HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_95Sep27CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 27, 1995 ~~1 J ~~~`~
Mayor Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENT
Baldwin, Gehrz, Hustad, and Jacobs. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, and Maurer.
ABSENT
Gibson Talbot.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum.
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 6, 1995
Minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the following consent agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. Disbursements
2. Approval of a variance to Chapter 9-2.06 of the zoning code for additional fence
height along the rear lot line at 1710 St. Mary's Street
3. Approval of attorney's review of agreement for 1666 Coffman Street
4. Final payment on 1995 alley project and 1993 street project to Frattalone
5. Approval of purchase of EMS coats and a new stretcher
6. Approval of a variance to Chapter 9-13.04 subd. 6 (a) of the zoning code to permit
two access drives to the property at 1386 W. Idaho Avenue
7. Authorization for staff to apply for the 1995 Unitree Neighborhood Tree Planting
Grant established by Foster-Wheeler Twin Cities, Inc. and the University of
Minnesota
POLICY AGENDA
ADOPTION OF REVISED FEE SCHEDULE
Administrator Hoyt explained that, in response to the council's request, staff had revised
the fee schedule to be a part of the city's administrative manual rather than a part of the
city code. This will make it easier for the council to revise fees with a resolution, rather
than an ordinance. Park rental fees are proposed to be the same at this time.
Mayor Baldwin explained that the following resolutions and ordinances are "housekeeping"
items that are required in order to revise the fee schedule and move it to the
administrative manual.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Gehrz to approve Resolution 95-23. Motion passed
unanimously. Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve Ordinance 95-05.
Motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve
Ordinance 95-06. Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION OF THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF THE TROUTBROOK STORM
SEWER INTERCEPTOR
Administrator Hoyt explained that the Metropolitan Council is asking four cities (St. Paul,
Roseville, Maplewood, and St. Paul) to purchase the Troutbrook storm sewer interceptor
and contribute to the costs of major repairs. Troutbrook is one of five watershed districts
in Falcon Heights and contributes about 3% of Troutbrook's total water runoff. The
Metropolitan Council is asking that Falcon Heights pay 3% of the total acquisition and
repair costs. Engineer Maurer explained the history of how the Metropolitan Council
acquired the interceptor and how the purchase price was calculated. Falcon Heights'
share would be about 545,000 for purchase (578,103 with interest over time) and about
516,680 for maintenance. The council had a number of questions about the proposal.
Administrator Hoyt noted that Metropolitan Council officials would be present at a future
meeting to answer more detailed questions.
CITY INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Hustad announced thatthe "Keeping Connected" group would be meeting
on Monday, October 2nd.
Administrator Hoyt announced the dates of upcoming city events and the names of
candidates in the upcoming city election.
Mayor Baldwin reported on a recent meeting with the Minnesota Board of Innovation and
Cooperation and asked councilmembers to promote this program, as it is important for
cities like Falcon Heights to have sources of funding for innovative projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:03 p.m.
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Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary
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To Baldwin, Mayor