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MINUTES SPECIAL CITY .COUNCIL MEETING May 1, 1985 A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Ciernia, Chenoweth, Baldwin and Hard. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Van de North, and Engineer Schunicht. None. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Minutes of April 24, 1985 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Council reviewed the request from Steven C. Emerson, 2129 West Larpenteur, to install a 65 foot ham radio antenna and tower on his property. Concern was expressed regarding Radio Station KUOM as that station has a tower nearby and the Emerson tower might cause interference. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission, that a public hearing be scheduled for 7:30 P.M., June 12, 1985, and publication be authorized. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that it is necessary to relocate the light pole between 1740 and 1746 Holton in order that the homeowner at 1740 Holton may install a driveway. Northern States Power will move the pole at no cost as there is no need to extend the wire and the pole is rotting and needs replacing. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to move the light pole as discussed. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented a quote from Schifskys of $2,000 for resurfacing the Idaho/Snelling Playground. Mayor Eggert added that Northwestern Bell has requested permission to place a small building in the playground area and would no doubt need a driveway, which could be coordinated with the playground resurfacing. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized ro resurface the area at a cost of $2,000, the amount to be paid from the green space fund, and that the project be coordinated with the Northwestern Bell project if possible. Motion carried unanimously. Connie Lasser, 1754 Simpson, presented a petition requesting changes in the recreation program together with her memorandum stating issues they would like to see addressed such as scope of the program, staffing, and equipment needs. She felt that the lack of enthusiasm shown by the children participating carried over from the attitude of the coaching staff. Ms. Lasser suggested the addition of activities such as girl's softball (ages 8-10 ), nature walks, Easter egg hunts, etc. Debbie Trent-Sullivan, 1888 Simpson, felt there was a need to expand to address the City's changing population and commented on the fact that there is nothing for seniors. Ms. Trent-Sullivan stated she had discussed the matter with Pauline Staples, Assistant Director of Recreation in Maplewood, who was in attendance to answer any questions. Ms. Trent- Sullivan then addressed such items as use of green space funds for acquisition of land, planting of trees on the green space at the Learning Center, recruitment and use of volunteers in the recreation programs, and group activities such as self-supporting trips. Mayor Eggert asked for clarification of items in the Lasser memo relating to staff qualifications and salaries. ~U PRESENT ABSENT MINUTES OF 4/24/85 APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FROM S. EMERSON, 2129 WEST LARPENTEUR REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION, HEARING ON 6/12 LIGHT POLE BETWEEN 1740 & 1746 HOLTON TO BE RELOCATED RESURFACING OF IDAHO/ SNELLING PLAYGROUND AUTHORIZED RECREATION DISCUSSION CONNIE LASSER 1754 SIMPSON DEB TRENT- SULLIVAN, 1888 SIMPSON