.
The City received the Private Property I/I grant in 2025 and applicants were screened for funding
eligibility based on established criteria. At the end of the program year, 9 homeowners received grant
awards worth a total of $35,000 towards their repairs. The City paid the contractor on behalf of the
grantee for the total amount of their grant award. Grant dollars were received in the form of
reimbursement from MCES on a quarterly basis.
Additional details for the 2026 program are as follows:
Grants to private property owners shall be for a percentage of actual, reasonable, and verifiable
I/I mitigation costs. No costs of studies, engineering, or planning shall be eligible.
Grant reimbursement shall be 50% of eligible costs, up to $5,000, for applicants not meeting
equity criteria set by the participating municipalities. Eligible work includes:
o Private lateral repair and/or replacement
o Foundation drain disconnections and new sump pump, if associated with the foundation
drain disconnect
o Lateral televising and cleaning costs only if:
▪ Applicant meets the equity criteria or
▪ Televising and cleaning result in repair or replacement of sewer lateral
Grants of up to $10,000 may be given to private property owners meeting the municipality’s
equity criterion.
The private service line or foundation drain must be active and serving an occupied building.
All repairs and replacements must be made with materials and methods consistent with local
codes and permit requirements.
Qualified spending on eligible work must occur between January 1, 2026, and December 31,
2026.
The program is administered by eligible cities, which are those that have had a measurable flow rate
within 20 percent of the permitted flow limit, and which Saint Anthony is one of those cities. Cities
applied for a block of funding and are responsible for determining eligibility of applicants and
administration of funds.
SAINT ANTHONY PROGRAM CRITERIA
The City’s application was submitted to MCES on November 20, 2025. Staff were notified on December
15, 2025 that St. Anthony was awarded $38,000 for the 2026 program year. The MCES program
guidelines are attached to this memo for reference.
The City will use the following criteria for the 2026 program year:
City will accept applications online starting on April 1. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling,
first-come first-served basis until all funds are allocated.
Property must be owner-occupied and not used for rental purposes.
Prioritize applications meeting equity criteria (income verified with 2025 Federal tax return).
Grant awards may be 50% of eligible costs up to $5,000. For private property owners meeting
their municipality’s equity criterion, the grant award may increase up to $10,000.
To include an equity criterion component for the program, staff used the FY2025 income limits summary
utilized by the Metropolitan Council, which are based on the Federal Housing of Urban Development
(HUD) limits. Then graduated the maximum assistance based on those limits as presented below:
FY 2025 Income
Limit Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI HUD Metro
Median Family
Income
$132,400
Persons in Family
FY 2025 Income Limit
Category 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Extremely Low
Income Limits ($) $ 27,800 $ 31,800 $ 35,750 $ 39,700 $ 42,900 $ 46,100 $ 49,250 $ 54,150
Very Low (50%)
Income Limits ($) $ 46,350 $ 53,000 $ 59,600 $ 66,200 $ 71,500 $ 76,800 $ 82,100 $ 87,400
Low (80%) Income
Limits ($) $ 72,950 $ 83,400 $ 93,800 $ 104,200 $ 112,550 $ 120,900 $ 129,250 $ 137,550
Persons in Family
Reimbursement $
Max 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8+
Extremely Low
Income $ 8,600 $ 8,800 $ 9,000 $ 9,200 $ 9,400 $ 9,600 $ 9,800 $ 10,000
Very Low (50%)
Income $ 7,000 $ 7,200 $ 7,400 $ 7,600 $ 7,800 $ 8,000 $ 8,200 $ 8,400
Low (80%) Income $ 5,400 $ 5,600 $ 5,800 $ 6,000 $ 6,200 $ 6,400 $ 6,600 $ 6,800
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the grant agreement to participate in the 2026 program.
ATTACHMENTS
Grant Agreement
Program Guidelines
Resolution 26-018
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
2026 PRIVATE PROPERTY INFLOW AND INFILTRATION (I/I)
GRANT AGREEMENT NO. SG-26117
This Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES) Funded Grant Agreement ("Grant Agreement")
is entered into this [date of signature by both parties] between the Metropolitan Council, a public corporation and
political subdivision of the State of Minnesota ("Met Council") and the City of St. Anthony Village, a municipal
corporation ("Grantee").
RECITALS
1. In 2022, Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 471.342 was amended to authorize towns and political
subdivisions to establish inflow and infiltration prevention programs and make loans or grants to
property owners.
2. The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (ES, Council) calculates the peak hourly flow
discharge limit (I/I Goal) for each community connected to the metropolitan sanitary sewer
disposal system. Wastewater flow that exceeds the respective I/I Goal is considered excessive
flow. Communities that have a measured wastewater flow rate greater than 80 percent of the I/I
Goal are eligible to apply for the Grant.
3. The Council authorizes its staff to enter into a private property inflow and infiltration grant
agreement with local municipalities that are eligible for this grant program.
GRANT AGREEMENT
1. Term of Grant Agreement.
1.1. Effective Date. The effective date of this Grant Agreement is the date on which the Grant
Agreement has been duly executed by both parties.
1.2. Grant Activity Period. The first day of the year preceding the Effective Date through and including
the expiration date.
1.3. Expiration Date. The latter of (i) 2 years after final distribution of funds to Grantee; or (ii) until
all obligations have been satisfactorily fulfilled, whichever occurs first.
1.4. Survival of Terms. The following clauses survive the expiration, termination, or cancellation of
this Grant Agreement; 9. Liability and Insurance; 10. Audits; 11. Government Data Practices; 13. Data
Availability; 14. Governing Law, Jurisdiction and Venues; 16. Data Disclosure; 18. Future Eligibility.
2. Duties, Representations and Warranties of Grantee and Use of Grant Funds.
2.1. The Grantee agrees to conduct, administer, and complete in a satisfactory manner the program
("Grantee Program") which is described in Grantee's application to Met Council for assistance under the
Met Council's Private Inflow and Infiltration grant program, which application is incorporated into this
Grant Agreement as Exhibit A (Grant Application), and in accordance with the terms and conditions of
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this Grant Agreement. Specifically, the Grantee agrees to perform the “Grant Program” in accordance
with a specific timeline, all as described in Exhibit A (Grant Application) and to undertake the financial
responsibilities described in Exhibit A (Grant Application) to this Grant Agreement. The Grantee has
the responsibility for and obligation to complete the “Grant Program” as described in Exhibit A (Grant
Application). The Met Council makes no representation or warranties with respect to the success and
effectiveness of the “Grant Program”. The Met Council acknowledges that “Grant Program “work may
be limited to soliciting participation by building owners in the “Grant Program” and requires additional
work by the Grantee only to the extent that building owners choose to participate in the “Grant Program”,
all as described in the Grantee's application attached as Exhibit A (Grant Application).
The Grant Funds cannot be used for:
• Normal municipal operating or overhead costs, including such related to the Grant
Program;
• Grantee's own public sewer infrastructure costs;
• The cost of studies;
• Engineering costs;
• Planning costs; and
• For equipment, machinery, supplies or other property to conduct the Grant Program, except
for equipment, supplies or other property which is used primarily for the Grant Program
and is specifically listed in Exhibit A (Grant Application).
2.2. Grantee Representations and Warranties. The Grantee further covenants with and represents and
warrants to Met Council, as follows:
A. It has the legal authority to enter into, execute and deliver this Grant Agreement and all
documents referred to herein, has taken all actions necessary to its execution and delivery of such
documents and has provided to Met Council a copy of the resolution by its governing body which
authorizes Grantee to enter into this Agreement, to undertake the Private Property I/I Grant Program,
including the Grantee financial responsibilities as shown in Exhibit A (Grant Application) and which
also designates an authorized representative for the Grant Program who is authorized to provide
certifications required in this Grant Agreement and submit pay claims for reimbursement of Grantee
Program costs.
B. It has legal authority to conduct and administer the Grant Program and use the Grant Funds
for the purpose or purposes described in this Agreement.
C. This Grant Agreement and all other documents referred to herein are the legal, valid and
binding obligations of the Grantee enforceable against the Grantee in accordance with their respective
terms.
D. It will comply with all the terms, conditions, provisions, covenants, requirements, and
warranties in this Agreement, and all other documents referred to herein.
E. It has made no materially false statement or misstatement of fact in connection with the
Grant Funds, and all the information it has submitted or will submit to the Council relating to the Grant
Funds or the disbursement of any of the Grant Funds is and will be true and correct. It agrees that all
representations contained in its application for the Private I/I Grant are material representations of fact
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upon which the Council relied in awarding this Grant and are incorporated into this Agreement by
reference.
F. It is not in violation of any provisions of its charter or of the laws of the State of Minnesota,
and there are no material actions, suits, or proceedings pending, or to its knowledge threatened, before
any judicial body or governmental authority against or affecting it and is not in default with respect to any
order, writ, injunction, decree, or demand of any court or any governmental authority which would impair
its ability to enter into this Grant Agreement or any document referred to herein, or to perform any of the
acts required of it in such documents.
G. Neither the execution and delivery of this Grant Agreement or any document referred to
herein nor compliance with any of the terms, conditions, requirements, or provisions contained in any of
such documents is prevented by, is a breach of, or will result in a breach of, any term, condition, or
provision of any agreement or document to which it is now a party or by which it is bound.
H. The Grantee will not violate any applicable zoning or use statute, ordinance, building code,
rule or regulation, or any covenant or agreement of record relating thereto.
J. The Grant Program will be conducted in full compliance with all applicable laws, statutes,
rules, ordinances, and regulations issued by any federal, state, or other political subdivisions having
jurisdiction over the Grant Program.
K. It has complied with the financial responsibility requirements contained in Exhibit A
(Grant Application).
L. The Grant Program will be conducted substantially in accordance with Exhibit A (Grant
Application) by the Completion Date as stated in Exhibit A (Grant Application).
M. It shall furnish such satisfactory evidence regarding the representations described herein as
may be required and requested by the Met Council.
3. Time.
Grantee must comply with all time requirements described in this Grant Agreement.
4. Eligible Costs.
Eligible costs are those costs incurred by parties within the jurisdiction of the Grantee generally
only for sewer service lateral repairs or replacements and foundation drain disconnections as described in
Exhibit A (Grant Application). The Grantee shall not be reimbursed for non-eligible costs. Any cost
not defined as an eligible cost or not included in the Grant Program or approved in writing by the Council
is a non-eligible cost.
5. Consideration and Payment.
5.1 The Met Council will reimburse Grantee for eligible costs performed by the Grantee during the
Grant Period in an amount of up to the prequalified work’s grant amount ("Grant Amount"). The Met
Council shall bear no responsibility for any cost overruns that may be incurred by the Grantee or
subrecipients of any tier in the performance of the Grantee Program. The initial Grant amount to Grantee
under this Grant Agreement is $38,000_.
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5.2. Advance. The Met Council will make no advance of the Grant Amount to Grantee. The
disbursement of the Grant Amount shall be in the form of reimbursement for eligible costs as provided
ahead in this Section 5.
5.3. Payment. To obtain payment under this Grant Agreement, the Grantee shall submit a
Reimbursement Request/Progress Report on forms provided by or acceptable to the Met Council.
Reimbursement Request/Progress Reports may be submitted once per quarter after this grant agreement
has been executed. The Grantee shall describe its compliance with its the financial requirements and
construction work completed and specific addresses where work was undertaken in connection with the
grant and shall provide sufficient documentation of grant eligible expenditures and such other information
as the Met Council’s staff reasonably requests. The Met Council will promptly pay the Grantee after the
Grantee presents to the Met Council a Reimbursement Request/Progress Report and an itemized invoice
for all eligible services actually performed and the Met Council’s Authorized Representative accepts the
invoiced services.
6. Conditions of Payment.
6.1. The Grantee must certify to the Council that work at each site for which payment is requested is
done, that Grantee has received receipts for such work, that the work was not performed in violation of
federal, Met Council, or local law or regulation and that Grantee has issued the appropriate permits for
the work completed in the Grant Program.
6.2. Conditions Precedent to Any Reimbursement Request. The obligation of the Met Council to make
reimbursement payments hereunder shall be subject to the following conditions precedent:
A. The Met Council shall have received a Reimbursement Request/Progress Report for such
amount of funds being requested for which the amounts for each individual site have been pre-qualified
by Met Council.
B. The Met Council shall have received evidence upon request, and in form and substance
acceptable to the Met Council, that (i) the Grantee has legal authority to and has taken all actions necessary
to enter into this Agreement and (ii) this Agreement is binding on and enforceable against the Grantee.
C. No Event of Default under this Grant Agreement or event which would constitute an Event
of Default but for the requirement that notice be given or that a period of grace or time elapse shall have
occurred and be continuing.
D. The Grantee has supplied to the Met Council all other items that the Met Council may
reasonably require to assure good fiscal oversight of this grant program.
7. Authorized Representative.
The Met Council’s Authorized Representative is:
Name: Ward Brown or successor
Title: Principal Financial Analyst, ES Finance
Mailing Address: 390 North Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
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Phone: (651) 602-1263
E-Mail Address: ward.brown@metc.state.mn.us
or his successor and has the responsibility to monitor the Grantee’s performance and the authority to
accept the services provided under this grant contract. If the services are satisfactory, the Met Council’s
Authorized Representative will certify acceptance on each invoice submitted for payment.
The Grantee’s Authorized Representative is:
Name: Minette Saulog
Mailing Address: 3301 Silver Lake Rd NE, St. Anthony, MN 55418
Phone: (612) 782-3312
E-Mail Address: minette.saulog@savmn.com
If the Grantee’s Authorized Representative changes at any time during this Grant Agreement, the Grantee
must immediately notify the Met Council and within 30 days provide a new City resolution (if such
resolution is necessary) specifying the new Representative.
8. Assignment, Amendments, Waiver, and Grant contract Complete.
8.1 Assignment. The Grantee may neither assign nor transfer any rights or obligations under this Grant
Agreement without the prior consent of the Met Council and a fully executed Assignment Agreement,
executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved this Grant Agreement, or their
successors in office.
8.2 Amendments. Any amendment to this Grant Agreement must be in writing and will not be
effective until it has been executed and approved by the same parties who executed and approved the
original Grant Agreement, or their successors, or their delegatee in office.
8.3 Waiver. If the Met Council fails to enforce any provision of this Grant Agreement, that failure
does not waive the provision or its right to enforce it.
8.4 Grant Contract Complete. This Grant Agreement contains all negotiations and agreements
between the Met Council and the Grantee. No other understanding regarding this Grant Agreement,
whether written or oral, may be used to bind either party.
9. Liability and Insurance.
9.1 The Grantee and the Met Council agree that they will, subject to any indemnifications provided
herein, be responsible for their own acts and the results thereof to the extent authorized by law, and they
shall not be responsible for the acts of the other party and the results thereof. The liability of the Met
Council is governed by the provisions contained in Minn. Stat. Chapter 466 as it may be amended,
modified or replaced from time to time. The liability of the Grantee, including but not limited to the
indemnification provided under Section 9.2 is governed by the provisions contained in such Chapter 466.
9.2 Indemnification by the Grantee. The Grantee shall bear all losses, expenses (including attorneys'
fees) and damages in connection with Grantee’s administration of the Grant Program and agrees to
indemnify and hold harmless the Met Council, its agents, servants and employees from all claims,
demands and judgments made or recovered against the Met Council, its agents, servants and employees,
because of bodily injuries, including death at any time resulting therefrom, or because of damages to
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property, or others (including loss of use) from any cause whatsoever, arising out of, incidental to, or in
connection with the Grant Program whether or not due to any act of omission or commission, including
negligence of the Grantee or any contractor or their employees, servants or agents, and whether or not due
to any act of omission or commission (excluding, however, negligence or breach of statutory duty) of the
Met Council, its employees, servants or agents.
Grantee further agrees to indemnify, save and hold the Met Council, its agents and employees, harmless
from all claims arising out of, resulting from, or in any manner attributable to any violation by the Grantee,
its officers, employees, or agents, or any provision of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act,
including legal fees and disbursements paid or incurred to enforce the provisions contained in Section 11.
The Grantee's liability hereunder shall not be limited to the extent of insurance carried by or provided by
the Grantee, or subject to any exclusions from coverage in any insurance policy. For the avoidance of
doubt, this provision does not impact the Grantee’s liability limits established in Minnesota Statutes
Chapter 466.
The Grantee shall maintain or require to be maintained adequate insurance coverage for the Grant Program
in such amounts with such limits as it determines in good faith to be reasonable or in such amounts and
with such limits as may be reasonably required for participating cities by the Met Council from time to
time.
9.3 Relationship of the Parties. Nothing contained in this Grant Agreement is intended or should be
construed in any manner as creating or establishing the relationship of co-partners or a joint venture
between the Grantee and the Met Council, nor shall the Grantee be considered or deemed to be an agent,
representative, or employee of the Met Council in the performance of this Grant Agreement, or the Grant
Program.
The Grantee represents that it has already or will secure or cause to be secured all personnel, including
any third-party contractor required for the performance of this Grant Agreement and the Grant Program.
All personnel of the Grantee or other persons while engaging in the performance of this Grant Agreement
the Grant Program shall not have any contractual relationship with the Met Council related to the work of
the Grant Program and shall not be considered employees of the Met Council. In addition, all claims that
may arise on behalf of said personnel or other persons out of employment or alleged employment
including, but not limited to, claims under the Workers’ Compensation Act of the State of Minnesota,
claims of discrimination against the Grantee, its officers, agents, contractors, or employees shall in no way
be the responsibility of the Met Council. Such personnel or other persons shall not require nor be entitled
to any compensation, rights or benefits of any kind whatsoever from the Met Council, including but not
limited to, tenure rights, medical and hospital care, sick and vacation leave, disability benefits, severance
pay and retirement benefits.
10. Audits.
Under Minn. Stat. § 16C.05, subd. 5, the Grantee’s books, records, documents, and accounting procedures
and practices relevant to this grant contract are subject to examination by the Met Council and/or the State
Auditor or Legislative Auditor, as appropriate, for a minimum of six years from the termination date of
this Grant Agreement.
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11. Government Data Practices.
The Grantee and Met Council must comply with the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minn.
