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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MfNUTES
SEPTEMBER 10 ,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:
Absent:
A lso Present:
Guest:
Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Jenson, Roth and Stille.
None.
City Manager Mark Casey, City Engineer Todd Hubmer, and Finance Director Shelly
Rueckert.
Planning Commission Chair Brian Heinis.
CONS IDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
24 I. APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2013, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
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Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Counci lm ember G ray , to approve th e Ci ty
Counci l Meeting Agenda of September 10,2013 .
Motion carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS -NONE.
CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider August 27,2013 . Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits; and
C. Consider payment of claims.
Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Counci lm ember Jenson , to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING -NONE.
REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF.
A. Ordinance 2013-01; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 150.070 Land Use; Fences. Brian
Heinis, Planning Commission Chair, presenting.
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Planning Commission Chair Heinis presented the proposed modifications to the Fence Ordinance
approved by the Planning Commission on August 26, 2013.
Councilmember Jenson requested further information about the vision triangle and asked about
trees and/or shrubs obstructing the vision triangle.
Planning Commission Chair Heinis replied the Planning Commission discussed the issue of trees
and/or shrubs obstructing the vision triangle but this is not part of the fences ordinance.
Mayor Faust stated if there are sight line issues , the Public Works staff will request that a
homeowner trim the tree and/or shrub or the City will do this and charge the homeowner.
Motion by Councilmember Roth , seconded by Councilmember Gray , to approve Ordinance
2013-0 I; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 150.070 Land Use ; Fences .
Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Metropolitan Council Update. Adam Duinick, Metropolitan Council Representative
District 8, presenting. This item was postponed on !he agenda.
B. Resolution 13-062; a Resolution Receiving the Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans &
Specifications for 2014 Street & Utility Improvements. Todd Hubmer, WSB &
Associates, presenting.
City Engineer Hubmer presented the feasibility report for the 2014 street and utility
improvement project for Penrod Lane from 37'h Avenue NE to 36"h Avenue NE, as well as
Edgemere Avenue from Penrod Lane to Chelmsford Lane and Wendhurst Avenue from Penrod
Lane to Chelmsford Lane. He advised the project consists of replacing all existing concrete
streets with asphalt, replacing the sanitary sewer, and replacing the existing water main with 8"
ductile iron pipe. He stated the project also includes upgrading the storm sewer system as well
as constructing biofiltration improvements in Central Park that will be partially funded with a
grant from Rice Creek Watershed District and will meet the City'S permit requirements for the
2014 project. He advised that street improvement costs are estimated at $1.1 million with 65%
paid by the City and 35% assessed to property owners, the sanitary sewer improvements are
approximately $330,000, the water main improvements are approximately $385,000, the storm
sewer improvements are estimated at $160,000 with $56,000 assessed to property owners, and
the biofiltration improvements are estimated at $177,000, for total project costs of$2.2 million.
He indicated the first public information meeting will be held in September or early October
followed by ordering of the project by the City Council in November. He stated that
construction is scheduled to begin in May with substantial completion in October 2014.
Mayor Faust requested further information about the rain garden improvements.
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City Engineer Hubmer explained that because of the soils in the area, the rain garden
improvements will use drain tile with water going through layers of plants and compost and
filtered before being discharged into the storm sewer system.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Gray , to approve Resolution
13-062; a Resolution Receiving Feasibility Report and Ordering Plans and Specifications for the
2014 Street and Utility Improvements.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. Ridgeway Parkway Conveyance Ouit Claim Deed. Mark Casey. City Manager,
presenting.
City Manager Casey explained that this quit claim deed is for a portion of trunk highway on St.
Anthony Boulevard that the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board intends to use for a future
trail. He indicated the land is owned by the City but is located in the City of Minneapolis and the
Minneapolis Park Board has covered all costs associated with the conveyance.
Councilmember Stille requested confirmation that the land has no value to the City and this
conveyance simply clears up the chain of title.
City Manager Casey replied that this was correct.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Roth , to authorize execution of
the Ridgeway Parkway Quit Claim Deed.
Motion carried unanimously.
D. Resolution 13-063; Setting the 2014 Proposed Tax Levy and General Operating Budget.
Shelly Rueckert, Finance Director, presenting.
