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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 8, 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.
ROLL CALL.
Present: Mayor Faust; Council members Gray, Jenson , Roth and Stille .
None. Absent:
Also Present: City Manager Mark Casey and City Engineer Todd Hubmer.
None. Guest:
CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING
ITEMS.
I. APPROVAL OF OCTOBER 8, 2013, CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA.
Motion by COllnci1member Gray, seconded by Councilmember Jenson, to approve the City
Council Meeting Agenda of October 8, 2013.
Motion carried unanimously.
II. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS -NONE.
III. CONSENT AGENDA.
A. Consider September 24,2013, Council meeting minutes;
B. Consider licenses and permits; and
C. Consider payment of claims.
D. Resolution 13-064; Approval of the Election Judges for the 2013 Municipal and School
Board election.
E. Resolution 13-065; Certifying the Outstanding Utility Accounts for Hennepin County.
F. Resolution 13-066; Certifying the Outstanding Utility Accounts for Ramsey County.
Motion by COllncilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to approve the Consent
Agenda items.
Motion carried unanimously.
47 IV. PUBLIC HEARING -NONE.
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49 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF
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VI.
A. Ordinance 2013-02; an Ordinance Amending Chapter 152.187 to Include Provisions
Pertaining to Solar Energy Systems. Brain Heinis, Planning Commissioner presenting .
Planning Commissioner Heinis summarized the ordinance amendments proposed to Chapter
152.187 regarding solar energy systems. He defined solar energy equipment and reviewed the
areas in which the amendments would provide benefit including appropriate locations for the
equipment, ensuring that the equipment is installed in a manner that allows for effective energy
production, and to ensure that the equipment would be compatible with the character of the
community.
Council member Stille referenced the easement language and asked for additional information.
City Manager Casey clarified the easement language noting that the intention was to provide a
reference point.
Councilmember Jenson also referenced easements and questioned what would occur if a new
owner were to purchase a property on which someone had purchased an easement from the prior
owner of the property.
Councilmember Stille advised that once an easement is purchased the easement is permanent and
the new property owner would not have the ability to remove that easement.
Councilmember Jenson referenced the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) language and asked for
additional information.
Planning Commissioner Heinis explained that a CUP would allow for flexibility that could
include new equipment that becomes popular in the future.
City Manager Casey provided additional information regarding the CUP language and stated that
there is criteria included in the language regarding the effect the equipment would have on the
neighboring properties.
Motion by Councilmember Jenson, seconded by Councilmember Roth, to approve Ordinance
2013-02; An Ordinance Amending Chapter 1552.187 to Include Provisions Pertaining to Solar
Energy Systems.
Further discussion: Councilmember Gray noted that the intent of the City is not to make it more
difficult or discourage residents from utilizing solar energy but merely to develop guidelines
similar to any other City policies in place.
Motion carried unanimously.
GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL.
A. Fire Prevention Week Presentation. John Malenick, Fire Chief, presenting.
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Fire Chief Malenick thanked the Council for the time to make this presentation tonight during
Fire Prevention Week. He noted that members of his department will focus on two fire
prevention programs tonight; the first aimed at businesses while the other is aimed at citizens,
mainly seniors and children.
Acting Fire Marshall Fuller stated that according to the City Code the Fire Marshall's main job is
fire prevention. He reported that his staff is certified with the State as Fire Inspector I. He
referenced the Fire Code that is currently followed by the Department and noted that a newer
version of the Code will soon be introduced and will include a few updates as well as additional
information on sprinklers. He reported that all new businesses coming into the city are inspected
by both the City and the Fire Department. He noted that all apartment buildings are inspected on
an annual basis while other businesses are inspected on a cycle dependent upon their fire risk.
He reviewed the organizations inspected by the State and noted that the Fire Department may
attend some of those inspections in the future in order to become more familiar with the building.
He stated that the Department also conducts inspections upon complaints. He reviewed some of
the training that he and his staff attend and noted that in the future he would recommend
additional training. He advised of his goals for the future, which include the creation of a
voluntary home inspection and follow up programs.
