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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_90Apr25MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 25, 1990 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin. Also present were Wiessner and Chenoweth. ADDENDA TO AGENDA ~~ Council added the following items to the Consent Agenda: Request for Waiver of Address Specific Licensing Requirement, Planning Commission Minutes, and Authorization to Purchase Boulevard Trees. Item F(10), Strategic Issue Study, was added to the Policy Agenda. MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1990 APPROVED The Minutes of April 11, 1990 were approved by unanimous consent. - CONSENT AGENDA ITEM REGARDING A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR PARK BUILDING MOVED TO POLICY AGENDA The item regarding establishment of a construction management process for the Community Park Building, was moved to the Policy Agenda at Wallin's request. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda Items by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: - a. Disbursements through 4/25/90, $87,718.05 b. Payroll, 4/1/90-4/15/90, $11,052.75 2. Permitted Accessory Use Permit for a Utility Shed at 1795 Lindig St. 3. Permitted Accessory Use Permit for a Utility Shed at 1900 Simpson St. 4. Permitted Accessory Use Permit for a Utility Shed at 1892 Holton St. ' 5. Permitted Accessory Use Permit for a Gazebo at 2148 Folwell Ave. 6. Cancellation of Check #32851 issued 4/12/90 to Ramsey County in the Amount of $64.00 for Conciliation Court Fees 7. Approval of Community Park Building Change Orders 8. Licenses 9. Request from Dennis Hunt, Bullseye Golf, for Waiver of Address Specific Licensing Requirement of the City Code 10. Planning Commission Minutes of April 23, 1990 11. Authorization to Purchase 28 Replacement Boulevard Trees. APRIL 25, 1990 PAGE 2 SNELLING AVENUE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ITEM DEFERRED TO 5/23/90 The item relating to the City's financial obligation for the Snelling Avenue Project was deferred to the May 23rd meeting at the request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. STAFF AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARK AMENITIES Jacobs expressed concern that groups were to be approached for cash donations only when many service organizations might be willing to provide labor such as assembling of picnic tables, etc. Carol Kriegler, Parks and Recreation Director, agreed there are some creative ways to obtain the needed items such as volunteer labor and donation of used kitchen appliances. Following the discussion, Council unanimously authorized Staff and the Commission to proceed with soliciting contributions including labor. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR PARK BUILDING (FROM CONSENT AGENDA) Wiessner explained that during construction problems can arise (such as the recent soil problem) and awaiting Council action in approving necessary changes would delay the project. She recommended that a Contingency Fund of $29,000 be established to cover any unexpected costs and that the Administrator be authorized to approve change orders. Wallin stated he felt uncomfortable delegating this burden to staff when the Council is accountable for these types of decisions. Following the discussion Council agreed to establish a $29,000 Contingency Fund and authorized Wiessner to approve changes not to exceed a $3,000 aggregate. CABLE TV PRESENTATION After reviewing the history of the North Suburban Cable Commission, Commission Attorney Tom Creighton explained that the Commission and consultants have been working to negotiate with Cable TV North Central for acquisition of the public access programming. He indicated that ,negotiations are near completion and the Commission will be recommending approval by the ten member communities within the next one or two months. Creighton also presented a proposed resolution urging support for the restoration of local regulatory authority over cable systems. The resolution will be placed on the May 9th Consent Agenda. POSTING OF SPRING LOAD LIMIT SIGNS TO BE DISCONTINUED Wiessner explained that in the past the City has hired Ramsey County Public Works to post load limit signs each spring at a cost of approximately $1,000 per year, but permits are granted to allow delivery of materials exceeding the limit (average of two per season). In view of the expense involved and infrequency of use, Wallin moved to discontinue posting of load MINUTES APRIL 25, 1990 PAGE 3 limit signs which carried unanimously. Contractors will be notified of the weight restrictions by having the information on Building Permit forms. APPROVAL OF TIME LINE FOR 1991 STREET PROJECTS Council approved the time line as prepared by the City Engineer, after which Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-90-17 authorizing the engineer to prepare a preliminary report on the improvements as indicated in Maurer's letter dated February 12, 1990. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-90-17 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENTS HOISINGTON GROUP, INC. SELECTED TO UPDATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN City Planner Susan Hoyt Taff informed Council that the Planning Commission had interviewed three planning consultants on April 23rd and unanimously recommended hiring The Hoisington Group, Inc. This recommendation was based on the firm's experience in land planning, their approach to preparation of the Plan, the involvement of neighborhood groups, and that the firm might bring a new perspective to Falcon Heights. Council reviewed the addendum to the original proposal providing for a Redevelopmemnt Plan Element, at a cost of $2,800 and an Expanded Citizen Participation Program at a cost of $5,500. Wallin commented on the workshop held prior to the Council Meeting at which time Decision Resources presented information on the possibility of conducting a community survey. He was of the opinion that it would be useful to combine the Comprehsive Plan and a survey by Decision Resources rather than contracting for the Expanded Citizen Program. Following a discussion, Ciernia moved to accept the proposal from the Hoisington Group for Basic Services and the Redevelopment Plan Elememt at a cost of $16,300 such amount to be funded from either the Contingency Fund or Cash Reserve Fund. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED RESOLUTION REGARDING RAMSEY COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER Baldwin presented Proposed Resolution R-90-18 and explained that the Ramsey County League has recommended adoption of this amended version. Gehrz moved adoption of the Resolution which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-90-18 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE RAMSEY COUNTY HOME RULE CHARTER DISCUSSION - PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO SWIMMING POOL ORDINANCE Carol Carlson explained that the had contacted both the Department of Health and the State Building Code Department to MINUTES APRIL 25, 1990 PAGE 4 obtain information on height requirements for fencing of ~ ~ swimming pools and had found that the Building Code does not regulate height of fences as that is left to local regulation. Council addressed items such as appropriate height, regulation of above ground pools, and types of fencing which might discourage climbing. Staff was directed to redraft the document to reflect this discussion and to determine whether or not the Planning Commission desires to hold another public hearing on the item. CITY HALL CLEAN UP - APRIL 26 AND 27 Wiessner explained that the original plan had been to request permission to close City Hall for the two days to allow for concentrated clean up by Staff. Gehrz had indicated that she did not feel it would be appropriate to completely close the office and the plan had been revised to leave the office open and assign one staff member to conduct business as usual while the others pursue clean up duties. PROPOSAL THAT A STRATEGIC ISSUE STUDY BE CONDUCTED WITH CITY OF ROSEVILLE Baldwin explained that at a Strategic Planning Workshop on April 21st, a discussion had been held regarding a possible combined planning study with the City of Roseville. The purpose would be to look at future goals, discuss mutual problems and determine if it would be economically feasible to combine certain city services. Council briefly discussed a proposed resolution inviting the Roseville City Council to participate in a joint workshop to discuss the matter. Jacobs moved adoption of the resolution which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-90-19 A RESOLUTION PROPOSING A COMBINED WORKSHOP WITH THE ROSEVILLE CITY COUNCIL TO EXPLORE AREAS OF MUTUTAL STRATEGIC INTEREST REMAINDER OF EAST SIDE OF COFFMI~N TO BE POSTED "2 HOUR PARKING" Gehrz explained that in the area by the Grove Park where there is unrestricted parking the same 11 cars are parked there all day requiring pedestrians to walk in the street. This practice also makes parking impossible for persons wishing to use the park. Following a brief discussion, Gehrz moved that "2 Hour Parking, 8 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Weekdays" be posted to be consistent with the remainder of the street until such time as the Planning Commission completes the Citywide parking plan. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 P.M. T6m Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: Shirley Chenow th, City Clerk CONSENT AGENDA April 25, 1990 ~I i.i rranecc General Contractor *Habel's Construction #533 Sterling Fence, Inc. #529 *Built by Design, Inc. #530 *NCI of Minnesota, Inc. #531 *Wayne Barkley Construction #535 Tree Trimmer *Twin City Professional Tree & Shrub Care Corporate Holistic Chiropractic Services #528 *American Submarine Base #534 #532 *NEW