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Home My WebLink About1/22/14 AgendaCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA January 22, 2014 A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM ____ HARRIS ____ GOSLINE ____ LONG ____ MERCER-TAYLOR ____ STAFF PRESENT: FISCHER ____ C. PRESENTATIONS: 1.Annual Report and Approval of 2014 Participation Amount for NYFS - Jerry Hrmotka -Motion to Approve the Recommended 2014 Participation Amount of $8,710.00. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 8, 2014 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: F. CONSENT AGENDA: 1.General Disbursements through 1/17/2014: $867,207.36 Payroll through 1/13/2014: $14,649.31 2.Approval of City Licenses 3.Recreation Agreement with the City of Lauderdale 4.Resolution of Support for CityLabs Application G: POLICY ITEMS: 1.Approve Amended Tobacco Ordinance H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. COMMUNITY FORUM: J. ADJOURNMENT: 1 Presentation to the City of Falcon Heights January, 2014 “Someone's sitting in the shade today, because someone planted a tree a long time ago” Warren Buffet About NYFS •Primary Population: 5-21 year olds •4,500 youth, families, individuals •$3.6 million annual budget •Three program areas •Mental Health •Youth Development •Day Treatment www.nyfs.org Transforming lives today, creating a better tomorrow 2 NYFS Programs Mental Health •Youth in context •Schools, homes, clinic Youth Development •Academics, employment, life skills, citizenship •Diversion, Out of School, Senior Chore Day Treatment •Milieu therapy •Evolving model What your support buys •Services for residents are assured •Benefits •Educational attainment •Effective workforce •Citizenship •Reduced costs to public •Leverage outside resources 2012-2013 Service Summary Contracted Services#2012#2013 a s o f 9/2 0 1 3 Counseling 6$6,000 3$1,950 Diversion 2$750 NA NA Senior Chore (s e n i o rs/yo u t h)8/3$13,200 2/3$2,200 Cost of Contracted 19$10,140 8$4,150 City Contract$8,471$8,615 3 Current Trends Increased MH issues Achievement Gap Ripple effect of recession Revisiting models Aging population NYFS Response Increased MH issues New Day treatment programs Achievement Gap “opportunity” focus Ripple ef fect of recession Merger Revisiting models Retool Diversion Aging population Expand Senior Chore NYFS Partnerships •Communities Arden Hills, Birchwood Vill age, Falcon Heigh ts, Hugo, Lit tle Cana da, Ma hto me di, Mound s Vie w, New Brighton, No rth Oa ks, Rosev ille, Shoreview, St. Anthony, Vadnais Heights, W hite Bear Lake, White Bear To wnshi p •School Districts Centennial, Columbia Heig hts, Inv er Grove H eights, Mahtomedi, M ounds View, North S t. Paul/Map l ewood/Oakdale, Ros eville Ar ea, St. Ant hony/Ne w Brig hto n, Sp ring Lake Park, W hite Bear Lake Ar ea •Collaborations Minnesota You th I nte rventio n Progr am As sociation, North S uburb an Gavel Club, Ramsey County Chil dren’s Mental Health Collaborative, Roseville R ota ry, Shoreview/Arden Hills Rotary, St. Anthony-New Brigh ton Family Servic e Co l l abora tive, Suburban R amsey Family Collab orative, Twin Citie s North Chamber of Commerce •Faith Community •Businesses CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES January 8, 2014 A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00PM B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM _X_ HARRIS _X_ GOSLINE _X_ LONG _X_ MERCER-TAYLOR _X_ STAFF PRESENT: FISCHER _X_ C. PRESENTATIONS: 1.Oaths of Office by Council Members-Elect Harris and Gosline Mayor Lindstrom administered the Oath of Office to Council Members Harris and Gosline. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 11, 2013 APPROVED E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: F. CONSENT AGENDA: Pam Harris Moved, Approval 5-0 1.General Disbursements through 1/2/2014: $166,842.42 Payroll through 12/31/2013: $30,413.93 2.Approval of City Licenses 3.Designating Official Depositories for 2014 4.Review Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy 5.Review and Adopt Council Standing Rules 6.Council/City Commission Liaison Assignments 7.Appoint Acting Mayor 8.Mileage Reimbursement Rate for 2014 9.2014 Fee Schedule 10.Appointment of LeKetta Troupe to Parks & Recreation Commission 11.Payment #5 to T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. for the 2013 Pavement Management Project G: POLICY ITEMS: 1.Amend Tobacco Ordinance Council Member Long made a motion to table the ordinance for further discussion. The motion was approved 5-0. H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council Member Chuck Long -Announced upcoming Winterfest event on January 26th from 1-4PM at Community Park. -Announced a survey on the Falcon Heights website for the upcoming park study. Mayor Peter Lindstrom -Announced he has been invited to make a presentation at 1666 Coffman in March. -Announced the upcoming Neighborhood Commission meeting. City Administrator Bart Fischer -Updated Council on the Hermes site redevelopment. I. COMMUNITY FORUM: J. ADJOURNMENT: 7:34PM REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION The City That Soars! Item General Disbursements and Payroll Description General Disbursements through 1/17/2014: $867,207.36 Payroll through 1/13/2014: $14,649.31 Please note that the General Disbursements include a $737,935.00 wire payment for the new ladder fire truck. This payment had been previously approved at the December 11, 2013 City Council meeting, along with the contract for the purchase of the fire truck from Peirce Manufacturing. Budget Impact Attachment(s) General Disbursements and Payroll Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve general disbursements and payroll. Meeting Date January 22, 2014 Agenda Item Consent F1 Attachment General Disbursements and Payroll Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION The City That Soars! Item Approval of City Licenses Description The following individuals have applied for a Mechanical License for 2014. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1.Kath HVAC 2.Mitchell Heating, LLC 3.Centerpoint Energy Minnesota Gas 4.Ben Franklin Plumbing 5.South-Town Refrigeration The following individuals have applied for a Municipal Business License for 2014. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1.Peterson Dental 2.Twin Cities Laboratories 3.James Kernik, DDS 4.Central Pediatrics, PA 5.Essential Sessions Studios, LLC 6.Hermes Floral 7.Martinizing Cleaners 8.Curves The following individuals have applied for a Tree Trimming/Treating/Removal License for 2014. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1.Morgan’s Tree Service 2.Branch and Bough Tree Service and Landscape Care 3.Vineland Tree Care The following individuals have applied for a Refuse/Recycle License for 2014. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1.Gene’s Disposal Service, Inc The following individuals have applied for a Therapeutic Massage License for 2014. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1.Ruth S. Atherly Meeting Date January 22, 2014 Agenda Item Consent F2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Michelle Tesser, Assistant to the City Administrator Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The following individuals have applied for a Restaurant License for 2014. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1.Coffee Grounds 2.Chateau Fromage Enterprises DBA The Coffee Grounds 3.Jimmy John’s Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve the 2014 City License Applications. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION The City That Soars! Item Recreation Agreement with the City of Lauderdale Description The City of Lauderdale does not offer recreation programs to their residents. In 2009, Lauderdale asked Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation to offer programs to their residents at a residential rate. In return, Lauderdale provides facility and park space for Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation programs. At the end of each year, Falcon Heights invoices Lauderdale the difference in resident rate and non- residential rate for each registrant. The agreement is updated annually. Budget Impact With more sites available for programming, registration revenue in the recreation budget increases. Attachment(s) Recreation Services Agreement for the City of Falcon Heights and City of Lauderdale. Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council adopt the Recreation Agreement with the City of Lauderdale. Meeting Date January 22, 2014 Agenda Item Consent F3 Attachment Recreation Agreement with the City of Lauderdale Submitted By Michelle Tesser, Assistant to the City Administrator Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ City of Falcon Heights City of Lauderdale Recreation Agreement THIS AGREEMENT is effective January 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014, by and between the City of Lauderdale, 1891 Walnut Street ~ Lauderdale, MN 55113, and the City of Falcon Heights, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave ~ Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113. Falcon Heights agrees to provide recreation programs within the City of Lauderdale. Lauderdale agrees to provide facility space for the programs. The Cities of Lauderdale and Falcon Heights agree to the following obligations: 1.Falcon Heights agrees to: •Provide recreation programs and experiences to Lauderdale residents for the same fee as paid by Falcon Heights’ residents. Lauderdale will reimburse Falcon Heights the difference between the resident and non- resident rate for recreation programs and experiences held at Falcon Heights’ facilities. Lauderdale will not reimburse Falcon Heights if the programs are held at Lauderdale facilities. •Coordinate registration, supervision, and program curriculum appropriate for the recreation program. •The recreation programs held at Lauderdale City Hall will include, but not be limited to, Tae Kwon Do, Boot Camp, and Yoga. •Provide program staff, program supplies and equipment, and program maintenance support for the agreed upon recreation program. 2.Lauderdale agrees to: •Provide program space at Lauderdale City Hall and at Lauderdale Community Park. The City of Lauderdale agrees to provide regular facility and park maintenance such as sweeping the floor and supplying tables requested by Falcon Heights. •Provide facilities access and keys to Falcon Heights Park and Recreation Staff. Liability Falcon Heights shall defend and indemnify Lauderdale and it employees, officers, volunteers and agents for any claims against Lauderdale arising from Falcon Heights’s performance or failure to perform its duties under this Agreement. Lauderdale shall defend and indemnify Falcon Heights and it employees, officers, volunteers and agents for any claims against Falcon Heights arising from Lauderdale’s performance or failure to perform its duties under this Agreement. Under no circumstances, however, shall a party be required to pay on behalf of itself and the other party, any amounts in excess of the limits on liability established in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 466 applicable to any one party. The limits of liability for the parties may not be added together to determine the maximum amount of liability for any party. Employees of Falcon Heights and Lauderdale shall remain employees of their respective cities regardless of where services are provided under this Agreement. Each party shall be responsible for injuries to or death of its own personnel. Each party will maintain workers’ compensation insurance or self-insurance coverage, covering its own personnel while they are providing services pursuant to this Agreement. Each party waives the right to sue the other party for any workers’ compensation benefits paid to its own employees or their dependants, even if the injuries were caused wholly or partially by the negligence of the other party. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Agreement effective as of the date first above written. City of Falcon Heights City of Lauderdale ______________________________ ______________________________ Mayor Peter Lindstrom Mayor Jeffrey Dains Date: ___________________________ Date: ________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________ City Administrator City Administrator Bart Fischer Heather Butkowski Date: ___________________________ Date: ________________________ REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION The City That Soars! Item Resolution of Support for CityLabs Application Description The Cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and St. Anthony have a unique opportunity to partner with an organization named CityLabs on various sustainability related projects. CityLabs is a faculty-driven, yearlong partnership between the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) (Augsburg College, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and University of St. Thomas) and one partner city (or group of cities) in the Twin Cities metropolitan region. During the academic year, experienced faculty and staff take on projects proposed by the city partners, and integrate them into existing courses. This year-long, in-depth collaboration enables the partners to advance their sustainability initiatives through student- focused academic experiences. There is an application process for the CityLab partnership and a resolution of support is being asked for from each City. Staff recommends adoption of this resolution of support Budget Impact There may be some minimal costs and in-kind contributions associated with each project. Attachment(s) Resolution 14-03 Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council adopt Resolution 14-03, supporting an application by the Cities of Falcon Heights, Lauderdale and St. Anthony for the CityLabs Program in 2014. Meeting Date January 22, 2014 Agenda Item Consent F4 Attachment Resolution 14-03 Submitted By Michelle Tesser, Assistant to the City Administrator Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION January 22, 2014 No. 14-03 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING APPLICATIONS TO THE ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE TWIN CITIES (ACTC) FOR THE CITYLABS PROGRAM WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights supports the grant application made to the Associated Colleges of the Twin Cities (ACTC) for the CityLabs Program for a year long partnership between the five institutions that comprise ACTC (Augsburg College, Hamline University, Macalester College, St. Catherine University, and University of St. Thomas) and the partner cities of Falcon Heights, St. Anthony Village, and Lauderdale. NOW, THEREFORE BE IS RESOLVED that if the cities of Falcon Heights, St. Anthony Village, and Lauderdale are awarded a grant by the ACTC, then the cities agree to accept the grant award, and may enter into an agreement with the ACTC for the above referenced project. ADOPTED this 22nd day of January 2014, by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Moved by: Approved by: ________________________ Peter Lindstrom Mayor January 22, 2014 LINDSTROM ____ In Favor GOSLINE Attested by:_________________________ HARRIS ____ Against Bart Fischer LONG Administrator MERCER-TAYLOR January 22, 2014 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION The City That Soars! Item Approve Amended Tobacco Ordinance Description The amendments to the Tobacco Ordinance was tabled at the last January 8, 2014 Council meeting. The two below items: •Prohibit the proximity to youth oriented facilities (1,000 feet); •Prohibit the distance from other retail sales of tobacco products (2,000 feet); have been removed and will be discussed at a future council workshop. This ordinance presented today revises the following: 1.Amends definition language from nicotine and lobelia delivery devises to electronic delivery devices. and; 2.The council also discussed adding strict language prohibiting the seller of tobacco and electronic delivery devices to be at least 18 years of age or older. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Amended Tobacco Ordinance Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve the amended tobacco ordinance. Meeting Date January 22, 2014 Agenda Item Policy G1 Attachment Amended Tobacco Ordinance Submitted By Michelle Tesser, Assistant to the City Administrator Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ ORDINANCE NO. 14-01 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE FALCON HEIGHTS CITY CODE CONCERNING TOBACCO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS: SECTION 1: Chapter 14 Article IX of the Falcon Heights City Code is amended by deleting “Nicotine or lobelia delivery device” and inserting in its place “Electronic delivery device.” SECTION 2: Section 14-293 of the Falcon Heights City Code is amended by deleting the definition “Nicotine or lobelia delivery device” and adding the following definition to provide: Electronic Delivery Devices. Electronic Delivery Device shall mean any product containing or delivering nicotine, lobelia, or any other substance intended for human consumption that can be used by a person to simulate smoking in the delivery of nicotine or any other substance through inhalation of vapor from the product. Electronic delivery device shall include any component part of such a product, whether or not sold separately. Electronic delivery device shall not include any product that has been approved or otherwise certified by the United States Food and Drug Administration for legal sales for use in tobacco cessation treatment or other medical purposes and is being marketed and sold solely for that approved purpose. SECTION 3: Section 14-294 of the Falcon Heights City Code is amended by adding the following subsection: Sec. 14-294. License. L. Sale by minors. It shall be unlawful for any business licensed under this ordinance to allow any person under the age of eighteen (18) years to sell, offer for sale, or attempt to sell tobacco, tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, or electronic delivery devices. Doc. #174035v.1 RNK: 12/20/2013 1 SECTION 4. Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect from and after its passage. ADOPTED this 22nd day of January, 2014, by the City Council of Falcon Heights, Minnesota. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: ________________________________ Peter Lindstrom, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Bart Fischer, City Administrator/Clerk Doc. #174035v.1 RNK: 12/20/2013 2