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[1 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY MAY 14, 1980 PAGE 3 COUNCIL MEETING Clerk Adminstrator Barnes presented to Council Resolution 80-13 re- questing that Metro Council HRA apply for rehabilitation grant funds for Falcon Heights.. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown that the resolution be adopted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 80-13 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HRA TO APPLY FOR REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ~~ RESOLTUION 80-13 Mayor Warkentien opened a discussion on the possible building of a new NEW CITY HALL City Hall since GTA has expressed interest in purchasing the present City DISCUSSION Hall property. He informed those in attendance that several council- members and he accompanied Engineer Lemberg on a tour of newly constructed city buildings in several metropolitan communities. Mayor Warkentien requested Council approve the letter of intent allowing Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates to work up plans for a new City Hall in order that the plans may be presented to the University of Minnesota together with a request for a possible 99 year lease of University land for a building site. One site mentioned was the undeveloped land at Coffman and Larpenteur adjoining the University Grove Park area. Engineer Lemberg stressed the importance of investigating many sites and affirmed that it would be necessary to have plans drawn up before approaching the University as they will expect such plans. He also stated that the plans are necessary to use as a guideline as to area need and estimated cost of construction. Councilmember Brown informed that the Fire Department is not receptive to the idea of moving to the Grove area as they feel it is too far from the center of the community and a majority of the firemen live or work in areas east of the community. Councilmember Eggert inquired as to the cost of the preliminary plans and was informed by Engineer Lemberg that it should be under $1,000. Clerk Administrator Barnes has put together a rough sketch showing what he feels should be included in a new City Hall. Councilmember Eggert expressed concern as to whether or not GTA will definitely purchase the present City Hall site and he would be hesitant to spend $1,000 for plans when the sale is not definite. Mayor Warkentien and the Clerk Administrator assured him that GTA does want the property and has on two occasions approached the City regarding the possible purchase. They all stressed the fact that GTA is badly in need of the space and has the money to make such a purchase. Councilmember Eggert felt there should be a written statement from GTA stating intent and also some indication that the University of Minnesota would be receptive. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson that Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates be authorized to proceed with preliminary plans for construction of a new City Hall. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented a proposed "Noise Ordinance" which the PROPOSED Ramsey County Sheriff's Department submitted to contractual communities for NOISE consideration. Council requested that the Clerk Administrator revise the ORDINANCE ordinance and re-submit to Council.