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CITY OF ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE CI'T'Y COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA February 10, 2009 7:00 p.m. Call to Order. Pledge of Allegiance. Roll Call. Consideration. Discussion, and Possible Action on Ali gfthe following items I. Approval of the February 10, 2009, City Council Meeting Agenda. (action requested) II. Proclamations and Recognitions. III. Consent Agenda. These items are considered routine and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate d4mrsion of these items unless a Counalmember or diti.Zen so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed elsewhere on The agenda A. Approval of January 27, 2009, Council. Meeting Minutes. (pp. 1-6) B. Licenses and Permits. (p. 7) C. Claims. (pp. 8 -10) IV. Public Hearing. A. Ordinance 09-001; Codifying the General Ordinances of the City of St. Anthony, Minnesota; Adopting A New City Code; and Repealing Certain Ordinances. Kim Moore -Sykes, Assistant City Manager, presenting. (first reading). (pp. 11-19 and Ordinances Book) V. Reports from Commission and Staff. A. 2009 Goals Presentation. Richard Fursman, Global Synergy Group, presenting. (booklet 1) B. St. Anthony Liquor Operations Annual Report. Mike Larson, Liquor Operations Manager reporting. (booklet 2) C. St. Anthony Police Department Annual Report. John Ohl, Police Chief, reporting. (booklet 3) VI. General Business of Council. VII, Reports from City Manager and Council members. VIII. Community Forum. Tna5vidualr nary address the City Council about any item not included on the regular agenda. Speakers are requested to —to, the podium, sign their name and address on the form at the podium, state their name and address forThe Clerk's record, and limit their remarks to five minutes. Generally, The City Council wi11 riot take ofmal action on items discussed at this time, but may typically refer the matter to staff for a future report or dire the matter to he scheduled on an upeoming agenda. IX. Information and Announcements. X. Adjournment. Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable village, which is safe and secure. 7:1Council Meetings12009102102009\agenda pgkdoc 1 1 CITY OF ST, ANTHONY 2 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES 3 JANUARY 27, 2009 4 5 CALL TO ORD R. 6 7 Mayor Faust called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 8 9 PLEDGE, OF ALLEGIANCE, 10 11 Mayor Faust invited the Council and audience to join him in the Pledge of. Allegiance. 12 13 ROLL CALL, 14 15 Present: Mayor Faust; Councilmembers Gray, Roth, Stille, and Thuesen 16 Absent: Norte 17 Also Present: City Manager Mike Morrison and. Todd tlubmer, WSB & Associates 18 19 20 CONSIDERATION, DISCUSSION, AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ALL OF THE FOLLOWING 21 ITEMS. 22 23 L APPROVAL OF JANUARY 27, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA. 24 25 Motion by Councilmember Thuescn, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to approve the City 26 Council Meeting Agenda of January 27, 2009. 27 28 Motion carried ruraniniously. 29 30 11. PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS. 31 32 None. 33 34 111, CONSENT AGENDA, 35 36 A. Consider January 13, 2009 Council Meeting Minutes. 37 B. Consider licenses and permits. 38 C. Consider payment of claims. 39 40 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Rothe, to approve the Consent 41 Agenda items. 42 43 Motion carried unanimously. 44 45 IV. PUBLIC HEARING. 46 47 None. 48 49 V. REPORTS FROM COMMISSION AND STAFF. City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 Page 2 1 2 None. 3 4 VI, GENERAL BUSINESS OF COUNCIL, 5 6 A. Todd Hubrner, WSB & Associates will be present for the following resolutions 7 8 1. Consider Resolution 09-016; Calling a Hearim, on 2009 Street and Utility 9 IPVroyements. 10 1 l Mr. Hubrner provided a brief overview of the 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Project. Ile 12 indicated that the resolution sets a public hearing on the 2009 Street and Utility Improvement 13 Project to be held on February 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. 1.4 15 Councilmember Stille requested information on the reason Chandler Drive was chosen to be 16 included in the 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Project and why the project cost is so much 17 cheaper than the estimated costs. Mr. Hubmer provided information on water main breaks on 18 Chandler Drive. He stated each water main break costs the City between $6,000 and $10,000 19 resulting in a significant cost in maintenance to the City. In regards to the project cost, the 20 current bidding environment is very good. The engineering estimate for this project was 21 approximately $2,100,000. There have been about '13 bidders on the project with the low bid at 22 approximately $1,870,000. 23 24 Mr. IIubmer answered questions of the Council regarding the replacement of the concrete road 25 with bituminous. Ile provided information on the thickness of asphalt and gravel and explained. 26 that Chandler Drive is a State Aid road designed to a 9 ton standard. 27 28 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 09- 29 016; Calling a Hearing on 2009 Street and Utility Improvements. 30 31 Motion carried unanimously. 32 33 2. Consider Resolution_ 09-017• Declare the Costs to be Assessed and Ordering 34 Preparation of Proposed Assessments, 35 36 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the resolution with the Council and indicated that the bid price for the 37 improvement project is $1,866,868, and an additional $176,000 for street lighting. The total cost 38 of the improvements with administrative fees, bond interest and bond fees will be approximately 39 $2,700,000. 40 41 Motion by Councilmember Gray, seconded by Councilmember Thuesen, to adopt Resolution 09- 42 017; Declare the Costs to be Assessed and Ordering Preparation of Proposed Assessments. 43 44 Motion carried unanimously. 45 91 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 Page 3 1 3. Consider Resolution 09-018; Calling a Hearin on n Proposed Assessment for 2009 2 Street and Utility Improvements. 4 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the resolution with the Council and indicated that the resolution is calling 5 a hearing on the proposed assessment for the 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Project to be 6 held on February 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The City Clerk will 7 prepare and send out proper notices of the public hearing. 9 Motion by Councilmember Stille, seconded by Councilmember Gray, to adopt Resolution 09- 10 018; Calling a Hearing on Proposed Assessment for 2009 Street and Utility Improvements. 11 12 Motion carried unanimously. 13 14 Mr. Hubmer stated in addition to the February 24, 2009 public hearing there will be an 15 informational meeting held on February 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 16 There will be separate notice provided on the informational meeting. 17 18 4. Consider Resolution 09-019: Approving a Variance for the State Aid Project. 19 20 Mr. Hubmer reviewed the resolution with the Council and indicated that the State requires the 21 resolution to "hold harmless" the State, its agents, and employees with the granting of the 22 variance requested with the 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Project. The variance allows a 23 speed of 20 mph and 25 mph in lieu of the minimum 30 mph at the curves within the project. Mr. 24 Hubmer noted that the conditions proposed for these two curves is much better than the current 25 conditions and there will also be the proper signage posted, which is not in place today. 26 27 Mr. flubmer answered questions of the City Council on the signs to be posted at the curves. He 28 answered questions regarding the "hold harmless" agreement and explained the concern of the 29 State is that because this is a variance to the State's rules, and if something were to occur on 30 those curves, the variance could be seen as a process that caused the accident. The State wants to 31 ensure that it is not held responsible. 32 33 Councilmember Roth verified with Mr. Hubmer that additional property would need to be 34 acquired if the curves were not included in the project, and that including the curves and 35 requesting the variance results in less hassle for the property owners along the road. 36 37 Councilmember Thuesen verified with Mr. Ilubmer that this will be a safer road when the project 38 is completed. 39 40 Motion by Councilmember Roth, seconded by Councilmember Stille, to adopt Resolution 09- 41 019; Approving a Variance for the State Aid Project. 42 43 Motion carried unanimously. 44 45 Mr. Hubmer reported that staff met with the Arbors' Cownhouse Association and residents along 46 the Arbors alley. They are discussing replacing the water main, bringing the alley up to city 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 Page 4 standards, and the City taking ownership of the alley from the Arbors Townhouse Association. Preliminary costs are estimated at about $87,000, which averages to be approximately $4,000 in assessments per townhouse unit and adjacent residents. They are currently looking at how the ownership transfer will take place from the Arbors Townhouse Association to the City. Staff anticipates going out for bids this spring. 7 Mayor Faust requested information on the water main scheduled for replacement in the future in 8 the area of the bus loop improvements planned by School District 9282. He questioned whether 9 it would be a better time to replace the water main in conjunction with the School District's 10 improvements rather than in the future. Mr. Hubmer stated the easement granted to the School I 1 District for the bus turnaround and parking facilities is located over the spine of the City's water 12 distribution system. There have been a couple of main breaks on that particular line. From an 13 economic standpoint it would make sense to replace the water main at the time of the School 14 District's improvements. The water main is reaching the end of its life. Mr. Hubmer stated he is 15 working with Public Works Director Hartman to work out the details on how the system should 16 operate. They are looking at the addition of a couple pieces of redundancy that are not currently 17 included in the water distribution system. Mr. Hubmer stated the water main replacement is 18 scheduled approximately five years out in the Capital Improvement Plan. Replacement at this 19 time would be a little ahead of schedule. Council authorization will be needed to begin bidding. 20 The cost of the water main replacement is approximately $100,000. 21 22 Consensus of the Council was to direct staff to proceed with looking into moving up the 23 scheduled replacement of the water main located in the School District 11282 casement to be 24 completed in conjunction with the School District bus loop improvements. 25 26 Mr. Hubrner reported that the south fire station flasher in front of City Hall on Silver Lake Road 27 is currently stuck in the on position. The manufacturer has been contacted and should be on site 28 within the next couple weeks. 29 30 Mayor Faust inquired about the new traffic light at 33`d Avenue/Silver Lake Road. He noted it 31 appears there are numbers to show how many seconds are left in the walk light that are currently 32 not lit. Mr. Hubmer replied he will provide the Council with further information on the new 33 traffic light. He stated there have been questions about the cameras on top of the traffic signals. 