Stat. Chapter 13, as it applies to all data provided by the Met Council under this grant contract, and as it
applies to all data created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the Grantee
under this Grant Agreement. The civil remedies of Minn. Stat. § 13.08 apply to the release of the data
referred to in this clause by either the Grantee or the Met Council. If the Grantee receives a request to
release the data referred to in this Clause, the Grantee must immediately notify the Met Council.
12. Workers’ Compensation.
The Grantee certifies that it is in compliance with Minn. Stat. § 176.181, subd. 2, pertaining to workers’
compensation insurance coverage. The Grantee’s employees and agents will not be considered Met
Council employees. Any claims that may arise under the Minnesota Workers Compensation Act on behalf
of these employees and any claims made by any third party as a consequence of any act or omission on
the part of these employees are in no way the Met Council’s obligation or responsibility.
14. Governing Law, Jurisdiction, and Venue.
Minnesota law, without regard to its choice-of-law provisions, governs this Grant Agreement. Venue for
all legal proceedings out of this grant contract, or its breach, must be in the appropriate state or federal
court with competent jurisdiction in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
15. Termination.
Either Party may cancel this Grant Agreement at any time, with or without cause, upon 30 days’ written
notice to the Grantee. Upon termination, the Grantee will be entitled to payment for services prequalified
and satisfactorily performed before the termination notice.
16. Data Disclosure.
Under Minn. Stat. § 270C.65, subd. 3, and other applicable law, the Grantee consents to disclosure of its
federal employer tax identification number, and/or Minnesota tax identification number, already provided
to the Met Council, to federal and state tax agencies and Met Council personnel involved in the payment
of Met Council obligations. Grantee will require compliance with this Section 16 by Grantee’s contractor
and shall submit evidence of such compliance to Met Council as requested.
17. Notices.
In addition to any notice required under applicable law to be given in another manner, any notices required
hereunder must be in writing and shall be sufficient if personally served or sent by prepaid, registered, or
certified mail (return receipt requested), to the business address of the party to whom it is directed. Such
business address shall be that address specified below, or such different address as may hereafter be
specified, by either party by written notice to the other:
To the Grantee at:
City of St. Anthony Village
3301 Silver Lake Road NE
St. Anthony Village, MN 55418
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Attention: Minette Saulog
To the Met Council at:
Metropolitan Council
390 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55101
Attention: Ward Brown, Principal Financial Analyst
With copy to:
ES Budget Manager
Metropolitan Council Environmental Services
390 Robert Street North
St. Paul, MN 55101
18. Prevailing Wages
The Grantee agrees to comply with all applicable provisions contained in chapter 177 of the
Minnesota Statutes, and specifically those provisions contained in Minn. Stat. §§ 177.41 through 177.435,
as they may be amended, modified or replaced from time to time with respect to the Grantee Program. By
agreeing to this provision, the Grantee is not acknowledging or agreeing that the cited provisions apply to
the Grantee Program.
19. Default and Remedies.
19.1 Defaults. The Grantee's failure to fully comply with all provisions contained in this Grant
Agreement shall be an event of default hereunder ("Event of Default").
19.2. Remedies. Upon an event of default, the Met Council may exercise any one or more of the
following remedies:
a. Refrain from disbursing the Grant;
b. Demand that all or any portion of the Grant already disbursed be repaid to it, and upon such
demand the Grantee shall repay such amount to the Met Council.
c. Enforce any additional remedies the Met Council may have at law or in equity.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this agreement to be executed by their duly
authorized representatives on or as of the date first above written.
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METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
By: ________________________________
Regional Administrator, successor, or delegate
Date: _______________________________
GRANTEE:
The Grantee certifies that the appropriate
person(s) have executed the grant contract on
behalf of the Grantee as required by applicable
articles, bylaws, resolutions, or ordinances.
By: ________________________________
_____________________________________
Printed Name and Title
Date: _______________________________
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PRIVATE PROPERTY INFLOW & INFILTRATION GRANT PROGRAM
Grant Requirements, Guidelines, and Timeline - 2026
Information
The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (Met Council) is implementing a private property
inflow and infiltration (I/I) grant program beginning January 2026. The goal of the program is to assist
private property owners with financial assistance to remove I/I from the regional interceptor system
through repairs of the sewer lateral or foundation drain on the property. Environmental Services has
committed to assigning funds every year from the PayGo fund for this grant program.
Council Guidelines
Eligible Municipalities
Eligible municipalities include those that have been designated excessive I/I contributors by the Met
Council, or that have had a measurable flow rate within 20 percent of the permitted flow limit.
Eligible Work
• Grants to private property owners shall be for a percentage of actual, reasonable, and verifiable
I/I mitigation costs. No costs of studies, engineering, or planning shall be eligible.
• Grant reimbursement shall be 50% of eligible costs, up to $5,000, for applicants not meeting
equity criteria set by the participating municipalities. Eligible work includes:
o Private lateral repair and/or replacement
o Foundation drain disconnections and new sump pump, if associated with the foundation
drain disconnect
o Lateral televising and cleaning costs if:
Applicant meets the equity criteria or
Televising and cleaning result in repair or replacement of sewer lateral
• Grants of up to $10,000 may be given to private property owners meeting the municipality’s
equity criterion.
• The private service line or foundation drain must be active and serving an occupied building.
• All repairs and replacements must be made with materials and methods consistent with local
codes and permit requirements.
• Qualified spending on eligible work must occur between January 1, 2026, and December 31,
2026.
Grant Process
Application
• ES will notify all eligible municipalities and request grant applications.
• Eligible municipalities will apply for the program and request a total grant amount for anticipated
grant reimbursement to private property owners.
• Applying municipalities must submit the Application for Participation and a resolution from City
Council authorizing application and execution of the grant.
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• After all applications are received, ES will review requested grant amounts for proposed work
and encumber a grant amount for each participating municipality. It is anticipated that more
grant funds will be requested than what is available, meaning applicants may not receive their
full request. Grant awards will be encumbered to each municipality by this process:
o Half of the available grant funds will be divided equally among participants.
o The remaining half will be distributed to participants based on the size of their grant
request.
• Municipalities will be informed of their total grant amount for the program year at the start of the
program year.
• ES will send grant agreements to municipalities for signature and, upon return, will sign, and will
create purchase orders payable to the applicant municipality.
• Signed agreements and application must be returned to ES prior to participation in the program.
Reporting Requirements and Reimbursement
• Each quarter, municipalities will submit the PPII Reporting Form Excel workbook of work
completed, invoices, and certificates of completeness to certify the work for each grant was
done and records auditable. Only one grant per property may be awarded.
o ES has provided a list of verified Metropolitan Council Underutilized Business (MCUB)
contractors able to perform water and sewer work (attached). It is not required to use the
contractors on that list but is provided as an option. More information on the Met Council
MCUB program can be found here: https://metrocouncil.org/About-Us/What-We-
Do/DoingBusiness/Small-Business-Programs/mcub.aspx
• ES will review the PPII Reporting Form Excel workbook and supporting documentation and
issue grant reimbursement. Municipalities have until January 31 of the following year to submit
all paperwork for work performed during the program year.
• Any funds encumbered to a municipality and not spent during the program year will remain in
ES’s PayGo fund.
• The Met Council reserves the right to change these guidelines, if in its sole discretion the results
of the process do not equitably allocate the funds.
Equity Component
Imagine 2050 is the Met Council’s vision for the region through the year 2040. It is the region’s plan for
an equitable and resilient future. In support of Imagine 2050, this program has an opportunity to further
equity by providing higher grant awards to residents that meet their city or township’s equity need.
Imagine 2050 provides the following definition of equity: “Equity means that historically excluded
communities – especially Black communities, American Indian communities, and communities of color
– have measurably improved outcomes through an intentional and consistent practice of adapting
policies, systems, services, and spending so that they contribute to the repair of both historic and
ongoing injustice." (Metropolitan Council, 2025)
The equity component of allowing grant reimbursement up to a $10,000 cap for private property owners
meeting a municipality’s equity criterion is one way equity is incorporated into this program. It is
acknowledged that each municipality has different equity considerations and knows the needs of their
residents the best; therefore, it is up to the municipality to determine if a resident has an equity need
and up to the municipality to determine the resident’s final grant award, up to $10,000.
If a repair is higher than the program cap of $10,000, options, among others, to cover that cost include
a municipality match, assessing the property for the remaining amount, or requesting payment from the
resident. The means of collection are up to each municipality. Be advised, if grant awards are paid
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directly to the private property owner, it is recommended to speak with a tax professional, as the
municipality may have to provide a 1099 tax form.
Calendar
Action Date(s)
Send notice of grant program guidelines to municipalities,
requesting applications November 1, 2025
Grant applications due from municipalities November 27, 2025
ES notifies municipalities of their grant amount December 16, 2025
Municipalities submit pay claims for completed work April 30, August 31, October 31,
2026; January 31, 2027
ES processes reimbursement upon receipt of signed agreement Quarterly
Links/References
https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Planning/Wastewater/Inflow-and-Infiltration.aspx
https://metrocouncil.org/Wastewater-Water/Funding-Finance/Available-Funding-Grants/Private-
Property-Inflow-and-Infiltration-Grants.aspx
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 26-018
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE GRANT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE AND METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF
PRIVATELY OWNED INFRASTRUCTURE (MCES AGREEMENT NO. SG-26117)
WHEREAS, in 2022, Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 471.342 was amended to authorize
towns and political subdivisions to establish inflow and infiltration prevent
programs and make loans or grants to property owners; and
WHEREAS, The Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) calculates the peak
hourly flow discharge limit (I/I Goal) for each community connected to the
metropolitan sanitary sewer disposal system. Wastewater flow that exceeds the
respective I/I Goal is considered excessive flow. Communities that have a
measured wastewater flow greater than 80 percent of the I/I Goal are eligible to
apply for the Grant; and
WHEREAS,The MCES authorizes its staff to enter into a private property inflow and
infiltration grant agreement with local municipalities that are eligible for this
grant program; and
WHEREAS, The City of Saint Anthony Village submitted an application to the MCES for
grant funding for improvements to the privately owned sanity sewer system to
reduce inflow and infiltration; and
WHEREAS, The MCES has determined a grant award to the City of Saint Anthony Village in
the amount of $38,000 for the 2026 program period.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony
Village, Minnesota:
1)The City Council agrees to accept and approve the Grant Agreement between the City of
Saint Anthony Village and Metropolitan Council Environmental Services; and
2)The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager and the City Clerk to execute said
Agreement for and on behalf of the City of Saint Anthony Village.
Approved this 10th day of February, 2026.
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Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole DeDeyn, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _________________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Deborah Maloney, Finance Director
Date:February 10, 2026
Request: Public Hearing and review of 2027 Budget Calendar
BACKGROUND
Each year the city of Saint Anthony Village holds a public hearing to present the proposed budget
calendar to provide information to the public on the City’s budget development process and timeline,
and receive public input related to the steps in the budget calendar. The key dates included on the 2027
budget calendar are as follows:
2027 Budget Calendar – Key Dates and Activities
January 14–16, 2026
Council Goal Setting, Financial Management, and Planning
Council establishes guiding goals to inform policy and budget decisions throughout the year.
February 10, 2026
Public Hearing – Budget Calendar
Provides residents with information on the proposed budget timeline and an opportunity for public
input.
April–May 2026
Staff Meetings with Department Heads
Staff and department leadership review the 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Budgets.
June 23, 2026
Council Work Session – Infrastructure and Debt Levy
Review infrastructure improvement schedules and resulting 2027 debt levy requirements.
August 11, 2026
Council Work Session – Property Tax Levy and General Fund
Review updated proposals for the overall 2027 Property Tax Levy and General Fund Budget.
August 25, 2026
Presentation of Proposed 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levy
Initial presentation of the proposed budget to the City Council.
September 8, 2026
Public Hearing – Preliminary Budget and Levy
Council considers resolution setting the Preliminary 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levy.
October 13, 2026
Council Work Session – Capital Improvement Plan
Review of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
November 10, 2026
Approval of Capital Improvement Plan
Council approval of the 2027 CIP.
December 8, 2026
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and Final Adoption
Public hearing, presentation, and adoption of the 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levy.
Further detail of each of the calendar dates to be provided at the public hearing includes:
2026 Council Goal Setting
Council goals guide decision-making throughout the budget process and focus on:
Environmental Responsibility
Thriving Village
Informed & Engaged Community
Safe & Secure Community
Fiscal & Organizational Strength
Public Hearing on the Budget Calendar
The Budget Calendar:
Promotes transparency by outlining the timeline for budget development and approvals
Encourages public participation and stakeholder input
Supports Council goals of an informed and engaged community and fiscal strength
Sets expectations for public review and comment opportunities
The Mayor opens and closes the public hearing and receives public input.
Staff Meetings with Department Heads
Discussions focus on:
Revenues: Current year estimates and anticipated changes
o What will continue, end, or change
Expenses: Maintaining current service levels, adjusted for:
o Known increases or decreases
o New programs or purchases
o Union contract negotiations
o Cost-saving opportunities
Prior-year budget-to-actuals are analyzed to improve accuracy. Long-term capital needs are
reviewed for timing, condition, and updated cost estimates.
Infrastructure Improvement Schedule and Debt Levy Review
Review long-term Street Improvement Program with City Engineers and Public Works Director
Evaluate pavement and utility conditions and needs
Consider County improvement project timing and cost-sharing
Review Debt Service fund balances and payment schedules to identify opportunities to reduce
debt levy requirements
Review of Updated Property Tax Levy and General Fund Proposals
Staff presents updated budget proposals, including:
Anticipated overall levy increase
Major budget impacts and key drivers
Known versus unknown revenue and expense changes
Potential changes may include:
New staffing requests
Grant funding or one-time revenues/expenses
New tax or benefit mandates
Extraordinary inflationary impacts
Staff continues to refine projections and pursue cost savings or alternative funding sources.
Presentation of Proposed 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levy
Staff presents the proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy, highlighting significant
changes and seeking Council feedback. Estimates continue to be refined following Council
direction.
Public Hearing – Preliminary Budget and Property Tax Levy
Presentation of the proposed budget and any updates
Resolution setting the Preliminary Property Tax Levy for certification to Hennepin and Ramsey
Counties by September 30
The preliminary levy represents a “not-to-exceed” amount
The Mayor opens and closes the public hearing and receives public input.
Capital Improvement Plan Review and Approval
Council reviews:
Levy-related capital funds and corresponding levies:
o Capital Equipment
o Building Improvement
o Infrastructure Improvement
o Parks Improvement
o Debt Service
Non-levy capital funds:
o Stormwater
o Utilities Infrastructure
Council feedback is incorporated prior to final approval.
Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and Final Adoption
Presentation of the final proposed 2027 Budget and Property Tax Levy
Resolution setting the Final Property Tax Levy for certification by December 31
Public input received
Council adopts the 2027 Budget, Property Tax Levy, and associated resolutions.
ATTACHMENTS
Presentation
Public Hearing Notice
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PUBLIC HEARING
2027 BUDGET CALENDAR
Deborah Maloney
February 10, 2026
2027 BUDGET CALENDAR
STEPS2026 DATE
Council Goal Setting, Financial Management and PlanningJanuary 14-16
Public Hearing on budget calendar to provide residents with information and opportunity for inputFebruary 10
Staff Meetings with Department Heads – Discussion on 2027 Operating Budget and Capital BudgetsApril – May
Council work session to review infrastructure improvement schedule and resulting 2027 Debt levy
requirementsJune 23
Council work session to review updated proposals for 2027 overall Property Tax Levy and General Fund Budget August 11
Presentation of Proposed 2027 Budget & Property Tax Levy to the City CouncilAugust 25
Public Hearing to pass resolution setting Preliminary 2027 Budget and Property Tax LevySeptember 8
Council work session to review Capital Improvement PlanOctober 13
Approval of 2027 Capital Improvement PlanNovember 10
Public Hearing and Presentation of 2027 Budget and Levy. Adoption of 2027 Budget and Property Tax LevyDecember 8
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2026 COUNCIL GOAL SETTING
Goals help guide Council as they make decisions
throughout each year to strive towards:
Environmental Responsibility
Thriving Village
Informed & Engaged Community
Safe & Secure Community
Fiscal & Organizational Strength
PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET
CALENDAR
2027 Budget Calendar
Provides Transparency – Allows public to see proposed timeline for budget activities
such as when drafts will be available, when departments submit requests, and when
final approvals are scheduled.
Encourages Public Participation – Citizens and stakeholders can provide input or
raise concerns, helps ensure that community needs are considered in the planning
process
Incorporates Council Goals of Informed & Engaged Community, Fiscal &
Organizational Strength
Sets Expectations -Helps public understand when they can review budget
proposals, attend meetings, or submit comments
Mayor opens Public Hearing and receives input from public
Mayor closes Public Hearing
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STAFF MEETS WITH DEPARTMENT
HEADS
Discussions on 2027 Operating Budget and Capital Budgets
Review Revenues – use current year estimates and research following year expectations;
•What will continue?
•What will end?
•What other changes are anticipated?
Expenses are budgeted at amounts that will maintain the present level of City services and adjusted for:
•known increases or decreases
•any new programs or purchases
•union contract negotiations
•opportunities for cost savings or eliminations
Prior year budget to actual expenses are analyzed for more accurate cost estimates.
Long term capital budgets are reviewed for timing of purchases, condition of items to be replaced, and
updated cost estimates and capital needs.
REVIEW INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT
SCHEDULE AND DEBT LEVY REQUIREMENTS
Street Improvement Program and Debt Service
Review Long term Street Improvement plan with City Engineers and Public
Work Director to re-evaluate pavement and underground utilities conditions
and needs and review with Council
Consider timing and cost share requirements of County Improvement
projects occurring in the city
Review Debt Service fund balances and Debt payment schedules for
opportunities to use available funds to reduce debt levy amounts
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REVIEW UPDATED PROPOSALS FOR
OVERALL PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND
GENERAL FUND BUDGET
General Fund Budget and overall Property Tax Levy
Present Budget proposal of known and estimated amounts for Council information and feedback on
anticipated overall levy increase
Outline largest budget impact amounts and discuss reasons for changes. Discuss known revenue or
expense changes and which remain unknown.
