HomeMy WebLinkAbout3/26/14 AgendaCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
March 26, 2014
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM ____ HARRIS ____ GOSLINE ____
LONG ____ MERCER-TAYLOR ____
STAFF PRESENT: FISCHER ____
C. PRESENTATIONS:
1. Geocache Interpretive Trail by Eagle Scout Marc Lowenthal
2. DRAFT-Park Improvement Study by Candace Amberg, WSB & Associates, Inc.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 12, 2014
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through 3/20/2014: $34,036.59
Payroll through 3/15/2014: $16,056.86
2. Approval of City Licenses
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1. Resolution Proclaiming National Donate Life Month
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
March 12, 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.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 26, 2014 APPROVED
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA: Chuck Long Moved, Approval 5-0
1. General Disbursements through 3/7/2014: $176,439.35
Payroll through 2/28/2014: $15,756.66
2. Approval of City Licenses
3. Approve Payment #6 to T.A. Schifsky & Sons, Inc. for the 2013 Pavement
Management Project
4. Call for Public Hearing on Mounds Park Academy Project Conduit Financing Bonds
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1. Bell Museum Letter and Resolution of Support
Beth Mercer-Taylor Moved, Approval 5-0
-Susan Weller, Steve Birke, and Tim McDevitt provided an update on the proposed Bell
Museum in Falcon Heights. They also answered questions from Council.
2. Garage Setback and Area Variances at 1403 Hoyt Avenue
Chuck Long Moved, Approval 5-0
-City Administrator Bart Fischer provided the staff report and answered questions from
Council. The applicant, Phil Behrens, provided additional information and answered
questions as well.
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Beth Mercer-Taylor
-Announced that the March 10th Environment Commission meeting was canceled.
Council Member Pam Harris
-Updated Council on the February 25th Planning Commission meeting.
Council Member Chuck Long
-Updated council on the February 10th Parks & Recreation Commission meeting and the
draft Park Improvement Study that will be presented to Council at an upcoming
meeting.
Council Member Keith Gosline
-Provided an update on the recent NYFS activities.
Mayor Peter Lindstrom
-Announced the upcoming presentation on March 24th from State Fair General Manager
Jerry Hammer, to be held at Falcon Heights City Hall at 7pm.
-Announced that there are a few spots remaining for the upcoming growing season in
the Falcon Heights Community Garden.
-Thanked Falcon Heights Public Works and St. Paul Regional Water Service crews for
the recent water main break repairs.
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
J. ADJOURNMENT: 7:51pm
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
The City That Soars!
Item General Disbursements and Payroll
Description
General Disbursements through 3/20/2014: $34,036.59
Payroll through 3/15/2014: $16,056.86
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 March 26, 2014
Agenda Item Consent F1
Attachment General Disbursements and Payroll
Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director
Families, Fields and Fair
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
The City That Soars!
Item Approval of City Licenses
Description
The following individual has applied for a Mechanical License for 2014. Staff has
received the necessary documents for licensure.
1. Perfection Heating & Air
The following individual has applied for a Tree Trimming/Treating/Removal
License for 2014. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure.
1. S&S Tree & Horticultural Specialists
The following individuals have applied for a Municipal Business License for 2014.
Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure.
1. The Art, LLC
2. Warners’ Stellian Co., Inc.
Budget Impact
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve the 2014 City
License Applications.
Meeting Date March 26, 2014
Agenda Item Consent F2
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Chelsea Petersen, Administrative
Coordinator
Families, Fields and Fair
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
The City That Soars!
Item Resolution Proclaiming National Donate Life Month
Description
I recommend the month of April 2014 to be recognized as National Donate Life
Month to promote organ, eye, and tissue donation in the City of Falcon
Heights.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) Proposed resolution 14-06
Action(s) Requested Approval of Resolution 14-06.
Meeting Date March 26, 2014
Agenda Item Policy G1
Title National Donate Life Month
Submitted By Mayor Peter Lindstrom
Families, Fields and Fair
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
March 26, 2013
No. 14-06
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Resolution Proclaiming National Donate Life Month
WHEREAS, April is considered National Donate Life Month; and
WHEREAS, Organ, eye and tissue donation is a gift which extends hope and healing to
those in need; and
WHEREAS, Nearly 115,000 Americans and approximately 3,000 people in Minnesota
are waiting for a life-saving transplant; and
WHEREAS, There is a serious shortage of transplantable organs in the United States,
resulting in only 28,000 transplants and nearly 6,000 preventable deaths each year; and
WHEREAS, One organ, eye and tissue donor can save or improve the lives of up to
sixty People; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota is a leader in registered organ, eye and tissue donors. Any
person of any age can become a donor by indicating their preference on their state ID or
by registering on-line through either Donate Life Minnesota or Lifesource, one of
America's Leading organ procurement organization.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Falcon Heights City Council does
hereby proclaim April 2014 as NATIONAL DONATE LIFE MONTH.
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Moved by: Approved by: ________________________
Peter Lindstrom, Mayor
March 26, 2014
LINDSTROM ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________
GOSLINE Bart Fischer
HARRIS ____ Against City Administrator
LONG March 26, 2014
MERCER-TAYLOR