34 These cameras are the optical sensors that sense the motion in the intersection instead of using 35 loops in the pavement. 36 37 V,II. REPORTS FROM CITY MANAGER AND COUNCIL MEMBERS. 38 39 City Manager Mornson reported on the following: 40 0 Thank you to Don and Verneil Branstad, St. Anthony residents that have volunteered for 41 the last 3 1/2years stuffing envelopes for the Finance Department. 42 ® The City has received OSHA safety grants applied for by Public Works Director Hartman 43 and Police Chief Ohl. The grants have helped to pay for various pieces of equipment used 44 for water main breaks and the shield used by the police officer in the Roseville Swat 45 incident. 0 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 Page 5 1 M Municipal Liquor Store Magazine included an article about St. Anthony Village 2 celebrating its 60t1' anniversary 3 ® Kids vs. Cops will be Friday, January 301h, 6:30 p.m. at the high school. St. Anthony 4 officers will be playing 5"' 011 and 7 grade youth teams. 5 ® Staff attended an energy seminar in St, Cloud on energy efficiency for city buildings. 6 K There is a possibility of including the refunding of two bonds issued in 2000 with bonds 7 for the 2009 Street and Utility Improvement Project and Emerald Park Improvement 8 Project, resulting in savings in insurance and issuance costs. 9 M New benches have been added to the Community Center 10 ® The February 10, 2009 City Council meeting will include: 11 o Presentation on the City Code Recodification by Assistant City Manager Moore 12 Sykes and City Attorney Gilligan. 13 o Staff Reports: Liquor Manager Larson and Police Chief Ohl 14 o Report on City Council Goals by Richard Fursman 15 16 Councilmember Thuesen: No report 17 18 Councilmember Gray: No report 19 20 Councilmember Roth: No report 21 22 Councilmember Stille reported on the following: 23 ® ']'hank you to Councilmomber Gray for inviting the Greater Metropolitan Rousing 24 Corporation (GMH:C) to the January 20, 2009 Chamber of Commerce meeting. The 25 GMHC gave a synopsis of their relationship with the City and what is done to encourage 26 improvement of the City's housing stock. 27 ® His attendance at the Family Services Collaborative Meeting on January 22, 2009. 28 W Thank you to Boy Scout ,Pack 153 for the Pinewood Derby Race with participation by 29 City staff, Fire Department, Police Department, Wilshire School and the High School. 30 31 Mayor Faust reported on the following: 32 m Thank you to Councilmember Gray for inviting the GMHC to the recent Chamber of 33 Commerce meeting. 34 W Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Branstad for their efforts stuffing envelopes for the Finance 35 Department. 36 M City Council Goal Setting Retreat on February 1.5`x' and 16", 2009 37 38 Mayor Faust expressed his thanks for the community they live in. He stated it is a three-legged 39 stool including the City Council, staff and residents that all contribute to a great community. 40 41 VIII. COMMUNITY FORUM. 42 43 Mayor Faust invited residents to come forward at this time and address the Council on items that 44 are not on the regular agenda. 45 46 Hearing none, Mayor Faust moved forward with the agenda. M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1.3 14 15 16 17 18 19 2.0 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes January 27, 2009 Page 6 Mayor Faust announced the following New appointments to the Association of Metropolitan Cities Board: President David Osberg and Director Patricia Nauman. ® Minnesota League of Cities 2009 Legislative Conference is scheduled for April 8, 2009 The Minnesota League of Cities 2009 City Policies has been distributed, Councilmember Roth announced Kay Andrews with Northwest Youth and Family Services is retiring, A reception will be held on Thursday, February S, 2009 beginning at 5:00 p.m. at Midland lulls Country Club. Mayor Faust adjourned the meeting at. 7:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Carol lamer TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. ATTEST: City Clerk Mayor E1 DATE: February 10, 2009 Approved: TO: Mayor and Councilmembers FROM: License Clerk ITEM: License and Permits for Approval: Temporary 3.2 Beer Permit: Applicant: William Volna Date: June 20, 2009 Location: Central Park Pavilion m VENDOR PAYEE CHECK# DATE AMOUNT 8897 ACCESS SYSTEMS INC 8679 2/11/2009 $1,612.05 8964 ACCLAIM BENEFITS 8580 2/11/2009 $130.00 8621 ALLIANCE MECHANICAL 8581 2/11/2009 $904.00 4014 ALLIED PAPER CO. 8582 2/11/2009 $64,25 8450 ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES, 8583 2/11/2009 $207.84 8794 ARCTIC GLACIER INC. 8584 2/11/2009 $204.20 9681 AWARDS BY HAMMOND, INC. 8585 2111/2009 $174.66 3714 B & F FASTENER SUPPLY 8586 2/11/2009 $12.45 7048 BARTON SAND AND GRAVEL 8587 2/11/2009 $588.38 320 BEISSWENGER'S 8588 2/11/2009 $29.74 4293 BELLBOY CORP. 8589 2/11/2009 $5,715.65 9060 BLAINE LOCK & SAFE INC. 8590 2/11/2009 $148.89 9648 BOUNDTREE MEDICAL 8591 2/11/2009 $124.65 4662 BOURGET IMPORTS 8592 2/11/2009 $179.00 9565 BROADWAY AWARDS 8593 2/11/2009 $186.38 9058 CADBURY SCHWEPPES BOTTLI 8594 2/11/2009 $168.00 4231 CAPITOL BEVERAGE SALES 8595 2/11/2009 $21,244.05 9100 CAT & FIDDLE BEVERAGE 8596 2/11/2009 $5,304.00 4080 CHISAGO LAKES DISTRIBUTI 8597 2/11/2009 $2,111.89 8275 CITY OF ST. PAUL 8598 2/11/2009 $171.00 655 CLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMEN 8599 2/11/2009 $67.30 4096 COCA COLA BOTTLING COMPA 8600 2/11/2009 $236.90 4107 COMPTON'S COMMERCIAL CI -N 8601 2/11/2009 $4,236.92 741 CONNELLY ELECTRONICS 8602 2/11/2009 $253.20 9174 DAY DISTRIBUTING CO 8603 2/11/2009 $850.06 8437 DIREC'TV INC 8604 2/11/2009 $29.77 820 DORSEY & WHITNEY 8605 2/11/2009 $1,471.25 8411 DRIVER & VEHICLE SERVICE 8606 2/11/2009 $12.00 9649 ENVIRONMENTAL. LAW GROUP, 8607 2/11/2009 $1,566.10 8697 EXTREME BEVERAGE 8608 2/11/2009 $506.50 9395 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO 8609 2/11/2009 $9.52 9667 FLAT EARTH BREWING CO 8610 2/11/2009 $179.95 9261 FORESTEDGE WINERY 8611 2/11/2009 $466.80 9021 FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 8612 2/11/2009 $353.43 8647 FRATTALLONE'S HARDWARE 8613 2/11/2009 $124.91 9678 FRESHWATER SOCIETY 8614 2/11/2009 $125.00 1030 G & K SERVICES INC 8615 2/11/2009 $756.79 1110 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SUPPL 8616 2/11/2009 $108.89 9561 GLOBAL SYNERGY GROUP, LI_ 8617 2/11/2009 $2,000.00 1200 GOPHER BEARING 8618 2/11/2009 $61.92 8127 GRAFIX SHOPPE 8619 2/11/2009 $1,770.00 1250 GRAINGER 862.0 2/11/2009 $10.86 4172 GRAPE BEGINNINGS, INC. 8621 2/11/2009 $7,572.25 9682 GRAYBOW 8622 2/11/2009 $1,715.24 4175 GRIGGS COOPER & CO INC 8623 2/11/2009 $19,512.23 9593 H&B SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS 8624 2/11/2009 $301.56 1420 HAWKINS, INC 8625 2/11/2009 $4,705.91 5017 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURE 8626 2/11/2009 $200.00 8987 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURE 8627 2/11/2009 $1,152.00 4207 HOHENSTEIN'S, INC 8628 2/11/2009 $7,055.50 p7 VENDOR PAYEE CHECK # DATE AMOUNT 8252 HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVIC 8629 2/11/2009 $154,46 9225 HSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 8630 2/11/2009 $53.36 8619 IACP - MEMBERSHIP 8631 2/11/2009 $120.00 9346 INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOG 8632 2/11/2009 $60.83 4125 JJ TAYLOR DISTRIBUTING 8633 2/11/2009 $23,570.47 4220 JOHNSON BROTHERS LIQUOR 8634 2/11/2009 $43,878.71 9391 LIFESTYLE CABINETS LLP 8635 2/11/2009 $1,798.58 8229 LOFFLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS 8636 2/11/2009 $126.74 9114 M. AMUNDSON LLP 8637 2/11/2009 $3,370.14 4265 MARK VII SALES INC 8638 2/11/2009 $15,907.43 8031 MCGRUFF HOUSE NETWORK 8639 2/11/2009 $35.40 2240 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL 8640 2/11/2009 $42,725.85 8467 MIDWAY FORD 8641 2/11/2009 $682.99 2280 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP 8642 2/11/2009 $172.47 5010 MINN CONWAY FIRE & SAFET 8643 2/11/2009 $50.73 8269 MINNESOTA SHREDDING LLC 8644 2/11/2009 $57.00 9246 MN SOCIETY OF ARBORICULT 8645 2/11/2009 $80.00 9106 MT GLOBAL 8646 2/11/2009 $179.70 2395 MTI DISTRIBUTING, INC 8647 2/11/2009 $417.98 9084 MUZAK LLC 8648 2/11/2009 $55.41 8883 NEW FRANCE WINE COMPANY 8649 2/11/2009 $815.00 9151 NORTHLAND INN 8650 2/11/2009 $4,221.03 9523 NORTHSTAR INSPECTION SER 8651 2/11/2009 $1,367.76 45 OFFICE DEPOT 8652 2/11/2009 $785.56 8528 PACE ANALYTICAL. SERVICES 8653 2/11/2009 $16.00 9615 PAETEC 8654 2/11/2009 $213.46 9275 PAT KERNS WINE MERCHANTS 8655 2/11/2009 $151.75 4354 PAUSTIS & SONS 8656 2/11/2009 $5,111.50 9563 PETTY CASH - U.S. BANK 8657 2/11/2009 $179.67 4360 PHILLIPS WINE & SPIRITS 8658 2/11/2009 $29,130.63 8893 PLEAA ATTN: J. F 8659 2/11/2009 $60.00 4372 PLUNKETT'S 8660 2/11/2009 $69.23 8768 POLICE 8661 2/11/2009 $25.00 9203 POSITIVE ID, INC. 8662 2/11/2009 $165.29 8369 POSTMASTER - MPLS BMEU 8663 2/11/2009 $1,400.00 4161 PREMIUM WATERS, INC 8664 2/11/2009 $75.00 9139 PROPERTY KEY, INC. 8665 2/11/2.009 $50.00 4385 QUALITY WINE CO 8666 2/11/2009 $30,561.18 9550 RAMSEY COUNTY 8667 2/11/2009 $163.16 8963 REED BUSINESS INFORMATIO 8668 2/11/2009 $248.04 4133 SALUD AMERICA 8669 2/11/2009 $320.00 9680 SENSUS METERING SYSTEMS 8670 2/11/2009 $4,625.46 9259 SPRINT 8671 2/11/2009 $301.92 4782 ST ANTHONY VILLAGE CENTE 8672 2/11/2009 $2,552.79 9083 ST. ANTHONY RETAIL DEVEL 8673 2/11/2009 $1,757.37 8793 ST. ANTHONY SISTER CITY 8674 2/11/2009 $2.00.00 1810 ST. ANTHONY VILLAGE KIWA 8675 2/11/2009 $145.00 4780 SURLY BREWING CO 8676 2/11/2009 $2,730.00 9264 TAUTGES REDPATH, LTD. 8677 2/11/2009 $30.00 7365 TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPL 8678 2/11/2009 $44.54 9683 TOTALLY STITCHIN 8679 2/11/2009 $42.00 UK VENDOR PAYEE CHECK# DATE AMOUNT 3560 TRACY PRINTING 8680 2/11/2009 $356,78 7196 TRANSPORTATION SUPPLIES 8681 2/11/2009 $52,06 8824 TRI -COUNTY BEVERAGE, INC 8682 2/11/2009 $297.00 8903 U.S. BANK 8683 2/11/2009 $402.50 8010 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED 8684 2/11/2009 $323.75 8336 UNITED ELECTRIC COMPANY 8685 2/11/2009 $113.53 8270 UNITED STATES POSTAL SER 8686 2/11/2009 $700.00 8227 VERIZON WIRELESS 8687 2/11/2009 $815.84 4451 VINOCOPIA 8688 2/11/2009 $1,134.50 8316 WINE COMPANY/THE 8689 2/11/2009 $3,915.51 8310 WINE MERCHANTS INC 8690 2/11/2009 $8,549.25 9364 WIRELESS WORLD 8691 2/11/2009 $71.85 9554 WM LAMPTRACKER 8692 2/11/2009 $157.66 4499 WORLD CLASS WINES, INC. 8693 2/11/2009 $575.80 8273 WSB & ASSOCIATES, INC. 8694 2/11/2009 $159,228.90 2680 XCEL ENERGY 8695 2/11/2009 $8,612.94 7325 YOCUM OIL COMPANY, INC. 8696 2/11/2009 $13,861.33 TOTAL $516,919.63 STAFF REPORT To: Mayor and City Council Mike Mornson, City .Manger From: Kim Moore -Sykes, Assistant City Manager 01V Date: February 10, 2009 Subject: 2009 Recodification of the City Code Background: The City's Code of Ordinances was last recodified in 1993. In the 15 years since, the Code of Ordinances has experienced occasional minor revisions that reflected changes in governing at the local, state, or federal levels. However, in the last two years, Staff has witnessed more substantial changes that needed to be included in the City's Code of Ordinances. Those proposed revisions included major changes to the City's Sign Ordinance as determined by LMC attorneys; Building Code due to State's adoption of an updated UBC; Fire Code, again as the result of State Legislative action; changes to the State's Statute on dangerous