•Changes may stem from new staffing requests
•Anticipation of grant funding or other one-time revenues or expenses
•New tax or benefit mandates that have a budget impact
•Extraordinary inflationary impact
Staff will continue to review accounts for improved accuracy in projections and seek opportunities for cost
savings or funding sources
OVERALL LEVY BY FUND TYPE
General/HRA
71%
Debt Service and
Infrustructure Funds
25%
Capital/Building/Parks
Improvements
4%
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2026 GENERAL FUND: REVENUES
Tax Levy
75%
Licenses, Permits, &
Fines
5%
Intergov't Revenue
10%
Contracts
3%
Miscellaneous
2%
Transfers
5%
2026 GENERAL FUND:
EXPENDITURES
Administration
10%Finance
3%
Police
42%
Fire
23%
Public Works
11%
Parks
5%
All Other
6%
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PRESENT 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET AND
PROPERTY TAX LEVY TO CITY COUNCIL
Proposed General Fund Budget and Property Tax Levy
Present Proposed Budget to Council, highlighting significant changes from
previous presentation
Receive Council feedback on anticipated overall levy increase
Staff will continue to refine estimates for improved accuracy of projections and
seek opportunities for cost savings or funding sources
PUBLIC HEARING TO PRESENT 2027
PROPOSED BUDGET AND RESOLUTION
SETTING PRELIMINARY PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Proposed General Fund Budget
and Preliminary Property Tax Levy
Present Proposed Budget to Council, highlighting any changes from
previous presentation
Present a resolution setting the Preliminary Property Tax Levy to be
certified
to Hennepin and Ramsey Counties by September 30 each year
This is a “Not to Exceed” amount; the final property tax levy can be
decreased but can not be increased from this amount
Mayor opens Public Hearing and receives input from public
Mayor closes Public Hearing
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION TO REVIEW
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Review Capital Fund Budgets with Council
Review Levy related Capital funds proposed budgets and corresponding levies with
Council
•Capital Equipment fund
•Building Improvement fund
•Infrastructure Improvement fund
•Parks Improvement fund
•Debt Service funds
Non-levy Capital budgets are also reviewed at this time
•Stormwater Fund
•Utilities Infrastructure Fund
Receive Council feedback on Capital Fund Budgets
APPROVAL OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PLAN
Present Final Capital Fund Budgets to Council
Present Capital Equipment, Building Improvement, Infrastructure Improvement, and
Parks Improvement budgets, Debt Service and corresponding levies to Council
Request approval of Final Capital Fund Budgets
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TRUTH IN TAXATION PUBLIC HEARING
PRESENT 2027 PROPOSED BUDGET AND
RESOLUTION SETTING FINAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Proposed General Fund Budget and Final Property Tax Levy
Present Proposed Budget to Council, highlighting any changes from previous
presentation
Present a resolution setting the Final Property Tax Levy to be certified to Hennepin
and Ramsey Counties by December 31 each year
Mayor opens Public Hearing and receives input from public
Mayor closes Public Hearing
Adoption of the 2027 Budget, Property Tax Levy, and Resolution
COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 25-083 SETTING THE FINAL 2026 TAX
LEVY AND GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ST.
ANTHONY VILLAGE
Final 2026 Property Tax Levy is:
$ 7,158,845
308,200
1,840,953
721,228
209,414
130,500
40,000
General Operating Levy
Capital Improvement Levy
Debt Service Levy
Infrastructure Levy
Housing and Redevelopment Authority Levy
Building Improvement Levy
Park Improvement Levy
$10,409,140Total Levy
$ 9,715,196Final 2026 General Fund Operating Budget Totals
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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
February 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, Saint Anthony, MN 55418
Notice is hereby given that on February 10, 2026, 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, the City
Council will hold a public hearing to receive public input on the 2027 Budget and the 2027 Budget
Calendar process.
The City Council agenda and packet item relating to this item will be made available prior to the meeting
online at www.savmn.com.
Ways to Comment:
In Person
The public is welcome to attend in person at the City of Saint Anthony Village City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake
Road, in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m.
Written
Written comments may be taken at the Saint Anthony Village City Hall, 3301 Silver Lake Road, Saint
Anthony Village, Minnesota 55418 or online at www.savmn.com (under I want to -> Submit->
Comment/Question for City Council Meetings) until the date of the public hearing.
Questions?
Questions may be directed to the City Clerk at 612-782-3334.
Nicole DeDeyn
City Clerk
City Council Approved __________
PLANNING COMMISSION 2026 WORK PLAN
GENERAL ITEMS
1. Review and recommend actions on land use and development applications
2. Monitor common planning and zoning issues for follow-up
3. Maintain Training Opportunities on land use issues
4. Maintain communications with City Council as to land use policy
SPECIFIC TASKS FOR 2026
1. Update Zoning Districts and Regulations, where needed, to better address contemporary development
patterns and demand.
a. Review standards in R-1 Districts to maintain intended neighborhood character, and promote
existing residential reinvestment
i. Lot Usage, Setbacks, Architectural Design, Others
2. Support affordable housing initiatives
3. Housing: Accessory Dwelling Units – Options and Impacts.
4. Monitor Data Center development impacts and land use impacts for urban locations.
5. 2050 Comprehensive Plan – preliminary preparation tasks.
a. Participate in joint work session to identify priorities for a request for proposal (RFP) for the 2050
Comprehensive Plan
6. Coordinate incorporation of Climate Action Plan Goals and Strategies into appropriate Ordinance regulations
(Ongoing, with Sustainability and other staff/departments).
7. Hemp/Cannabis Businesses (Ordinances Complete 2024).
a. Explore Odor regulation – monitor other municipal regulations
Monitor Emerging Planning Issues and Address as Needed
City Council Approved __________
PARKS & ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION 2026 WORK PLAN
GENERAL ITEMS
1. Support staff with ongoing Climate Plan implementation
2. Provide recommendations to City Council regarding environmental and sustainability-related policy Items
3. Education and outreach with community to promote sustainability and City plans related to climate
4. Attend joint meetings with City Council and/or Planning Commission as scheduled
SPECIFIC TASKS FOR 2026
1. Support Climate Plan implementation (2026: Water & Waste focus).
a. Active Transportation Plan anticipated by Spring 2026
b. Advising potential ordinances and programs: Sustainable Buildings, waste, curbside compost
c. Promote water conservation and waste reduction efforts throughout the community
d. Continued support of ongoing Energy & Transportation initiatives as applicable
2. Provide PEC representation in planning or assisting with sustainability and environmental events as
requested by staff or community groups.
a. May include but not limited to city recycling events, swaps, Rain Barrel workshop, Sustainability Fair,
Earth Day cleanups, and other opportunities.
3. Continue collaboration with Citizens for Sustainability to enhance City green space, including parks cleanup
and pollinator plantings.
4. Continue education & outreach in conjunction with staff and community and regional organizations to
promote Climate Plan initiatives and sustainability.
5. Conduct survey with businesses located in the city to inform waste reduction efforts.
6. 2050 Comprehensive Plan – preliminary preparation tasks.
a. Participate in joint work session to identify priorities for a request for proposal (RFP) for the 2050
Comprehensive Plan
7. Review annual Parks Capital Improvement Plan.
8. Attend Annual Parks Summit meeting with City Council, School District and Sports Boosters.
Monitor Emerging Topics and Address as Needed
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 26-019
A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING COUNCIL STANCE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY,
INCLUSION AND IMMIGRATION
WHEREAS, The City of Saint Anthony Village is a diverse and welcoming community whose
residents include immigrants, refugees, longtime residents, workers, students,
families, and business owners who contribute to the social, cultural, and economic
life of the city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that the recent, verifiable, visible increase in federal
immigration enforcement practices have generated fear and anxiety in the
community, and have led to observable community impacts such as decreased
school attendance, disruption of daily activities and work attendance, and
heightened concern for the personal safety of individuals and families, including
children; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony Village recognizes that the United States federal
government is responsible for enforcing federal civil immigration laws, but also
affirms that public safety is best served through transparency, accountability, and
trust between residents and those exercising law-enforcement authority; and.
WHEREAS,fear, uncertainty, and the perception of unchecked or unclear federal enforcement
activity can undermine public safety, discourage cooperation with public safety
and emergency responders, deter residents from accessing critical public services,
and erode trust in government institutions; and
WHEREAS, the City has an obligation to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of all
residents and to speak clearly when conditions arise that threaten community
stability, even where our direct regulatory authority is limited.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony
Village, Minnesota:
1.Formally acknowledges the fear and disruption being experienced by residents
because of increased federal immigration enforcement activity within the
community and affirms its commitment to the safety and dignity of all who
live and work in Saint Anthony Village.
2.Urges federal immigration authorities operating within Saint Anthony Village
to conduct any enforcement activities in a manner that prioritizes
transparency, clear identification, and de-escalation, and that minimizes
unnecessary fear or disruption to the public.
3.Directs the Mayor and City Manager to communicate with Governor Tim
Walz and appropriate State of Minnesota officials to request consideration of
a temporary, statewide moratorium on residential evictions for households that
have experienced substantial financial hardship associated with the recent
surge in federal immigration enforcement activity.
4.Affirms that city staff will continue to provide residents with public
information regarding available community resources related to their rights,
and appropriate points of contact for public safety concerns, in coordination
with trusted local and state organizations where appropriate.
5.Affirms the St. Anthony Police Department (SAPD) will continue to uphold
the philosophy of community based policing and operate under SAPD Policy
Manual, Policy 413 and will not engage in federal immigration enforcement
activities except as legally required.
6.Does not purport to regulate or restrict federal authority, but rather to formally
communicate the City’s position and the impacts being experienced locally,
and affirms its commitment to the ethical treatment of all residents and
visitors in the provision of City services and access to City services,
regardless of immigration status or national origin.
Approved this 10th day of February, 2026.
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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:February 10, 2026
Request: Authorize Use of Funds to Respond to Impacts from Federal Immigration
Enforcement During Operation Metro Surge
BACKGROUND
On February 4, 2026, the City Council held a Special Work Session to discuss various topics pertaining to
Federal Immigration Enforcement. From the Special Work Session, Staff received guidance from Council
to proceed with process to authorize use of funds related to vehicle towing and storage.
As a result of federal agent actions, there have been reports of an increase in abandoned cars in public
right-of-way. Leaving abandoned vehicles within the right-of-way will adversely impact the traffic safety
and snow plowing. Considerations to waiving towing and towing storage fees have been proposed as a
measure to avoid adding additional financial and logistical burdens on targeted individuals and families.
The resolution would authorize staff to allocate up to $15,000 to subsidize vehicle towing and storage
fees as an impact of Operation Metro Surge. The funds will be administered by Staff to distribute funds
to Saint Anthony residents whose vehicles were abandoned in the City and subsequently towed as the
result of a confrontation with Federal agents during Operation Metro Surge.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution 26-020 to authorize the use of $15,000 to subsidize towing and storage fees for
residents targeted during Operation Metro Surge.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution 26-020
CITY OF SAINT ANTHONY VILLAGE
RESOLUTION 26-020
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE USE OF FUNDS TO RESPOND TO IMPACTS FROM
FEDERAL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT DURING OPERATION METRO SURGE
WHEREAS, the Federal Administration’s Operation Metro Surge is resulting in adverse
impacts to Minnesota communities; and
WHEREAS, members of the community are being targeted inhumanely due to the color of
their skin or peaceful protest actions; and
WHEREAS,areas in the State are reporting increases in abandoned vehicles in the right-of-
way due to interactions with federal agents; and
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Anthony will commit and allocate funds related to vehicle
towing and storage fees to City residents to minimize undue financial and
logistical burdens to impacted individuals and families.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of City of Saint Anthony
Village, Minnesota approves the use of funds to subsidize towing and storage fees for residents
targeted during Operation Metro Surge.
Approved this 10th day of February, 2026.
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Wendy Webster, Mayor
ATTEST:___________________________
Nicole DeDeyn, City Clerk
Review for Administration: _________________________________________
Charlie Yunker, City Manager
MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Minette Saulog, Sustainability Coordinator
Date:February 10, 2026
Request: Adoption of Active Transportation Plan
BACKGROUND
Staff previously presented the Draft Active Transportation (AT) Plan for City Council discussion and
review at the January 13, 2026 work session. Further review was completed by the local planning team,
with final revisions completed and included in the final version of the AT Plan presented today.
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
The AT Plan consists of several sections specifically tailored to the Saint Anthony Village community. The
introduction shares guiding principles and a summary of the planning process that shaped this Plan. The
Vision and Goals, developed with the City’s local planning team, provides the central focus of what this
Plan hopes to achieve. Research into existing conditions, plans and policies, and other insights from the
planning process provide a picture of what it looks and feels like to walk, bike, take public transit and roll
in Saint Anthony Village.
As a result, priority projects and recommended action steps have been identified from rounds of
community engagement and keeping overall city goals in mind. Finally, the AT Plan provides guidance
for short-and long-term implementation steps, and frameworks for measuring progress and success
between now and 2031 and beyond.
REQUEST
Staff request City Council’s formal adoption of the Active Transportation Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Presentation
Final Active Transportation Plan
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION
PLAN
City Council
Meeting
February 10, 2026
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN PROCESS
2025 STEPS
January Notification of Active Transportation grant award by MnDOT
February-May Preliminary grant activities
June Kick-off meeting with City staff, MnDOT and consultants
July Kick-off meeting with Local Planning Team (virtual)
August Online interactive map and survey for public input goes live
August Active Transportation information shared at City’s VillageFest booth
September Bike and Walk Audit with Local Planning Team
September-October Listening Sessions and Open Houses for engagement
October Local Planning Team Action Planning Workshop – identifying priority areas (in person)
December Local Planning Team Planning Workshop – Plan Projects review (virtual)
December-January 2026 AT Plan Draft review by staff; Work session with Council for review
February 2026 AT Plan adoption
Spring/Summer 2026 Planning and initiating temporary demonstration project that is included with planning assistance grant
activities (MnDOT budgeted $10,000-$15,000)
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REMINDERS
Overview
MnDOT provides Active Transportation grants and programs to make improvements to walking, biking
and rolling in communities
MnDOT Grant is for planning assistance and provided consultants to assist the City in the process of
developing this Plan (no funds have been exchanged between City and MnDOT).
All proposed projects have been identified throughout the public and local planning team engagement
process. The Plan summarizes these opportunities but does not commit any funds or greenlight any of
those projects at this time. It is a “plan to plan.”
The Active Transportation Plan will be a document used to support future applications for funding and
to highlight priority areas in the city when working with external partners. applicable to projects listed
in AT Plan.
PLAN CONTENTS
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PLAN VISION
A safe, connected, sustainable and equitable active
transportation network that promotes mode choice,
improves quality of life and environmental outcomes
that serves people of all ages and abilities.
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KEY TAKEAWAYS
PLAN ACTIONS NOTES
PROJECT ACTIONS:
- High Priority
- Medium Priority
-Low Priority
Project prioritization reflects engagement and
input. Project actions related to County roads are
subject to County project prioritization
POLICY ACTIONS
- Complete Streets
- Toward Zero Deaths
Example policies that other local agencies have
adopted or committed to
PROGRAM ACTIONS
- Safe Routes to School
- Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program
Safe Routes to School would be considered an
update to the existing Plan, Neighborhood Traffic
Calming would be considered a new program
PRACTICE ACTIONS
- Design Guidance
City Engineers would continue to utilize the latest
design guideline standards.
NEXT STEPS
Step Details
Spring/Summer 2026 Planning and executing a temporary demonstration project that is
included with planning assistance grant activities (MnDOT
budgeted $10,000-$15,000)
Initiate Conversations Hennepin and Ramsey Counties, other agency partners as
indicated in the plan.
Ongoing Monitoring Funding opportunities applicable to projects listed in AT Plan.
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February 2026
Active Transportation
ACTION PLAN
Saint Anthony Village
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Active Transportation
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The Action Plan was funded
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Learn more:
www.dot.state.mn.us/active-
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Charlie Yunker
City Manager, City of Saint
Anthony Village
Ashley Morello
Assistant City Manager, City of
Saint Anthony Village
Minette Saulog
Sustainability Coordinator, City of
Saint Anthony Village
Jeremy Gumke
Public Works Director, City of Saint
Anthony Village
Steve Grittman
City Planner, City of Saint Anthony
Village
Justin Messner
City Engineer, City of Saint Anthony
Village
Katie Koscielak
Project Manager Engineer, City of
Saint Anthony Village
Tom Musick
Toward Zero Deaths Coordinator,
Hennepin County Public Works
Kevin Roggenbuck
Transportation Planner, Ramsey
County
Dan Kunitz
Resident, Saint Anthony Village
Citizens for Sustainability Committee
Mark Grimes
Resident, Saint Anthony Village
Citizens for Sustainability Committee
Tim Anderson
Executive Director of Operations and
Human Resources, Saint Anthony –
New Brighton Schools
Jim South
Sergeant, Saint Anthony Police
Department
Connie Bernardy
Director, Active Living Ramsey
Communities
Barbara Anderson
Member, Planning Commission
Bonnie Brever
Saint Anthony Kiwanis Organization
Glenn Burns
Bike Advocate
Kristine Schwintek
Dean, Saint Anthony Village Middle
School
Renee Corneille
Superintendent, Saint Anthony – New
Brighton Schools
Natalie Synhavsky
Parks and Environment Commission for
City of Saint Anthony Village
Acknowledgements
MnDOT Consultant Team
Terra Soma, LLC
Alta Planning + Design
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Contents
1.Introduction
Why an Active Transportation Action Plan, how the
Plan was developed, and guiding principles
2.Vision and Goals
Plan vision and goals
3.Where We Are - Our Streets Today
Existing conditions, current plans and policies, and
key insights from the planning process
4.Where We’re Going - Our Streets
Tomorrow
Priority projects and action steps: from quick wins to
longer-term projects, policies, programs and
practice recommendations
5.Implementation Next Steps -
Putting Our Wheels in Motion
Incremental steps to move the Plan into action,
framework for measuring progress, and call to
action
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Executive Summary
The Active Transportation Action Plan is the result of a seven-month
collaboration from June 2025 to December 2025. A diverse Local Planning
Team came together to set direction, co-create strategy, and lead
numerous listening sessions, a walking audit, bicycle audit, and action
planning workshop, and gather public input via an online survey and map.