Finance Director Rueckert presented the 2014 proposed tax levy and general operating budget
and stated the 2014 General Fund levy of$3 ,123 ,343 represents a 0% increase over 2013. She
explained that the overall levy increase for 2014 is $206 ,218 to meet the City's 2014 debt service
requirements. She indicated the 2014 certified LGA is $442,967 and noted that prior to
receiving LGA, the levy increase would have been 6.9% and with LGA, the City is able to
reduce the levy increase to 3.8%. She stated the 2014 road levy is 12.6% and is comprised of the
addition of 20 13 road projects and prior road debt restructuring. She discussed the LGA uses
and benefits and stated the average homeowner paid $810.50 during 2013 for City services or
approximately $68 per month. She stated the City issued street improvement bonds in 2013 for
$1.8 million and the average homeowner paid $419.12 during 2013 for road improvements or
approximately $35 per month. She noted the City has a long history of receiving grants and
donations and since 1999 the City has received over $15,813,000 in grants or $1,898 per
resident. She stated the General Fund operating levy totals $3,123 ,343, the proposed capital
equipment budget totals $300,000 , the liquor operations transfer totals $347,444 of which
$239,244 provides funding for the General Fund and $108,200 provides funding for capital
equipment needs , resulting in an increase in all levies of$206,218 or a 3.8% levy increase.
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Councilmember Roth stated the average homeowner paid approximately $102.47 in 2013 for
City services and road improvements and the 3.8% levy increase equates to approximately $4.00
more per month.
Councilmember Stille stated the City is able to keep its operating budget flat thanks to its receipt
ofLGA as well as efficiencies gained in reorganizing staffing needs and the $4.00 per month
increase is primarily related to the street improvement projects.
Motion by Councilmember Roth , seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve Resolution
13-063 ; Setting the 2014 Proposed Tax Levy and General Operating Budget for the City ofSt.
Anthony Village.
Motion carried unanimously.
REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
City Manager Casey reported that the shared services study was recently completed with Fridley
and Columbia Heights and a meeting was held with the Fire Chiefs and City Managers to review
the document and discuss areas for collaboration , including mutual aid , joint purchasing,
coordinated purchasing of similar equipment , joint training, and possible standardization of
policies and hiring. He advised the Fire Chiefs will look at capital needs to determine where
shared purchasing and equipment opportlmities might exist. He added the group will continue to
meet and further information will be presented to the City Council at a later date. He also
reported that he will be speaking to the U of M sustainability minor students on Thursday,
September 12'h , about the City 's sustainability practices. He added the students will also be
working with the City on the sustainability fair on November 14'h
Mayor Faust stated the shared services study found that any consolidation would have lowered
the Cit(s response times and increased costs, noting that the City 's response time is currently in
the 90' percentile and any consolidation would have put the City in the 80'h percentile.
Councilmember Roth -no report.
Councilmember Stille -no report.
Councilmember Gray reported on his attendance at the September 5'h North Suburban
Communications Commission meeting where negotiations continue with Comcast.
Councilmember Jenson reported on his attendance at the September 4'h Community Services
meeting. He stated the Historical Society has added some World War II stories that will be
published as a supplement to the St. Anthony Village history book that will be available in
December. He stated that the Kiwanis reported that their food sales during Village fest exceeded
sales from all previous years. He added that Ms. Juliarme Hunter complimented City staff and
expressed her appreciation for all their help during Villagefest.
Mayor Faust reported on the City Council's August 28 work session. He also reported on his
attendance at the September 9'h Regional Council of Mayors meeting that included a panel of
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developers from Ryan , United Properties, and Dominium. He also reported on his attendance at
the September 10th MWMO board meeting where the 2014 budget was approved.
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.
Mr. Dave Stepan, 2813 36th Avenue NE, appeared before the City Council and presented several
pictures of the Silver Lake Road construction project. He stated there have been a lot of issues
with traffic volume and drivers taking alternate routes to avoid the semaphore at 37th and Silver
Lake Road by traveling north or south on Belden off 36th He also presented pictures of his lot
prior to and after street reconstruction, noting that the construction crews tend to use the corner
lots for storage. He stated that much of this three-year construction process was overwhelming
and there was no easy way to maneuver without being disgruntled. He stated he was not aware
that when the City widened the street the City was also going to lower the street, noting his lawn
sits about 6" below curb height and on the west side, it sinks to about 1.5'. He indicated that
according to WSB, it was decided to institute the rule about the curb at the driveway and it was
his understanding that the standard now is to taper down. He stated his driveway was new in
2009 and was based on a radius and now that the curb is tapered, he was not sure what was going
to happen with it, adding that the reimbursement rates will likely be less than what he paid for it.
He also expressed concern about the property tax assessments for his lot.
Mayor Faust requested that Mr. Stepan leave his phone number so that staff can contact him.
IX. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.
Mayor Faust stated he felt compelled to address the persistent rumor about Wal-Mart moving out
and advised the City has not heard anything about Wal-Mart closing and urged anyone with
credible sources to please share information with the City Councilor City Manager. He added
the City has spoken with Inland Realty, the property owner, and they indicated they do not know
anything about this and the Wal-Mart lease runs through 2025. He indicated another persistent
rumor is that Costco is going to come in and the City has not heard that in either an official or
unofficial capacity.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Barbara Hughes (TimeSaver OjJSite Secretarial, Inc .)
ATTEST: b~iu
City Clerk