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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY C OUNCIL REGULAR MEETrNG MINUTES
AUGUST 13 ,2013
CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLLCALL.
Present: Mayor Faust ; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, Roth and Stille.
None. Absent:
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey and Liquor Operations Manager Mike Larson.
Janelle Borgen (WSB & Associates). Guest:
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF AUGUST 13,2013, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of August 13 ,2013.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS -NONE.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider July 23. 2013. Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits;
C. Consider payment of claims; and
D. Resolution 13·060; a Resolution Approving a Lease Agreement with Hennepin County
for Election Equipment.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Councilmember Jenson asked if the lease agreement for voting equipment represented a renewal
of the current equipment.
City Manager Casey replied that the lease agreement is for new equipment and the cost to the
City has not changed.
Motion carried unanimously.
50 IV. PUBLIC HEARING -NONE.
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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
August 13 ,2013
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REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF -NONE.
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Operational Research Assistance (OP ERA) Program Recap. Janelle Borgen. WSB &
Associates, presenting.
Ms. Borgen provided background information regarding the mid-block crossing at Silver Lake
Road and 34 th Avenue and advised the project received a $10,000 OPERA grant to study the
effectiveness of in-pavement LED and the City worked with students from the Capstone project
to raise awareness about pedestrian safety. She stated that final design work was completed in
spring 2012 including pre-installation data collection that counted cars as well as how many
pedestrians used the mid -block crossing. She indicated the project was installed in September
2012 and post-installation data was collected this spring and the OPERA final report submitted
in June. She advised that drivers were not complying with the standard signage at this location
requiring drivers to stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk with the majority of pedestrians in
this area being children going to and from school with a peak hour average pedestrian count of
75, adding that 49% of vehicles were observed to stop for pedestrians when both traffic and
pedestrians were present. She stated the City has received numerous positive comments from
residents about the new signal and driver compliance has increased by 12%; in addition,
jaywalkers and conflicts have decreased. She indicated there has been no maintenance since
installation and no issues with snow removal. She presented a short video of the crosswalk and
advised that WSB has a partner with a $10,000 donation that it would like to give to the City and
consideration is being given to adding a similar signal at Pentagon Drive and Kenzie Terrace.
She added they are also working with Hennepin County on funding for this location and if the
County is willing to partner with the City on this project, construction should begin next spring.
Mayor Faust stated that while the new signal has not resulted in 100% compliance, it has likely
reduced the number of jaywalkers. He added there seems to be more non-compliance from
drivers traveling south on Silver Lake Road and was not sure if there was a sight line issue or if
some adjustment is needed to the signal. He thanked Ms. Borgen for the update.
B. St. Anthony Liquor Operations Mid-Year Report. Mike Larson, Liquor Operations
Manager, presenting.
Liquor Operations Manager Larson presented the mid-year report on liquor operations and
presented a five-year profit history showing 2012 profit of$529,273 as well as a ten-year profit
history, noting that from 2003 to 2012 net profits increased by 186% and sales have increased
over 70% since 2003. He then presented a summary of sales through June 2013 showing a
decrease of $228,500 and a net profit decrease of $30,428 and presented a comparison of
January-June 2012 versus January-June 2013. He discussed several possible factors for the sales
decrease , including the weather and increased competition from brewpubs and a new off-sale
liquor store near the Quarry. He presented sales and net income projections for 2013 and pointed
out the 2012 figures were removed from the projections because 2012 represented an anomaly
and explained that even by removing 2012, average sales from January-June of2009-2011 were
$3 ,142,000 and 2013 average sales from January to June were $3,266,000, with projected sales
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for July-December estimated at $3,670 ,000. He advised that average net income from January-
June in 2009-2011 was $184,580 and 2013 net income for the same time period is $216,286. He
stated that projected net income for July-December is $277,791 for a total projected net income
for 2013 of$494,077. He discussed 2013 accomplishments including beverage alcohol server
training and store security training and the liquor stores passed the alcohol compliance check.