The Action Plan serves as a living guide. It establishes clear, evidence-
based, and action-oriented priorities to guide future investments in making
walking and bicycling safer and more accessible. The Plan identifies priority
routes within the City that are most in need of improvements.
Taking the steps towards a more walkable and bikeable city takes more
than simply building sidewalks, trails, and marked crosswalks. Changes to
programs, policies, and procedures that address education,
encouragement, enforcement, and evaluation are critical to getting more
people walking and making it safer for people of all ages and abilities to
reach the places they want to go.
The Plan builds on existing plans, conversations with residents, lessons
learned from other cities, and careful observation to establish
recommendations that can help Saint Anthony Village become a place that
welcomes people traveling by all modes of transportation.
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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.
PLAN VISION
GOALS SUMMARY
•All Ages & Abilities Facilities
•Complete & Green Streets
•Safe System Approach
•Transportation Choice/Mode Shift
•Agency Partnerships
•Quality of Life & Health/Well-being
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WHERE WE ARE - OUR STREETS TODAY
Saint Anthony Village is a compact community
with great potential for walking and
biking.Many of the busiest roads in Saint
Anthony Village are owned and maintained by
Hennepin and/or Ramsey Counties (like the
central north-south corridor, Silver Lake
Road).Residents voiced that they would like to
walk, bike, or roll to destinations within the City,
but are worried about being hit by a car.
WHERE WE'RE GOING - OUR STREETS
TOMORROW
The planned bikeway network developed
through this plan includes three types of
bikeways: off road shared-use paths, on road
separated bicycle lanes, and on road bicycle
boulevards. Priority projects include
improvements for people walking and biking
along Stinson Boulevard and Silver Lake Road, as
well as at key intersections.
IMPLEMENTATION NEXT STEPS -
PUTTING OUR WHEELS IN MOTION
There are multiple actions Saint Anthony Village
can take within the first 100 days of plan
adoption, as well as over the next one, three,
and five years. The City will track progress
around infrastructure equity and safety,
community experience and use of biking and
walking improvements, and capacity and
implementation readiness.
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146 residents contributed to the plan via an
online survey.
•Over 60% of respondents said they walk for
exercise or leisure daily or almost every day.
•63% of respondents said they would like to walk,
bike, or roll to parks in Saint Anthony Village but
cannot currently do so.
•Half of respondents said they felt unsafe biking or
riding a bike-like mode in Saint Anthony Village.
•The top motivation for walking and biking was "It's
good for my physical health." The top barrier to
walking and biking was "I'm worried about being hit
by a car while riding or walking."
•The top road in the city that respondents would
choose to improve for walking, biking, or rolling was
Silver Lake Road.
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“Crossing Silver Lake at 36th Avenue
is important to get to school and feels
very dangerous—cars drive too fast,
uncomfortable having my kids cross
on their own.”
“I wish there was a bike path (similar
to the one happening on Lowry) for all
of Silver Lake, from the SAV mall to
Silverwood Park. This would connect
the majority of schools, parks, and
businesses in one fell swoop...”
“Extremely important that there is a
safe bike trail along Silver Lake Road
to connect neighbors north of 37th to
the schools"
“Biking 33rd Avenue feels unsafe, but
is an important connector to
churches, daycares, schools and parks
from the west side”
“Would love the completion of the
bike lane on Saint Anthony Boulevard,
would ensure pedestrians, cars, and
cyclists would all be able to share and
enjoy this space!”
Residents took the time to write 128 online
comments about where they experience problems
and the solutions they would like to see.
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Over 100 residents shared their thoughts at
in-person listening sessions
•Residents want more places to bike separated from
vehicles, more public transit, more accessible
sidewalks, and better connections between parks,
schools, and businesses.
•Residents shared challenges with crossing major
intersections while walking, biking, and rolling and
asked for crossing improvements.
•The volume and high speed of cars was noted as a
challenge, especially during peak congestion times
and on main streets.
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Shared-use paths are two-way facilities that are physically
separated from motor vehicle traffic. They may be within
parkland, natural areas or adjacent to roadways. They are used by
people walking and bicycling.
Separated bicycle lanes are bike lanes with some form of both
horizontal and vertical separation from motor vehicle traffic. They
are separated from pedestrian spaces and can be for one-way or
two-way travel.
Bicycle boulevards are streets that give priority to people walking
and biking, while sharing space with vehicles. Treatments can
include speed management and crossing treatments such as
diverters, speed bumps, curb extensions, median refuge islands,
and traffic circles.
Recommended Active Transportation Network
Public input and technical analysis informed the development
of the recommended active transportation network. Network
recommendations were developed to connect to bikeways in
surrounding communities and to key community destinations.
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Priority Infrastructure Projects
Most recommendations will require close coordination with partners
at Hennepin and Ramsey Counties. In some instances, short-term
actions are identified to start making progress while longer-term,
more resource-intensive improvements are developed.
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Silver Lake Road – Short-term,
explore a corridor approach to speed
management and school crossings.
Medium-term, support a separated
bike lane retrofit or (long-term) off
road shared-use path along Silver Lake
Road.
Stinson Boulevard – Short-term,
support striping bike lanes and
installing low-cost physical
separation.Long-term, support
addition of a sidewalk on the east side
of Stinson Boulevard and permanent
separation for bike lanes.Saint Anthony Boulevard at Kenzie
Terrace/ Silver Lake Road and at New
Brighton Boulevard/County Road 88 –
Support exploration of double roundabout
redesign for two existing intersections
along Saint Anthony Boulevard.
36th Avenue and 37th Avenue at Silver Lake
Road – Advocate for traffic configuration
adjustments at 37th Avenue to allow for
improved crossing infrastructure at 36th
Avenue.
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33rd Avenue and Rankin Road – Study and
implement walking and biking safety
improvements at the intersection.
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SECTION 1
Introduction
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Why an Active
Transportation
Action Plan?
WALK . BIKE . ROLL .
The City of Saint Anthony Village Active Transportation Action Plan serves as a
roadmap for creating a safe and convenient network for people walking and biking.
The Plan uses the term walking and pedestrian broadly to include people of all ages
and abilities walking or rolling, including people who travel by foot, use wheelchair,
stroller, or other assisted mobility device. The term bicycling, biking and bicyclist
broadly refer to people of all ages and abilities riding bicycles both human-powered
and electric-assisted, including devices adapted for use by people with disabilities.
By centering active transportation users, the most vulnerable users, in street design it
ensures streets provide safe options for everyone, regardless of transportation choice.
A connected, safe and comfortable active transportation network means all people
have equitable access and opportunity to contribute to a vibrant, age- friendly and
healthy city.
Walk/roll
photo
Bike photo
What is active transportation?
Why is an Active Transportation
Action Plan important?
What is the community context
for undertaking this work?
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EQUITY
Owning a new car costs roughly $12, 182
per year (AAA, 2023). This is a sharp
increase from 2022 when the average
yearly cost was $10,728. Car ownership
should not be a requirement for getting
around safely and efficiently.
ENVIRONMENT
Minnesota must reduce transportation
related greenhouse gas emissions by 80% and
vehicle miles travelled by 20% by 2050 to
reach its climate goals. Saint Anthony Village
has goals to reduce city-wide CO2 emissions
by 80% by 2040.
Walking and biking networks reduce our
dependence on driving to get around, leading
to cleaner air and reduced climate impacts.
ECONOMY
Active transportation means business; it
stimulates local economies through job
creation, tourism and business
development.
People biking make more frequent trips
than people driving, spending more
money at local businesses.
Why Active Transportation Matters
Cortright, J. (2009). Walking the walk: How walkability raises home
values in U.S. cities. CEOs for Cities.
https://nacto.org/docs/usdg/walking_the_walk_cortright.pdf
Schmitt, A. (2012, December 5). Cyclists and pedestrians can end up
spending more each month than drivers. Bloomberg.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2012-12-05/cyclists-and-
pedestrians-can-end-up-spending-more-each-month-than-drivers
Minnesota Department of Transportation. (n.d.). Minnesota Walks:
Statewide Pedestrian System Plan.
https://www.dot.state.mn.us/minnesotawalks/index.html
AAA Newsroom. (2023, August 30). Annual new car ownership costs
boil over $12K. AAA.
https://newsroom.aaa.com/2023/08/annual-new-car-ownership-
costs-boil-over-12k/
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SOCIAL CONNECTION
"Humans are social creatures—we live in
community.Individual health and
wellbeing is intricately tied to the health
of our communities and our interactions
with others.“
Active transportation provides us more
opportunity to interact with our
neighbours and community.
HAPPINESS
Researchers at the University of
Minnesota have found bicycling to be the
happiest form of transportation.
HEALTH & WELLBEING
Active transportation as part of everyday
travel is as effective as structured
workouts for improving health. Active
commuting is associated with a 11%
reduction in cardiovascular risk.
Why Active Transportation Matters
University of Minnesota. (2018, August 20). The
happiest mode of transportation? That would be
cycling. University of Minnesota. https://twin-
cities.umn.edu/news-events/happiest-mode-
transportation-would-be-cycling
Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing. (n.d.). How do
our social networks affect wellbeing? University of
Minnesota. https://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/how-
do-our-social-networks-affect-wellbeing
American Public Health Association. (2010). The
hidden health costs of transportation.
https://www.apha.org/-
/media/files/pdf/topics/transport/apha_active_tran
sportation_fact_sheet_2010.pdf
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How the Plan was Developed
The Active Transportation Action Plan is the result of a collaborative process
led by the Saint Anthony Village Active Transportation Committee. The
committee came together to host and participate in:
•Walking and biking audits to assess existing conditions
•Action Planning Workshop to define active transportation routes and
connections
•Online engagement through virtual meetings and use of interactive
mapping tools and survey to collect community input
•Five listening sessions, including tabling at the School District Wellness
Fair and Silver Lake Village Liquor Store, hosting discussions at Hayden
Grove Senior Living and Middle School Family Night, and an open house at
City Hall.
The Plan builds on existing plans and policies, community and committee
participation and evidence-based state and national best practices to identify
an active transportation network and action steps to guide future investments
in making walking and bicycling safer and more accessible for all.
Saint Anthony Village received planning assistance to develop this Plan, funded
by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Active
Transportation Program. The Active Transportation Program aims to increase
the number of people walking and biking to destinations.
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Plan Guiding Concepts
Foundational to the Plan are several interrelated concepts and approaches:
•Complete Streets: Guiding principles to planning, designing, implementing
and maintaining streets so they are safe, comfortable and inviting for all
transportation users, especially the most vulnerable – people who walk or
bike for any reason, including people with disabilities or low incomes,
children, older adults and people of color.
•Safe System Approach: Traffic -related serious injuries and deaths can be
reduced and eliminated. A Safe System Approach focuses on efforts to
effectively design for all people and manage vehicle speeds by design
through proactive and proven street safety treatments.
•Active Transportation Principles: The principles of safety, comfort,
coherence, directness and attractiveness and the unique needs of active
transportation users informs approaches to network and street design.
•Transportation Equity: Policy, design and practices in the built environment
and transportation system have led to inequities for underserved
communities, especially low-income, people with disabilities and Black,
Indigenous and People of Color. Advancing transportation equity requires
having a better understanding of how the transportation system, services
and decision-making processes help or hinder the lives of people in
underserved communities. It also requires underserved communities share
in the power of decision-making through engagement and design processes.
Attractiveness
CoherenceComfortSafety
Directness
Active Transportation Principles
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Complete Streets
Complete Streets is an approach that integrates people and place in the
planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of streets. Using
Complete Streets design principles helps ensure a comprehensive and
connected multimodal transportation system that prioritizes safety over speed,
more equitably balances the needs of different modes and supports local land
uses, economies, cultures and natural environments.
Complete Streets look different from street to street, place to place. There is no
“standard,” rather a holistic and context sensitive approach is taken to address
the unique needs of users and characteristics of place. For example, to make
biking safer, more accessible and inviting, a “collector” or “arterial” street might
include buffered or separated bike lanes to account for higher traffic speeds and
volumes. While on a neighborhood residential street people biking and driving
might share the lane and mix due to the low traffic speeds and volumes.
MnDOT’s Complete Streets Policy
“MnDOT must follow a complete streets approach
in all phases of planning, project development,
operation and maintenance activities.”
One of the four policy goals is to “increase
bicycling and walking as a percentage of all trips.”
The policy states districts should give higher
priority to opportunities to address identified user
needs on projects that meet the following criteria:
•Equity: Have a higher proportion of people with
disabilities, people of color, older adults,
children or low-income
•Mode Shift: Have a higher probability of
increasing the number of people walking, biking
or taking transit
•Safety: Addresses a significant safety issue for
vulnerable users
•Connectivity: Addresses a gap or barrier
created by prior transportation investments
•Plan Alignment: Are identified in a local or
regional plan
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Safe System Approach
More communities and agencies, including Minnesota Department of
Transportation (MnDOT) and U.S. Department of Transportation/Federal
Highway Administration (USDOT/ FHWA), are following the Safe System
Approach to traffic safety, which aims to eliminate fatal and serious
injuries for all road users, including the most vulnerable users – people
walking, bicycling and rolling.
The Safe System Approach focuses roadway safety efforts on ways to
effectively:
1.Design for the people in the system
2.Manage vehicle speeds by design
3.Employ proactive tools to manage risks across an entire roadway
network, especially for the most vulnerable users
4.Foster integrated, collaborative and coordinated action
[MnDOT] can prevent traumatic life-altering, costly
crashes by focusing on creating low-speed environments
in population centers and around other destinations
where people are likely to walk [and bike]."
- Statewide Pedestrian System Plan Learn more about the Safe System Approach:
https://www.transportation.gov/NRSS/SafeSystem
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Transportation Users and Vulnerability
Transportation user’s risk level, or vulnerability, for serious injury or death when involved in a motor-vehicle related collision.
User Description Relative Vulnerability
Pedestrian. People of all ages and abilities who walk or
use assisted mobility devices like wheelchairs, scooters,
skateboards or strollers.
High. Due to the speed and mass of vehicles, people walking are
the most vulnerable. Safety of the most vulnerable users must be
a priority as they are most at risk.
Bicyclist. People of all ages and abilities who ride bicycles
both human-powered and electric-assisted, including
devices adapted for use by people with disabilities.
Medium-High. Less vulnerable than people walking, but more
vulnerable than people driving. There is a broad range of age,
comfort, experience and speed among bicyclists, which affects the
needs and designs for projects.
Transit. People who ride transit. Transit users often walk
or bike to/from transit stops.
High. People taking transit have a similar level of vulnerability as
people walking or biking.
Drivers. People who drive personal vehicles, inclusive of
all drivers and trip types.
Low. People driving are less vulnerable than people walking and
biking because of the relative safety provided by a vehicle (e.g.,
seatbelts, airbags).
Freight. People who drive freight/delivery vehicles.Low. People driving freight vehicles are less vulnerable than
people walking and biking because of the relative safety provided
by a vehicle.
Table adapted from MnDOT Complete Streets Handbook
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Safety is Not Shared Equally
Traffic -related crashes that kill and injure people are a serious transportation
equity and public health concern. Minnesota is seeing a rising share of crashes
involving people walking and biking that result in fatal and serious injuries.
Nationwide, the number of people struck and killed by drivers while walking
increased 45% over the last decade (2010-2019) (MnDOT 2020 Sustainability and
Public Health Report).
State and national trends show that speed-related crashes have increased. There
are differences in equitable access and safety outcomes for all users of the
transportation system. Active transportation users are the most vulnerable,
specifically older adults, people walking in low-income communities, and
American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black/African American, and Hispanic people are
at greater risk of being severely injured or killed due to a motor vehicle while
walking.
Complete Streets and Safe System Approach can help calm traffic, reduce speeds
and improve predictability of movement of all transportation users, especially at
crossings and intersections. As a result, streets become safer for all.
U.S. Pedestrian deaths per 100,000 by race & ethnicity (2018-2022)
U.S. Pedestrian fatalities per 100,000 by age (2018-2022)
Source: Dangerous by Design, Smart Growth America, 2024
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Making Safety a Priority Over Speed
Active transportation users are the most vulnerable transportation
user. Reducing driver speeds directly improves the safety of streets
and sense of place.
Why Speed Matters
The negative impact of motor vehicle travel speed on crashes that
involve people walking and biking is well documented. For example, a
person walking has a 95-percent chance of surviving the crash if struck
by a person driving at 20 miles per hour (mph). The chances of survival
decrease by almost 50 percent when the person driving is traveling
only 10 mph faster at 30 mph. Communities throughout Minnesota
are working Toward Zero Deaths as part of the statewide initiative to
achieve zero traffic-related serious injuries and deaths, believing they
are unacceptable and preventable.
Streets with lower posted speeds better support businesses by
increasing visibility. At lower speeds, drivers can see more of their
surroundings and have more time to react, stop for people crossing,
yield to people parking and unparking and to avoid potentially fatal
crashes.
Field of vision at 15 MPH Field of vision at 30 to 40 MPH
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Designing for Safe Speeds
Conventional Street/Highway Design
Proactive Multimodal Street Design
Operating Speed = Design Speed = Posted Speed
Target Speed = Design Speed = Posted Speed
Street Design Influences Behavior
The design of streets directly influences behavior. Most motorists drive
to match the “design speed” of the road,using cues such as lane width,
street texture, the distance between buildings, trees in the public right-
of-way, other edge features and sight-line distances rather than solely
relying on the posted speed limit. In turn, streets should be designed
to promote safety by taking a proactive design approach to ensure
lower “target” speeds — the speed drivers should be going.
Historically, roadways have been designed by observing the operating
speed of the majority of drivers and designing the street for that speed.
This has resulted in design speeds that are often higher than the posted
speed due to wide turn radii, wider travel lanes, clear zones and more.
Today, more communities are using “target speed,” a proactive
approach to multimodal street design. This method starts by
identifying the speed communities want drivers to travel. Street design
treatments are then implemented to ensure motorists’ operating
speeds match the target. This convention helps ensure vulnerable
users like people walking and biking are considered equitably in the
design of the roadway.
A lower target speed, and thus posted speed, is a key characteristic
of streets in walkable,bikeable,mixed use, neighborhoods and
commercial areas.
