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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_90Jun27MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 27, 1990 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ~~ PRESENT Baldwin, Gehrz and Wallin. Also present were Wiessner and Chenoweth. ABSENT Ciernia and Jacobs. ADDENDUM TO POLICY AGENDA Council added Item F(7), Scheduling a Workshop with Roseville City Council, which was inadvertently omitted when typing the Agenda. MINUTES OF MAY 23, 1990 APPROVED The Minutes of May 23, 1990 were approved by unanimous consent. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda Items by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: a. General Disbursements through 6/27/90, $79,822.51 b. Payroll, 6/1/90 - 6/15/90, $12,930.17 2. Resolution R-90-25 Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Pet Grooming and Pet Boarding Business at 1600 N. Snelling, Northome Shopping Center in a B-2 District 3. Approval of a Permitted Accessory Use Allowing Robert Stangl, 1777 Arona St., to Construct a Utility Building 4. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of June 7, 1990 5. Scheduling of a Public Hearing for August 22, 1990 at 7:30 P.M. Regarding Organized Refuse Collection 6. Authorization to Purchase a "Sno-Way" plow for the 1990 Public Works Truck at a Price of $2,199.00 7. Appointment of Seasonal Employees to the Parks and Recreation Department 8. Licenses (See Attached List) APPROVAL OF TRANSFER OF CABLE TV COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING FUNCTION FROM CABLE TV NORTH CENTRAL TO CITIES Tom Creighton, Attorney for the North Suburban Cable Commission, explained that an acceptable agreement has been negotiated between the Commission and Cable TV North Cental, and that six of the ten participating cities have already approved the transfer. Wallin who serves as the Falcon Heights representative on the Commission, stated he would endorse approval of the transfer. Following a brief discussion, Wallin moved, and Gehrz seconded adoption of the two resolutions required for approval of the transfer. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES JUNE 27, 1990 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION R-90-26 A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING COMMUNITY TELEVISION PROGRAMMING RESPONSIBILITIES FROM GROUP W CABLE OF THE NORTH SUBURBS, INC., d/b/a CABLE TV NORTH CENTRAL RESOLUTION R-90-27 A RESOLUITION AMENDING BY SUBSTITUTION THE NORTH SUBURBAN CABLE COMMISSION JOINT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF A CABLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM PARK BUILDING UPDATE ~~ Wiessner explained that the construction of the new building is going smoothly, however, there is a problem with obtaining the windows desired and it could delay the completion unless another type is approved. Council discussed whether or not they should delay the project to obtain the special vandalism proof windows, and if it might be possible to postpone the dedication scheduled for July 26, 1990. AMM REQUEST FOR INCREASED DUES TO HIRE ADDITIONAL STAFF DEFERRRED TO 7/25/90 MEETING Council discussed a letter from the Association of Metropolitan Municipalites requesting that the City consider supporting the hiring of an additional staff person which would increase dues 20 to 25$. The purpose of the additional staffing would be to provide more effective lobbying at the Legislature. Following the discussion Council agreed more information was needed in order to make a decision, and directed staff to arrange for the AMM Staff to make a presentation at the July 25th meeting. INVITATION TO JOIN THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY DEFERRED TO 7/25/90 The invitation to join the SRA, an organization which monitors rate matters of suburban utilities, was deferred. A Councilmember will attend the SRA meeting on July 17th and report back at the July 25th Meeting. CITY TO PARTICIPATE IN GUINNESS WORLD RECORD "GET WELL CARD" PROJECT Wiessner presented a letter requesting the City consider participating in a project to help a seven year old boy who has a brain tumor, to achieve his goal to have an entry in the GUINNESS BOOK OF RECORDS for the largest number of "Get Well Cards" ever received by an individual. Council agreed it was a worthwhile project and approved a proposed list of organizations/businesses to be contacted asking that they also participate. Council then adopted Resolution R-90-28 which will be sent to Craig Shergold at his home in England. Cable TV viewers were also urged to send cards. MINUTES JUNE 27, 1990 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION R-90-28 A RESOLUTION WISHING CRAIG SHERGOLD SUCCESS IN HIS GUINNESS WORLD RECORD "GET WELL CARD" PROJECT DISCUSSION REGARDING MTC BUS SHELTER LOCATIONS AND ADVERTISING SIGNS ON BUS SHELTERS AND BENCHES Wiessner explained that the Metropolitan Transit Commission would like the City's input on possible locations for shelters. After the City provides possible locations MTC will check ridership to see if a shelter is warranted. Council discussed several possible locations which will be forwarded to the MTC. A discussion was held regarding advertising signs on bus benches and shelters. At present City Code prohibits advertising signs but it has never been enforced, and several signs are in place at this time. Staff was directed to check into possible franchise agreements which would provide the City with some revenue for placement of such signs. WORKSHOP MEETING WITH ROSEVILLE CITY COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR 7/12/90 Council scheduled a joint workshop with the Roseville City Council for July 12, 1990 at 7:00 P.M. at the Falcon Heights City Hall. The purpose of the workshop is to study mutually beneficial cooperative opportunities for the two cities. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:18 P.M. ~s~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ~, c~~'1 Shirley C noweth, City Clerk J 3 ~:~ Consent Agenda June 27, 1990 LICENSES n General Contractors *Midwest Fence & Mfg. Co. ~~545 Anderson Roofing & Construction ~~547 'His Services. ~~548 Irmiter Contractors and Builders ~~549 F.M. Frattalone Excavating & Grading, Inc. Kuehn Excavating ~~556 St. Paul Utilities ~~553 *First Landmark Builders, Inc. ~f552 R.A. Ungerman Construction Co., Inc. ~~550 Valley Window Service ~~560 *Merle's Construction Co., Inc. ~~561 Worry Free Home Repair Service, Inc. ~~563 Corporate Crocker Financial ~~551 Mechanical Contractors Rol ins Heating and Air Conditioning ~~558 Dependable Heating & Air Conditioning, ~~559 * Renewals All others are new licenses ~~557