Anoka City Council

June 3, 2019 (Regular) Page 1 of 7 REGULAR MEETING OF THE ANOKA CITY COUNCIL ANOKA CITY HALL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS JUNE 3, 2019 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Wesp called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. ROLL CALL Present at roll call: Mayor Pro Tem Wesp, Councilmembers Barnett and Skogquist. Staff present: City Manager Greg Lee; Police Chief Eric Peterson; Community Development Director Doug Borglund; Associate Planner Clark Palmer; Recreation Manager Nickie Jenks; Public Services Director Mark Anderson; Engineering Technician Ben Nelson; and City Attorney Scott Baumgartner. Absent at roll call: Mayor Rice, Councilmember Freeburg. The Council congratulated Anoka’s graduating senior class. 3. COUNCIL MINUTES 3.1 Minutes of the May 20, 2019, Executive Session. Minutes of the May 20, 2019, Regular Meeting. Councilmembers Barnett and Skogquist noted corrections were needed on Page 4 and Page 5 of the May 20 Regular Meeting correcting “may” to “nay”. Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to waive the reading and approve the May 20, 2019, Executive Session and the May 20, 2019, Regular Meeting minutes as corrected. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 4. OPEN FORUM 4.1 Parks and Recreation Updates. Recreation Manager Nickie Jenks shared a staff report about returning and new programs and events that the Anoka Aquatic Center will hold for the 2019 season, noting the Aquatic Center opened Saturday, May 25 and is open daily, weather permitting, until Sunday, August 25. She shared about upcoming programs and events that included Summer Kick Off Concert featuring Trisha and the Toonies June 3, 2019 (Regular) Page 2 of 7 on June 6, Swimming Lessons, Little Splashers Saturdays, Storytime at the Pool on Wednesdays, Partnering with 5th Avenue Dental, and Season Pass Holder Appreciation Day on August 11. Ms. Jenks shared information on the Sunday Concert in the Park series which will be held at Riverfront Memorial Park along with information on the new concert series, Rockin’ on the Rum, which occurs on Wednesdays throughout the summer. Sunday Concerts in the Park dates and End of Summer Bash will be held on August 21 and Movie in the Park series. Councilmember Barnett asked about the difficulty in identifying instructors for seniors at the Aquatic Center and about cost for concert events. Ms. Jenks said they are working to identify instructors for more senior programming and said the concert events were free and open to any member of the public. Councilmember Skogquist said the City offers many events and noted these family-friendly events take a lot of work and thanked staff for the energy and time they put in to offering these programs. Mayor Pro Tem Wesp asked how the public can learn more about the City’s summer events. Ms. Jenks said all events will be posted on the City’s website, calendar, Facebook, and public reader board. The Council thanked staff for all their hard work. 4.2 Police Activity Update. Police Chief Eric Peterson commented the City’s fun events keep people active with things to do which results in helping the police department too. He said Safety Camp to date has resulted in low registration numbers and that they may consider rescheduling to encourage more people to register. He shared about the upcoming Cops and Cones events with Dairy Queen and Two Scoops, Night to Unit Block Party registration, and Jam by the Dam which was held last weekend and resulted in no police concerns then thanked organizers for their work. Chief Peterson commented about the with the last week of school and increased summer activity and asked drivers to be cautious with having more children present during the day then shared about the good ticket program that will be given to youth who are caught practicing good bike safety for a free ice cream cone. Councilmember Skogquist thanked Chief Peterson for his work and on recent comments made about him by former Chief Revering. He then referred to some nuisance properties and asked for updates regarding 1207 4th Avenue, 1532 3rd Avenue, and 937 Jefferson Street. Associate Planner Clark Palmer said 1207 4th Avenue has been registered and secured and will be going on the market for sale for demolition and a new home constructed, adding City code allows for one-year vacancy before action. He said 1532 3rd Avenue has been a problem property since 2000 but has been referred for prosecution with results hopefully by July 17. June 3, 2019 (Regular) Page 3 of 7 Chief Peterson said the 927 Jefferson Street address has received blight-related calls for services with some criminal activity and that police are working to address these concerns adding with the blight has improved more is needed and they are currently working through the criminal process for proclaiming this property a disorderly house. 