This Action Plan provides starter recommendations on how to start
to bring the design speed more in line with safer target speeds of
20-25 mph through narrower lane widths, streetside landscaping,
modern roundabouts and other traffic calming tools to create a
safer and higher quality environment for all.
Read more on target speed: https://nacto.org/publication/urban-
street-design-guide/design-controls/design-speed/.
Adapted from NACTO.org
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In the past, streets were designed to meet a
certain level of service for people driving, often
prioritizing higher traffic speeds. It’s time to focus
on a different value: quality.
Streets designed to support the safety and
comfort of people walking and biking, not only
create places where people want to be, they also
more safely and efficiently manage vehicle traffic.
The pictures (on right) are all the same by
functional classification, arterials.
A people and place focused street design that
supports all transportation users are a win-win
for all.
AUTO FOCUSED PEOPLE & PLACE FOCUSED
Level of Quality
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These Active Transportation Principles
are founded in a Safe System
approach. The significance of each
principle may vary from route to route
and from person to person. For
example, people walking or biking to
the grocery store often prioritize
directness whereas people out for a
recreational bike ride value
attractiveness and comfort more than
a direct route. Regardless of trip type,
safety is critical for all users, especially
when ensuring children and elders
have safe routes to school, parks and
other places they want to go.
To provide transportation choice, equity and encourage active trips, routes must be:
SAFE
Does the route minimize risk of injury and danger (both traffic and personal safety)?
COMFORTABLE
Does the route appeal to a broad range of age and ability levels and are there
user amenities (for example, places to sit, protection from the weather)?
COHERENT
How easy is it to understand where to go? How to navigate a crossing or an
intersection? How connected is the network?
DIRECT
Does the route provide direct and convenient access to destinations?
ATTRACTIVE
Is the route green, well-maintained and celebrate local identity?
Active Transportation Principles
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People walking and biking have unique needs. This Plan seeks to center active
transportations users and their needs in future street improvements to ensure all people
have safe and reliable access to the places they want and need to go.
People Walking: Everyone is a pedestrian at some point in their day because every trip
begins and ends with walking. Walking is a key component of successful public transit,
supports vibrant business districts and healthy people, reduces carbon footprint and
contributes to safer neighborhoods by putting more eyes on the street.
An average of 22% of all trips taken within communities are less than one mile – a
distance that takes the typical person 15 to 20 minutes walking (National Housing Travel
Survey, 2017). To encourage more walking trips, it is critical that pedestrians are
prioritized in transportation projects and streets are made more welcoming, accessible
and safer.
Who Are We Designing For?0’1’2’3’
Basic Movement: People in motion require
3-4 feet for strolling width. This accounts
for movement such as arm or baggage
swing, swaying, pushing a stroller or using
a walker. It does not account for people
passing one another, moving around or
over obstacles.
0’1’2’3’4’
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Who Are We Designing For?
0’1’2’3’4’5’6’0’1’2’3’4’5’6’
Social Movement: Two people in motion require more strolling width for walking with others
and socializing (6 feet).
0’1’2’3’4’5’6’
A 6-foot sidewalk
provides minimum
space for children to
walk in a group.
The landscape boulevard or strip (grass)
provides added comfort by creating
greater separation between people
walking and people driving.
Graphic by Terra Soma, LLC
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People Biking: Biking is a key component of successful business districts, healthy people,
carbon reduction, economic vitality and safer neighborhoods.
An average of 46% of all trips taken within communities are less than three miles – a
distance that takes the typical person 18 to 20 minutes biking (National Housing Travel
Survey, 2017).
Lack of bike lanes and physical separation from motor vehicles, challenging intersection
crossings and snow and ice are just some of the reasons why people do not feel
comfortable biking. Today, most of the city’s bike network caters to the “highly confident”
bicyclist who will ride regardless of roadway conditions and bicycle facility. Highly confident
riders represent the smallest category of people willing to bike. To make biking, in all its
forms, a feasible option for more people, the Plan establishes the need, and incremental
steps, to prioritize the “interested but concerned” type of bicyclist and create a low stress,
all ages and abilities network.
Many improvements that prioritize bicyclists also do the same for people walking. The
strategies and actions in this Plan often support or are linked to each other.
INTERESTED BUT CONCERNED BICYCLIST
“This is the bicyclist
user profile that
MnDOT typically
considers when
selecting a bicycle
facility type.”
- Minnesota Bicycle Facility
Design Guide
Low volume, low speed residential streets become
nice shared walking and biking streets with traffic
calming tools such as neighborhood traffic circles.
Who Are We Designing For?
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Comfort Types of Bicyclists
5-9%4-7%51-56%
Low Stress Tolerance High Stress Tolerance
INTERESTED BUT CONCERNED ENTHUSED &
SOMEWHAT CONFIDENT
HIGHLY
CONFIDENT
People in this group would like to bike more, but do not
feel safe on busy streets with fast moving traffic nearby. Biking on
streets with fewer and slower-moving cars, or a space separated
from vehicles, would help them feel more comfortable. National
research has found that over half of the population are interested
in bicycling more often but are concerned about having to share
the road with motor vehicles. They would like lower stress street
environments to bike.
People who will ride
regardless of roadway
conditions and bicycle
facility. Highly confident
riders represent the
smallest category of
people willing to bike.
NO WAY
NO HOW33%
People
will not
bike out of
disinterest
or inability
to do so.
People who have been
biking for transportation
for some time. They are
sometimes comfortable
sharing the street with
drivers but would prefer to
ride on streets with bike
lanes or separated paths.
Graphic adapted from AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
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Comfort Types of Bicyclists
Low Stress Tolerance High Stress Tolerance
INTERESTED BUT CONCERNED HIGHLY
CONFIDENT
WHAT IS TRAFFIC STRESS?
Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) is a way to evaluate the stress a
person bicycling may feel when they ride on a road close to traffic. It
assigns a stress level to streets and bikeways based on factors such as:
•Traffic speed
•Number of travel lanes
•Number of vehicles
•Frequency of on-street
parking turnover
•Ease of intersection
crossings
•Presence of bike lanes
•Presence of physical barrier
to bike lane
LTS 1
LTS 2
LTS 3
LTS 4
Most children will feel safe bicycling on these streets.
The “interested but concerned” adult population
will feel safe bicycling on these streets.
Streets that are tolerable to “enthused and confident”
riders who still prefer having their own dedicated space.
High stress streets with high-speed limits, multiple travel
lanes and limited or non-existent marked bikeways.
ENTHUSED &
SOMEWHAT CONFIDENT
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Chart adapted from MnDOT Bicycle Facility Design Guide
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Safe System: When to Mix, When to Separate?
SELECTING BIKEWAY FACILITIES
A key aspect to ensure safer roads by design is separating users in the street
space.
The greater the vehicle speed and the higher the vehicle traffic, the greater
the physical separation needs to be between people driving and people biking
(and walking).
Separate and protect people from moving traffic when vehicle speeds are
above 20 mph. This can be done visually with painted bike lanes or buffered
bike lanes or physically with bikeways fully separated by curbs, street trees,
on-street parking and more.
A shared street environment, where users are mixed, can be created for
people biking and driving when target speeds are at or below 20 mph and
vehicle volumes are relatively low. This can be true for people walking,
especially in smaller cities or rural communities. This is a common
environment on neighborhood residential streets.
Chart adapted from Federal Highway Administration Bicycle Selection Guide (2019).
Note: Chart assumes operating speeds are similar to posted speeds. If they
differ,operating speed should be used rather than posted speed.
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Types of Bike Facilities
Bicycle Boulevard (traffic calmed local streets
that prioritize bicycle travel)Conventional Bike Lane Painted Buffered Bike Lane (buffer can be
on parked car side, travel lane side or both)
Two -Way Cycle Track (also called protected
bike lane or separated bikeway)
One-Way Cycle Track Shared Use Path (also called a paved multiuse
trail, some may also be a sidepath)
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Successful streets that are safe for people walking and biking reduce
the frequency and severity of crashes and minimize conflicts between
users.
How street space is allocated plays a large part in managing speeds
and ensuring streets are safe for all users, especially the most
vulnerable.For example, narrowing or removing travel lanes and/or
adding curb extensions reduces the amount of time people walking
are exposed to potential conflict while crossing the street. Minimizing
the crossing distance reduces the amount of time a motorist must stop
while waiting for someone to cross. Narrowing and/or removing travel
lanes also allows space to be reallocated for bike lanes, buffered bike
lanes, fully separated paths or wider sidewalks. Installing intersection
treatments like modern roundabouts or neighborhood traffic circles
help manage speeds and are proven safety countermeasures, reducing
the occurrence and severity of crashes.
Complete Streets put people first and become even greater
community assets. They are places where people want to walk and
bike,rather than places where people can walk and bike if they must.
In turn, more people choose to walk and bike.
Photos by: Samantha Lorenz
Neighborhood traffic circle in winter.
Chicanes provide traffic calming and space for native vegetation.
Roundabout, tree-buffered sidewalk, cycle track and on-street parking.
Putting It Together
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SECTION 2
Vision, Goals
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Plan Vision
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.
VISION
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Plan Goals
•All Ages & Abilities: Creates a safe, comfortable and convenient network that prioritizes the most
vulnerable roadway users, improving community access and safety
•Complete & Green Streets: Follows best practices in street design guidelines, balances the needs
of all road users, and incorporates environmentally sustainable practices, increasing mobility and
environmental resiliency
•Safe System Approach: Prioritizes people and safety over traffic, building on recent county and
state safety action planning
•Transportation Choice/Mode Shift: Swaps vehicle trips for non-motorized transportation and/or
single occupancy vehicles, educates and empowers people to get comfortable with active
transportation
•Partnerships: Works with partners to identify opportunities for more connected active
transportation infrastructure, considers maintenance responsibilities, coordinates effectively
between roadway agencies, leveraging local connections to achieve plan goals
•Quality of Life & Health/Well-being: Provides convenient access to key destinations, encourages a
healthy active lifestyle, and promotes safe connections to community gathering spaces
GOALS
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SECTION 3
Our
Streets
Today
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What is it Like to Walk and Bike? Policy Framework
Saint Anthony Village is a compact community with great
potential for walking and biking. As a small community with
many neighboring jurisdictions and two active Counties, there
are many overlapping plans that are helping to shape walking
and biking opportunities in the city.
COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT EXISTING CITY PLANS & POLICIES
The Active Transportation Action Plan supports and is informed by the
following City of Saint Anthony Village plans and policies:
•Saint Anthony Village Climate Plan (2023) – As a way to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions from driving, this plan supports improving
the accessibility and safety of nonmotorized transportation
infrastructure.
•Saint Anthony Village 2040 Comprehensive Plan (2020) – Public
engagement found that residents want more connectivity through
bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and highlighted Silver Lake Road
as a main thoroughfare that feels unsafe to cross.
•Citywide Speed Limit Reduction (2020) – City Council approved a
citywide speed limit reduction from 30 mph to 25 mph on city-owned
roadways, to improve pedestrian safety and reduce crash severity.
•Wilshire Park Elementary Safe Routes to School Plan (2014) – This
plan identifies barriers for students walking and biking to Wilshire Park
Elementary School and recommends solutions to make active
transportation safer and more accessible.
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What is it Like to Walk and Bike? Policy Framework
Many of the busiest roads in Saint Anthony Village are owned
and maintained by Hennepin and/or Ramsey Counties (like Silver
Lake Road Northeast). The City has strong relationships with
county partners, and recent countywide plans are providing
guidance for future walking and biking network improvements.
COUNTY ROAD SNAPSHOT EXISTING COUNTY PLANS & POLICIES
The Active Transportation Action Plan supports and is informed by the
following Hennepin and Ramsey County plans and policies:
•Hennepin County Toward Zero Deaths Action Plan (2025) – This plan
establishes safety focus areas with the greatest potential to improve
transportation safety, including non-motorized users and intersections
on county roadways.
•Hennepin County Complete and Green Streets Policy (2023) – This
policy provides a roadway design approach that balances the needs of
all users while incorporating environmentally sustainable principles, to
provide strong multimodal connections, reduce climate risk, and
enhance livability for all.
•Ramsey County All-Abilities 2050 Transportation Plan (2025) – Building
on the County’s 2016 All Abilities Transportation Network Policy, the
plan sets short and long-term goals for a more accessible
transportation system and identifies priority projects to help get there.
•Ramsey County-Wide Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan (2015) – A framework
to develop a “safe and well-integrated system that connects people and
places…[where] walking and bicycling is a comfortable and integral part
of daily life in Ramsey County for people of all ages and abilities.”
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How are we moving today?
3.7% Walk
In Saint Anthony Village, 3.7 percent of
commuters walk to work compared to 2.5
percent statewide. (ACS, 2023 5-year
estimates)
1.7% Bike
In Saint Anthony Village, 1.7 percent of
commuters bike to work compared to 0.5
percent statewide. (ACS, 2023 5-year
estimates)
2.9% Ride Transit
In Saint Anthony Village, 2.9 percent of
commuters take transit to work
compared to 2.1 percent statewide. (ACS,
2023 5-year estimates)
COMMUTE MODE IN SAINT
ANTHONY VILLAGE
Driving or other mode Walk Bike Transit
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Safety Map| CRASH ANALYSIS
37th Avenue Northeast connects bike facilities in Minneapolis to the
west and Roseville to the east. This corridor is home to high density
housing and Wilshire Park Elementary School.
Silver Lake Road Northeast is the main route between high density
housing, schools, neighborhoods, and Silver Lake Village Shopping
Center.
The highest concentration of motorized vehicle crashes in the city are
at two close-proximity intersections along Saint Anthony Boulevard
with multiple lanes and unusual angles.
There have been walking and biking crashes along 29th
Avenue Northeast – a connection between bike facilities in
Minneapolis to the west and Roseville to the east.
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Safety Map| SPEED ANALYSIS
Intersection of 37th Avenue Northeast and Silver Lake Road Northeast
includes a “free right” turn, which can allow faster vehicle speeds.
Entrance/exit of the Silver Lake Village Shopping Center.
Many segments along New Brighton Boulevard/Hwy 88 see higher
speed drivers.
Intersection of Silver Lake Road Northeast and 29th Avenue Northeast,
an all-way stop that has multiple lanes approaching the intersection
from all directions and is often congested during peak traffic hours.
Speed data shown here highlights where higher speed (greater risk)
driver behaviors are more frequent. These areas are opportunities for
improved traffic calming and greater vulnerable road user protection.
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Transportation Equity and Key
Community Destinations Map
Middle / High school and recreation destinations are dense in this area.
North of 37th Avenue Northeast is a busy part of the city for retail and
recreation destinations, as well as high-density housing.
Largely cemetery, golf course, and industrial land uses in this area.
Senior living facilities and multifamily housing in this area, within
walking distance of Saint Anthony Village Shops shopping center.
The Equity Score shown here was developed as a part of MnDOT’s
Priority Areas for Walking analysis, updated in 2025. Data shows areas
where there are higher concentrations of people who are likely to rely
on walking for transportation.
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Walk, Bike, Roll Audits
•Wednesday, September 10, 2025
•Starting location: Saint Anthony
Village Middle School
•Timed with Middle School dismissal
Walk and bike audits are a powerful tool
for engagement, bringing together people
with diverse perspectives and experiences
— from city staff and elected leaders to
community members — to:
•Observe and deepen understanding of
how active transportation users
experience a street
•Tap into people’s knowledge of place
•Learn from the physical built
environment
•Engage in meaningful dialogue
The Bike Audit covered almost five
miles of streets around the city,
including County roads and
neighborhood streets.
The Walk Audit covered almost a mile with
a mix of roadway and sidewalk conditions,
highlighting the recent crossing upgrade at
Silver Lake Road Northeast
and 34th Avenue Northeast.
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Walk Audit
KEY OBSERVATIONS
Crossing island (still under construction) at 34th Avenue Northeast and Silver Lake Road Northeast
34th Avenue Northeast and Silver Lake Road Northeast, watching students cross Silver Lake Road after middle
school dismissalBelden Drive Northeast
33rd Avenue Northeast, west of Silver Lake Road
Northeast
33rd Avenue Northeast and Silver Lake Road Northeast
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Walk Audit Summary| Barriers and Opportunities
34th Avenue Northeast & Silver Lake Road
Northeast is a popular crossing location for
students on a busy roadway. There are no
sidewalks on 34th Avenue Northeast, so students
often continue walking on the north side of the
street (walking with traffic on their right side,
rather than against traffic on their left).
Belden Drive Northeast has no
sidewalk, but participants felt
comfortable walking in the road with
the relatively low traffic volumes.
While on-street parking is allowed, it
was not heavily used.
This segment of 33rd Avenue
Northeast did not have a sidewalk on
the south side. Participants found the
north sidewalk uncomfortable, with
frequent driveway slopes, garbage
cans obstructing the path, and some
children biking on the sidewalk.
Participants were concerned about
vehicle traffic entering and exiting
the parking/drop-off areas. Visibility
is challenging at corners and people
walking do not always feel seen by
drivers entering/exiting the
driveways.
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Key Observations: Walk Audit
Saint Anthony Village has been working to improve safety for
people walking. The latest improvement is a crossing island and
Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at 34th Avenue
Northeast & Silver Lake Road Northeast, a collaborative project
with Hennepin County. The City has multiple additional
locations where improvements could make walking safer and
more comfortable.
Thirteen people attended the walk audit, including nine
members of the community and/or Local Planning Team and
four members of the MnDOT/consultant team. There was a
wheelchair available, and many participants took a turn using it
along the route.
In general, participants noted feeling more comfortable walking
on roadways with wider sidewalks, more buffer from vehicle
traffic, and/or lower traffic volumes. Participants felt the least
comfortable where traffic volumes were higher and sidewalks
were directly adjacent to the roadway.
WALK AUDIT 33rd Avenue Northeast from Silver Lake Road
Northeast to Middle School Entrance
Visibility is challenging at corners and people walking
do not always feel seen by drivers entering/exiting the
driveways for the school and park facilities The
participant using the wheelchair on/along this segment
of 33rd Avenue Northeast noticed a significant cross
slope on the sidewalk that caused the wheelchair to
veer toward the street.
