HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_94Sep28CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING • ~ ~:
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 28, 1994 3.
Mayor Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
PRESENT
Baldwin, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot, and Jacobs. Also present were Hoyt,
Asleson, Kriegler, and Klingenberg.
ABSENT
Hustad (due to work commitments).
COMMUNITY FORUM
There were no comments from the floor.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1994
Minutes were approved as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Mayor Baldwin noted that one item on the consent agenda, the annual
salary adjustment for the city administrator, would be postponed to
a later date.
The following consent agenda was approved by unanimous consent of
the council:
1. Disbursements:
a. General disbursements through 9/22/94, $45,438.38
b. Payroll, 9/1/94 to 9/15/94: $11,975.22
2. Licenses (business license for "Feathered Denims" was
granted contingent upon issuance of a conditional use
permit)
3. Resolution closing account #302, the 1984 tax increment
debt service account, and transferring funds to #412, the
TIF #1 construction fund
4. Resolution reapportioning the assessments from two "old"
parcels to "new" parcels.
5. Request for a variance in Section 9-4.01, Subd. 4 (c) of
the zoning code for 1437 W. California Avenue
.POLICY AGENDA
A REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A
SECONDHAND CLOTHING STORE AT 1583 NORTH HAMLINE AVENUE IN A
SHOPPING CENTER BUILDING
Administrator Hoyt outlined the conditional use permit request and
the proposed conditions that would be placed upon a second hand
clothing store. Hoyt stressed to the council that they would not
be approving this particular business, but rather the business use.
If approved, future second hand clothing stores at this address
would not need a new conditional use permit, but would instead be
obligated to abide by the conditions set at this meeting. She also
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noted that the planning commission had reviewed the request and
recommended approval with the conditions as outlined.
Dirk Bordsen, the property owner, and James Bonner, the proprietor
of the business, were in attendance. Mayor Baldwin commented that
he was not pleased to see that the owner and proprietor had decided
to ignore city regulations by opening their store prior to being
granted their business license. He noted that the store would be
watched carefully in the future and all code violations will be
addressed promptly.
Motion by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the conditional use
permit with the conditions as presented. Motion passed
unanimously.
DISCUSSION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE RESTRICTING HOURS OF
AVAILABILITY OF TENNIS COURTS AT COMMUNITY PARK
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Parks and Recreation Director Carol Kriegler reviewed the current
status of lighting at the Community Park tennis courts. She
explained that current code calls for a 10:00 p.m. closing time for
all parts of the park except for the tennis courts, which are open
24 hours with a timed light. Kriegler said that she had received
complaints regarding late night noise associated with tennis play.
In response to these complaints, staff distributed a survey to
abutting neighbors of the park in Falcon Heights and Roseville.
Survey responses found that five residents had concerns about the
noise from the tennis courts. The parks and recreation commission
reviewed the issue and by a 4-1 vote recommended that the court
lights be turned off at 10:00 p.m. each evening.
The council discussed several possible closing times and the merits
and practicality of each. It was concluded that an earlier closing
time was probably a reasonable request. The council noted that
there were other tennis courts available within one mile of
Community Park that are not near residential homes. A 10:00
closing time was agreed upon as that is the time that the rest of
the park is closed.
Motion by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to amend the Chapter 3-4.01
of the city code, establishing a uniform closing time of 10:00 p.m.
for all parts of city parks. Motion passed unanimously.
REPORT REGARDING IMPROVEMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY PARK PATHWAY AND
VITA COURSE EXERCISE STATIONS
Parks Director Kriegler and Public Works/Parks Superintendent
Klingenberg outlined proposed improvements to the Community Park
pathway and exercise equipment. Klingenberg explained that about
1200 linear feet of the pathway at Community Park would be
improved. The current pathway is rutted and is in need of
rehabilitation. Staff has contacted the City of Roseville and have
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arranged to borrow some of their equipment in an effort to contain
costs. As for the exercise stations, staff is recommending that
two new stations be added and that all the sign posts and frames be
replaced due to deteriorating condition. Staff will be able to
perform the labor for the exercise stations; the pathway
rehabilitation will require the assistance of a contractor.
Motion by Councilmember Gehrz to authorize staff to enter into an
agreement with Albrecht Company for pathway reconstruction (cost
not to exceed $6,338.00) and $2,725.00 for materials related to the
improvement of the exercise stations. These expenditures are to be
charged to the Parks Capital Improvement Fund. Motion passed
unanimously.
CITY INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCIIKEN`~'S
Councilmember Gehrz announced that Dr. Peter Benson would be
speaking at Roseville High School on September 29th. She also
announced that volunteers would be needed for "Turn Off the
Violence" day on October 22nd.
Mayor Baldwin noted that due to employment commitments he will not
be able to attend the scheduled council retreat in November.
Administrator Hoyt indicated that she would contact all
councilmembers to find a suitable replacement date, probably
November 11-12, 1994.
Councilmember Gibson Talbot had a message from the parks and
recreation commission, namely that they are very pleased with the
success of the summer programs and the efforts of staff to improve
upon the condition of the city parks.
Administrator Hoyt noted that fall and winter park programs and
Cities Week activities were in progress and that the City
Accountant's position posting had closed. She also noted that the
St. Anthony Police might be seen in Falcon Heights over the next
few weeks, as they are acclimating themselves to the city's
streets.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m.
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Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary
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