dog designation necessitated changes to the City's Animal Control ordinance; and the addition of a City Housing Code. Council identified recodification of the City Code as a goal at the 2007 Goal Setting. A bid from American Legal Publishing, who works with the League, was approved June 12, 2007 (Resolution 07- 047). The new City Code has been re -organized and re -formatted so that the information can be easily found using titles, chapters, sections and subject matter located in a table of context. Also included is a section entitled Parallel References that provides a cross-reference to Minnesota Statutes, the 1993 City Code or previously passed Ordinances. Further updating was done to delete obsolete, improper, or unlawful provisions. The language of the Code has been simplified where appropriate and updated to gender -neutral language where necessary. The information has been updated to reflect current statutory and case law requirements. Once the new City Code is adopted by the City Council, the 1993 City Code will be replaced on the Web site. Copies will be distributed to the Council, Planning Commission, and Departments. There will be a paper copy available at the front desk for the public to use and one at the library. The City attorneys will also be sent copies. Should there be any changes over the next three years, the Contract the City has with American Legal Publishing allows for updates to existing ordinances and additions of new ordinances. This Three -Year Supplemental Service Plan will be automatically renewed at the end of the three-year period thereafter for $18.00 per page unless either party to the contract may alter or cancel the terms of the contractual agreement at any time upon ninety (90) days written notice. Attachments: • Power Point Presentation Ordinance 09-001 2009 Recodification of City Code.doc 12 2009 S-1 Supplement contains: Local legislation current through 12-8-2008 TITLE L: GEENERAL, PROVISIONS 10: General Provisions Chapter. General Provisions Ch4pter describe laws and regulatory actions that are granted to the City by State Law, which are deliberate, legally enforceable and binding. 10.01 Title of Code; 10.02 Rules of laterpretation; 10.03 Application to Fotme Ordinances; 10.04 Captions; 10.05 Definitions; 10.06 Sevembilily; 10.07 Reference to 011ier Sections; 10.08 References to Offices; 10.09 Ennm and Omissions; 10.10 Official rime; 10.11 Reasonable Time; 10.12 Ordinances Repealed; 10.13 Ordinances Unaffected; 10.14 Enactment of Ordinances; 10.15 Repeal or Modification of Ordinances; 10.16 Ordinances which Amend or supplement Code; 10.17 Preservation of Penalties, Offenses, Rights, and Liabilities; 10.18 Copies of Code; 10.19 Adoption of Statutes, Rolm, and Ordinances by Reference; 10.20 Enforcement; 10.21 Relation to law; 10.99 General Penally. Chapter: 30: GENERAL PROVISIONS Billing and Collection; Elections; Unclaimed Property; Public Hearings. 3I : CITY COUNCIL AND OFFICIALS Meetings; Presiding Officer; Minutes; Order of Business; Quenon and Voting; Ordinances, Resolutions, and Petitions; Committees; City Attorney; Expenses of the City Council; Information to Residents; Suspension or Amendment of Rules; Mayor and City Councilmember Salaries. 32: CITY ORGANIZATIONS Planning Commission; Parks Commission; Public Safety. 33: FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES Fees, Rates, and Charges Established; Sewer; Water; Liccnse and Permit Fees. TITI..E V. PUBLIC WORKS Chapter: 50: STORM WATER & SANITARY SEWERS 51: STORM WATER FACILITIES, CHARGES, & FUND 52: WATER SYSTEM 53: SEWER & WATER FUNDS 54: TOILETS & CONNECTIONS TO WATER & SEWER SYSTEMS 2 Chapter: 70: GENERAL PROVISIONS 71: BICYCLE OPERATION 72: PARKING REGULATIONS 73: TRUCK RESTRICTIONS 74: SNOWMOBILES TI'T'LE LX. GENERAL REGULATIONS 90: WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION TOWERS 91: ANIMALS 92: HEALTH & SAFE'T'Y; NUISANCES 93: PARKS & RECRE,ATION 94: STREETS & SIDEWALKS 95: CEMETERIES 96: RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT 97: FIRE PREVENTION & PROTECTION 14 91 Chapter: 1.10: SEXUALLY -ORIENTED BUSINESSES 1.1.1: LICENSES, PERMITS, & "THE LIKE" 112: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 113: PEDDLERS & SOLICITORS TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES Chapter: 130: GENERAL OFFENCES General offences; Weapons; Obscenity; Garbage & Solid Waste Offenses; Restrictions on the Discharge of Consumer Fireworks. 131: :DRUGS & THE LIKE Controlled Substances; Marijuana & Drug Paraphernalia; Clandestine Drug Lab Sites. 15 0 Chapter: 150: BUILDINGS, HOUSING, & CONSTRUCTION 151: SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS 152: ZONING CODE 153: STORM WATER MANAGEMENT 154: FLOOD ISSUES 155: SIGNS TABLE F SPECIAL L O INANCES Table: I. FRANCHISES 11. ZONING MAP CHANGES III. MORATORIUMS These are amendments or revisions that were made years ago in the above -referenced 16 j 5 ORDINANCE NO. 09-001 The City Council of the City of St. Anthony, Minnesota ordains: Section 1.. Codification. The ordinances of a general and permanent nature of the City of St. Anthony, Minnesota are hereby codified into the St. Anthony City Code, consisting of Chapters 10 through 155, together with all tables, maps, indices and charts made a part of such Chapters, are hereby adopted and declared to constitute a single, original and comprehensive codification of the ordinances of the City. This codification is done by the authority of Minnesota Statutes, Section 415.02 and 415.021. This codification is hereby declared to be prima facie evidence of the law of the City of St. Anthony. Section 2. 'title. The Code of ordinances may be cited as the "St. Anthony City Code," and is sometimes referred to in the St. Anthony City Code as "this Code" or "the Code." Reference or citation to the Code will be deemed to include amendments and additions to the Code. Section 3.'Re al_ofPrior Ordinances. All ordinances and parts of ordinances of a general or permanent nature passed and approved prior to the adoption of this ordinance are hereby repealed; provided that, in construing the provisions of this ordinance, the following ordinances shall not be deemed to be repealed: Any ordinance promising or guaranteeing the payment of money by the City, or authorizing the issuance of any bonds of the City or any evidence of the City's indebtedness, or any contract or obligation entered into or assumed by the City. Any ordinance appropriating funds, levying or imposing taxes or relating to an annual budget. Any ordinance relating to salaries of city officers and employees or to compensation or pay plans or classification plans for City officers or employees. 4. Any ordinance annexing territory to the city, or extending or contracting the boundaries of the City. Any ordinance authorizing, providing for or otherwise relating to any public improvement or the acquisition by the City of any property or property right. 6. Any ordinance making assessments for public improvements. Any ordinance dedicating or accepting any plat or subdivision in the City. 18, 8, The City's zoning map, any amendments to the zoning map, and any ordinances zoning or rezoning specific property. 9. Any ordinance vacating a public street or alley. 10. Any ordinance approving any special law applicable to the City. 11. The following ordinances granting or amending franchises in the City: a. Amends Ord. 1982-009, Article II,. Section 4, Franchise Term, to read: "This Franchise shall commence upon the effective date of the regular certificate of confirmation issued by the Board and shall expire on January 19,1998." b. Amends Ord. 1982-009, Article 11., Section 4, Franchise Term, to read: "Phis Franchise shall commence upon the effective date of the regular certificate of confirmation issued by the Board and shall expire on April 20, 1998." C. Amends Ord. 1982-009, Article IL, Section 4, Franchise Term, to read: "This Franchise shall commence upon the effective date of the regular certificate of confirmation issued by the Board and shall expire on July 2.0, 1998.,1 d. Franchise of North Suburban Cable Communications Commission. Date Passed: 10-7-1982 C. Franchise of Minnegasco, Inc. Date Passed: 7-21-1983 12. Any ordinance imposing or amending a moratorium which moratorium is still in effect as of the effective date of this ordinance. 13. Any ordinance which by its nature would be considered as an ordinance of special application. The repeal of any ordinance under this Section shall not be construed to revive any ordinance or part of an ordinance which was previously repealed by the ordinance repealed by this ordinance. Section 4. Effect of Repeal. The repeal of any ordinance by the preceding section shall not affect or impair any act done or right vested or accrued or any proceeding, suit or prosecution, all of which shall remain in full force and effect as if such repealed ordinance had remained in force. No offense committed and no liability, penalty or forfeiture, either civilly or criminally incurred prior to the date of this ordinance, shall be discharged or affected by the repeal or alteration of any ordinance by this ordinance or the Code. The repeal of any ordinance under the preceding Section shall not he construed to revive any ordinance or part of an ordinance which was previously repealed by any ordinance repealed by this ordinance. License,, and permits issued by the City in accordance with ordinances then applicable shall not be deemed revoked by the repeal of such ordinances, but shall continue, unless suspended or revoked, for the period for which they were issued. From and after the date on which the Code becomes effective, every existing license and licensee shall be subject to the provisions of the -2- Code under which a license for the same purpose would be issued, or the holder of a license would be regulated. Permits and permitees now existing shall likewise be subject to the provisions of the Code under which a permit for the same purpose would be issued, or the holder of such permit would be regulated. Section 5. Subsequent Ordinances. Ordinances passed after the effective date of. the Code shall be passed as amendments or additions to the Code unless they are of limited or special application, or are otherwise deemed not to be a part of the Code. Amendments or additions to the Code shall be incorporated into the Code as provided and as directed by the City Council, and any subsequent reference to the Code shall be deemed to include any such amendments and additions. Section 6. Revisions. The Code is prepared in loose-leaf form so that it may be kept up to date regularly by the insertion of revised or additional pages. The City Council shall direct the Clerk or City Attorney to prepare revised and additional pages after the adoption or amendment of any ordinance so as to keep the Code tip to date at all times. Section 7. Severability. If any chapter, section, paragraph or provision of the Code is declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction for any reason, such decision shall not affect the remaining portions of the Code, which will remain in full force and effect. The provisions of the Code are hereby declared to be severable. Section 8. Publication and Distribution. The Code has been prepared in loose-leaf form under the direction of the City Council and shall be distributed as directed by the City Council. Copies of the Code shall be kept on file in the office of the Clerk and shall be available for all persons desiring to examine the Code. A substantial number of copies of the Code shall be printed or otherwise reproduced for general distribution to the public, and copies of the Code, or any portion thereof, shall be available to any person upon payment of such copying or other reproduction charges as have been established by the Council. Section 9. _Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and shall take effect from and after its adoption and its publication pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 415.021. These ordinance changes shall be in full force and effect upon passage by the City Council and publication of the Ordinance or a Summary thereof in the City's official newspaper. First Reading: Second Reading: Adopted: ATTEST: City Clerk -3- Mayor BOOKLET 1 ISG Global Synergy Croup Strategic Planning & Focus Session Report St Anthony Village January 25, 2009 Grow Change Perform 3• 4- 5. b. 7• 8. 