34th Avenue Northeast & Silver Lake Road
Northeast
This is a popular crossing location on a busy roadway,
especially for students. With coordination from
Hennepin County, the City recently installed a
crosswalk, crossing island, and Rectangular Rapid
Flashing Beacon (RRFB). Students coming from the
middle and high schools cross from the east sidewalk
on Silver Lake Road Northeast to 34th Avenue
Northeast. There are no sidewalks continuing along
34th Avenue Northeast, so students often continue
walking on the north side of the street with traffic
instead of the south side facing traffic.
KEY FINDINGS
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Key Observations: Walk Audit
Belden Drive Northeast
This residential street has no sidewalk. While
on-street parking is allowed, it was not heavily
used, with only one car parked on the street
during the walk audit.
Participants noted they may not have felt
comfortable walking in the street with small
children or during busier times when there
are activities at the church.
33rd Avenue Northeast from Belden
Drive Northeast to Silver Lake Road
Northeast
There is a sidewalk only on the north side of
33rd Avenue Northeast, and it is adjacent to
vehicle traffic. It was obstructed by garbage
cans out for collection. The sidewalk cross
slopes, which match the frequent intersecting
driveway slopes, were noted as challenging for
people using mobility devices. Children were
biking on the sidewalk during the walk audit.33rd Avenue Northeast & Belden
Drive Northeast
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people waiting at the bus stop on the
northeast or southwest corners of the
intersection. Curb ramps at this intersection
(and at residential intersections along 33rd
Avenue Northeast) do not have tactile
warnings and are generally in poor condition.
There are no painted crosswalks.
33rd Avenue Northeast & Silver Lake
Road Northeast
Silver Lake Road Northeast is four lanes wide at
this crossing location. The traffic signal includes
pedestrian push buttons and a pedestrian
crossing phase. Participants wondered about the
signal timing, noting that there are two
preschools nearby and families may need more
time to safely navigate the intersection. Others
noted the increased volume of vehicle noise at
this intersection compared to the calmer
neighborhood streets earlier on the route.
WALK AUDIT KEY FINDINGS, CONTINUED
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Bike Audit
KEY OBSERVATIONS
Highcrest Road Northeast at 33rd Avenue
Northeast / Old Highway 8
Photo caption
39th Avenue Northeast approaching Silver Lake Road Northeast Saint Anthony Boulevard
Saint Anthony Boulevard at Silver Lake Road Northeast / Kenzie Terrace37th Avenue Northeast and Highcrest Road Northeast, outside Wilshire Park Elementary School
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Bike Audit Summary| Barriers and Opportunities
Silver Lake Road Northeast is a main
north-south corridor through the
community. Curb extensions and on-
street parking result in inconsistent
space for biking on the street and
uncomfortable biking conditions. The
sidewalks are busy at arrival/dismissal
times with students walking and
biking to school, making the sidewalks
feel crowded and creating conflicts
between users.
Participants noted Silver Lake Road
Northeast/Kenzie Terrace & Saint
Anthony Boulevard as a barrier for
walking and biking. Some curb ramps
are not aligned to the crosswalk
direction, requiring people biking to
enter the lane of oncoming traffic to
get to the median island.
Participants noted that Saint Anthony
Boulevard feels too narrow to bike
comfortably alongside traffic. At
Stinson Boulevard Northeast, the
roadway transitions to the Grand
Rounds bikeway system, with wide
sidewalks serving as a shared biking
and walking facility.
37th Avenue Northeast is the border
between Ramsey and Hennepin
Counties. The roadway has recently
undergone a 4-to-3-lane conversion,
leaving wide shoulders for biking.
Students are regularly seen crossing
mid-block along 37th Avenue
Northeast to reach the school.
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Key Observations: Bike Audit
There are already initiatives within Saint Anthony Village to make it
a more bicycle-friendly community, such as the community-
organized bike bus to Wilshire Park Elementary School. There are
opportunities to build on residents' excitement and connect to the
multiple bicycle facilities that end at the Saint Anthony Village
border.
Ten people attended the bike audit, including seven members of
the community and/or Local Planning Team and three members of
the MnDOT/consultant team. In general, participants noted feeling
more comfortable biking on roadways with wider shoulders or
lower traffic volumes and appreciated wide curb ramps where they
had to transition between biking in the road and on the sidewalk.
Participants felt the least comfortable where traffic volumes were
higher and/or there was not enough room for vehicles to
comfortably pass, as well as intersections with long crossing
distances or misaligned curb ramps.
BIKE AUDIT
Silver Lake Road Northeast
This north-south corridor is a walking route to
school, with many students using the
sidewalk. There is a perception that recent
speed limit changes may have helped reduce
speeding. Community members noted that
the curb extensions and parking result in
inconsistent space and uncomfortable
conditions biking along Silver Lake Road
Northeast.
Silver Lake Road Northeast & 29th
Avenue Northeast
Silver Point Park to the east on 29th Avenue
Northeast is a popular destination for
community members. The four-way stop
makes this intersection a preferred location to
cross Silver Lake Road Northeast. The four-
way stop has eight lanes entering the
intersection and is congested during peak
travel times. The long crossing distances and
number of lanes create uncomfortable
crossing conditions for people biking across.
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Key Observations: Bike Audit
Silver Lake Road Northeast / Kenzie
Terrace & Saint Anthony Boulevard
Participants noted this intersection is a barrier
for walking and biking and accessing the
shops, restaurants, and clinic to the south and
the Diagonal Trail. Crossing in a crosswalk
here requires crossing in multiple stages.
Three legs of the intersection have free right
turns. At some locations, curb ramps are
missing or not aligned.
Stinson Boulevard Northeast
Stinson Boulevard Northeast has wider
shoulders than similarly busy roadways in the
area, with relatively few driveways, which
provided some measure of comfort for some
participants. The roadway narrows north of
37th Avenue Northeast, forcing people on bikes
to share the road with people driving. The
pavement quality is deteriorating along Stinson
Boulevard Northeast and requires people
biking to look out for potholes/uncomfortable
gaps in the pavement. Saint Anthony Boulevard
Participants noted that Saint Anthony
Boulevard feels too narrow to bike
comfortably alongside vehicle traffic, forcing
some to bike in the gutter very close to the
curb. On the western border of Saint Anthony
Village (at Stinson Boulevard) the roadway
transitions to the Grand Round bikeway
system, with wide sidewalks serving as a
shared biking and walking facility.
Roosevelt Street Northeast
Roosevelt Street Northeast is a typical
neighborhood street in Saint Anthony Village.
There was limited vehicle traffic and very few
vehicles parked on the street. Participants
named this the most comfortable segment of
the bike audit route.
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Key Observations: Bike Audit
39th Avenue Northeast
This roadway connects the commercial
and residential developments on the
north side of Saint Anthony Village and
was recently reconstructed (summer
2025). There is pull-in angled parking
along two blocks, creating a concern that
people backing out of the parking cannot
see people biking towards them.
37th Avenue Northeast
Participants noted better facilities for
biking west of Saint Anthony Village on
37th Avenue Northeast into
Minneapolis/Columbia Heights. There are
no marked crossings between Silver Lake
Road Northeast and the signal at
Highcrest Road Northeast near Wilshire
Park Elementary School. Participants
noted a history of crossing requests and
students crossing midblock along this
segment, with the school on the south
side of 37th Avenue Northeast and
multifamily housing on the north side.
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Online Survey Summary
Saint Anthony Village Active
Transportation Survey
Open: 7/31/2025 –
10/10/2025
17 Questions
146 Participants
Over 60% of respondents said they walk for exercise or leisure
daily or almost every day.
63% of respondents said they would like to walk, bike, or roll to
parks in Saint Anthony Village but currently cannot do so.
Half of respondents said they felt unsafe biking or riding a bike-like
mode (including scooters, skateboards, etc) in Saint Anthony
Village.
The top motivation for walking and biking was "It's good for my
physical health." The top barrier to walking and biking was "I'm
worried about being hit by a car while riding or walking."
The top road in the city that respondents would choose to improve
for walking, biking, or rolling was Silver Lake Road Northeast.
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How often do you walk or use a mobility device for
the following purposes?| Online Survey Results
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
For exercise or leisure To work or take child to
school
To visit family or
friends
At least once a week At least once a month Less than once a month
95%
of respondents said they walk or use a
mobility device for exercise or leisure at
least once a week.
Almost 50% of respondents said they walk or use
a mobility device to get to work or take a child to
school at least once a week.
Similarly, 44% of respondents said they walk or
use a mobility device to visit friends or family at
least once a week.
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How often do you bike (or ride a bike-like mode) for
the following purposes?| Online Survey Results
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25%
50%
75%
100%
For exercise or leisure To work or take child to
school
To visit family or
friends
At least once a week At least once a month Less than once a month
43%
of respondents said they ride a bike or
bike -like mode for exercise or leisure at
least once a week.
Over 30% said they ride to work or to take their
child to school at least once a week.
Just under 20% said they ride to visit family or
friends at least once a week.
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How safe do you feel walking or using a mobility device in
Saint Anthony Village? | Online Survey Results
Very unsafe Unsafe Neutral Safe Very Safe
144 RESPONSES
20.3% Unsafe
25.5% Neutral
30.1% Safe
12.4% Very safe
11.8% Very unsafe
Over 42% of respondents said they feel safe or
very safe walking or using a mobility device in
Saint Anthony village. Over 32% of respondents
said they felt unsafe or very unsafe.
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How safe do you feel biking (or riding a bike-like mode) in
Saint Anthony Village? | Online Survey Results
Very unsafe Unsafe Neutral Safe Very Safe
31.7% Unsafe
29.2% Neutral
17.5% Safe
9.2% Very safe
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12.5% Very unsafe
Only 27% of respondents said they feel safe or
very safe biking in Saint Anthony village. Over
44% of respondents said they felt unsafe or
very unsafe.
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What motivates you to walk or bike in Saint Anthony
Village
Top concerns and barriers affecting experience of walking
or biking in Saint Anthony Village
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Riding or walking limits my ability to transport other
people or cargo
There is not a safe route to reach the places I want to go
by bike (or bike-like device)
I’m worried about being hit by a car while riding or
walking
Riding or walking takes too much time compared to
driving
The weather or climate discourages me from walking or
riding
Motivations / Barriers| Online Survey Results
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It’s good for the environment
It’s fun!
It’s good for my physical health
It’s good for my mental health
I like being in nature/outside
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Online Interactive Map Summary
“Crossing Silver Lake at 36th Avenue
is important to get to school and feels
very dangerous—cars drive too fast,
uncomfortable having my kids cross
on their own.”
“I wish there was a bike path (similar
to the one happening on Lowry) for all
of Silver Lake, from the SAV mall to
Silverwood Park. This would connect
the majority of schools, parks, and
businesses in one fell swoop...”
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Open: 7/31/2025 – 10/9/2025 | 128 Comments
“Extremely important that there is a
safe bike trail along Silver Lake Road
to connect neighbors north of 37th to
the schools"
“There is no safe way to access these
businesses by bike or walk. The whole
area is centered around making it
easy to drive/park. This could be a
really cute center with people
shopping and hanging out”
“Biking 33rd Avenue feels unsafe, but
is an important connector to
churches, daycares, schools and parks
from the west side”
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“Despite the crosswalks, crossing 88
or 29th here is dangerous due to a
few factors…the way this intersection
is set up leads to frequent near misses
and sometimes collisions. Many
drivers also do not anticipate
pedestrians or cyclists here."
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“Would love the completion of the
bike lane on Saint Anthony Boulevard,
would ensure pedestrians, cars, and
cyclists would all be able to share and
enjoy this space!”
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“Awkward intersection for bikers /
mobility devices who choose to use
the pedestrian crossing. The ramps
are not straight across from each
other and make you weave into traffic
to get in/out of them.”
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Community Conversations Summary
Topics:Active transportation facilities, Crossings, Driver speed, Community connections
Need for more sidewalks
Sidewalk gaps and uneven sidewalk cross slopes posed a
barrier for pedestrians, especially for those who use
mobility devices and wheelchairs. Bicycle and scooter-
users would sometimes ride on the sidewalk, increasing
the risk of conflicts.
Limited bike infrastructure
Multiple people mentioned the lack of bike lanes/paths as
a concern. During heavy traffic, residents did not feel safe
biking on the street and would sometimes bike on the
sidewalk instead. Many people suggested adding dedicated
bike infrastructure, especially to major roads such as Silver
Lake Road Northeast.
Challenging crossings
Pedestrians and bicyclists found major intersections and
other crossings to be a challenge, concerned about a lack
of marked crossings or cars not looking out for pedestrians
before driving through intersections. Residents voiced a
desire for more crosswalk infrastructure.
Traffic and speeding concerns
The volume and high speed of cars was noted as a
challenge, especially during peak congestion times and on
main streets.
Desire for community connections
Better connections between parks, schools, and
businesses was a request, with residents noting that they
walk on the street in certain commercial areas due to a
lack of active transportation facilities.
Desire for public transit
A few residents suggested more bus routes/lines to connect
the community's commercial areas.
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Active Transportation Today
Gaps, Strengths, and Opportunities for Action
Community Input Insights
•Concerns about lack of active transportation
facilities and safe crossings on major roads
•Concerns about driver speed
Opportunities for Action
•More safe crossings and dedicated bicycling facilities
•Intersection and crossing infrastructure that prioritizes
walking and biking
CRASHES SPEED EQUITY AND CONNECTIVITY
Silver Lake Road Northeast, 37th
Avenue Northeast, 29th Avenue
Northeast, and New Brighton
Boulevard saw the most motorized
vehicle crashes. Multiple pedestrian
and bicycle crashes were
concentrated along intersections of
Silver Lake Road Northeast, as well
as 37th Avenue Northeast and 29th
Avenue Northeast.
The intersection of Silver Lake Road
Northeast and 29th Avenue Northeast
saw a high concentration of risky
speed behavior, as well as
intersections along New Brighton
Boulevard at Saint Anthony Boulevard
and 29th Avenue Northeast.
The highest proportion of people likely
to depend on active transportation is
concentrated towards the northeast
part of the city. Key destinations are
spread out along Silver Lake Road
Northeast, showing its importance as
a key north-south connector for the
city.
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SECTION 4
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Going -
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Introduction | Recommended Network and
Priority Projects
Public input and technical analysis informed the development of a recommended
active transportation network and priority projects to build out the network over
time. Network recommendations were developed to connect to bike and
pedestrian facilities in surrounding communities and to key destinations for
community members.
Most recommendations will require close coordination with partners at Hennepin
and Ramsey Counties. In some instances, short-term actions are identified to start
making progress while longer-term, more resource-intensive improvements are
developed.
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Network | Recommended
Citywide Connections
Shared-use paths are two-way facilities that are
physically separated from motor vehicle traffic.
They may be within parkland, natural areas or
adjacent to roadways. They are used by people
walking and bicycling.
Off Road Shared-Use Path
Separated bicycle lanes are bike lanes with
some form of both horizontal and vertical
separation from motor vehicle traffic. They are
separated from pedestrian spaces and can be
for one-way or two-way travel.
On Road Separated Bicycle Lane
Bicycle boulevards are streets that give priority
to people walking and biking, while sharing
space with vehicles. Treatments can include
speed management and crossing treatments
such as diverters, speed bumps, curb
extensions, median refuge islands, and traffic
circles.
On Road Bicycle Boulevard
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Active Transportation
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Facility Types
Shared-use paths are two-way facilities that are
physically separated from motor vehicle traffic.
They may be within parkland, natural areas or
adjacent to roadways. They are used by people
walking and bicycling.
Off Road Shared-Use Path
•Minneapolis – East and West River Pkwy, 18th
Avenue Northeast
•Roseville – County Road C
•Richfield – 75th / 76th Street
•Saint Paul – Johnson Parkway, Wheelock
Parkway
Local Examples
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Active Transportation
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Facility Types
Separated bicycle lanes are bike lanes with
some form of both horizontal and vertical
separation from motor vehicle traffic. They are
separated from pedestrian spaces and can be
for one-way or two-way travel.
On Road Separated Bicycle Lane
•Minneapolis – Plymouth Avenue, 2nd Street
South, Blaisdell Avenue
•Saint Paul – Pelham Boulevard
•Northfield – Maple Street
Local Examples
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Active Transportation
Network | Recommended
Facility Types
Bicycle boulevards are streets that give priority
to people walking and biking, while sharing
space with vehicles. Treatments can include
speed management and crossing treatments
such as diverters, speed bumps, curb
extensions, median refuge islands, and traffic
circles.
On Road Bicycle Boulevard
•Minneapolis – 17th Avenue South, 22nd
Avenue Northeast, 40th Street
•Saint Paul – Griggs Street, Jefferson Avenue,
Margaret Street
Local Examples
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Active Transportation
Network | Priority Projects
Silver Lake Road – Short-term, explore a corridor
approach to speed management and school
crossings. Medium-term, support a separated
bike lane retrofit or (long-term) off road shared-
use path along Silver Lake Road.
Stinson Boulevard – Short-term, support striping
bike lanes and installing low-cost physical
separation. Long-term, support addition of a
sidewalk on the east side of Stinson Boulevard
and permanent separation for bike lanes.
Saint Anthony Boulevard at Kenzie
Terrace/Silver Lake Road and at New Brighton
Boulevard/County Road 88 – Support
exploration of double roundabout redesign for
two existing intersections along Saint Anthony
Boulevard.
36th Avenue and 37th Avenue at Silver Lake
Road – Advocate for traffic configuration
adjustments at 37th Avenue to allow for
improved crossing infrastructure at 36th Avenue.
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33rd Avenue and Rankin Road – Study and
implement walking and biking safety
improvements at the intersection.
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
next step(s) to take?Time Period
Stinson
Boulevard
Northeast:
Saint Anthony
Boulevard to
37th Avenue
Northeast
Short-term, support striping bike lanes
in the existing County right-of-way and
explore a low-cost protective buffer
(such as paint and bollards);
Long-term, support addition of a
sidewalk on the east side of Stinson
Boulevard and permanent separation
(such as concrete medians or
plantings) for bike lanes.
Opportunity to reallocate
existing underutilized right-of-
way to better support people
biking, reduce speeds, and
improve safety for all roadway
users. This recommendation is
consistent with Minneapolis’ All
Ages and Abilities Network and
Hennepin County’s Planned
Bikeway Network for Stinson
Boulevard Northeast. Long-term
opportunity to improve all ages
and abilities pedestrian access.
