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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_90Aug22MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 22, 1990 Baldwin called the meeting to order at 7:05 P.M. PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz and Jacobs. Mauer, Wiessner and Chenoweth. ABSENT Wallin. ADDENDA TO AGENDA Also present were Gedde, Council added the following items to the agenda by unanimous consent: Policy Agenda: Revised recommendation to Item F(3), Grant Application for Idaho/Spelling Park Project. Consent Agenda: Item E(5), Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of July 9, 1990, and Solid Waste Commission Minutes of August 9, 1990. MINUTES OF 8/8/90 APPROVED The Minutes of August 8, 1990 were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Council approved the following Consent Agenda items by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements a. General Disbursements through 8/22/90, $265,962.90 b. Payroll, 8/1/90 - 8/15/90, $12,356.62 2. Scheduling of Public Hearing on Delinquent Utility. Assessments for 9/26/90 3. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 9/12/90 4. Licenses: Able Fence, Inc. #0583, Disposal Systems, Inc. #0622, Britewood Construction #0623, Milbrandt Construction #0581, and Home Energy Center #0587 5. Commission Minutes: a. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of 7/9/90 b. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 8/9/90 PARK BUILDING - GENERAL UPDATE AND REQUEST FOR CHANGE ORDER Dick Friemuth, Buetow and Associates, explained that the building is basically completed but that there are 60 small items still to be done. He then presented the request for Change Order No. 3 as outlined in his memo dated August 10, 1990. After a brief discussion, Jacobs moved approval of the Change Order which carried unanimously. ~s N Wiessner questioned whether or not payment to Jefferson Construction for 91~ completion of the building should be withheld until the contractor provides a schedule for MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1990 PAGE 2 !~ completion. Freimuth recommended that the payment be made as there is still 9~ which can be retained. He will also obtain a schedule for completion. DISCUSSION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL IN FALCON WOODS NEIGHBORHOOD Maurer explained that he had researched the request for 15 mile per hour speed limit signs in the Falcon Woods neighborhood and has determined that it would be illegal to lower the speed limit from the 30 miles per hour stipulated by State Statutes. He also addressed the danger of using unwarranted stop signs to control speed and signage which might be appropriate such as "No Outlet" at the two Roselawn intersections or the possibility of placing "Pedestrian Crossing" signs at the Community Park entrance. Gehrz stated she had discussed the matter with Jerry Ruettiman of the Roseville Police Department. He suggested several methods which might remedy the situation such as people in the neighborhood calling the police if they observe careless driving, obtaining the license number and description of the vehicle and the Police Department will write the owner of the vehicle, and' organizing a Crime Watch group which could`""assist in identifying problem drivers. Gehrz recommended the residents try this alternative, and Barbara Smith, 1964 Autumn, who made the orginal request, agreed to try the neighborhood/police enforcement approach. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON ORGANIZED COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE Baldwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:30 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication. He then gave a brief summary of the Solid waste Commission's study and subsequent recommendation that an organized/integrated system be explored. He then asked for input from those in attendance. JANET BROWN, 1887 SIMPSON, spoke in favor of retaining Woodlake Sanitary Service and commented on their good service. GEORGE WALTERS, WALTER'S RUBBISH, INC., wanted to know why the City was considering changing the system and if there are problems, perhaps they could be solved without such a change. He presented a brief review of his company's background, present operation, and experience with integrated hauling in two other communities. Baldwin asked if Walters felt he would be on equal footing with other haulers in a open bidding system, to which he replied in the negative. Walters also stated he felt organized collection would downgrade the service as people cannot change haulers if dissatisfied. He stated he strongly believes in the free enterprise system and recommended the City maintain the open system. AL KRAEMER, 1707 FAIRVIEW, asked the price of the present tipping fee at the Newport Facility, to which Mr. Walters replied it is $68.00 or $69.00 per ton. He explained that these costs have forced haulers to increase their charges to customers. RAY GARCIA, 1906 PRIOR, congratulated the City on starting this study and .indicated his support of an organized/integrated MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1990 PAGE 3 system. He felt a unified system would reduce costs and reduce the wear on city streets, and was of the opinion that an organized system would streamline and simplify collection. He urged Council to work aggressively on setting up such a system and suggested the system be supervisied by one person in the City. SUE STANICH, BELLAIRE SANITATION, INC., expressed her opposition to organized collection as it discourages innovation and lowers the levels of service. She explained that Bellaire presently services two communities with organized systems and residents are not happy because they can not have the hauler of their choice. RAY WIRTH, 1795 PASCAL, commended Council for having a good recycling program and felt the present recycling system works well and that SuperCycle does an excellent job. He indicated he did not feel organized collection would improve the service, would not reduce costs and requested Council stay with the open system. Mr. Wirth also requested that the City talk to the City of Roseville regarding the possibility of Falcon Heights residents using the Roseville compost site. ROY HAAKE, WASTE MANAGEMENT-BLAINE, agreed with statements made by the other haulers and was in favor of maintaining the open market system. He felt organized collection