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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_90Sep12~~ ~L MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 1990 i~ [] Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin. Also present were Maurer, Wiesner and Chenoweth. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA Council added Item F(4), DeMartino Liability Claim, to the Policy Agenda by unanimous consent. MINUTES OF 8/22/90 APPROVED The t~'tinutes of August 22, 1990 were approved by unanimous consent. APPROVAL OF COLdSEN^1 AGENDA ITEMS Council approved the following Consent Agenda items by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements a. General Disbursement through 9/12/90, $112,097.94 b. Payroll 8/15/90-8/31/90, $9,955.49 2. Commission Minutes a. Parks & Recreation Minutes of 8/20/90 b. Planning Commission Minutes of 8/27/90 3. Approval of an Accessory Use Permit for Construction of a Utility Shed at 1824 Asbury 4. Approval of a Variance to Allow Replacement of a Business Sign at Falcon Heights Pharmacy, 1707 N. Snelling, such Sign to Exceed the 75 Square Foot Maximum 5. Approval of a Variance to the 30 Foot Rear Yard Requirement to Allow Construction of a Garage at 1586 Burton 6. Resolution R-90-35 Proclaiming 9/22/90 as National Voter Registration Day 7. Licenses: Otterkill Plastering Co., X0588, Craig Ridisell Construction, ;;0590, and B]_aine Heating and A/C, #0589. 1 9~~2 ~ y~ ~5 CLEVELAND AVENUE FEASIBILITY REPORT Maurer briefly commented on items in his letter dated September 5, 1990 relating to the final draft of the Cleveland Avenue feasibility report. Dan Soler of Ramey County Public Works reviewed the project which originally provided for a 52 foot wide street with four traffic lanes which would allow no space for a pathway without obtaining additional right-of-way from the University of Minnesota. He explained that the Minnesota Department of Transportation anticipates amending their design standards which would allow decreasing the width of the street, and the County's proposal for Cleveland Ave. has been amended to provide for construction of a 48 foot roadway with two traffic lanes and a center turn lane. This would allow space for a pathway on the east side of Cleveland without obtaining additional right-of-way and would address the City of Roseville's objection to a four lane roadway. The amended plan would increase the cost to Falcon Heights due to the fact that the County funding policy provides for payment of 100 of travel lanes but only 25~ for shoulders. The increased cost to the City for the narrower roadway would be approximately $39,000. Council discussed whether or not it was prudent to construct a pathway at a cost of $39,000, and other possible options. Following the discussion Jacobs moved, seconded by Wallin, that Ramsey County be requested to come back with a design for a 52 foot roadway, striped for two lanes, with a center turn lane which would reduce the City's financial responsibility. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Jacobs, Gehrz and Wallin, and the following voted against the same: Baldwin and Ciernia. Motion carried. HAP9LINE AVENUE PROJECT TO BE DISCUSSED AT 9/26/90 COUNCIL MEETING Baldwin asked Mr. Soler why Hamline Avenue, which is scheduled for reconstruction in 1991, could not be narrowed to 48 feet if the criteria is being amended. Soler replied that it would require preparing new plans which would be costly and that the County has some time constraints in using their bonding funds. Council requested that the item be placed on the next Council Agenda. DeMARTINO LIABILITY CLAIM TO BE SUBMITTED TO CITY'S INSURANCE CARRIER Baldwin explained that Marvin DeMartino, 1345 W. California, has submitted a claim to the City for repair of the sewer line at his residence. Mr. DeMartino was of the opinion that the City should pay for the repair as the break was in the area where the cast iron pipe from the house connected to the clay pipe installed by the City in 1958. He also felt it was damaged by heavy equipment at the time Hamline Avenue was reconstructed ~~ 1 1 in 1986. Baldwin explained that the present City Code stipulates that the property owner is responsible for any repairs to the line from the building to the main sewer and this requirement has been in effect since 1972 when Ordinance No. 121 was ac,opted. He also explained that the minutes from that meeting indicated the intent was to make the property owner responsible for the stub. Mr. DeMartino was in attendance and reaffirmed his belief that the cost is the City's responsibility and that the line was damaged by heavy equipment during construction of Hamline. He also felt that the intent of the Ordinance was vague. Wiessner explained that the City pays for liability insurance and the normal procedure is to present any claim to the insurance company for them to determine if there is liability on the part of the City or Ramsey County, as the Hamline Avenue construction was a County project.. Following the discussion, Mr. DeMartino was advised that the matter will be submitted to the insurance company as soon as possible and that Staff will obtain an opinion on the wording of the Ordinance. WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S PERFORMANCE REVIEW Wiessner explained the proposed process and requested that each Councilmember complete the appraisal sheet for discussion at a workshop. Council agreed to the procedure and scheduled the workshop for September 26, 1990, 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. FUNDS TO BE TRANSFERRED FROP~S CONTINGENCY TO FUND ATTENDANCE AT NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE Baldwin explained that if any Councilmembers desire to attend the National League of Cities Conference it will be necessary to transfer funds to cover the cost. He also urged members to attend if at all possible. Ciernia then moved that .funds be transferred from the Contingency Fund in an amount sufficient to cover costs for attendance at the National League of Cities Conference. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 P.M. ~~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ~ /~ L ;~ iJG~ Shirley enoweth City Clerk