Coordinate with
Hennepin County
and the City of
Minneapolis on
striping timelines
and maintenance
roles.
Consider
demonstration
project to add bike
lane and buffer.
Identify longer-term
funding opportunity
to support sidewalk
development.
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2031-FUTURE (YEARS
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Project Actions – High Priority
The following are priority project actions that will support the implementation of active transportation.
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
next step(s) to take?Time Period
Silver Lake
Road: Saint
Anthony
Boulevard to
37th Avenue
Northeast
Short-term, support exploration of a
corridor approach to speed
management and school crossings,
potentially including more speed
feedback, traffic calming, and quick-
build crossing opportunities;
Medium-term, support a separated
bike lane retrofit or (long-term) off
road shared-use path along Silver Lake
Road.
Opportunity for improving
safety and comfort for people
walking and biking along and
across Silver Lake Road. Short
and long-term improvements
would be in line with the Safe
System Approach advocated by
Hennepin County and Toward
Zero Deaths partners.
Convene both
counties to discuss a
corridor study for the
full Silver Lake Road
corridor, including
parking utilization.
Support
development of a
concept design for
bike facility in
existing right-of-way,
in partnership with
Hennepin County.
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2031-FUTURE (YEARS
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Project Actions – High Priority
The following are priority project actions that will support the implementation of active transportation.
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
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Silver Lake
Road: 37th
Avenue
Northeast to
northern city
limit
Support opportunities for traffic
calming and separation for people
walking/biking from traffic.
Opportunity for improving
walking and biking conditions,
as well as safety for people
driving. Improvements would
be consistent with Active Living
Ramsey County’s Planned
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Networks, as well as the Safe
System Approach advocated by
Hennepin County and Towards
Zero Death partners.
Identify any
upcoming planned
capital improvement
timing.
Support a vehicle
traffic count and
engineering study to
understand potential
traffic calming
opportunities.
2029-2030 (YEARS 3-4)
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33rd Avenue at
Rankin Road
Short-term, study this intersection to
better understand conflicts between
people driving and people walking or
biking. In coordination with the school,
explore a demonstration project to
test out visibility improvements;
Medium-term, improve crossing
infrastructure, potentially through
pavement markings, advanced
warning signage, bump-outs, or
medians.
Opportunity to improve
crossing conditions adjacent to
the middle and high school, at a
skewed intersection with no
existing crosswalk and relatively
high crossing volumes before
and after school.
Short-term, study
intersection and/or
test designs through
a demonstration
project.
Medium-term,
identify funding for
intersection
improvements.
2026-2028 (YEARS 0-2)
2029-2030 (YEARS 3-4)
Project Actions – High Priority
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
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Silver Lake
Road
Northeast at
36th Avenue
Northeast
Advocate for improved crossing
infrastructure at this location as part
of a corridor approach to Silver Lake
Road (school crossing corridor),
potentially including a raised crossing,
median island, advanced warning
signage, or other treatments
consistent with the existing crossing at
34th Avenue Northeast.
To support crossing, conduct an
engineering study of upstream traffic
behavior (southbound) and lane
configuration. Specifically, explore
potential to make a southbound lane
of Silver Lake Road Northeast Right-
Turn Only at 37th Avenue Northeast,
and have one lane carry through the
intersection southbound.
Opportunity to improve
walking/biking access between
neighborhoods and schools on
alternate sides of Silver Lake
Road. Opportunity to address
safety concerns for all road
users from merging lanes
between 37th Avenue Northeast
and 36th Avenue Northeast.
Invite Hennepin
County
Commissioner to
join a walk audit at
this site, align with
bike bus crossing or
school activity.
Coordinate with
Hennepin County
staff around this
location as a vital
SRTS connection and
better understand
crosswalk guidance
considerations.
Coordinate with
Ramsey County on
upstream traffic
configuration study.
2026-2028 (YEARS 0-2)
2029-2030 (YEARS 3-4)
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
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Saint Anthony
Boulevard at
Kenzie Terrace
and New
Brighton
Boulevard
Support County exploration of double
roundabout redesign for two existing
intersections along Saint Anthony
Boulevard.
Opportunity for traffic calming
and improved walking/biking
access in an area with dense
destinations, and a potential
link in the Grand Rounds
bikeway system.
Continue
coordination with
Hennepin County
around previously
developed project
scope.
Coordinate with
Minneapolis Park
and Recreation Board
(MPRB) on Grand
Rounds consistency
through the area.
2029-2030 (YEARS 3-4)
Project Actions – High Priority
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Action Step: What is a
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Saint Anthony
Boulevard:
Stinson
Boulevard
Northeast to
Silver Lake
Road
Northeast
Stripe road to add bikeable shoulder
and narrow lanes on both sides.
Explore using bollards as short-term
separation until long-term MPRB off
road shared-use path is implemented.
Opportunity to use existing
right-of-way for increased biking
access on a potential link in the
Grand Rounds bikeway system.
Review parking
reallocation impacts
along this segment.
Coordinate with City
striping and road
maintenance efforts
to program this
roadway for 2027.
Coordinate with
MPRB on Grand
Rounds consistency
through the area.
2026-2028 (YEARS 0-2)
Project Actions – Medium Priority
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project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
next step(s) to take?Time Period
Silver Lake
Road at 29th
Avenue
Northeast
Short-term, use a demonstration
project to test out traffic calming
and/or crossing treatments,
potentially including a mini
roundabout/traffic circle,curb
extensions, or a crossing island.
Medium-term, support
recommendations that arise from a
demonstration project.
Opportunity to improve
crossing visibility and calm
traffic.
In close coordination
with Hennepin
County, explore a
demonstration
project at this site to
test new
treatment(s).
2026-2028 (YEARS 0-2)
2029-2030 (YEARS 3-4)
Project Actions – Medium Priority
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project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
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Silver Lake
Road at 37th
Avenue
Northeast
Explore removing the free right turn
from westbound 37th Avenue
Northeast to northbound Silver Lake
Road.
Opportunity to address a
challenging crossing condition
for people walking and biking
on a route that connects high
density housing, schools, and
commercial destinations. This
location is the intersection of
two roadways highlighted as
Identified Need in Active Living
Ramsey County’s Planned
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Networks.
Coordinate with
Hennepin and
Ramsey County to
conduct turning
movement counts.
Work with agency
partners to explore
an alternative that
prioritizes people
walking and biking
across 37th Avenue
Northeast.
2029-2030 (YEARS 3-4)
Project Actions – Medium Priority
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
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Action Step: What is a
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37th Avenue
Northeast:
Stinson
Boulevard
Northeast to
Highcrest Road
Long-term, pursue greater separation
for people walking and biking from
vehicle traffic.
Opportunity to connect high
quality bicycle facilities on the
west and east side of the city
with high density housing,
Wilshire Park Elementary
School, and future north-south
bicycle network improvements.
Improvements would be
consistent with Active Living
Ramsey County’s Planned
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Networks that highlight 37th
Avenue Northeast as an
Identified Need.
Start coordination
with Hennepin and
Ramsey Counties for
longer-term All Ages
and Abilities access
along this corridor.
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Project Actions – Medium Priority
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Neighborhood
Bike Route
System and
Improved
Crossings
Consider signage and incremental low-
cost/quick-build infrastructure
improvements to designate a
neighborhood bike route system.
Explore crossing improvements along
the proposed network at busier cross-
streets, such as 29th Avenue
Northeast and 33rd Avenue Northeast.
Opportunity to improve comfort
and visibility of biking on
neighborhood routes, while
improving crossings for people
walking and biking.
Identify set of
possible crossing
treatments based
on existing
infrastructure and
design guidance.
Incorporate new
crossing locations
into existing City
maintenance
processes for
roadway paint and
signage.
2026-2028 (YEARS 0-2)
Project Actions – Medium Priority
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
project opportunity?
Action Step: What is a
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29th Avenue
Northeast /
County Road C
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Brighton
Boulevard /
County Road
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Coordinate with Ramsey County on an
engineering study to identify crossing
improvements for people walking and
biking through this intersection, to
address long crossing distances and
challenging signal timing.
Opportunity to better
understand the needs of all
modes using this intersection,
with the goal of improving
connections to the trail system
to the east in Roseville.
Coordinate with
Ramsey County to
secure dedicated
staff time for an
engineering study.
2029-2030 (YEARS 3-4)
Project Actions – Medium Priority
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Project Action: What is being suggested?Description: What is the
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Action Step: What is a
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Railroad
Crossing at
MacAlaster
Drive
Northeast
Explore formalizing a grade-separated
railroad crossing along MacAlaster
Drive Northeast. If the long-term
vision for a rail-with-trail along this
corridor is realized, leverage that
construction to create a connection
north and south at MacAlaster Drive
Northeast.
Opportunity to connect high
density housing, parks, schools
and retail on the north and
south sides of the railroad,
where an informal desire path
already exists.
Long-term, pursue
regional solicitation
or other active
transportation
funding to connect
this gap in the
network.
2031-FUTURE (YEARS
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Project Actions – Low Priority
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Policy Action: What is
being suggested?Description: What is the policy?Action Step: What is a
next step(s) to take?Time Period
Complete
Streets
Policy
Adopt a Complete
Streets resolution
modeled on
elements of
Hennepin
County’s
Complete and
Green Streets
Policy that align
with City values
and priorities.
Complete Streets policies are an approach that integrates people
and place in the planning, design, construction, operation and
maintenance of streets. This helps to ensure streets put safety
over speed, balance the needs of different modes and support
local land uses, economies, cultures and natural environments.
Complete Streets are most often achieved by passing binding
ordinances, laws or resolutions, and then putting them into
practice by implementing plans like an Active Transportation Plan
or during annual re-striping projects.
Hennepin County has a Complete and Green Streets Policy, and
many nearby cities have adopted Complete Streets policies
(including Columbia Heights, Richfield, Roseville, Saint Louis Park,
Saint Paul and Minneapolis). Adopting a supportive resolution to
highlight areas of overlap between City and County priorities is a
first step towards prioritizing people walking and biking in
roadway design.
Seek City Council
approval of the
Complete Streets
resolution attached to
this plan.
2026-2028
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Policy Action: What is
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next step(s) to take?Time Period
Toward
Zero
Deaths
Make an official
and public
commitment to a
Toward Zero
Deaths goal to
achieve zero
traffic fatalities or
severe injuries
among all road
users within a set
timeframe.
Toward Zero Deaths is a strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities
and severe injuries. A local policy lays out goals, timeline,
stakeholders and a commitment to multi-disciplinary cooperation
and collaboration, community engagement, transparency and
equitable outcomes. Establishing a Toward Zero Deaths goal can
help justify other changes in how streets are designed,
maintained and operated which improves safety for all.
Minnesota Toward Zero Deaths (TZD) is a program and network to
support local and statewide traffic fatalities or severe injury
reduction goals. Hennepin and Ramsey County are part of the
Minnesota TZD network, with participation from Saint Anthony
Village police officers. Learn more and join the Minnesota TZD
network.
Establish a shared
understanding among
City staff about existing
Police Department
Toward Zero Deaths
efforts.
Educate around and
advance a Toward Zero
Deaths goal for all road
users within a set
timeframe with the
mayor, city council and
city manager.
2026-2028
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Policy Actions The following are policy actions that will support the implementation of active transportation.
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Program Action: What is
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next step(s) to take?Time Period
Safe
Routes to
School
(SRTS)
Conduct a
citywide SRTS Plan
and continue to
support local SRTS
program efforts,
such as the
parent/caregiver
organized bike
bus.
Safe Routes to School programs improve safety, reduce traffic and
improve air quality near schools through a multidisciplinary
approach that is structured around the “6 Es.” These are
evaluation, education, encouragement, equity, engagement and
engineering. Cities can continue to support by leading engineering
efforts by prioritizing active transportation investments along key
routes to school.
Related to education, in 2023 state legislation was passed that
requires all public-school students receive instruction in safe
walking and bicycling skills at the beginning of the school year.
Resource: Walk and Bike Safety Education for K-8 Students,
MnDOT
Work with school
partners to apply for
MnDOT planning,
boost or infrastructure
grants to enact this
Action Plan and a SRTS
Plan. See MnDOT’s Safe
Routes to School Grant
Funding page for
opportunities.
2029-2030
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Program Actions The following are program actions that will support the implementation of active
transportation.
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Program Actions The following are program actions that will support the implementation of active
transportation.
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next step(s) to take?Time Period
Neighbor-
hood
Traffic
Calming
Program
Create a traffic
calming program,
including an
implementation
budget for public
works.
Cities of all sizes are creating neighborhood traffic calming
programs to support neighborhood safety, citywide speed limit
reductions, Toward Zero Deaths traffic safety goals, Complete
Streets and/or active transportation plans. Creating a
neighborhood traffic calming program could provide a mechanism
to support the neighborhood bikeway network recommended in
this plan.
Assign staff to review
other communities’
traffic calming
programs and draft
program
recommendations.
2026-2028
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Design
Guidance
Continue to
review evolving
national or state
street design
guides and active
transportation
best practices.
Rewriting street design guides can be time intensive and cost
prohibitive for many communities. To support implementation of
Complete Streets and this Action Plan, continue to reference state
and national design guides to enable the use of best practices and
design flexibility. Such as:
•National Association of City Transportation Officials
(NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide
•NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide and Designing for
Small Things with Wheels (guidance on e-bikes)
•MnDOT Bicycle Facility Design Manual
•MnDOT Complete Streets Handbook
Continue to review
evolving design
guide(s) and active
transportation best
practices to be used by
city staff and
consultants on street
projects.
2026-2028
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Practice Actions The following are practice or agency procedure actions that will support the implementation of
active transportation.
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State and Federal Funding for Active Transportation
In addition to local Capital Improvement Program funds,
local jurisdictions may seek state and federal funding to
assist with development of the active transportation
network. Most programs involve applying through one
of these agencies:
•Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
•Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
•Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
(MNDNR)
•Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota
Resources (LCCMR)
•Metropolitan Council
Grants are sometimes also available through
organizations that support economic development and
tourism, public health, and conservation and the natural
environment. Private donations are popular for projects
that support community recreation and well-being.
Source Funds Purpose
FHWA Safe Streets and Roads for All
(SS4A) Planning Assistance
Grant
Support development of a
comprehensive Safety Action
Plan or demonstration
projects; education;
monitoring and evaluation
MnDOT Active
Transportation Program
Infrastructure Grants, Planning
Assistance, Quick
Build/Demonstration Projects
Support active
transportation capacity
building and facilities
MnDOT Safe Routes to
School (SRTS)
Planning Assistance and Boost
grants
Support current SRTS plans
and programs
MnDOT Safe Routes to
School (SRTS)
Infrastructure Funds Construct sidewalks; improve
crossings on routes to
schools
MnDOT (Federal funding)Transportation Alternatives
(TAP)
New pedestrian and bike
facilities
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State and Federal Funding for Active Transportation
Source Funds Purpose
Metropolitan Council Regional Solicitation Multi-modal infrastructure projects that focus on outcomes like
moving people more effectively, managing congestion, safer streets
for people walking and biking and improving air quality
MN DNR Regional Trail Grant Regionally significant motorized, non-motorized and joint trail
usage
MN DNR Local Trail Connections Program Supports acquisition and development of trail linkages
MN DNR (Federal funding)Federal Recreational Trail Program New trails, trail maintenance and trailhead construction
Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota
Resources (LCCMR)
Environment and Natural Resources Trust
Fund (ENRTF)
Activities that protect, conserve, preserve and enhances
Minnesota's air, water, land, fish, wildlife and other natural
resources
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SECTION 5
Implementation
Next Steps -
Putting Our
Wheels in
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What can we
achieve in
100 DAYS?
•Confirm location and goals for a demonstration project
(supported through the MnDOT Active Transportation
Planning Assistance Grant).
•Continue internal City coordination to understand financing
considerations for priority projects.
•Adopt resolution based on Hennepin County Complete and
Green Streets principles.
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What can we
achieve in
1 YEAR?
•Identify priority neighborhood crossing locations and next
steps for City roadway improvements.
•Gain a clear understanding of County versus City role in
potential improvement funding and maintenance, with both
Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.
•Work with Hennepin County to understand maintenance
responsibilities, opportunities for improvement, and key
next steps for action on Stinson Boulevard.
•Conduct a walk audit at Silver Lake Road and 36th Avenue
Northeast, including key County representatives.
Observe bike bus crossing roadway.
•Work with Ramsey County on a pathway to engineering
studies at longer-term priority locations.
•Identify role of Saint Anthony Village in prior countywide
Toward Zero Deaths work and opportunities for the City to
expand their involvement.
•Identify funding source/staff plan for building out Safe
Routes to School efforts.
•Work with internal City partners to identify opportunities for
neighborhood traffic calming program funding and
management.
•Adopt design guidance to support safer walking and biking
facilities.
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What can we
achieve in
3 YEARS?
•Conduct corridor study for at least one high priority project
location.
•Partner with Hennepin County to identify funding and
implementation path for safety improvements along Saint
Anthony Boulevard at Kenzie Terrace and New Brighton
Boulevard.
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What can we
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5 YEARS?
•Apply for funding for sidewalk and off-street trail additions
to the active transportation network.
•Secure funding for at least one major intersection redesign
prioritizing walking and biking access.
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How Progress
Will Be
Measured?
Measuring Progress
The Active Transportation Action Plan provides clear, practical
measures to help understand whether targeted actions are
working, how conditions are changing over time, and what
information decision-makers need to take the next step.
Progress will be evaluated across three cross-cutting frames:
Infrastructure and Safety, Community Experience and Use,
and Capacity and Implementation Readiness. Together, these
frames help track progress toward long-term outcomes using a
blend of traditional active transportation measures, quality-of-
experience indicators, and implementation readiness metrics.
It is a tool to monitor progress in a way that is focused,
meaningful, and aligns with the Plan goals.
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Forward Movement: What We Measure & Why
3.Capacity & Implementation Readiness
Tracks the systems required to sustain active
transportation progress. Measures include
funding secured, partnerships strengthened,
staff capacity built, policies updated, and
stakeholder support.