Acting Captain Sitarz discussed the fire prevention and education program , which focuses on
preschool through fourth grade and noted that the program is built in steps appropriate for each
grade level. He advised that during the past year through the program there were 180 students
certified in CPR, noting that the school staff is also certified. He discussed fire safety measures
conducted for businesses including fire extinguisher training. He advised that fire safety
measures for senior education focuses on fall and slip prevention , among other things. He noted
that the Fire Department will be hosting an Open House this Saturday, October 12th from I :00 to
4:00 p.m. and welcomed all members of the public. He advised of the public safety and
education fund within the Department. He explained that currently the department is able to
offer public safety and education, including CPR certification, to those within the community at
a reduced rate. He noted that the Police Department currently receives this service from the Fire
Department. He explained that the fund allows the department to provide a vital service to the
community at a reduced rate and is then able to use the funds generated to reinvest in the
department and its public education efforts.
Councilmember Roth questioned the lifespan of a home fire alarm.
Acting Captain Sitarz stated that would depend upon the manufacturer but the typical range is
between seven to ten years, noting that a fire alarm should not be kept longer than ten years.
B. Resolution 13-067; a Resolution Awarding a Bid for the Silver Lake Storm Water
Treatment System. Todd Hubmer, WSB & Associates presenting.
City Engineer Hubmer presented the request to approve a resolution awarding the bid for the
Silver Lake storm water treatment system. He provided background information on the project,
which is included in the Silver Lake water quality improvement and the RCWD Permit for street
reconstruction. He provided additional information regarding the current and historical water
quality in Silver Lake and compared that to the State standards. He reported that the project is
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proposed to be located in the north pond and explained the treatment of water that will occur in
order to discharge the pollutants to the sanitary sewer. He reported that 60 percent of the project
is being funded through grants and noted that there will be annual operating costs in the range of
$15,000 to $20,000 per year. He noted that this project will not only improve the water quality
of Silver Lake but also in the neighboring ponds. He reviewed the project schedule, noting that
work is scheduled to begin this fall.
Councilmember Gray referenced the water quality of Silver Lake and noted that the disc readings
are almost cyclical.
City Engineer Hubmer explained that Silver Lake appears to be stuck in a turbid state, which
does account for the results.
Councilmember Roth asked for additional information regarding the chemicals and questioned if,
after treatment, the water would be drinkable . He questioned if the chemicals could become
reactive underground.
City Engineer Hubmer stated that although the water coming out the treatment area would be
clear, the chemicals would not remove pathogens and therefore you should not drink the water.
He confirmed that the chemicals were not flammable.
Councilmember Jenson questioned the type of maintenance and upkeep that would be required
for the equipment.
City Engineer Hubmer reported that the pumps have a lifespan often to 15 years and the typical
cost for replacement would range from $1,500 to $2,000.
Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Council member Jenson, to approve Resolution
13-067; a Resolution Awarding a Bid for the Silver Lake Storm Water Treatment System.
Motion carried unanimously.
C. 2013 Goals Update. Mark Casey, City Manager presenting.
City Manager Casey advised that earlier this year the Council completed a strategic planning
session in which goals were set and action items were developed. He briefly reviewed some of
the goals developed by the Council and acknowledged the progress that has been made on the
action items.
Mayor Faust stated that upon review there were 59 action items and progress has been made on
50 of those items. He explained that some of the remaining nine action items are items that
require outside assistance.
Council member Stille noted that if the goal setting session were not completed in January , and if
the report was not updated , the Council would not be able to gauge the progress that has been
made year to date.
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VII. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS.
3 City Manager Casey reported that the City street improvement work is wrapping up and thanked
4 the residents for their patience during the road construction.
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6 Councilmember Gray reported that he attended the September 30th Council Worksession and
7 also attended the North Suburban Communication meeting on October 3rd
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9 Councilmember Jenson reported that he also attended September 30th Council Worksession.
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11 Councilmember Roth reported that he also attended the Council Worksession on September 30th
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13 Mayor Faust acknowledged that the full Council attended the Worksession meeting that took
14 place on September 30th He noted that he also attended the League of Minnesota Cities Annual
15 Planning Conference meeting on October 4th and thanked staff for their participation.
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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.
Mayor Faust welcomed all residents to attend the Fire Department Open House this Saturday
from 1:00 to 4:00 p .m.
X. ADJOURNMENT.
Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at 7 :50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amanda Staple (FimeSaver OjJSite Secretarial, Inc.)
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City Clerk