91 10. 11. 12. 13. 14 AGENDA Introductions & Approve Agenda Review Session Expectations Rules for session In -basket development Updates Review 2008 Council Goals Infrastructure Update Environmental Scan — Group Identify changes and trends impacting the City and its strategies (state budget, law changes, economy, etc.) Reprioritize 20o8 Goals Organization Structure In -basket Sort Role/Better use of Commissions/ Committees Wrap-up & video Introduction The Village of St. Anthony conducted their annual goal setting retreat on January 15t11 and 16th. The general purpose of the retreat was two pronged: return to the previous years' vision and reaffirm or change; and, do an environmental scan to assess the current realities and develop needed strategies. The retreat was also to serve as a team building exercise and to examine functional questions. Review of 2oo8 Considerable time and debate was given in 2008 to the task of updating statements about the values, vision, and mission of the City. The group wanted the Core Values to reflect some of the important dynamics of the community that were being acted on for some time. A review of pervious work was conducted on core values, vision, and mission: • Values: o The feel o, f a village *added in 2009 o Community o Communications and feedback o Collaboration o Resident focus from youth to seniors a Safe and secure neighborhoods o Fiscal responsibility o Environmentally Progressive & Responsible o Respect education and diversity o Transparency in actions * Vision "Saint Anthony is a vibrant community that values our unique environment, our fiscal soundness and a tradition of being a desirable city in which to live, work, learn and play." `Unchanged * Mission "Our Mission is to be a progressive and livable community, a walkable Village which is safe and secure." *Unchanged SWOC Analysis An environmental scan that considers the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges Strengths Added to Original List Strong Infrastructure Strong Planning Successful Track Record (History of Success) Strong and active commissions and task forces Informed Citizens Ability to attract new businesses Strong Communications Access of Council and Staff Safe and Secure Community Code Enforcement Strength Removed From Original. List Low crime rate Update An update of 2008 activities and accomplishments were presented by Manager Mornson and the City Engineer. SWOC Analysis The Group considered the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges of the current environment. The first two areas of consideration were reviews of past work with opportunities to add or subtract from past findings. Strengths ■ Strong Public Safety ■ Location of City in Metro Area ■ Vibrant Schools ■ Strong Intergovernmental Relations ■ Fiscal Strength ■ Infrastructure ■ Strong City Employees Liquor Operations ■ Newer Municipal Facilities ■ Well Maintained Community ■ Great Park System ■ Excellent City Services ■ Community Cooperation ■ Visionary Elected and Appointed Officials ■ Civic Minded Public ■ City's Bond Rating ■ Senior Assistance ■ Walkable and Welcoming ■ Right Sized Community ■ Political Capitol ■ Political Will to do the Right Thing ■ Newer Commercial District ■ Community Celebrations ■ Civic Organizations ■ Sidewalks ■ Educated Public ■ Sound housing and Business Environment ■ City Contracts with other communities (such as police, mutual aid) ■ Library ■ Strong Community Support ■ Community Feel Weaknesses Weakness Added to Opportunities Original List " Aging Schools Competing for Community Resources Water quality of Mirror ` Aging Business Center Fully Developed City (No room for tax base growth) Lake ■ Manufactured Home Park proximity to Minneapolis, ■ Technology I -Net Coverage (no fiber) Weaknesses Removed ■ Cell Phone Coverage Aging Community From Original List ■ Water Quality of Silver Lake Big Box Stores (attracting ■ Blight problems) ■ City does not own Golf Course No IT Staff ■ Size drives up per -capita costs City success taken for ■ Proximity to Minneapolis granted ■ Trails are hard to access Housing stock (no " Tax Exempt Property maintenance) " ■ Concrete Streets Tax Rate is High and perception is High • Increasing Volunteering ■ Not enough sidewalks New Opportunities Added Opportunities • Mirror Lake • NE diagonal trail St. Anthony Shopping Center Redevelopment • Leverage benefits of Redevelopment of Mobile Hoene Park proximity to Minneapolis, 3911' Avenue Redevelopment live near downtown,... Silver Lake Village Completion market the city Industrial Park on the East Side • Joint ventures with other " Rehab WWII Housing -municipalities Add and improve on Sidewalks • Economy (good bid _� Econo y (goodrs) Technology Advances toot pricesEnvironmental .Development of Broadband: replaced by `Fiber to home" • Increase employee —hire Best Practices / retain opportunity Silver Lake Clean-up Single Garbage Hauler • Fiber to the home ■ Emerald Park • Increasing Volunteering Engage and Tap Knowledge & Experience of Seniors • Repo Homes (encourage Expand Services for Seniors sale) ■ Sell Services to other Cities (Police, Fire, etc) ■ TCAAP Opportunities Removed Gas Prices making City Location More Attractive From List Due to Completion or Ongoing Concern (Standard) • Housing Maintenance after the group came up with new opportunities, they identified Code the three opportunities to be set as priorities this year: • Complete Silver Lake Rd . Fiber to Homes • GIS • Johnson Controls • Emerald Park • Retired TIF Distract (tool) . Silver Lake Village Completion • Cooperate with Schools _ Visioning Areas opportunities • Environmental Best Practices Environmental Silver Lake Clean-up Stewardship Single Garbage Hauler • Mirror Lake • Emerald Park Improve and . Add & Improve Sidewalks Maintain NE Diagonal Trail Infrastructure . Chandler Drive Project Technology • Fiber to Homes Advances Maintain & Improve Housing Senior Transitions Economic Development Fiscal Stewardship • Redevelopment of Mobile Home Park • 39th Avenue Redevelopment • Silver Lake Village Completion • Rehab WWII Housing • Repossess Homes to encourage resale • Engage and Tap Knowledge/Experience of Seniors • Expanded Services for Seniors • St. Anthony Shopping Center Redevelopment • Industrial Park on East Side • Sell Services to Other Cities • TCCAP • Joint Ventures with other Cities/governments New Challenges Ad decl to list or Changes to Wording m Aging Community Volatility of Energy Public Impression of Falling Property Values (will assume falling taxes) State Deficit ® Lower Return on Investments Retail Closings Challenges Rengoved From List. -- School Referendums I_ Challenges re Rising Health Care Costs Cost of Fuel Liquor Revenue Competition Poor Economy Tax Capacity Declines with Falling Property Values Pandemic/Natural Disasters Foreclosures on Homes Legislated Mandates Wine in Grocery Stores Area around NE Minneapolis Crime r Aging Population �s Decline in School Population Resistance to Single Hauler Transportation Funding Shortfalls Community Complacency Hiring and Retaining Quality City Employees New People and Businesses m Lack of Volunteers _ __....... .. ®vet c®m><n Challenges Participants were divided Economy (1 o) o Take advantage of lower charges from contractors into three groups. Each o Consider residents view of the economy When group examined the challenges and made communicating suggestions to meet each challenge. Resistance to Single Hauler (7) o Continue to meet with Haulers and keep an. open The top 3 challenges dialogue considered by the group io Survey the public & consider a referendum were: * Economy I oreclostsres on homes (0) o Purchase homes for resale * Resistance to I o Partner with private agencies Single Hauler o Work with Ramsey County to clarify information I o Continue strong code enforcement Other challenges were as Hire and Retain City .Employees (5) described in order of o Continue competitive wages and benefits "urgency" o Send message that we value employees o Encourage advancement, education, training o Flex -time ■ Liquor Revenue/Wine in Grocery o Continue to advertise and promote o Retain great employees o "Know" the customer o Maintain clean, safe, attractive stores o Know and understand competition o Educate public about benefits o Stay active in Municipal Lobby ■ Transportation Funding Shortfalls o Use 429 Process o Take advantage of Federal stimulus package o Inform Citizens of plan ■ Lower Returns on Investments o Offer early retirements o Go after outside service contracts o Review fee schedules ■ Energy (4) o Monitor and be proactive in joint fuel purchasing o Do cost/benefit analysis of larger fuel storage o Educate staff on energy use 1154 Q c � �,.. �,,.. o More bike patrol p ktA P kWt E6..E o Fleet options -,-TOP Xis N, 3'r* A, Rode✓e %6 Acj �'r..as 'x. R &1— IR. * ,. i� ■ Retail Closing d r rAft- `_ s"` s`�j `� �`�` "�` 06, 60 484.6 :WA 16w'oof o Run best City we can Am Hp[a;red low �V.e iIF 1 Community Complacency 4 N"L L..A"' 4, ° ' ` �; - o Consider Town Hall Meetings o Meeting with the Mayor o Department Head Programs on Cable k 5•�,+�f,r�. U,w.Mr f 40 N r.,»r� s State Mandates 2,tm�.�. A o Consider Hiring/Wage restrictions � So, Cydtej, 19 1r' T If4PiuY,rrl 11U. -V q tit Aging Community ■«k,n� •' o Develop plan to engage senior population ■ Liquor Revenue/Wine in Grocery o Continue to advertise and promote o Retain great employees o "Know" the customer o Maintain clean, safe, attractive stores o Know and understand competition o Educate public about benefits o Stay active in Municipal Lobby ■ Transportation Funding Shortfalls o Use 429 Process o Take advantage of Federal stimulus package o Inform Citizens of plan ■ Lower Returns on Investments o Offer early retirements o Go after outside service contracts o Review fee schedules ■ Crime Challenges Continued... o Increase communication/ partnership with citizens a Place more cops in specialized tasks o Focus on crime prevention (DALE and others) o Assist with Code Enforcement Consensus The group agreed that fiscal constraints would be a natural part of the 2010 budget formation. The group also concurred that the approach to focus on the mission and goals was keeping with the values of the organization. There was a sense from staff and council that a "boundary" of 2-61 increase would be targeted. ■ Decline in School Population o Support School District o Track housing needs and trends ■ Public Impression of falling property values o Hold information sessions o Update info on WEB site ■ Rising cost of health care o Monitor and explore options on plans o Increase employee share on plans ■ Pandemics/Disasters o Continue table top exercise simulations/planning A look toward toxo Budgeting The group had a lengthy discussion on the philosophical approach to budgeting for 201o. Do we budget to meet our vision first and then reduce to meet constraints, or do we introduce fiscal constraints and then budget? Start with Vision and goals in mind Adjust to Fiscal Goals React/Refine Start with budget figure in mind Adjust to Goal Priorities i React/Refine IN- Basket items were discussed to various degrees of detail. Items were added for consideration for workshops in the coming months. C1 �� 'GSG In -Basket 1. Clean-up Day (getting to those who cannot participate o Work with Churches and other associations such as Chamber to create outreach to seniors o Do Hazardous Waste clean-up o Prepare for influx of old T.V. sets 0 Consider curb -side pick up ■ Private ■ City ■ Charges for service ■ Make Appointments? 