HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_91Oct23MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OCTOBER 23, 1991
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7 p.m.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin. Also present were
Chenoweth, Hoyt and Maurer.
MINUTES OF 10/9/91 APPROVED
The Minutes of October 9, 1991 were approved by unanimous
consent.
MINUTES OF 10/3/91 EMERGENCY MEETING APPROVED
The Minutes of the October 3, 1991 Emergency Meeting were
approved by unanimous consent.
ADDENDA TO AGENDA
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Council approved the addition of the following items to the
Consent Agenda: Item F-8, Scheduling of Canvassing Meeting for
1991 City Election, and Item F-9, Scheduling of a Special meeting
for Appointment of the Falcon Heights Citizens Committee for the
Falcon Heights/Roseville Cooperative Study.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements:
(a) General Disbursements through 10/17/91, $83,007.73
(b) Payroll, 10/1/92 - 10/15/91, $10, $10,873.16
2. Adoption of Resolution R-91-49 Authorizing Application for
Recycling Grant Funds for 1992
3. Awarding Fall Streetsweeping Contract to Clean Sweep Inc. at
a cost of $4,497.50
4. Approving Use of Community Park Shelter and Site for Lions
Club Holiday Tree Sale
5. Approval of Proposed 1992 for Northwest Suburban Cable
Commission
6. Approval of Partial Payment to St. Paul Water Utility for
Fire Hydrant Work ($11,029)
7. Licenses
8. Scheduling the Canvassing Meeting for 11/6/91 at 7 p.m.
9. Scheduling a Special Meeting for 11/6/91, Approximately 7:10
p.m. for Appointment of Citizens Committee for Falcon
Heights/Roseville Study
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APPROVAL OF LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT PROPOSAL FORM SPORTS TECHNOLOGY,
INC. FOR COMMUNITY PARK
Council briefly discussed the need for additional lighting at the
Community Park after which Jacobs moved that the proposal from
Sports Technology, Inc., at a cost of $16,915.00 be approved.
The motion carried unanimously. Council stressed that the new
lighting must not intrude upon the residential neighborhood and
that lighting must be sensor controlled to provide nighttime
lighting of the parking lot.
APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT 16 FOR HAMLINE AVENUE PROJECT
(RELATING TO GOTFRIED PIT)
Baldwin explained that this supplemental agreement for Hamline
Avenue covers the city's portion of the landscaping cost for the
Gotfried Pit. Wallin moved approval of the agreement at a cost
of $856.00 to be funded from the Hamline Avenue Improvement Fund.
Motion carried unanimously.
COUNCIL PLANNING RETREAT SCHEDULED FOR DECEMBER 7 AND 8
Baldwin stated that planning retreats have been held in the past
which were found to be very productive, and stressed the need for
another retreat in the near future to discuss decisions and
problems facing Council in the upcoming year. Following a
discussion Council scheduled the retreat for December 6th and
7th. Staff will make arrangements for an appropriate retreat
location in the vicinity of the city.
CITY TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN RAMSEY COUNTY ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Hoyt explained that she has participated in countywide planning
sessions held in the past and feels that the city would benefit
from continued participation in these planning discussions.
Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-91-50 which would allow
the city administrator to continue participation. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 5-91-50
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY'S PARTICIPATION IN THE
COUNTYWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
CONTINGENCY FUNDS TO BE USED TO COVER REDUCTION IN SECOND HALF OF
1991 LGA FUNDS.
Baldwin explained that the reduction in Local Government Aid for
the second half of 1991 amounted to $12,901 and that staff has
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recommended the use of contingency funds to cover the shortfall.
Wallin moved that $12,901.00 from the contingency fund be used to
cover the reduction in the second half of 1991 LGA which carried
unanimously.
FEASIBILITY STUDY ON 1992 STREET IMPROVEMENTS DELAYED
Maurer exptalneci that since the
project is relatively small, the
including the streets scheduled
was of the opinion that combinin
that bids would be more competit
whether or not the projects shou
providing the streets are not in
the opinion that safety was prob
Council agreed it would be prude
the fact the project will result
and also the results of the Falc
proposed 1992 street improvement
city might want to consider
for reconstruction in 1993. He
g the two would make it likely
ive. Council discussed at length
ld be delayed until 1993
unsafe condition. Maurer was of
ably not a concern at this time.
nt to delay reconstruction due to
in considerable cost to the city
on Heights/Roseville study may
have some impact on the decision.
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 0-91-12
Baldwin presented the proposed ordinance relating to utility fees
and late penalties for the same, which staff had previously been
directed to prepare. The only substantial change is the
provision that no penalty will be abated by the city council.
Jacobs moved adoption of Ordinance 0-91-12 which carried
unanimously. Ciernia stressed that this is not being done to
create a hardship or be unfair and stressed that the city has
given more time to payment of these bills than most other billing
entities.
ORDINANCE 0-91-12
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING §5-14.07 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO
UTILITY FEE PENALTIES
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED
1. Tax Levy Determination Table
2. Third Budget Workshop for 1992 Budget
3. September, 1991 Policy Report
ADJOURi~TMENT
T~~ me~tincf was adjourned at 8 : 11 b . m.
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Shirley Che weth, City Clerk
Tom Baldwin, Mayor