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City Council Minutes
April 25, 2001
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gehrz at 7 p.m.
PRESENT: Gehrz, Kuettel, Lindstrom, Talbot. Also present was Heather Worthington,
City Administrator and Pat Phillips, Deputy Clerk
ABSENT: John Hustad
COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no one present wishing to speak.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of April 11, 2001 were approved as amended.
PRESENTATION:
The city's prosecuting attorney, Martin Costello, appeared and handed out a written memo addressing the ten most frequent questions and answers relative to municipal prosecutions for
Falcon Heights. He then answered questions from the mayor and council as well.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilmember Kuettel moved to approve the following consent agenda. The motion passed unanimously.
General disbursements and payroll
License
POLICY AGENDA
One year evaluation of the city administrator
Mayor Gehrz said Heather Worthington has the full support of staff department heads and council members and has done an outstanding job during her first year as administrator. Heather
had been offered a 3% salary increase but instead requested a third week of paid vacation rather than the salary increase. Councilmember Lindstrom
made a motion to approve this request effective April 15, 2001. The motion passed unanimously.
Requested adoption of the Falcon Heights Stormwater Management Plan
Administrator Worthington said adoption of this plan will bring the city into compliance with the Metropolitan Council's Stormwater Management Ordinance requirement. The
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plan will have little impact on existing properties in the city with the exception of the fertilizer requirement. The plan prohibits the use of phosphorous-based fertilizers. Worthington
said residents would be required to use a nitrogen or other chemically based fertilizer. Councilmember Kuettel requested that the University be made aware of this requirement although
they would be exempt as their fields are considered an agricultural use. Worthington said that commercial lawn companies and residents will be notified as well. After brief discussion,
councilmember Talbot moved to adopt the Falcon Heights Stormwater Management Plan. The motion passed unanimously.
Requested authorization for staff to apply for a FEMA grant to offset the cost of a new fire truck and SCBA's
Administrator Worthington said the Federal Emergency Management Agency has grant money available for fire departments for equipment, training, education and other projects. The grant
request would be for the new fire truck the city is purchasing as well as some additional self contained breathing apparatus. Councilmember Kuettel moved to
authorize staff to apply for a FEMA grant. The motion passed unanimously.
Requested approval of radio purchase for new fire truck
Administrator Worthington said the fire department has requested to purchase a new radio for the fire truck which the city will purchase later this year. The lowest bid for the radio
was for $1,793.00 from BearCom which includes a radio, external speaker, ignition cable, deep mount antennas and headset. Councilmember Kuettel moved to approve the
purchase of a radio for the fire truck. The motion passed unanimously.
Authorization to hire Deborah Jones as the Planning and Zoning Intern
Administrator Worthington said of the three candidates interviewed, Ms. Jones was the most qualified for this position. She has extensive computer experience in word processing, website
development and database management. She is being hired as a permanent part-time person and would begin in mid-May. After brief discussion, councilmember Talbot moved to hire Ms. Jones
with authorization to change her title at a later time. The motion passed unanimously.
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ADJOURN
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. After a short break, the first evening of 5 minute sessions with candidates interested in an appointment to the council took place.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Phillips
Deputy Clerk