2. Electric Utility Fees 3. Sister City (Likely will postpone) 4. Snow Plowing policy on agenda o Cost of re -doing work o How to evaluate 0 12 month problem? 6. Branding of City 6. Benches in City Hall o Get to the "feel of a community center" 7. I -Net Hot Spot Notice in City Hall 8. WEB site getting "Dated" g. Veteran's Memorial at some public location 1o. Channel 16 — Pace of information turnover 11. Bidding Green — "Think Green for contracts" 12. Schedule "Tour of City" for council 13. Connect with former elected officials St. Anthony Village Liquor Operations Ennis During 2008, the City of St. Anthony owned and operated two Off -Sale Liquor Stores. St. Anthony Marketplace Store is located at 2700 Highway 88. The Silver Lake Village Store is located at 2602 39th Ave. Held Customer Appreciation Events with Special Pricing and Discounts. Hosted Special Guest Appearances 40f Mr. Dean "'� Phillips, - ' President of Phillips Products Company Windel, The Miller OWN High Life Delivery Guy P0 The Liquor operations successfully passed all of the alcohol and tobacco compliance checks performed by the Police Department. Winner of the Lillie Newspaper's "READER'S CHOKE AWARDS" [►I►►►i►IVITO sta nthonyvi I lagewi ne andspirits.com 10 The operation employs a Liquor Operations Manager, Assistant Operations Manager and a Store Manager. We also employ a Full Time Lead Clerk and 24 Part Time Sales Clerks. Our goal is to control the sale of beverage alcohol to minors and intoxicated persons while simultaneously generating revenue for the community, in accordance with city, state and county liquor laws and A ordinances. ■ Marketplace sales were $3,229,761. ■ Silver Lake Village sales were $3,132,288. ■ Overall sales increase of $174,863 or 2.7% to $6,362,049. ® Net profit of $397,106 (unaudited). ■ Marketplace store had 149,026 sales. Average sale amount was k:,. W 4 $21.67. 11;1 • ■ Silver Lake Village u s Aa niJ � store had 147,735 sales. Average sale amount was 0 $21.20. ..._ $1 Mix &Misc. Sales by $213,141 3% �, �-� Category 26% \�1,sos,7os Spirits '\ 28% 2,655,874 - 43% Mix & Misc. Gross Profit 5% by Category Spirits 2$% 32% Wine w" 35% m 1999 $205,225 ■ 2004 $77,385 ■ 2000 $217,822 ■ 2005 $276,478 ■ 2001 $283,267 ■ 2006 $414,400 ■ 2002 $301,613 ■ 2007 $455,574 m 2003 $184,457 ■ 2008 $397,106 February 10, 1948 A Celebration Kick -Off February 21st. Promote the value of the Municipal Liquor Stores. The Value of a Municipal Liquor Operation ■ control the Sale of Alcohol. ■ Generate Revenue for the Community. ■ Our Profits are used for: - Reducing the Property Tax Levy. - Providing Funds for Special Projects. Providing Funds for Equipment Purchases for Police, Fire and Public Works Equipment. I r'A Pr; NAL !Dai 1 AW sr, AN' 0 'PolioI,; I., I lotAs All - i '40 E, d�i .. # 'Jt' ■ i i 0t��W'1 ��ii�, bm: M' ` furHill , NAL !Dai 1 AW sr, AN' 0 i -ABLE OF CONTENTS 711troduction 3 Department Infon-nation 4 Part: f and Part 11 CI"imes 5 Other Calls/incidents 8 Department Awards 9 Patrol Review 10 :riveastigat'ion Review 1. High (IOtIIE,a Cases I.3 Education 5urnrnary 1_5 Reserve Summary 17 SWAT Summary 20 WMD Tearn Sumrnary 23 DARE Review 25 Crime Prevention Summary 26 Computer forensics 31 In the Mailbox 32 2007 Accomplishments 33 2008 Work Plan 34 I Introduction Honorable Mayor, Council, City Manager, and citizens ol'St. Anthony: In January o6' 1984, 1 joined the St. Anthony Police Department. The police profession has changed quite a bit over the last 24 years. Our guiding philosophy, in part, describes the department as "service" oriented and mandates that we constantly attune our goals to our community's concerns. Our mission is to also rind and illicit these concerns, and to constantly strive for professionalism both on an individual and a department level. Law Enforcement has truly become a profession. Law Enforcement is characterized by the capacity to solve problems and the application of theoretical knowledge to practice. Law Enforcement professionals also have a commitment to continuous learning, and strive to provide an environment of public acceptance. In addition, our profession also i r establishes ethical practices, has a code of conduct, _ and our primary orientation is to the public, and to IIN our community. We are licensed, work with a great amount of autonomy, and exercise a great deal of discretion in our day to day activities. This year, several high profile cases brought added attention to the department and our officers. Our professionalism stood the test of this scrutiny. The men and women of the St. Anthony Police Department are proud to provide critical public safety services to our visitors, business community, and citizens, while maintaining the highest standard of professional performance. It is my pleasure to present the police department's 2008 Annual Report. Respectfully, jd�wv ©i & Chief of Police 3 ST ANTHONY POLICE DEPARTMENT 2008 ANNUAL REPO The; following pages consist of annual statistics, activities, crime reports, inwstigation�, use, of resources, and offior initiatives during ihc,Year starting ,ianuar_y 1, 2008 and ending December 31, 2008. Authorized Stirengthl 23 full Ginc police officers. Eight of these offucrs are employcd duc to revenues zeceived frons our contract cities. 12 vohmtee r reserve officer's I full-tirne community service officer 9 2 full time civilian support: staff 1 part- tine civilian support staff _Lr,,_a pole Total budget for the year 2008, blell.Tetang adv (,1raea. from Our contmet �jfies vas $2,300,100 jApth0qy oHce F9g�t 7— Marked Squads 1 -- Marked Reserve Unit I CSO 'Truck 4 -. Unmarked Units "Total 13 Units 11 St. Anthony - Part I and Part 11 Crimes PART I Murder Rape Robbery Agg Burglary Assault 2006 0 2 _ 14 2 35 2007 1 4 3 2 42 -- tf- -1 -2 111 0 e -7 "theft MVTheiF Arson 295 G 1 --2139 11 -- PART II K isd. Assaults Property _ Datna e Forgery DOC Liquor Weapons Drugs 2008 17 - GG 13 18 21 5 is -- 2007 25 69 13 13 26 1 19 t/ -7 -3 0 -1.5 -5 +4 -4 *Not melusiue ol'alt Part ll {'rimes Part 1 and 11 Crimes over the past five years 2004 Part 1 371 Total 663 Overall Clearances 561/0 Part 11 292 2005 Part 1 412 Part 11 316 2006 Part 1 350 Part 11 411 2007 Part 1 354 Part II 349 2008 Part 1 355 Part 11 306 Total 728 Overall Clearances 52% Total 761 Overall Clearances 61% Total 703 Overall Clearances 551Y, Total 661 Overall Clearances 57% Average Part I and Part 11 clearance rates for Hennepin County in 2007 were 41 % Average Part I and. Part I1 clearance rates for Ramsey County in 2007 were 27% Part I Crimes increased by I in 2008 Part 11 Crimes decreased by 43 in 2008 i ST.ANTHONY PART I C-IRIMES 295 300 2 - 250 200 150 - - ----- MMurder MRape []Robbery 100 ❑Agg Aslt ■Burglary ■Theft 50 ■MV Theft ❑Arson 2 1 U- 2007 2008 Murder 1 0 ORape 4 2 ❑Robbery 3 14 ❑Agg Aslt 2 2 ■ Burglary 42 35 ®Theft 289 295 SMV Theft 11 6 ❑Arson 2 1 6 ST. ANTHONY PART 11('1LIH1?S 5( 41 31 2 []Assaults 25 17 0 Properly Damage 69 66 0 Forgery 13 13 MDOC 13 18 0 Liquor 26 21 ■ Weapons 1 5 13 Drugs 19 is ❑ Assaults • Property Damage ■ Forgery ® DOC C7 Liquor M Weapons 0 Drugs Other calls/incidents of interest in 2008 Total Calls for Police Service 6301 7000 i 6 6500-/". 64#5 6 1 2006 02007 6000 0 2008 5500 - r� 2006 2007 2008 Domestics 66 Underage Drinking Arrest 23 Disturbance Calls 125 Disorderly Conduct 18 Suspicious Person/Vehicle 252 Assist Other Agencies 158 DWI 61 Medical 640 False Alarms 184 Juvenile Runaway 5 Alarms -- No Report 52 Juvenile Tobacco Use 13 Sale of Tobacco to Juvenile 0 Juvenile Curfew Violations 1 Registered Sex Offenders 5 8 2008 Department Awards Throughout the year, it is my pleasure to routinely commend officers for their good work and professionalism. However, this year, three of our officers have greatly distinguished themselves, as well as our department and city. On 01-21-2008, Officer Jeff Spiess received an award from the Hennepin County Chiefs of Police Association for Traffic Safety Officer of the Year (2007). The combination of Officers Spiess' incredible self initiated patrol activity, along with his involvement with the DARE Program, Crime Prevention Program, and being a Drug Recognition Expert, made him a great recipient for this award. On March 28, 2008, Twin City Federal Bank was robbed at gun point. Officer Mark Dokken was able to locate and engage the male suspect which resulted in a vehicle pursuit. Officer Mark Mosby came to Officer Dokken's assistance as both squads attempted to stop the fleeing suspect. Ultimately, the vehicle was stopped; the suspect brandished a gun and was shot by additional responding agencies. Officers Dokken and Mosby rendered first aid to the suspect, and Officer Mosby accompanied the suspect to the hospital. Officer Dokken and Officer Mosby received the department's ►ward of Commendation for their exceptional actions during this event. 9 2008 Patrol Review Prepared by Sergeant Dan Diegnau As I prepare the 2008 patrol review for the annual report several thoughts come to mind. This year again consisted of additions, opportunities and successes. The words that come to mind to describe a patrol staff that is second to none are dedication, professionalism and service. These are only a few words that describe all members of the St. Anthony Police Department, This year brought one additional officer to the police department. Officer Erdman was hired on 02/2008. Officer Erdman has successfully completed the field training program and is currently on solo patrol . Opportunities this year again consisted of obtaining grant finances for the Safe and Sober and Ace/Night Cap patrol. The Safe and Sober program allows for an additional officer to patrol the community during six separate waves concentrating on DWI, speed and seat belt enforcement. The Ace/Night Cap grant for the 2008 year has been changed. The finances for this program are now dedicated to a new pilot program that includes all Ramsey County agencies. This new program has been titled as the, "Ramsey County Traffic Safety Initiative". Our agency participates in several high - visibility details to create safer roadways throughout Ramsey County collaboratively, by raising public awareness and enforcing all traffic regulations. A major high point of the 2008 year consisted of providing mutual aid assistance to the St. Paul Police Department for the Republican National Convention. The majority of our officers conducted security on transport busses for delegates. One of our officers, who is a member of the Hennepin County Weapons Of Mass Destruction Team, assisted the Department Of Energy scanning for radiation inside the Excel Energy Center. A total of 15 officers (377 hours) assisted during the convention. Each officer who participated in this event received a letter of recognition and a commemorative coin. Our 10 agency received a letter expressing words of gratitude and thanks; "We asked for your help and you came. Your patience, your tolerance, your training and your endurance were all tested, and on each front you performed beautifully. With your help we showed the world what professional peace officers can do." The below listed statistics demonstrate the high level of effort and dedication to traffic and community safety. 