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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 28, 1984 PAGE 3 Mr. Chenoweth then commented on his conversation with Jack Klepp (Retirees Condominium .project) and the fact that they desire a 15 year increment, and that Briggs and Morgan are researching whether or not a 15 year increment is allowed by statute. 1 ~.~,.~, U OF MN RETIRE LENGTH OF TIF TO BE RESEARCH ED Planner John Uban explained that Embers is still in a position to participate BULLSEYE in a ccmbined parking lot with Bullseye, however, Bullseye has failed to GOLF meet with Henry Kristal, owner of the Embers. Mr. Uban urged the City to PROJECT request that Bullseye pursue an agreement with Embers. Mr. Uban then reviewed his memorandum dated November 20, 1984 regarding the Bullseye site plan and explained the recommendations. He also strongly urged irrigation in order that the plantings have a better survival rate and appearance, and was of the opinion that since Bullseye is being assisted by tax increment financing some guarantee should be made that plantings will be maintained and replaced during the increment period. Mayor Eggert and Planner Uban will draft a letter to Bullseye explaining the problems, such letter to be approved by the City Attorney prior to presenting it to Bullseye. Councilmember Hard and the Planner discussed varities of plantings and which would be most appropriate in that area. Mayor Eggert inquired whether or not the City can legally require maintenance of the landscaping since it is not in the agreement, to which Attorney Van de North replied it could be a condition on approving the landscaping plan. Mayor Eggert opened for Council discussion the possibility of extending FOUR YEAR the Mayor's term of office from two to four years, and stated that he, TERM FOR MAYOR personally, felt there are some advantages to a four year term such as long DISCUSSED - range planning, continuity, more capable people might be willing to run for DEFERRED TO off ice. Mayor Eggert would prefer to have the change made not for the upcomingl2/12/84 election but for the 1987 election. Councilmember Ciernia felt that the Mayor assumes more for a leadership role and some residents might feel he sould be subject to more frequent review. He suggested that the matter might be placed on the next ballot as an advisory referrendum. It was also suggested that the matter could be explained in an upcoming newsletter. Following the discussion, the City Attorney was directed to research the matter and report back on December 12, 1984. Mayor Eggert presented two bids on construction of a door between the Fire Department and Administration as follows: (1) Robert 0. Westlund Construction Co., $2,895.00, and (2) Michels Construction Company, $1,983.00. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the bid be awarded to Michels Construction Company, Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that December 5, 1984 be declared Human Rights Day in Falcon Heights, and that an appropriate message be displayed on the sign at the entrance to City Hall. The information will also be published in the official newspaper if time allows. BID ON DOOR BETWEEN FIRE DEPT. & ADMIN. AWARDEI TO MICHELS CONSTRUCTION DECEMBER 5 1985 DECLARED HUMAN RIGHTS DAY Attorney Van de North presented ordinances from other communities dealing OFF SALE with off sale liquor licenses. Council discussed whether or not the LIQUOR City wants to provide the community with such a facility, how many LICENSE licenses should be issued, choosing the applicants, impact on neighborhood, DISCUSSION and policing problems. Attorney Van de North was directed to draft a