HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMIN_25 FebCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
February 25, 2015
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00PM
B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM _X___ HARRIS _X__ BROWN THUNDER __X__
LONG __X__ MERCER-TAYLOR _X___
STAFF PRESENT: FISCHER _X___
C. PRESENTATIONS:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 11, 2015 APPROVED
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
1. 2015 Pavement Management Project, Order Improvement and Preparation for Plans
and Specifications.
City Engineer Kris Giga provided a presentation on the project and answered questions
from the Council.
Mayor Lindstrom opened the public hearing at 7:29PM
Earl Schwartz who lives at the corners of Albert and Garden asked a question regarding
the longevity of Garden Ave. which was reconstructed in 1999.
Anna Zobotnick of 1808 Asbury asked a question about how busier streets are looked at
vs non-busier streets. Also, commented on how she feels it is not safe for kids to walk to
Falcon Heights Elementary. She feels the need for sidewalks in the area.
Sam Berger of 1810 Holton had a question relating to why people are assessed the way
they are instead of spreading out the costs across the community via the tax levy.
Kyle Roeckman, Moderator at Falcon Heights Church, asked a question relating to a
water main break near the church recently and if St. Paul Water is going to replace
water main in that area.
Frank Crowley of 1769 Snelling Ave Service Drive expressed a concern with a lot of
traffic. Asked for restriction on that stretch of road.
Kent of 1747 Snelling Ave Service Drive also had a concern about the traffic on the
Snelling Service Drive. Also asked about the 3 longer lots and the smaller assessments
they will pay.
Mark of 1757 Snelling Ave Service Drive asked if commercial properties paid
assessments – yes at 60%.
The Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:58PM
Chuck Long Moved, Approved 5-0
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through 2/4/2015: $77,081.48
Payroll through 1/28/2015: $13,161.69
2. Approval of City Licenses
3. Appointment of City Representative to the Cable Commission
4. Appointment of Community Development Coordinator
5. Award bids for the 2015 Cured in Place Pipe (CIPP) Sanitary Sewer Lining Project
6. Recreation Agreement with City of Lauderdale
Pam Harris Moved, Approved 5-0
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1.
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Mercer-Taylor: Announced an upcoming conference on sustainability.
Council Member Brown Thunder: Mentioned he would be attending his 1st NYFS Board
meeting.
Mayor Lindstrom: Provided an update on the recent Community Engagement
Commission. He also mentioned the process for replacing the City Administrator.
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
J. ADJOURNMENT: 8:08PM