HomeMy WebLinkAboutOct 23CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
October 23, 2013
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:05 PM without a quorum. Quorum obtained at 7:18 PM*
B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM _X_ HARRIS _X_ GOSLINE _X_
LONG _AB_ MERCER-TAYLOR _X_
STAFF PRESENT: FISCHER _X_ Police Chief Ohl _X_
C. PRESENTATIONS:
1. Annual Presentation from Ramsey County Sheriff Matt Bostrom
The Sheriff provided an update on his department’s activities for the year and answered
questions from Council.
*Quorum obtained at 7:18 PM
2. 2013 Sustainability Fair from University of Minnesota Students Shannon Boehm and
Isaac Schwartzbauer
Shannon and Isaac provided an update on the upcoming sustainability festival at
Silverwood Park on Thursday November 14, 2013 from 5:30-8:00PM.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 9, 2013 APPROVED
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA: Pam Harris Moved, Approval 4-0
1. General Disbursements through 10/17/2013: $135,937.48
Payroll through 10/15/2013: $14,967.53
2. Appointment of Ahmed Hassan to Human Rights Commission
3. Curtiss Field Drainage Feasibility Study
4. Budget Amendment and Funds Transfer for Emerald Ash Borer Special Revenue
Fund
5. Easement Addendum with University of Minnesota
G: POLICY ITEMS: Keith Gosline Moved, Approval 4-0
1. Sale of $720,000 General Obligation Equipment Certificates, Series 2013B
Nick Anhut of Ehlers provided a report and answered questions from Council.
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Beth Mercer-Taylor:
-Provided an update on her recent testifying at the House of Representatives on solar
initiatives.
Council Member Pam Harris:
-Provided an update on the October 22, 2013 Planning Commission meeting and
upcoming solar ordinance.
Council Member Keith Gosline:
-Provided an update on NYFS activities.
Mayor Peter Lindstrom:
-Announced the upcoming Town Square Apartment meeting to be held on October 29,
2013 at 6:30PM
-Provided an update on the recent University Grove Association annual meeting.
-Provided an update on a meeting he had with Pam Wheelock of University Services at
the University of Minnesota.
-Provided an update on a meeting he and City Administrator Fischer had with residents
on California Ave. regarding a neighbor’s house.
-Provided an update on the Neighborhood Commission meeting on October 21, 2013.
-Announced the upcoming election on November 5th
, 2013.
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
J. ADJOURNMENT: 8:51PM