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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_91Feb27MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 1991 I1 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin. Maurer, Gedde, Wiessner and Chenoweth. MINUTES OF 2/13/91 APPROVED ~. Also present were The Minutes of February 13, 1991 were approved by unanimous consent. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA Item F-12, Removal of Billiard/Pool Halls and Game Arcades as Conditional Uses, was added to the Policy Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED The following Consent Agenda Items were approved by unanimous consent: 1.Disbursements: a. General Disbursements through 2/27/91, $92,856.50 b. Payroll, 2/1/91 - 2/15/91, $12,105.32 2. Resolution R-91-11 Proclaiming March 14, 1991 as Adult High School Day 3. Licenses: Knutson Services, Inc. #0748,-Falcon Heights Pharmacy #0749, Top Performance for Hair #0750, American Burner Service #0751, and Air Conditioning Assoc. #0752 PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVE OF MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY Gary Eckhardt, a representative of MPCA presented an update on air control monitoring both at the City Ha~1 site and at the Larpenteur and Snelling intersection. He indicated that both sites are presently in the acceptable range. In an attempt to reduce air pollution problems a vehicle inspection and maintenance program will begin in July of this year. OUTDOOR RECREATION GRANT AGREEMENT WITH DEPT. OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT APPROVED (FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK) Carol Kriegler explained that the grant agreement for $69,500 has been received and reviewed plans for use of the funds for upgrading the park at Idaho and Snelling. Following a brief discussion, Gehrz moved approval of the Outdoor Recreation Grant Agreement for use at the Idaho/Snelling Park. Motion carried unanimously. CITY TO REQUEST PROPOSALS FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK SHELTER Kriegler suggested that the City request proposals for MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1991 PAGE 2 _!. architectural services as a means of exploring that particular option. Other options to be considered are purchase of a "pre-fab" structure or contracting with a "design builder". Jacobs moved that staff be authorized to request proposals for architectural services for the Idaho Snelling shelter. Motion carried unanimously. Kriegler stressed that this would not obligate the City to contract with one of the responding firms. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH BARYON-ASHMAN FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK PLANNING SERVICES Council considered a staff recommendation that the City contract with Barton-Ashman Associates for the Idaho/Snelling Park planning after which Jacobs moved approval. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF $10,108.80 PAYMENT TO JEFFERSON CONSTRUCTION FOR COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT Kriegler explained that Jefferson has been requesting final payment for some time, however since there is still some incomplete work, the City Attorney was asked to review the contract to determine whether or not the City was required to make final payment. Gedde was of the opinion that the City was not obligated to make final payment but could withhold funds to complete the project. Staff's recommendation that $7,500 be retained to cover the cost of the unsatisfactory grading and landscaping was discussed. Concern was expressed that if the contractor did not complete the work it would be difficult for the City to contract for completion in time for early spring seeding. Kriegler was of the opinion that $7,500 would be adequate to cover costs should it be necessary for the City to complete the work and that the project could be done in time. She felt that with the sum being withheld Jefferson Construction would probably choose to complete the project in a timely manner. Ciernia moved that a payment of $10,108.80 be made to Jefferson Construction and that $7,500 be withheld until final landscaping is properly completed. Motion carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO ASSESSMENT POLICY APPROVED Council discussed at length the possibility of reducing the amount assessed to property owners for local improvements, and the impact on City taxes should the amount be reduced. Wiessner reviewed a handout estimating costs to the City based on the present policy to assess 2/3 of the project with the City funding 1/3 and the impact on City taxes should the assessed amount be reduced. Also discussed was the fact that assessment of tax exempt properties should be clarified in the assessment policy. Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-91-11(a) making the following changes in the assessment policy: 1) Change the 2/3 assessment and 1/3 City participation for street and storm sewer improvements to 50/50, and 2) MINUTES FEBRUARY 2 7 , 19 91 PAGE 3 _~ clarification that tax exempt property is taxed 100 of the residential equivalency rate. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-91-11(A) A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S ASSESSMENT POLICY) PROPOSED RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ASSESSMENT FOR 1991 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-91-12 with the stipulation that the amount of assessment is to be based on the policy as just set by Ordinance 0-91-3. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-91-12 A RESOLUTION DECLARING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT PROPOSED RESOLUTION ON SCHEDULING HEARING FOR 1991 STREET IMPROVEMENTS Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-91-13 scheduling the public hearing on the proposed assessment for March 27, 1991 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-91-13 A RESOLUTION FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR 1991 STREET IMPROVEMENTS DISCUSSION - PETITION FROM HOLLYWOOD COURT RESIDENTS REGARDING CLOSING OF HOYT AND UNDERWOOD STREETS ON THE FAIRGROUNDS Baldwin commented on the petition from Hollywood Court residents requesting the Council assist in re-opening the roads and requesting MNDOT to re-set the semaphores at Snelling and Hoyt. Wiessner explained she had discussed the street closings with Mike Heffron of the State Fairgrounds and he had indicated they did not intend to rescind their decision. Baldwin and Wiessner will arrange a meeting with Mike Heffron to further discuss the matter and Council will also relay the residents' requests to our State Legislators at a meeting scheduled for March 2, 1991. CITY TO DISCONTINUE ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP Wiessner explained that the annual spring clean up has become excessively expensive and last year only 120 vehicles made use of the service. Based on the cost, low participation, the City's need to reduce expenditures, and the fact that there are private haulers capable of picking up the items, Council unanimously agreed that the clean-up should be discontinued. MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1991 PAGE 4 1 1991 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT ~~~ 1 Wiessner explained that the State Legislature has taken action to reduce the July Local Government Aid payments to cities which results in a $16,609 decrease to Falcon Heights with an additional reduction in the December payment. She then presented possible options for City Budget reductions to compensate for the loss and recommended Option 4. During the discussion Gehrz expressed concern over the proposal to eliminate the animal control service and felt it would be more appropriate to delete the $500.00 from some other area. Staff was directed to discuss the matter with the impounding clinic and Roseville Police to determine if the cost of animal control could be reduced. If not, the matter will be brought back to Council for discussion. Wallin moved adoption of Option 4 with deletion of the animal control item for a total budget adjustment of $16,140. Motion carried unanimously. RESCUE SERVICES RATE CHANGES DISCUSSED Wiessner presented proposed increased charges for rescue services which would make the service completely self-supporting. Concerns were expressed regarding including building costs in the charges for Falcon Heights residents and business people as they are already paying taxes to cover those costs. Council also felt that including back-up ambulance costs in the charges would not be appropriate. Staff was directed to recompute the rescue charges with the deletion of these items for discussion at the next meeting. GENERIC CONDITIONS TO BE DRAFTED FOR POOL HALL AND GAME ROOM CONDITIONAL IISE PERMITS Planner Susan Hoyt presented the Planning Commission's recommendation that Council consider removing billard/pool halls and game arcades as conditional uses in a B-2 zone. She explained the difficulty in allowing these establishment in the City without. disrupting the community standards of peace and quiet since all business areas closely abut residential areas. Council indicated they did not feel these uses should be deleted from the code and asked that Hoyt prepare generic conditions specifically for these types of businesses. These conditions will be discussed at a future meeting. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED Council noted the Revised Policies for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan reflecting comments made at the January 28, 1991 Planning Commission Meeting. MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1991 PAGE 5 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. ,~, ~'f~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: G Shirley Ch oweth, City Clerk 1 February 27, 1991 T_T!'+L'TTCL~C Refuse Haulers Knu son Services, Inc. #0748 Cor orate Fa con Heights Pharmacy, Inc. #0749 Top Performance #0750 Mechanical American Burner Service, Inc. #0751 Air Conditioning Associates, Inc. #0752 f L