5. PUBLIC HEARING(S) 5.1 MS4 Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan Engineering Technician Ben Nelson stated a public hearing notice was published in the City’s legal newspaper on May 17, 2019. In addition, by state law, the Anoka County Records received the public notice. This public hearing is one of the requirements of the City’s National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program to update City Council and provide an annual opportunity for the public to provide input on the City’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP). This plan establishes annual goals and objectives for the city in an effort to implement policies and procedures that will meet stormwater quality requirements of the permit. He said the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s (MPCA) Stormwater Program is designed to reduce the pollution and damage caused by stormwater runoff. This annual meeting being held tonight satisfies one of the requirements of the first minimum control measure – public education and outreach. The City is also required to submit an annual report to the MPCA documenting the accomplishments of the previous year which included inspection and maintenance of outfalls and storm ponds, education and outreach, promote public involvement, train on detection of illicit discharges, and implement an adopt-a-drain program. Mayor Pro Tem Wesp opened the public hearing at 7:33 p.m. Being no comments Mayor Pro Tem Wesp closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. Councilmember Skogquist inquired about drainage points going directly to the river and how debris items such as bottles etc. were captured then inquired about the snow dump site and possible new locations and how it currently enters the river. Mr. Nelson said there were currently 20 outfalls to the river which are inspected each year but through the street renewal program areas are converted to some type of sediment collection such as manholes for debris, baffold, and snow dump and will go to the storm pond first for pre-treatment before going to the river, similar to the regional pond at North Street. Councilmember Barnett noted in 2003 the City started its own stormwater discharge requirement process. Mr. Nelson said these requirements come from the MPCA and that the public hearing and education is one of the requirements. June 3, 2019 (Regular) Page 4 of 7 Mayor Pro Tem Wesp asked for more explanation regarding reasons for ponding. Mr. Nelson explained how treatment controls the water and rate so the water does flood, adding in areas such as Rum River Shores North there are also basins to treat and infiltrate. Mayor Pro Tem Wesp spoke about importance of these ponds with regard to road salt and drainage into the two rivers and the work to filtrate sediment before reaching the river. Mr. Nelson agreed, adding treatment includes fertilizers as well and thanked the public for their work to decrease pollutants that enter the rivers. 6. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to approve Consent Agenda 6.1 through 6.4. 6.1 Approve Verified Bills. 6.2 Revising and Setting Council Calendars. 6.3 Issuance of Temporary On-Sale Liquor License; Forward Events LLC, Anoka Food Truck Festival July 20, 2019. 6.4 Recommended Approval of an LG220 Gambling Permit; Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce, Raffle on July 22, 2019. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. 7. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS 7.1. Planning Items: 7.1.A. ORD/Amending Chapter 74 Zoning, Article V., Division 3, Section 74- 237(b) B-2 Permitted Uses; Article V, Division 3, Section 74-241(f)(1), B-6 Permitted Uses (2nd Reading) ORDINANCE Mr. Palmer shared a staff report stating staff is proposing a zoning text amendment to both the B-2 Shopping Center Business District and the B-6 Neighborhood Commercial Business District to add as a permitted use to each district the use of “Electronic Cigarette/Vaporizer Shop.” The reason for the proposed amendment is because in November 2016 the City amended the Zoning Code to prohibit tobacco shops and electronic cigarette/vaporizer shops in downtown Anoka. The amendment was part of a number of steps taken to protect June 3, 2019 (Regular) Page 5 of 7 