2,137 citations for moving violations 494 citations for non-moving violations 1,150 arrests The patrol unit arrested a total of 1,150 individuals throughout the year. ©f this total, 815 were traffic arrests (i.e. DAR/DAS/no insurance), 61 were DWI arrests, 203 were criminal arrests (both misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor), 44 were arrested for felony level offenses and 32 were arrested for outstanding warrants. Along with the patrol unit's day to clay operations, officers participated throughout the year with community oriented policing programs and specialized units such as, Citizens Academy, bike patrol, drug recognition expert, weapons of mass destruction, crime prevention, use of force, firearms instructor, DARE, tactical response unit and field training. The combination of the patrols unit's daily activity and community oriented programs allows the police and community to work together and create a safe and secure community. 11 Pirepared by CC aiptailn (Catroncre.. The police department. strives to gain t:he trust of the citizens it serves. We work to accomplish this on a daily basis, by the way officers interact. with residents in the performance of their duties and irr the way WC attcrnpt to communicate with the community about issues which are occurring. Citizen involvernent. is key in rnalcing the police depad.munt successful in its delivery of service, frorxr patrol activities to investigation. In 2004, the positive relationship the police department. share,,:; with the community was instrumental in the solving of many cases, including several of the high profile cases listed on the following page. All of us at the police department continue to encourage citizen involvement, whenever any suspicious peoplc or activity is obsca ved. fhe° investigative unit is jade up ofom, full lime inv(�Jp,ator (OcC eetive Tim 13risid) and a supervisor who assists with c dyes. Also available to the investigative unit are the services of Officer Miark Mosby, Por any case which may deal with computer forensics issues. The 2005 statistics for the Criminal Investigation Unit are as follows; • Total Criminal Cases 661 a Total Cases Cleared 379 • Total Cases Cleared by Arrest 320 m 'Total Cases Cleared by Other 55 CLEARANCE RATE .57% 12 �Lqqo "19h ProMe Cases Pfrepare d by Capt fin Cotr neo -In the year of 2008, St. Anthony experienced four bank robberies (C:YN's 08-2134, 08-4971, 08-6094 & 08-8391). All of these robberies occurred in the northern end of the city. The department was fortunate to be able to solve 3 of the 4 robberies, by arresting the suspects involved. In one of the cases (08-2134), the suspect arrested was found to have been responsible for 5 bank robberies in the ruetro area (2 of those having occurred in 8t. Anthony in 2007). This suspect was arrested after attempting to flee in a motor vehicle and was then shot (by officers of assisting department), when he carie out of the car brandishing a weapon. In another case (08 4971), the suspect was arrested due to the infornnation received from a witness and the alertness of our officers. After hearing the suspect vehicle information, officers recalled having dcalt with the s"ime vehicle mrifer on the same dale. A local address was checked and the suspect was located. ;search warrants we re served which netted the recovery of evidence. (?rr the third incident (08-6094), it was again good information received from alert c itizew'i, which assisted in identifying and the arrest of the suspect. A search warrant was served at a local address, where the suspect was arrested and key evidence was recovered. These cases were worked in con ,junction with the Minneapolis office of the 1131. The fourth case (08-8391) is still pending. -Burglary of Residence (C/N 08-02.02): Officers received a call to residential burglary in progress. As they arrived in the area, officers observed suspect vehicle leaving and attempted to stop it. The vehicle attempted to flee and chase ensued. Both suspects were arrested in Columbia heights and stolen property was recovered. Again, this was made possible due to the actions of an alert neighbor who reported the break in as it was occurring, and was able to provide suspect vehicle information. -Death Investigation (C/N 08-1522): A body was found in Central Park, Investigation revealed death was accidental, caused by hypothermia. Theft prom Autos (C/N's 08-1948, 08-1947 & 08-1957): Alert citizen called police in reference to a disturbance in residential area. When squads arrived in the area, two parties attempted to flee on foot. The 2 were captured and admitted to several theft from autos which had occurred in the same area the previous night. 13 -Recovered Stolen Vehicle (C/N 08-4937): Again, an alert citizen called police on two suspicious parties exiting a vehicle in the lot of business. The vehicle they'd been in was a reported stolen vehicle. The two parties were soon located at a nearby residence and arrested. Predatory Offender Registration Violation (C/N 08-5494): While conducting routine checks on P(.)P.'s in city, found subject had moved without properly notifying BCA. (as required). Located new address for subject and later issued warrant for his arrest. Subject was arrested on the, warrant. Robbery of Person (C/N 08-7157): Suspect approached two young male, victilns representing himself as a police officer and dernanding their wallets. The victims alertly held on to the suspect, called police and suspect was; apprehended. -robbery of Busincss (C/hl 08-7585): Two suspects cantered the business, v,/lrich had just closed, and robbed it at gunpoint. Limited inforrnation on aspects C. z<,e still open pending new information. -Attempt Suicide/Reckless Discharge, of Firearm (C/N 08-7864): 1Vtale visited his friend in the city, stating he was going to harm himself. Ile held a gun to his head before pointing it elsewhere. The gun was shot: in apartment. The subject: then fled but left the gun behind. The subject was later located and taken to Crisis Unit at hospital. Ile was also later charged for the Reel<less Discharge of a Firearm. 14 2008 POLICE EDUCA HON SUMMARY Prepared by Lieutenant SchaH A police officer faces many challenges throughout: a year: cornu at I0arn when your tour ended at Cam; staying alert at 4arn on a Tuesday in January when it appears that you are the only one awake; trying to make peace out of a domestic situation when you know your efforts will only be temporary; trying to stay professional with a- person begging for a break after traveling 15 MI'll above the speed hnlit; and much more.... One such challenge is finding it within ones schedule of life and budgets to better yourself and the department through education. Some of our education is forced on us by mandatory standards set by the I'c ace Officers Standards and Training (POST) The POST Board, at one time, was considered an advisory committee. Today it is a regulatory board with yearly increasing; standards. In 2008, our department has met and exceeded these challenges. WC used top notch, certified instructors (Sgt. Jori lt2rmgseth and Office) Jeremy Sroga) from our department to learn force cotrtiouum; deparm—wi'S, state, and federal policy on non -deadly and deadly force; conixol v. injury establishing control; Graham v. Connor;'faser, ASP, and chernical recertification; and much more... Our firearms instructors (Officer Shane Hess and Officer Mark Dokken) work closely with Ramsey County and St Pard Police in establishing courses of fire and certification covering such things as decision shoot; low light encounters; barricaded and moving targets; extreme weather; weapons selection; short and long gun qualifications; and so on. They are well respected within their field of training. Our instructors are aware that the POST Board is now demanding at least four different courses of fire. The training must meet the guidelines set forth, They are well aware that there are bad guys out there that practice their shooting. A criminal wanting to shoot a cop has the edge. if we don't keep our level of training, and should meet some day, we will lose. The St Anthony Fire/Rescue Training Personnel (Chris Fuller, Mark Sitarz, Ryan Antilla, Rick Lundeen, and Chief John Malenick) trained us on first aid and OSTIA. OSHA and Life Saving certification can make for some long days. They have taught us how to stay alive and how to help others 15 We have discovered that their valuable training works in the real world and we thank them for that. A small portion of Officer Dokken's and Officer Mosby's driving skills were seen by a national audience while pursuing a bank robber in 2008. Our department logs thousands of routine, in progress, and pursuit miles each year. Once every three years, each Officer must spend time on a driving course where the officer is placed at, the top of their limits. livery 2008 non probationary Officer is pursuit Intervention Tactics trained and certified. This training is intense. The training is mandatory. The cost takes a high percentage of our training budget, but is worth every penny. Katrina .loscph of I jughes and Costello helped us with Legal update training, Q and A. covering today's hot topics such as search and seizure, reasonable suspicion v, probable cause _ case law, new laws, and enhancements made for a fun lim(; watching the interaction of thought, This training will also help keep us out of the civil court roorn. It was deo refreshing to sce things from) a !rue. prosecutors vi w l:xoirrt. Below is some of the training; the department lras received in 2008: m Missing and Exploited Children In Custody Death Prevention Investigation (sexual, on Line, death, computer, background, ...) a Special Operations (planning, control, execution) ® Supervisor/Management. Interviewing ® Intoxilyzer Operation Certification * Officer Survival Bike Patrol Certification Armorer ® School Crime * Incident Response Not including clerical, WMD, SWAT, and Reserves our department logged a minimum of 1379 hours of training: 73 percent of which was POST certified. These numbers are down slightly from 2007, but the training costs were higher. 16 f 20013 POLICE RESERVE SUMMARY Prepared by Officer Tressa Sunde In 2008, the Reserve Unit underwent some big changes. I, Officer- Tressa Sunde, took over as the Reserve Coordinator. 