He stated that Liquor Operations was recently awarded the Lillie Suburban Newspapers Reader 's
Choice Awards for best wine and best beer selection. He discussed the increased social media
footprint including Facebook , Twitter, 4 Square, and Yelp. He announced the Silver Lake
Village event on September 14 ,2013, and the annual beer event in October and wine event in
November. He also reminded residents about an event on Saturday, August Ith, from 1:00-4:00
p.m. at the Marketplace store with five breweries on hand for a small ta s ting .
Councilmember Roth indicated that new software was installed approximately one year ago to
help with sales and the City also updated it s financial software. He asked if Liquor Operations
has seen any benefits with this new software, e.g., providing more accurate analysis of data.
Liquor Operations Manager Larson advised that final installation of the software will be
completed tomorrow and agreed to provide an update once the software is tested.
Mayor Faust expressed the City Council's thanks to Liquor Operations Manager Larson for the
update and to all the Liquor Operations staff for their efforts.
C. Resolution 13-061; a Resolution Approving a Shared Services Agreement with the City
of Birchwood Village for City Clerk and Treasurer Services. Mark Casey, City Manager,
presenting.
City Manager Casey presented a proposed shared services agreement between the City of St.
Anthony and City of Birchwood Village for city clerk and treasurer responsibilities. He
explained the City currently provides utility billing services and there is now an opportunity to
provide finance and city clerk duties for an interim period of 90 days during which time the City
will provide an assessment, including a review of needed services and recommending a long
term organizational structure for Birchwood Village. He indicated that staff would come back to
the City Council with a recommendation following the interim period, including whether the
City should continue to provide City Clerk and Treasurer services to Birchwood Village.
Councilmember Jenson asked if existing staff will be used during the interim period and whether
additional staff would be required if the agreement is extended.
City Manager Casey replied that existing staff will provide services to Birchwood Village during
the interim period. He stated that staff will discuss any additional staffing requirements with the
City Council if the agreement is extended.
Mayor Faust stated this is intended as a 90-day pilot project and the City will be reimbursed for
all staff time and mileage , including hourly wages and benefits, at no cost to residents.
Motion by Councilmember Roth , seconded by Council member Jenson , to approve Resolution
13-061; a Resolution Approving a Shared Services Agreement between the City of St. Anthony
Village and the City of Birchwood Village for City Clerk and Treasurer Responsibilities.
City C ouncil Re g ular Meeting Minutes
August 13 , 2013
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I Motion carried unanimously.
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5 City Manager Casey reported on his participation in the Kiwanis food stand and the Kiwanis
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Councilmember Gray reported that he participated in Village fest and in the Night to Unite event.
He reported on his attendance at the City Council work session on August 5th
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Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the August 5 th City Council work session
and Night to Unite on August 6 th . He stated he also participated in the Village fest parade.
Councilmember Roth reported on his attendance at the City Council work session on August 5th
and Night to Unite on August 6 th . He stated he also participated in Villagefest activities.
Councilmember Stille reported on his attendance at a League seminar on July 25 th regarding new
legislation related to garbage hauling that will allow haulers to capture some efficiencies and still
retain their market share. He also reported on his attendance at the City Council work session on
August 5 th and Night to Unite on August 6 th
Mayor Faust reported on his attendance at the August 2 nd Villagefest parade with entire City
Council. He extended the City Council's thanks to City staff for their volunteerism with Kiwanis
and the Chamber of Commerce and for all their work to make Village fest a success. He also
thanked the Villagefest committee and Chair Julianne Hunter for their extraordinary work on
Villagefest. He also reported on his attendance at Night to Unite on August 6 th He also reported
on his attendance at the August 12th Regional Council of Mayors meeting that included a
presentation regarding MnlDOT's Minnesota GO program. He indicated a three minute video is
available and suggested putting the video on the website. He stated that Jeff Hamiel, Executive
Director of the Metropolitan Airports Commission, also spoke at the meeting.
VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM.
Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that
are not on the regular agenda. Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda .
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS -NONE.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Hughes (TimeSaver OjJSite Secretarial, Inc .)
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City Clerk