the downtown area from influences that could detract from the character, business climate and perception of downtown. At the time of the amendment, in order to specifically define the prohibited uses, two definitions were added to the definitions section of the Zoning Code. Those definitions defined separately both “Tobacco Shop” and “Electronic Cigarette/Vaporizer Shop.” Tobacco shops are listed as a permitted use in the B-2 and B-6 zoning districts, but electric cigarette/ vaporizer shops are not listed as permitted in any zoning district. This change by default resulted in the citywide prohibition of all electronic cigarette/vaporizer shops. Per the City Attorney, a Citywide prohibition of all electronic cigarette/vaporizer shops would only be allowed if the City were to ban entirely the sale of tobacco and all tobacco related products within city limits. Mayor Pro Tem Wesp asked if the business in question was currently open. Mr. Palmer said the business had been issued a tobacco license in 2018 but that an amended was needed to the code to constitute a different use. Motion by Councilmember Barnett, seconded by Councilmember Skogquist, to hold second reading and adopt an ordinance Amending Chapter 74, Article V, Division 3, Section 74-237 (B) Permitted Uses and Chapter 74, Article V, Division 3, Section 74-241 (F)(1) Permitted Uses of the Code of the City of Anoka Minnesota. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Wesp, Councilmembers Barnett and Skogquist voted in favor. Motion carried. 8. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATION None. 9. ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS 9.1 RES/Recommended Approval of an LG230 Gambling Permit; Anoka Area Hockey Association; Raffle on December 12, 2019. RESOLUTION Mr. Lee shared a staff report with background information Anoka Area Hockey Association has submitted an application for a State issued LG230 Off-Site Gambling Permit to allow them to conduct a Raffle at the Anoka Ice Arena, 4111 7th Ave N, on December 12, 2019. This is a State issued license, but requires the approval of the municipality in which the event will take place. Staff has reviewed the application and no concerns or objections have been expressed. Motion by Councilmember Skogquist, seconded by Councilmember Barnett, to adopt a resolution Recommending the Issuance of a State Issued LG230 Off-Site June 3, 2019 (Regular) Page 6 of 7 Gambling Permit for Anoka Area Hockey Association, Raffle on December 12, 2019. Upon a roll call vote: Mayor Pro Tem Wesp, Councilmembers Barnett and Skogquist voted in favor. Motion carried. 10. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None. 11. NEW BUSINESS None. 12. UPDATES AND REPORTS 12.1 Tentative Agenda(s). The Council reviewed the tentative agendas of the upcoming Council meetings. 12.2 Staff and Council Input. Mayor Pro Tem Wesp asked for an update on the Rum River water height and dock installation. Public Services Director Mark Anderson said the river was currently too high for dock installation. Mayor Pro Tem Wesp asked about rope swings being used at the Rum River and shared concerns about youth safety in the park. Mr. Anderson noted the river had a 6-mile hour current which was usually 2-3-miles per house and that they will be prorating slip costs for 2019. He then spoke about pothole maintenance being completed in the northeast area of the City with spot patching throughout and how they will begin work in the Franklin School area and then St. Stephens with manhole work, adding they are currently using 12-16 tons of asphalt per day which is very high. He spoke about watering restrictions for water conservation efforts and thanked residents for their work. Councilmember Skogquist spoke about the City of Ramsey’s water standards concerns and working with Anoka on how we can help. Mr. Anderson said staff has spoken with Ramsey about how we can help them meet their water needs as their magnesium standards were high and the need for a new water treatment plant. He spoke about the interconnect installed through a JPA and the review of how Anoka could sell water and supply to one area of Ramsey without opening the interconnect and that they would know more soon. 13. ADJOURNMENT June 3, 2019 (Regular) Page 7 of 7 Councilmember Barnett, made a motion to adjourn the Regular Council meeting. Councilmember Skogquist seconded the motion. Vote taken. All ayes. Motion carried. Time of adjournment: 7:56 p.m. Submitted by: Cathy Sorensen, TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Approval Attestation: Amy T. Oehlers, City Clerk