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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_95Sep13o~,3D CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1995 Mayor Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:10 p.m. PRESENT Baldwin, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot, Hustad, and Jacobs. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, and Rigdon. COMMUNITY FORUM There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum. MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1995 Minutes were approved by unanimous consent. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve the following consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously. 1. Disbursements 2. Approval of proposal for sidewalk replacement/repairs 3. Planning Commission membership 4. Approval of annual salary adjustment for the city administrator 5. Authorization for Brimhall Spanish Club to conduct a fundraising sale at Community Park, September 29 and 30 POLICY AGENDA UPDATE FROM NORTHWEST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES Paul Ciernia, the city's liaison to Northwest Youth and Family Services (NWYS), presented a report to the council on the agency's activities of the previous year. Residents of Falcon Heights made use of the following types of services in 1994: counseling, restitution, awareness seminars, and employment services. Mr. Ciernia noted that NWYS relies upon cities to provide an integral part of their operating budget and that NWYS is an operation that no one city could provide on their own. Mayor Baldwin thanked Mr. Ciernia for the presentation and for the work of NWYS. He stated that NWYS costs Falcon Heights residents about 51.10 each per year, an amount he considered modest. CONSIDERATION OF FEE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS Administrator Hoyt presented proposed changes and additions to the city fee schedule for ambulance service, precious metal dealer's licenses, unspecified city requests, and rental of city buildings. ~.~ i City Council Minutes September 13, 1995 Page 2 Councilmember Hustad asked why staff is proposing an increase in rental fees for city buildings. He stated that he would prefer to not see an increase in park building rental fees. Administrator Hoyt replied that the rental fees have not gone up in five years while costs to maintain the buildings have increased. Mayor Baldwin stated that the fees should keep pace with costs while still remaining affordable. Councilmember Gibson Talbot noted that the last fee increase was quite substantial and the council noted at that time that the city should be proactive on this and raise the fees more slowly. As the councilmembers still had questions regarding the fee increase, staff agreed to bring this matter back to the council with more background material on costs of maintaining the buildings and with a revised fee schedule. Also, at the urging of Mayor Baldwin and the consent of the council, staff agreed to bring back the fee schedule as a part of the administrative manual. RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET OF 51,134,690 AND CERTIFYING LEVY OF 5549,081 TO RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR Mayor Baldwin noted that the proposed levy amount could always be decreased in the coming months but that it could not be increased above the amount set at this time. Motion was made by Councilmember Gehrz to approve Resolution 95-24, certifying the proposed general fund budget of 51,134,690 and certifying the levy of 5549,081 to the Ramsey County Auditor. Motion passed unanimously. ESTABLISH PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE HEARING COMMONLY KNOWN AS TRUTH IN TAXATION Because of conflicts with the Ramsey County League of Local Governments annual meeting and with the county and school taxation hearings, there was some difficulty finding an appropriate time for this hearing. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to schedule the taxation hearing for Thursday, December 7, 1995 with the continuation hearing scheduled for December 20, 1995, if necessary. Motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE "KEEPING CONNECTED" TEAM Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve the requested appointments to the "Keeping Connected" team. Motion passed unanimously. After discussion, it was decided that the first meeting of the team would be scheduled for October 2, 1995. Mayor Baldwin and councilmembers Gehrz and Hustad will meet at a special council meeting on September 27 to prepare an initial agenda. a3a. City Council Minutes September 13, 1995 Page 3 DISCUSSION OF CITIES WEEK ACTIVITIES Administrator Hoyt noted that two city functions will be held near the time of "Cities Week" -the Waste Reduction and Recycling Open House and the Fire Open House. Councilmembers with other ideas for simple promotions were encouraged to mention them to the staff. CITY INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Baldwin expressed his appreciation to those who filed for office in the upcoming elections, announced a meeting of the Board of Innovation and Cooperation, and thanked the officers and city council of the City of St. Anthony for their attendance at the Police Open House. Councilmember Gibson Talbot reported on the activities of the Human Rights Commission, including their upcoming attendance at a statewide meeting. Administrator Hoyt announced the names of all candidates for the 1995 mayor and council seats, noted that work had begun on the Falcon Heights Elementary park improvements, and announced that the first year of city funded sidewalk repair would soon begin in the Northome neighborhood. After discussion with the council, it was determined that a letter to Northome residents, explaining the new sidewalk repair policy, would be appropriate. An article to the same effect will appear in the October city newsletter. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:24 p.m. ~l~ om Baldwin, Mayor ~~ Carla Asleson Recording Secretary