1 carne to the unit with over 9 years on the police department, and started my law enforcement career as a Reserve Officer with the St. Anthony Reserves! I currently work the streets on patrol and am also a Crime Prevention Officer and coordinator for the Citizen Police Academy. I am proud to report that the Reserve Unit once again proved itself to be a strong and valuable asset to the police department. left are: We began the year with 9 Reserve Officers and received the authorization for 12 Reserve Officers. In February we recruited and hired 3 new Reserve Officers to complete the Unit. They are; Reserve Officers Phil Finke, Sam Toberman, and Linda Brotemarkle. Four of our Reserve Officers attended the 6 - week Hennepin County Sheriff's Department Reserve School. All of them completed the course and graduated in May. (Pictured to the Reserve Officers Phil Finke, Derek Kruse, Sam Toberman and Linda Brotemarkle) In August, Reserve Sergeant Rushton stepped down from his position to more actively pursue the completion of his law enforcement degree. Reserve Officer Chase Yadeau was promoted to the position of Sergeant. Reserve Officers Chris Cox and Chad Linell both resigned to pursue other interests. In July, we recruited 4 more new Reserve Officers into the unit. They are; Reserve Officers Andy Kukowski, Cory Sinon, Donna Kodet and Mike Pristash. The Reserve unit logged a total of 2962 hours in 2008, and remains a valuable and integrated asset to the police department. 17 This group of committed Reserve Officers has donated their time over the past year to the cities in the following ways: Patrol Hours: 1711 Training: 279 Village fest: 130 State lair: 338 Other Events & Details: 186 Crime Prevention: 62 Administrative: 215 We are proud to list those who have gone far "Above & Beyond" the required 150 hours in 2008: R/Officer Kiel Rushton .a 537 R/Lt Carolyn Quick — 520 R/Officer Andy Kukowski — 413 R/Officer Sam Toberman - 383 Specific accomplishments for the unit in 2048 include: A new recruiting tool for the Unit is the new Reserve website, www.sap reserve.con7. The Reserve unit assisted the cities of New Brighton and Anoka with requests for mutual aid. They also assisted with the Mardi Gras, Special Olympics 5K Run, Lauderdale Day in the Park, Village Fest, The State Fair, and numerous other details and events throughout the cities. We end the year seeing the need and receiving the authorization for lb Reserve Officers in 2009. 18 We are excited to start next year with the Completion of training our newest: Reserve Officers and (Miring another group of dedicated and enthusiastic people to compliment the already outstanding group of Reserve: Officers we currently have. We Bar€rkr fonva r d to the yeah ahead of us, 19 EAST METRO S.W.A.T. SUMMARY Prepared by Officer Mike Huddle The East Metro SWAT Team moved into new territory both figuratively and geographically in 2008. The past year held greater challenges than any other for this team, and successes were achieved through the efforts and abilities of Officers from the team's member agencies. The St. Anthony Police Department has been instrumental in the successful outcomes of the challenging training, incidents, and events of 2008. Three St. Anthony Police Officers are currently assigned to the team. Their SWAT duties are in addition to their primary patrol assignments. Monthly training included subjects such as hostage rescue, barricaded suspects, warrant service, dynamic entry, slow searches, and firearms training. The team also conducted training over a week's period at Camp Ripley in October 2008. Camp Ripley offers outstanding training facilities within a confined and controlled area for SWAT operations. The 2008 Camp Ripley Training resulted in further refinement of team tactics and skills. This training is low cost and highly beneficial to team members and our home departments. The team logged 95 hours of training last year, which included the 40 hours at Camp Ripley. Each Officer is expected to take the lead in training topics. This extensive training benefits the St. Anthony Police Department as new training experiences are brought back for the benefit of other Officers in our own training programs (use of force, firearms, active shooter response in our schools) that will enhance our patrol and other operations. Last year the team grew in membership and jurisdiction. The North St. Paul Police Department became part of East Metro SWAT by assigning two members to the team. The team is now jointly operated by four 20 municipalities (St. Anthony, Roseville, New Brighton, and North St. Paul). This affords each member agency control and access to greater resources, and with a swifter response time, than otherwise would be possible. In addition, the training and experience gained by member Officers benefits our home agencies and increases the working relationships with surrounding jurisdictions. This continues to translate: to better combined services during larger events. North St. Paul intends to increase their contribution by assigning additional Officers to the team in 2009. The St, Anthony Police Department will be training and assigning an Officer to the team as a hostage negotiator. This will be of great benefit to our Department, as critical communication skills learned in this position will be passed on to the rest of the Department. Our team acquired a new vehicle last year. Allina donated a retired ambulance to us. The ambulance was repainted and refitted to meet the transportation and equipment storage needs of the team. East Metro SWAT executed six high risk search warrants and responded to two callouts for barricaded suspects in 2008. On December 18, 2008 the team served a search warrant on a meth lab at a Roseville residence. Extensive planning took place prior to serving this warrant. Upon announcing and entry into an interior room of the residence, the team came under direct gunfire from the barricaded suspect. The team returned fire immediately and withdrew from the residence. During the gunfight the team leader, a Roseville Officer, was shot in the wrist, and St. Anthony Officer Mike Huddle was grazed in the arm by a bullet from the suspect. The shield carried by Officer Huddle also took two direct hits. This shield, and the tactics used by the entire team, likely saved Officer Huddle's life, as well as the lives of other team members. An eight hour standoff ensued, during which SWAT teams from Ramsey County and St. Paul were called in to assist. Teams attempted several methods to get the suspect out of the home, including tear gas and calling inside to him. During a lone phone 21 conversation with police, the suspect warned — that he would not come out alive. Several hours later another entry team entered the home and found the suspect's body. A medical examiner's report found that the suspect had committed suicide. The message was clear from this incident: 'y— that this can occur in any "quiet" neighborhood in any community. The St. Anthony Police Department, along with Cast Metro SWAT, has shown that we are prepared to effectively and professionally resolve these threats within our communities. The equipment and training provided to our Officers by the St. Anthony Police Department directly saved the lives of two of our Officers and limited injuries to other Officers. Experience gained from this will greatly improve the effectiveness of our future training. 22 WMD SUMMARY Prepared by Officer Muddle This past year was marked by a lot of change within the Hennepin County Weapons of Mass Destruction Tactical Team. A constant, however, was the commitment of the St. Anthony Police Department to continue out - involvement in this unique service. The high standard and quality of training also remains the same. In 2008 the team was involved in operations of local and national importance. In February of 2008 the team was invited to Duluth to participate in joint training operations with the Minnesota Army National Guard 55`E' Civil Support (WMD) Team, and the North Dakota ANG 814` Civil Support (WMD) Team. Hennepin County WMD has worked closely with these types of units for several years. This training involved the team boarding and searching two large cargo ships for sources of radio -active materials. The only local team involved in that training was our Hennepin County WMD Team. All other agencies were from the federal government, including US Border Patrol, the US Coast Guard, and the FBI. In April, St. Anthony Officer Mike Huddle was appointed as a Tactical Team Leader. In May, Officer Huddle was tasked as a team leader for an element of the team that was activated to stand ready during anticipated "May Day" protests in Minneapolis. This event presented no WMD threat, and the team's services were not pressed into action. From June through August members of the team received extensive training for missions in support of the US Secret Service during the Republican. National Convention (RNC). Team members trained with St. Paul Police officials, FBI and Secret Service, and US Department of Energy officials. During the RNC, Officers were teamed up with National Guard CST . members and Department of Energy scientists and specialists. Operations included the use of top secret equipment to detect and identify specific threats. WMD team members served as the enforcement arm of the DOE to intercept, identify, and investigate sources of potential threat material. . During the RNC, several items were detected and located by DOE officials 23 and WMD learn members intercepted and interviewed pet -sons associated with these sources. All detected sources were found to be natural or benign in nature. None were determined to be of any threat during the RNC. A great deal of training and experience was taken from the RNC. Working relationships built earlier in the team's existence paved the way for smooth operations during this event, and will serve well into the future. The City of St. Anthony's contribution to these efforts has been steady. The resources and benefits to the City and its citizens increase as the training and experience level rises. used on team history, challenges and expectations for 2009 will be greater than the years before. I ]WW` i Officer Huddle on ship deck in Duluth 24 DARE Review (Prepared by Officer Spiess The St. Anthony Police Department continued with the D.A.R.E. program again in the 200/-20©13 school year. D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Abuse Resistance Education and gives an Officer the unique opportunity to join 5t" and 8`" grade students in the classroom for positive interaction and instruction. The curriculum was taught to four 5"' grade classes at Wilshire Park Elementary and two 5`" grade classes at St. Charles Borromeo School. The 8th grade curriculum was taught to five 8"' grade classes at St. Anthony Middle School and two 8"' grade classes at St. Charles Borromeo. D.A.R.E. teaches kids about the dangers of drugs and violence, along with how to make good choices and resist negative pressures. This school year, lessons regarding prescription drugs and internet safety were also added. In addition to the D.A.R.E. program, the Officer serves as a part-time School Resource Officer at St. Anthony High/Middle School and meets with parent and student groups throughout the year. D.A.R.E. continues to be a vital component to positive interaction between the police department and the young people in our community. It helps us join together with the schools and parents to help kids make good choices, stay safe and drug free. 25 Crime Prevention Summary Prepared by Sergeant Jon Mangseth and Officer Tressa Sunde For the officers of the St. Anthony Police Department, crime prevention is not _just an assignment. It is looked upon as an every day activity For all officers, regardless of rank or title. During every shift, officers' duties I include answering radio calls, identifying t rf' suspicious activity, conducting investigations, residential/business patrol and making traffic flz►i►rlin►� n►►t rsjild� For Ili►lhm(-I'll stops, in an effort to deter or reduce crime. A primary goal of the St. Anthony Police Department is to create a highly visible, yet approachable, department where partnerships can be built within the community and its residents. After all, the community and its residents are "the eyes and ears" for the police department. We take the crime prevention message a step further by allowing five of out- full urfull time officers the opportunity to further educate themselves in the newest Crime Prevention trends around the state. These officers are assigned to the Crime Prevention Unit and are considered the police department contacts when residents wish to host a block party, request a premise survey or wish to have a specific topic discussed at a community meeting. Each year the State of Minnesota holds a Crime Prevention Conference; this year was no exception. Three of the six Crime Prevention Officers attended the conference held in Duluth. The information they received was very informative. The newest change in the Crime Prevention philosophy is to focus efforts on a more local level versus a national level. The new Minnesota Program will be known as Minnesota's Night to Unite (Neighbors Joining Together) as opposed to the old format known as National Night Out. The first annual Minnesota Night to Unite will be held the first Tuesday in August 2009. To the St. Anthony Police Department, this is how we have always conducted our annual events. We take from the current national and local trends that appear to affect our community and pass that information on to our residential and business community. 