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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 28, 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.
ADDENDUM TO AGENDA
Council added the following item to the policy agenda: F(7),
Consider Issuing a Special Temporary Permit to Allow a Rooftop
Display on the Bullseye Building.
MINUTES OF 11/14/90 APPROVED
The Minutes of November 14, 1990 were approved by unanimous
consent.
CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED
The following Consent Agenda items were approved by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements:
a. General Disbursements through 11/28/90, $83,765.57
b. Payroll, 11/1/90 - 11/15/90, $8,611.29
2. Commission Minutes:
a. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 11/1/90
b. Parks & Recreation Commission Minutes of 11/15/90
3. Check Cancellations:
a. No. 24606, 11/6/90, issued to Road Rescue in Amount of
$105.61, Duplicate Payment
b. No. 24618, 11/7/90, issued to Suburban Chamber of
Commerce in Amount of $8.00, Participant Could not
Attend Meeting
4. Northwest Youth & Family Services Amendment to Joint
Agreement
5. Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Air Monitoring Site
Lease Extension
6. Cancellation of 12/26/91 Council Meeting
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1991 BUDGET
Baldwin opened the hearing and explained to the public the
procedures to be followed during such hearing. Wiessner
reveiwed the budget process, all major changes, and then
presented graphs showing sources of revenue, expenditures, and
other items of interest.
Baldwin noted a written comment from Hafsa Meah, 1597 Hollywood
Court, indicating they feel the taxes are too high in all three
taxing districts, City, School and County. He then asked for
comments from the public.
MRS. MELVIN WIGDAHL, 1445 W. LARPENTEUR, stated she was
concerned about increased fees for sewer and recyling as she
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does not recycle and being on a fixed income the higher sewer
fees make it difficult to remain in her home. She also felt the
whole County is suffering from inflation and that people should
make themselves heard on the local and state levels. Baldwin
assured Mrs. Wigdahl that her concern regarding sewer rates
would be passed on to the Metro Waste Control Commission as
their rate increase to the City has made the City increase
necessary.
KEN LANCASTER, 1905 N. SNELLING, commented on the proposed
increase in employee compensation and felt that $330 per
employee was an exorbitant price for insurance. He felt
employees are overcompensated and that those funds should be
used to assist residents who are disabled or on a fixed income.
BOB BROWN, 1592 MAPLE KNOLL, questioned whether or not
information on one of the handouts regarding the tax rate would
be correct if the University population was deducted. Wiessner
explained that the tax rate is based on property value, not on
population.
CARL JESSEN, 2161 FOLWELL, expressed his thanks for the
informative presentation and for a job well done.
DAVID BELL, 1834 ASBURY, commented on the fact that major
businesses are trying layoffs to be competitive and reduce
costs, and questioned why everything here keeps going up.
Baldwin replied that the City has made changes reducing costs,
i.e., changing the policing contract from Ramsey County to
Roseville. He also explained that the City's work load has
increased, and that there is a difference between businesses and
government in that businesses can choose to make reductions,
whereas a municipality must meet the needs of the residents
regardless of the economy. Mr. Bell felt that police and fire
protection are a necessity, but why not reduce costs in other
areas. Baldwin replied that the City has looked at other areas
and have decreased some costs. Wiessner added that the City
makes use of two senior volunteers rather than hiring part time
help as a means of keeping costs down.
MRS. WIGDAHL commented on the City's organizational chart and
asked about the employment of the attorney, engineer and fiscal
consultant. Baldwin explained that these people work on a
consulting basis, and are not full time employees.
Jacobs explained that the City is pursuing grants on a federal
and state level in an attempt to reduce costs, and that the City
has received a $69,000 grant for park use which will save a
significant amount.
Wiessner commented on the fact that the City's cost per capita
is much lower than others, but that most of the costs fall on
the residential property because there is so little commercial
property in the City.
There being no others wishing to be heard Baldwin closed the
hearing at 8:15 P.M.
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ADOPTION OF THE 1991 BUDGET - RESOLUTION R-90-44
Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-90-44 adopting the 1991
Budget as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-90-44
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1991 BUDGET AND CERTIFYING
THE 1991 TAX LEVY
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 0-90-9 AUTHORIZING COLLECTION OF A FEE FOR
COLLECTION OF SOLID WASTE
Baldwin explained that Council had previously decided to bill
residents directly on the utility bills for recycling services
rather than going through Ramsey County, and must now adopt an
Ordinance to implement the process. The recycling portion of
the solid waste fee presently being charged on the tax statement
will be removed as of January 1, 1990 Jacobs then moved
adoption of Ordinance 0-90-9 which carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0-90-9
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, PART 14 OF THE CODE OF
THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS AND AUTHORIZING THE COLLECTION
OF A FEE FOR SOLID WASTE
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R-90-45 ESTABLISHING FEES FOR COLLECTION
OF RECYCLABLES
Council briefly discussed the proposed resolution which will
provide for a fee to cover the cost of collection of recyclables
from all households within the City. Gehrz moved adoption of
Resolution R-90-45 which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-90-45
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING FEES FOR COLLECTION OF
RECYCLABLE SOLID WASTE AND INCORPORATING SUCH FEES
INTO SECTION 5-14.07 (UTILITY FEES) OF THE CITY CODE
Council disccused the possibility of adding commercial
businesses to the recycling program and made same suggestions
for items to be included in the Request for Proposals for
recycling services.
SEWER TELEVISING/CLEANING TO BE INCLUDED IN 1991 STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Baldwin presented quotes for televising and televising/cleaning
of the sanitary sewers in the street construction areas. Jacobs
moved that the contract be awarded to VISU-CLEAN for televising
and cleaning the sewers at a cost of 53,225.00. Motion carried
unanimously.
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DISCUSSION OF CITY SHARING IN COST OF SEWER REPAIRS - CONTINUED
FROM LAST MEETING
Baldwin commented on Gedde's letter of November 16, 1990 (a copy
of which is on file in the City office) regarding any further
liability on the part of the City sharing in the cost of repair
of private sewer line repairs. He explained that other Cities
maintain the main only, however Council concurred they were
inclined to share in this cost up to a limited amount, such
amount yet to be determined. The City Attorney was directed to
draft an ordinance which would allow the City to participate in
a portion of the cost without incurring any further liability.
NO ACTION TAKEN ON PROPOSAL FROM METRO RELATIONS, INC.
Wiessner explained that Metro Relations, Inc. is proposing to
monitor the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission and is asking
that Falcon Heights consider participation. Wiessner
recommended not taking action at this time, but that Council
consider looking into Suburban Rate Association. Council agreed
and will be presented further information regarding the
Association at a future meeting.
UPDATE ON FALCON HEIGHTS-ROSEVILLE COOPERATION STUDY
Wiessner explained that the City has been notified that the
grant application for funds for the joint study has been denied
which will require a change in plans if the Cities wish to
continue. Some possible options given were were to look for
other funding, use of City reserve funds, or downsizing the
project. A joint workshop will be held at Roseville City Hall
on January 7, 1990 to discuss the matter. Wiessner suggested
the Falcon Heights City Council hold a workshop prior to the
joint meeting to discuss options.
SPECIAL TEMPORARY PERMIT APPROVED FOR J'S LIQUORS, 1557 W.
LARPENTEUR, TO ALLOW A ROOFTOP DISPLAY ON BULLSEYE BUILDING
Ciernia moved that a request from J's Liquors to allow a rooftop
display during the store grand opening on December 6th through
8th be approved. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 P.M.
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Tom Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
irley enoweth, City Clerk
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