These measures will help evaluate whether:
•Projects are being delivered
•The public feels safer
•Infrastructure is improving in safety and
quality
•Funding and partnerships are in place to
advance the work
•Long-term goals are being met
Measurement Frames
1.Infrastructure & Safety
Tracks physical improvements, safety outcomes,
and the quality of the walking and biking
environment. Measures include motorists’
speeds, crash trends, crossing upgraded,
sidewalk gaps closed, and level-of-quality
assessments.
2.Community Experience & Use
Tracks how people feel, perceive, and use the
streets.Measures include community surveys,
comfort levels, parent perceptions of kids
walking/biking, and observed or counted
walking/biking activity.
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How Data Will Be Used
2.Communicate Clearly With Elected Leaders,
Partners, and the Greater Community – The data
helps tell a compelling, transparent story:
•Here’s what we built
•Here’s what changed
•Here’s how residents feel
•Here’s where we need to focus next
3.Create a Culture of Incremental, Continuous
Improvement – Regular measurement helps staff
and partners:
•Adapt approaches
•Evaluate effectiveness
•Celebrate wins
•Correct course when needed
This framework is not just about collecting data. It’s
about using it to:
1.Inform What We Do Next – The data informs
how to:
•Identify which corridors or projects should
be prioritized
•Determine where safety interventions are
needed
•Shape grant applications with strong
supporting evidence
•Guide long-term capital planning
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What We Can Continue Measuring Over Time
Frame Focus Measures
Infrastructure Equity
& Safety
Are we building safer, higher-
quality places for everyone to
walk, bike, and roll?
•Number of high-risk intersections improved
•Miles of new bike/pedestrian infrastructure
•Sidewalk/trail/bike gap closures
•Crash and injury trends (or proxies like driver yield rates at crossings)
•Facility distribution: investments are equitably distributed across communities,
especially historically underserved or high-need areas
Community
Experience & Use
How do people feel about the
active transportation
network and are they using
it?
•Public perception of safety and comfort
•Parent perception of kids’ ability to walk or bike
•Walking and biking counts
•Awareness of active transportation programs, routes, and resources
•Frequency of active transportation for daily trips
Capacity &
Implementation
Readiness
Are we resourced, supported,
and structurally ready to
deliver the work?
•Funding secured (grants, capital improvement plans, state and federal dollars)
•Staff capacity to implement
•Updated policies
•Stakeholder and partner alignment
•Number of project advancing through the pipeline
•Implementation barriers removed
•Right-of-way availability for active transportation infrastructure
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Practice: How We Will Implement the Framework
To make measurement practical and sustainable:
1.Use existing data sources first (speed counts, crash reports, school walk/bike surveys/tallies)
2.Add low-cost tools gradually (speed studies, intercept surveys)
3.Develop an annual “AT Progress Report” summarizing key metrics and progress
4.Integrate the measures into grant applications and capital planning
5.Revisit the framework every 2-3 years to ensure relevance
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Sample Evaluation Framework
Measure Baseline Target (x-x years)Status Trend
Bike Counts [on X Street/Road]TBD +20%On track
% low-stress segments 35%60%Behind
Resident satisfaction 48%65%+On track
Grant applications submitted 0 2 per year On track
Use the following scoring approach to track and assess annually.
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A Call to Action
As a compact community within two counties that
actively support biking and walking, Saint Anthony
Village has great potential to become a place where
people of all ages and abilities have more choices
about how to get around. Together, we can create a
safe, connected, sustainable, and equitable active
transportation network.
The roads with the highest traffic volumes and speeds in Saint
Anthony Village are under the jurisdiction of Hennepin and Ramsey
Counties. This plan positions Saint Anthony Village to actively
collaborate with the Counties to improve conditions for people
walking and biking along and across County roads. The roadway
improvements the plan recommends on County and City-owned
roads will help create a seamless experience for people walking and
biking across city and county lines.
COMMUNITY CHARGE
"We want to be
sure our loved ones
make it home
safely."
"The system should
be designed for
*all* road users."
"Let's improve
health and safety by
creating a bikeable
and walkable
community."
Closing thoughts from the Active Transportation Plan Committee
MEMORANDUM
To:Saint Anthony Village City Council
From:Charlie Yunker, City Manager
Date:February 10, 2026
Request: Approval of the 2026 Strategic Plan
BACKGROUND
Each year, the City of Saint Anthony Village undergoes a strategic planning process. One key aspect of
the strategic planning efforts includes an annual Goal Setting Retreat, where Council, staff,
representatives from Commissions and guests from regional agencies meet to discuss and identify
potential action steps for the year.
Following the Goal Setting Retreat, staff has developed the 2026 Strategic Plan and the 2026 Pyramid,
which illustrates the integration of the City’s vision, mission, core values, city services, goals and annual
action steps.
Following approval of the Strategic Plan and Pyramid, these materials can be found on the City’s
website. Staff presents progress on the action steps at City Council meetings quarterly.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the 2026 Strategic Plan.
ATTACHMENTS
Presentation
2026 Strategic Plan
2026 Pyramid
2/3/2026
1
2026 STRATEGIC PLAN City Council Meeting
February 10, 2026
THE PLAN
2/3/2026
2
THE TEAM
•City Council
•Commission Representatives
•City Staff
•City Consultants
•Guests
THE PROCESS
Goal setting is a year-round process
Community input is gathered from Council meetings,
community events (VillageFest, Night to Unite, etc.) and
personal interactions
Department heads work with their staff to identify
Anticipated projects for the upcoming year to determine
key action steps
Consultants provide perspective from their industry and
their work in other cities.
Commission chairs represent their fellow commission
members and public
Guests offer state and regional perspectives
2/3/2026
3
THE OUTCOME
The 2026 Pyramid
1. During the goal setting and the strategic planning process,
the Mayor, Council, City Manager, and Department Heads
reviewed ideas generated from discussions.
2. The team reflected on progress with the 2025 action steps
and identified priorities/action steps for the 2026 Pyramid.
3. The result is the 2026 Pyramid which the city uses to
illustrate the City’s values and priorities.
THE PYRAMID
VISION Identifies our ideal outcome for the City and sets the framework for the rest of the Pyramid. All
subsequent strategic planning efforts directly relate to the City’s Vision.
MISSION Describes what we do and for whom. For our City, providing high quality services is essential to
supporting a high quality of life for all residents.
CORE
VALUES
Guide how city government should work for and with the community. Trust, Service and
Inclusion are the values that Council and Staff strive to embody. These values provide the
foundation for decision-making and delivery of services and also ensure the city as a whole
conducts itself in an accountable, transparent, respectful, and responsive manner.
CITY
SERVICES
Core functions that our City Staff provide on a daily basis. Goals and Action steps are typically
considered in addition to staff's daily roles.
GOALS Establish target aspirations that the City aims to meet. Typically, the Goals are broader and focus
on the next 3-5 years.
ACTION
STEPS
Key priorities that City staff or City Council focus on for the year. The City recognizes that not all of
the year’s priorities can be identified at the beginning of the year and adapts to new action items
as applicable.
2/3/2026
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UNDERSTANDING THE GOALS
These goals help guide Council as they make decisions through each year.
Environmental
Responsibility
Minimize Saint Anthony’s impact on the environment and enhance resilience through action
in alignment with the City’s Climate Plan and Regional, State and Federal guidelines.
Thriving Village A community for all residents where the City is responsive to concerns, enables successful
things to happen, and residents have opportunity to thrive
Informed & Engaged
Community
Communicate Council priorities and department activities to support resident’s ability to
actively participate, feel engaged, and understand how their voice can be heard.
Safe & Secure
Community
Protect our community’s physical and psychological safety (individual and collective)
through strategic investment in personnel and tools to provide excellent city services
Fiscal &
Organizational
Strength
Invest in the community’s infrastructure and personnel to deliver outstanding City Services
through a culture of continuous improvement, resiliency, and responsible stewardship of
resources.
ACTION STEPS >
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
FINANCIAL POLICY
Discuss policy on financial incentives
•Consider funding financial incentives for
sustainability initiatives
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Implementation of Climate Plan, Energy Action Plan
and Active Transportation Plan
•Prioritize Climate Plan Waste and Water
Action Steps
•Continue Energy Action Plan engagement
•Begin Active Transportation Plan
implementation
>Demonstration Project
>Leverage external collaboration
2/3/2026
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ACTION STEPS >
THRIVING VILLAGE
HOUSING POLICY
Consider housing policy items
•Consider Accessory Dwelling Unit code
•Consider Tax increment policy
•Study tear-down ordinances
BUILDING CONNECTIONS
Continue to facilitate connections
•Connect with Your Council opportunities
•Utilize door knocking to gather public input
and identify trends
•Optimize local and regional partnerships
•Leverage City organization relationships
ACTION STEPS >
INFORMED & ENGAGED
VALUE MESSAGING
Focus on communicating value residents receive
from City services
•Strategic use of communication
channels to share value of City services
•Strategic VillageNotes features
•Maximize Village Muni for information
sharing
BREAK ACCESSIBILITY BARRIERS
Seek opportunities and remove barriers to
engagement
•Conduct resident communications and
engagement survey
•Refine digital accessibility on all platforms
•Define scope for and select consultant for
Comprehensive Plan update
2/3/2026
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ACTION STEPS >
SAFE & SECURE COMMUNITY
BUILDING TRUST
Continue to provide and be a source of trusted
information
•Showcase existing city services
•Spread awareness of local, regional
and state resources
•Highlight community resources
available from city partners
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS
Continue to prioritize community connections
•Enhance engagement and outreach for each
department
•Implement community gathering spaces at
Village Muni locations and the Community
Center
ACTION STEPS >
FISCAL & ORGANIZATIONAL STRENGTH
INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
Integrate facility needs into City’s infrastructure
planning
•Police Station and Fire Station
>Police Department short-term
renovations
>Strategize Public Safety facility
•Water Treatment Plant assessment and
automation
•Assess existing and future needs at the
Community Center
TAX LEVY RELIEF
Consider implementing franchise fees on utilities and
broadband
•Consider electric/gas utility franchise fees
•Consider broadband franchise fee
2/3/2026
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THE STRATEGIC PLAN
VIEW ONLINE:
savmn.com > Government > Mayor & City Council >
Saint Anthony Village Strategic Plan
VIEW ONLINE:
savmn.com > Government > Mayor & City Council >
Saint Anthony Village Strategic Plan
LOOKING FORWARD
Our Ask
•Does the 2026 Strategic Plan fit with Council’s Goals?
•Is Council comfortable with the Action Steps?
Next Step
•Tonight: Approval of 2026 Strategic Plan
City Staff
Define goals
Set focus areas
Identify
priorities
Provide
technical
expertise
Identify action
steps
Establish plan
and implement
action steps
Commissions &
Consultants
Recommend
actions
Provide
community
perspective and
contribute
expertise
Community
Provide
feedback
Respond
FINANCIAL POLICY
•Consider funding
financial Incentives for
sustainability initiatives
PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION
•Prioritize Climate Plan
Waste & Water action
steps
•Continue Energy Action
Plan engagement
•Begin Active
Transportation Plan
implementation
•Demonstration
project
•Leverage external
collaboration
HOUSING POLICY
•Consider Accessory
Dwelling Unit code
•Consider Tax increment
policy
•Study tear-down
ordinances
BUILDING
CONNECTIONS
•Connect with Your
Council opportunities
•Utilize door knocking to
gather public input and
identify trends
•Optimize local and
regional partnerships
•Leverage city
organization
relationships
VALUE MESSAGING
•Strategic use of
communications to share
value of city services
•Strategic Village Notes
features
•Maximize Village Muni for
information sharing
COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT
•Conduct resident
communications &
engagement survey
•Refine digital accessibility
on all platforms
•Define scope for and
select consultant for
Comprehensive Plan
update
BUILDING TRUST
•Showcase existing
city services
•Spread awareness of
local, regional and
state resources
•Highlight community
resources available
from city partners
COMMUNITY
CONNECTIONS
•Enhance engagement
and outreach for each
department
•Implement community
gathering spaces at
Liquor Stores and the
Community Center
INFRASTRUCTURE
PLAN
•Police Station and Fire
Station
•Police Dept short-term
renovations
•Strategize Public
Safety Facility
•Water Treatment Plant
assessment &
automation
•Assess existing and
future needs at the
Community Center
TAX LEVY RELIEF
•Consider electric/gas
utility franchise fees
•Consider broadband
franchise fee
C I T Y S E R V I C E S
Infrastructure
& Amenities
Planning &
Permitting
Governance Communications
& Engagement
Public Safety Finance &
Administration
Saint Anthony
Village Wine &
Spirits
G O A L S
Environmental
Responsibility
Thriving
Village
Informed & Engaged
Community
Safe & Secure
Community
Fiscal & Organizational
Strength
A C T I O N S T E P S
2026 Vision
Saint Anthony is a Village
where all people can live,
work, learn, play and thrive
……………………………………………………
Mission
Promote a high quality of life to those we
serve through outstanding city services
…………………………………………………………………
C ORE V A LU E S
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
2026
February 24 Work
Session Miscellaneous Ordinance Revisions City Council
City Manager February 18
February 24 Regular
Admin Annual Report
Liquor Annual Report
New Officers Swearing In
Water Conservation Poster Winners
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Police Chief
February 18
March 10 Work
Session Stinson Blvd City Council
City Manager March 4
March 10 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Finance Annual Report
Public Works Annual Report
Engineers Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
PW Director
Engineer
March 4
March 24 Work
Session Student development proposals City Council
City Manager March 18
March 24 Regular
Fire Annual Report
Police Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
Fire Dept
March 18
April 1
Joint
Work
Session
Parks Summit
City Council
City Manager
Sustinability
Coordinator
March 26
April 14 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 8
April 14 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager April 8
April 28 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 22
April 28 Regular
Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits- Consent
Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
April 22
May 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 6
May 12 Regular Planning Commission items from April
City Council
City Manager May 6
May 26 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 20
May 26 Regular
City Council
City Manager May 20
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
June 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 3
June 9 Regular
Planning Commission Items from May City Council
City Manager June 3
June 23 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager June 17
June 23 Regular
City Council
City Manager June 17
June 30
Joint
Work
Session
Comprehensive Plan Preliminary Planning City Council
City Manager June 24
July 7 Work
Session 2027 Initial Property Tax Levy Scenarios
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 1
July 7 Regular
Planning Commission items from June
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Audit Report
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
July 1
July 21 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager July 15
July 21 Regular
Liquor Operations Mid Year Report
VillageFest Presentation
Night to Unite Presentation
Night to Unite Proclamation
City Council
City Manager
Liquor Op Mgr
Police Chief
July 15
August 11 Work
Session Discuss Updated Levy Scenarios/Detailed General Fund Budget
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 5
August 11
Regular Planning Commission items from July City Council
City Manager August 5
August 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
August 19
August 25 Regular 2027 Proposed Budget & Levy Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
August 19
September 8 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager
City Planner
September 2
September 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from August
2027 Preliminary Operating Budget and Debt Levy-PUBLIC HEARING
Students in Leadership-Consent
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
Engineer
September 2
September 22 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager September 16
September 22 Regular
Spirit of St. Anthony Award
Fire Prevention Presentation
Planning Commission items from August
City Council
City Manager
Fire Dept
September 16
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
October 13 Work
Session Fee Schedule Discussion City Council
City Manager October 7
October 13 Regular
City Council
City Manager October 7
October 27 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager October 21
October 27 Regular
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager October 21
November 10 Work
Session Commission Interviews City Council
City Manager November 4
November 10 Regular
Score Grant Funding Application Approval
Canvass Election Results
City Council
City Manager November 4
November 24 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager November 18
November 24 Regular
Fire Poster Contest Winners
Approval Plans & Specifications & Order Advertisement for Bids for
the upcoming Street Project
Fee Schedule Review
City Council
City Manager
Fire Chief
City Engineer
November 18
December 8 Work
Session Goal Setting Preparation City Council
City Manager December 2
December 8 Regular
Planning Commission items from November
Appoint Parks and Planning Commissioners and Chair/Vice Chairs
Setting Salary of City Manager
Authorizing Transfers & Closing of Specified Funds
Setting the 2027 City & HRA Budgets and Final Property Tax Levy -
PUBLIC HEARING
2027 Fee Schedule
MS4
Quarterly Goals update
Final reading and adoption of water, sewer, & stormwater
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director December 2
December 22 Regular (Typically Cancelled)
2027
January 12 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager January 6
January 12 Regular
Planning Commission items from December
Housekeeping Resolutions
Quarterly Donations & Grants
NYFS Agreement
Outside Orgs-Council
City Council
City Manager
NYFS
January 6
January 26 Work
Session 2027 Goals Draft City Council
City Manager January 20
FUTURE COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS
Date Type
Staff Present /
Contributing
Packet Due
Date
January 26 Regular Public Works Snow Plowing Operations presentation
City Council
City Manager
PW Director
January 20
February 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager February 3
February 9 Regular
Planning Commission items from January
Public Hearing-2028 Budget Calendar and Process
2027 Planning Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
2027 Parks and Environmental Commission Work Plan- (motion only)
Adoption of Strategic Plan
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
February 3
February 23 Work
Session Miscellaneous Ordinance Revisions City Council
City Manager February 17
February 23 Regular
City Council
City Manager February 17
March 9 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 3
March 9 Regular
Planning Commission Items from February
Finance Annual Report
Public Works Annual Report
NineNorth Presentation
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
PW Director
March 3
March 23 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager March 17
March 23 Regular
Fire Annual Report
Police Annual Report
City Council
City Manager
Police Dept
Fire Dept
March 17
April 13 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 7
April 13 Regular
Planning Commission Items from March
Quarterly Donations & Grants
Arbor Day Proclamation
Earth Day Proclamation
Quarterly Goals Update
City Council
City Manager April 7
April 27 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager April 21
April 27 Regular
Insurance Renewal & Tort Limits- Consent
Villager of the Year and Business of the Year
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
April 21
May 11 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 11 Regular
Planning Commission items from April
Salo Park Concert Series Presentation
City Council
City Manager May 5
May 25 Work
Session
City Council
City Manager May 19
May 25 Regular City Insurance Renewal
City Council
City Manager
Finance Director
May 19