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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 24, 1993
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present
were Chenoweth and Hoyt.
MINUTES OF 11/10/93 APPROVED
Council approved the Minutes of November 10, 1993 by unanimous
consent.
ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Council approved the addition of Item P-6, Outline for Community
Meetings on the Future Needs of Policing, to the Policy Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent:
1. Disbursements
a. General Disbursements through 11/17/93, $128,932.79
b. Payroll, 11/01/93 to 11/15/93, $12,534. 63
2. Hiring of Greg Hoag as Ice Rink Maintenance Supervisor
for the 1993-94 season
3. Purchase of carpet for city hall meeting areas from
Jerry's Floor Store at a cost of $4,329.35
4. Planning Commission appointments:
a . Reappointment of Lee Barry to a one year term ending
12/31/94
b. Appointment of Wendy Treadwell to a three year term
ending 12/31/96
5. Appointment of Rachelle Marvin Amoabeng to Fire/Rescue
Department
6. Cancellation of 12/22/93 council meeting
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 0-93-09 AMENDING CH. 9-14.01 OF THE ZONING
CODE (HOME OCCUPATIONS)
Hoyt presented the proposed ordinance and explained that the
purpose is to clarify the home occupation section of the code to
accommodate home businesses while ensuring that the business does
not change the residential character of the neighborhood. Council
thoroughly discussed the proposed changes to Subdivision 24(d)12
relating to number of vehicle trips per day, after which Ciernia
moved adoption of the ordinance as recommended by the Planning
Commission with the following exceptions: 1) increasing the number
of vehicles per day from eight additional vehicles to eighteen two
way trips and deletion of the last sentence in the section. Gibson
Talbot offered a friendly amendment increasing the trips to
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20 two way trips per day which Ciernia accepted. Upon a vote being
taken the ordinance was unanimously adopted.
ORDINANCE 0-93-09
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9-14.01, SUBD. 24
OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO HOME OCCUPATIONS
PRIORITY SNOW REMOVAL AREAS ESTABLISHED
Baldwin presented the proposed snow removal priority list as
recommended by Public Works Foreman Vince Wright. Following a
brief discussion Council concurred with the list as presented.
Jacobs brought up the issue of making bus stop areas handicap
accessible following snowfalls. Council agreed that the city would
participate by receiving requests and determining methods by which
these special needs can be served. Staff was directed to bring
suggested methods back to council.
APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION FOR ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PLANNER
POSITION WITH CLERK'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Hoyt presented the proposed job description and salary for the
position, explaining that this new position will not make it
necessary to increase the city's staff size. Council briefly
discussed the proposal after which Gibson Talbot moved that the
position be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Council also
authorized the city administrator to amend the job description if
deemed necessary.
UPDATE ON PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY AND SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR
FUNDING AND ASSESSMENT OF PARKING LOT AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS AT
FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL
Hoyt explained the procedure for the city assessing the school
district for the proposed improvements and stressed that the
interest rate would at no time go below the present rate of return
of 6.1%, but will increase if the city's rate of return rises.
Council agreed to proceeding with the agreement and assessment of
the school district with the guarantee that the city-will not lose
any money.
REVIEW OF CITY REVENUE, EXPENDITURE AND PROPERTY TAX INFORMATION
Hoyt explained that the city has received many calls from property
owners regarding the increase in property taxes and reviewed the
explanation given those callers. Council briefly discussed the
issue which will be fully explained at the budget hearing on
December 8th.
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APPROVAL OF OUTLINE FOR COMMUNITY MEETINGS ON POLICING
Hoyt described the proposed format for the upcoming neighborhood
meetings on policing needs. She stressed that the discussion
should be based on future needs, not the past, nor the cost.
Council discussed the process and agreed with the concept.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shirley Ch oweth, City Clerk
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