was not always a big advantage as competition keeps the price down. He also stated that if he served only one section of the City he would send their largest truck, whereas they now use smaller trucks, which put less weight on the streets. RICHARD WINKEL, 1825 FAIRVIEW, asked that the City maintain the open system, truck traffic does not bother him, and an integrated system would take 3 separate trucks. He felt that if everyone was billed at a flat rate it would be unfair to those who do not recycle. KIM CARLSON, CONSULTANT REPRESENTING WOODLAKE SANITARY SERVICE, spoke in favor of the free enterprise system and indicated Woodlake would not support a bid process in the community as they feel the bid process is unfair to small haulers. She did indicate that Woodlake would be willing to work with the City to solve any problems connected with an open hauling system. NANCY HEALY, SUPERCYCLE, INC., felt the present system is working well and indicated they are opposed to a closed system. There being no others wishing to be heard, Baldwin closed the hearing at 8:24 P.M. Ciernia stated he was more inclined toward integrated rather than organized collection as a means of encouraging recycling and minimizing waste, ie., the more you recycle the less refuse collection costs. Gehrz agreed but stated she had heard residents express concern that the number of trucks on the roads are a safety hazard. She felt that by having only one hauler in a neighborhood making a stop at each residence might reduce truck speed. MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1990 PAGE 4 Jacobs indicated that he was not ready to make any decision and felt organized collection might not be the best solution. Baldwin expressed concern that small haulers would be at a disadvantage with an organized system, felt it would not reduce collection costs, and would increase City staff time costs. He stated he could see no good argument for organized collection. Council was concerned that the wording of the proposed Resolution of Intent gave the impression that the City intends to implement organized collection. Therefore, the wording was amended to leave all options open. Jacobs then moved adoption of Resolution R-90-32 with the understanding that it is a legal requirement and does not indicate Council's preference for any option. JANET BROWN, 1887 SIMPSON, requested permission to speak which was granted. She asked why no members of the Solid Waste Commission had been heard giving their rationale for recommending organized/integrated collection. Baldwin requested comments from the Commission and Commissioner Lyle Wray explained they recommended a change in the collection system to increase efficiency, reduce wear and tear on the streets and reduce the cost of collection. A vote was then taken on the motion previously made by Jacobs which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-90-32 A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO IMPLEMENT ORGANIZED/ INTEGRATED REFUSE COLLECTION APPROVAL TO SUBMIT GRANT APPLICATION FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK PROJECT Carol Kriegler requested that Council consider authorizing staff to submit an application for funding to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for upgrading the Idaho/Spelling Park. She explained that-the proposed plans are consistent with the City's comprehensive park plan. Following a brief discussion, Jacobs moved adoption of Resolution R-90-33 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-90-33 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO APPLICATION TO THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT-OUTDOOR GRANTS PROGRAM AMENDMENT OF CITY CODE RELATING TO DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS Susan Hoyt Taff presented proposed Ordinance 0-90-8 as recommended by the Planning Commission following the public hearing .held July 23, 1990. She explained that the present code creates problems for new garages in the Northome area by prohibiting the construction of standard double or two and ~~ MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1990 PAGE 5 one-half car garages. Following a brief discussion, Ciernia moved adoption of Ordinance 0-90-8 which carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-90-8 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-2.04, SUBDIVISION 2(B) OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO LOT COVERAGE OF DETACHED ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ITEM F (5,~ , FIRE RELIEF AS~DC~ATION RFQ[JEST TO PARK CARS 4~T PRIOR AVENUE DURING THE STATE FAIR, WITHDRAWN FROM A(QENDA This .item was withdrawn from the Agenda upon the request of the Fire Departmer;~ APPROVAL ~F CONCESSION LICENSE FOR FIRE CADETS. Council approved License #0586 allowing the Falcon Heights Fire Cadet Explorer Scouts Post 202 to Qperate a pop concession wring the State Fair on City Hall property, and to waive the license fee since they are part of the City. 1991 PROPOSED BUDGET AND TAX LEVY TO BE CERTIFIED TO COUNTY, BUDGET WORKSHOPS SCHEDULED, AND PUBLIC HEARING ON BUDGET SCHEDULED Followin,~, a brief discussion regarding workshop dates, Gehrz moved the following items relating to the 1991 Budget: (1) Adoption of Resolution R-90-34 Certifying the proposed General Fund budget to the County Auditor, (2) Scheduling budget workshops for October 6 and October 20, 8:00 - 10:00 A.M., and (3) Scheduling a Public Hearing on the 1991 budget for November 28th at the regular 7:00 P.M. Council Meeting such hearing to be continued at the December 12th Council Meeting if necessary. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-90-34 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET OF $1,093,356 AND TAX LEVY OF $623,091 TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR BUDGET WORKSHOPS TO BE TELEVISED OR VIDEO TAPED FOR FUTURE BROADCAST Gehrz suggested that the budget workshops be televised or video taped for future broadcast and all members concurred. CAR PARKING BUSINESSES OPERATING DURING STATE FAIR TO BE DISCUSSED AT 9/12/90 MEETING Jacobs asked that the matter of operating car parking businesses during the State Fair be discussed at a future meeting. The item will be placed on the September 12th agenda. ~l MINUTES AUGUST 22, 1990 PAGE 6 ~ ~~ t ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 P.M. C~-'l Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ~/ ~ I ~ ~w~ Shir ey C noweth, City Clerk 1