26 For the past two years the premiere event for our police department has been the Citizen Police Academy. This year was no exception. The Citizen Police Academy was held for eight weeks starting in March and ended in May. It followed the same format as in previous years. Once again we had a great group of citizens eager to learn the ins and outs of their police department. In total we had 20 participants attend the program. We heard several comments from participants regarding their experiences in the citizen academy. "Exceptional interaction w/students; thoroughly answered all questions. I'm not accustomed to having time to interact w/ofcers in such a casual, relaxed setting. Very informative! " "Attention to individual questions; entire experience is extraordinarily organized and attuned to participant interest. " "The hands- on experiences are fantastic — really brings the officers jobs, life, etc into focus — you all do wonderful work for us " We are currently in the process of planning the next citizen police academy, scheduled for March 2009. 27 Another premiere event was National Dight Out. SAPD sponsored the 25`x' annual National Night Out (NNO) crime and drug prevention night on Tuesday August 5°1'. We attended 40 block parties across the city. Cub Foods sponsored the event by donating ice cream to all blocks hosting an event. We had nine officers on hand who attended block parties. There were an additional six block parties, hosted by residents, in August and September, making it another record setting year. In January, we held our 2`1 annual Cops vs. Yids Basketball night at the High School Gymnasium. We played one game every 20 minutes, for two hours. We played a total of 6 teams, consisting of boys and girls from grades 5-7. In February, Officer Mark Mosby joined the 8"' grade class at the St. Anthony Middle School to provide an Internet Safety Seminar. It was well received by students and staff. Throughout the year Crime Prevention Officers met with employees at several business, including; Hidden Treasures, SAV Liquor, Fitness Crossroads, Subway, Walmart and TCF bank to educate employees reference various crime prevention topics. In April, Lt. Jeff Scholl attended the St. Anthony Village Historical Society open house. He had many photos and items on hand that represented the departments 50+ year history. Lt. Scholl attended the Senior Health, Safety and Resource Expo, sponsored by the Kiwanis club. Both events were held at the community center. In May, Chief Ohl visited with two ECFE classes at the community center. He spoke to parents and students about 911 and other general crime prevention topics. He followed the visits by providing a personal tour of the police department for children, parents and staff. 28 In June, officers attended the Salo Park lee Cream Social/Talent Show. In addition, officers attended a Safety Expo, sponsored by Walmart, on the 28'x729"' of June. At both events officers handed out crime prevention materials and showcased police vehicles and equipment. y In June, Chief John Ohl, Captain Dominic Cotroneo, Officers Jeremy Sroga, and Jim South ran a 3 mile leg of the Law Enforcement TORCH Run to benefit Special Olympics. These officers received the torch from another local law enforcement agency and completed the event as a prelude to the start of the Special Olympics. June, July and August were particularly busy months for the Crime Prevention Unit as a lot of planning went into ensuring that events such as, NNO, Villagefest and the I" Annual SK run/walk, sponsored by Fitness Crossroads and Village Pub, went off as planned. A special thanks needs to go the St. Anthony Reserve Unit for donating well over 200+ combined hours, to the City, to ensure that these events were safe for all that attended. Crime Prevention Officers welcomed four Cub Scout groups and one Eagle Scout group to the SAPD, in 2008, for tours of the facility. Officers provided hands on learning in areas of finger printing and evidence collection. They also got an up -close look at the equipment officers' use during the course of their duties. Officers joined with Cub Foods, in September, for a health/ Safety expo. Crime prevention information was provided to the public on a wide range of topics. 29 In October, Officer Tressa Sunde held a Crime Prevention Greeting for the residents at the Cottages Townhome complex. In December, several SAPD officers joined children and families, at Walmart, For the "Shop with a Cop" program. This report summarizes a variety of different activities that SAPD Officers are involved in on an annual basis, but the listed activities are not all inclusive. As previously stated, our officers and reserve officers engage in a variety of daily activities that fall under the Crime Prevention heading. Officers have logged over 100 "stop and talk" patrol details over the past year. These details consisted of alerting business and residents to observed crime prevention issues, while on patrol. These activities may not be as noteworthy as the others previously mentioned in this report, but they do have a strong impact on the well being of our community. As previously stated, crime prevention is not just an assignment for a selected group of Officers, but a philosophy shared by the entire Department and the communities we serve. 30 COMPUTER FORENSICS ANNUAL REPORT Presented by Officer Mark Mosby Last year was relatively quiet compared to 2007. My forensic computer was out of commission for a couple of months while parts were shipped off for repair. In addition, I felt I needed a break from routinely viewing the horrible images of children being victimized. A couple of 2007 cases re- surfaced as prosecutors proceeded forward with charging. One case in particular consumed quite a few hours of follow-up work. That case involved a repeat offender that was being prosecuted at the federal level. 1 had a couple of face-to-face conferences with the U.S. Attorney as well as the F.B.I. agent who was handling the case. As it turned out, the defendant eventually plead guilty. Sentencing at the federal level is determined by the actual number of child pornography images located on the suspect's storage media as well as where they were located. Child pornography movies count as multiple images as well. For a period of about two months, requests were made by the judge, the U.S. Attorney, and defense counsel for follow-up and clarification issues. These follow-up reports have to be either hand delivered or heavily encrypted for electronic delivery due to the nature of the contents. Finally in October, 1 was subpoenaed to appear and testify at the defendant's sentencing hearing. The Judge wanted testimony relating to how images are acquired, viewed or actively stored. Special Agent Maureen Lese of the F.B.I. notified me on 0 1 -06-09 that the suspect received a sentence of 10 years in federal prison. As we move into 2009,1 look forward to moving back into processing cases for the Internet Crimes against Children Task Force (ICAC). My forensic computer is running smoothly (knock on wood) and I'm ready to lend a helping hand, albeit not at the break neck rate I undertook in 2007. Criminals are becoming more computer literate with each passing year. A rising number of the crimes that we will be investigating in the future will be somehow tied to the digital age. Our department is ahead of the curve when it comes to investigating these crimes due to our involvement with ICAC and associated member agencies. 31 r 1111le-sota 1nte .t Cillir i �t chj 1 rV" Task. 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I wish t(ere were nimv I couCd do to say Tfianf<y; andmgybesornedcy, Swifffz'nd sornet(a.ing I can. do. Vitti(then, phase accept our most humble; gfwnkTou,So Very yuchM Jhlb hl'yh-P'to#la evanz mplawed both, xhe »edla h and the L abLlc'.e a.tteretlorz; aad Q halleva that mobt ofthegeneaallnubhc would am.cat tlzaC alL of dw o fftewn lnv*1ved In this Incident acted In a b'eave, atzd aelflebb fv6hlorz. p f he(seo� bblonal competence that wab exlabued aloaq with the teamwork Chat v✓an deanwotkated 19 a. tovamerzt to tine quant& of o fflceleb Chat we have the ptimlage to lead Emotions ran high an-rong all o(tbe (dmily mcmlr crs, particularly a(tcr the daughter- discovered the fraud and reported it. Nevertheless, o(Ficers prepared a respect(i.rl, diligent investigation report that did not resort to "Finger -pointing" yet culminated in two convictions. You can be very proud o(your investigation. 32 2008 Acs: oirapHs('rifradhe is *. Applied for and received several grants resulting in thousands of dollars and ecjuiprrncnt. a Continued involvement in Bast Metro SWA'F and Hennepin County's WMD Team Put on and ran the department's third Citizen's Academy. * Utilized Vital Aging for community alerts. L?xpanded the use of our l-ist Server to provide the community with timely cringe prevention information. * Met all State and Federal Training Mandates. ifired two new police officers and saw one through probation. Implemented a new radio system forsquad cart's. Fxpanded our Reserve Program. Unkcd our 1ViDCs to our records rminage rnent system for nriobile queries. Equipped all squads witli deiilndators tfiai meet nev✓ SUrfc requ i rernents. All officers arc PH' Ccrtificd. Received $ x,000 worth of Free drug testing kits Much were distributed to the high school. Instituted afirearm inspection program. © Baca-rne one of the first: cities to pass training and testing for use of the State's new C113RS System. 33 2009 Work P gamin e Get one new officer trained and successfully through probation. Integrate computers and train officers on the new 011316 System. Get "l icket Writer for squad cars. Institute a rotating investigator position. Get ow, forms on the: MDC and allow for sell'populatioil to our records management system. 0 focus on supervisor training, kcnovate our Rules and Regulations into Guidelines and Procedures to better reflect law enforcement as a profession. 34