HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMIN_3-23-16CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
March 23, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00pm
B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM _X_ HARRIS _X BROWN THUNDER x
FISCHER X GUSTAFSON X
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH X
C. PRESENTATIONS:
1. 2015 Annual Police Report
Chief John Ohl of the Saint Anthony Police Department (SAPD) presented the
Annual Police Report. In 2015 SAPD focused on a "Safety through Service' model
and some of the outcomes were as follows:
• There were 94 part 1 crimes, down by 17 from 2014. There was a noticeable
reduction in burglary.
• There were 102 part 2 crimes, down by 4 from 2014.
• 211 more calls for service were received than the previous year.
• There were 196 criminal cases investigated.
• The Police Department completed 1,541 hours of training.
• SAPD was involved in many community events: cops vs. kids basketball, shop
with a cop, safe routes to school, block parties, Winterfest, the Ice Cream Social,
and participating as a liaison to the Community Engagement Commission.
2. 2015 Annual Fire Report
Fire Chief Rich Hinrichs presented the Annual Fire Report for the Falcon Heights
Fire Department (FHFD). Some of the statistics from 2015 are as follows:
• The FHFD responded to 108 calls for service, 60 of those calls were in Falcon
Heights, 46 in Lauderdale, and 2 out of Mutual Aid Hazmat. The average
response time was 6 minutes.
• Ramsey County Dispatch updated the CAD computerized dispatch system.
• FHFD was involved in many community events. The department helped raise
money for MDA with the MN Firefighters Relief Association, hosted the Fire
Department Open House with a second annual Chili Cook Off, participated in
MN Night to Unite block parties, Ice Cream Social, Lauderdale Day in the Park,
and the 4th of July parade.
• The Fire Department completed 1,500 hours of training.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. March 2, 2016 City Council Workshop Meeting Minutes Approved
2. March 9, 2016 City Council Meeting Minutes
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Approved
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 3/17/16 $32,015.62
Payroll through: 3/15/16 $16,724.39
2. Fire Department - Shared Services Closest Unit Dispatch Mutual Aid Agreement
Council Member Harris Moved, Approved 5-0
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1. Climate Smart Municipalities Grant
• This three year grant with the University of Minnesota partners with Germany to
send policy makers and municipalities to study climate issues and innovative
solutions abroad. Three or four municipalities will have the opportunity to be
matched up with cities in Germany and send a few city representatives to work
on issues of mutual concern. The application deadline is March 31st and the
decision will be made soon after. Falcon Heights qualifies because we are a green
step city.
Council Member Fischer Moved, Approved 5-0
I. INFORMATION/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Fischer:
No Updates
Council Member Harris:
No Updates.
Council Member Brown Thunder:
• NYFS is having their leadership luncheon on Wednesday, May 4th at 11am at
Midland Hills Country Club. Their keynote speaker will be Elizabeth Kneebone.
If you re interested in attending, you can sign up on their website.
Council Member Gustafson:
No Updates.
Citv Administrator Sack Thon¢vanh:
• AARP is continuing their tax services through April 14th on Tuesdays and
Thursdays from 9am-12pm.
• The City had the audit this week. It went very smoothly, and Roland was very
prepared.
• Parks and Recreation summer programs registration opened on Monday, March
21. Registrations can be completed online, by phone, or in person.
• Ramsey County Recycling is offering $20 off compost bins. You can sign up
online at recycleminnesota.org to preorder.
• The Good Acre now has a temporary sign to promote their classes and the
farmers market that they intend to hold in the summer.
• The Safe Route to Schools has delayed their decisions for the planning grant until
the first week of April.
Mayor Lindstrom:
• The Environment Commission has been working on the Climate Smart Municipalities
Grant, as well as a Community Solar Garden Workshop that will be hosted at City Hall
on April 5u at 7:30pm.
• The Environment Commission has also decided to apply for The League of Minnesota
Sustainable City Award this year.
J. COMMUNITY FORUM:
K. ADJOURNMENT:8:20pm
& (,J, 6,
eter Lindstrom, Mayor
Dated this 23rd day of March, 2016
Sack Thongvanh, ity trator