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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 12, 1992
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz and Jacobs. Also present were Chenoweth
and Hoyt.
ABSENT
Gibson Talbot. (Arrived later.)
MINUTES OF 1/22/92 APPROVED
Council approved the Minutes of January 22, 1992 by unanimous
consent.
CONSENT AGENDA APPPROVED
Council approved the following consent agenda by unanimous
consent:
1. Disbursements
(a) General Disbursements through 1/30/92, $721,074.85
(b) Payroll, 1/16/92 - 1/31/92, $10,456.79
2. Approval of Recycling Grant Agreement
3. Pay Equity Report
4. Adoption of Resolution R-92-3 Proclaiming the Week of
March 1-8, 1992 as Volunteers of America Week in Falcon
Heights
5. Reinstatement of Dennis LeMay to Fire Department
6. Authorization to Order Additional Copies of the "Living
in Falcon Heights" Booklets
7. Licenses
ADDENDUM TO POLICY AGENDA
Council approved the addition of Item P-6, Resolution of Support
for Northwest Youth and Family Services CDBG Application.
LEGISLATURE URGED TO DESIGNATE A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRUST FUND
Baldwin explained that there is some concern that any excess
funds in the local option sales tax account may be used by the
State of Minnesota to offset their shortages. Due to this
concern the League of Minnesota Cities has requested members to
adopt a resolution requesting the legislature to designate a
local government trust fund. Ciernia moved adoption of
Resolution R-92-4 which carried unanimously.
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RESOLUTION R-92-4
A RESOLUTION URGING THE STATE LEGISLATURE TO DESIGNATE
A LOCAL GOVERNMENT TRUST FUND EXCLUSIVELY FOR-CITY,
COUNTY, TOWNSHIP PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
REQUEST FOR LEGISLATION TO CHANGE FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION
VESTING POLICY
Fire Department member, Joe Olson, explained that the department
wishes to submit special legislation changing the vesting policy
in the relief association's defined contribution plan or more
precicely 'split the pie' plan, and requested council's
approval. This proposed plan would make all firefighters fully
vested after six years rather than 20 years. Olson stressed that
there would be no cost to the city and that two-thirds of the
department members voted in favor of the change. Following a
brief discussion Jacobs moved that the council endorses the
concept and that the legislation be pursued. Ciernia said that
no additional contributions from the city would be involved in
this change. He also clarified that the longer serving members
would be losing some benefits under the plan. Olson responded
that this was understood. Motion carried unanimously.
UNIVERSITY OF MN ASSESSMENTS FOR CLEVELAND AVENUE PROJECT
Hoyt explained that it is no longer necessary to go through the
legislature to obtain funding for the University's assessment
for the proposed Cleveland Avenue project. The city needs only
to bill the University.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION DECLARING 2061 W. LARPENTEUR BLIGHTED AND
NON-CONFORMING
Council discussed the residence and accessory buildings at 2061
W. Larpenteur which are substandard and non-conforming within
the zone, B-1A, limited business. Staff has recommended that
the city purchase the property for clearance if the city is
awarded a block grant to do so. Some concern was expressed that
by declaring the area blighted the city may be obligated to do
something with the property even though the grant is denied.
Following the discussion, Gehrz moved adoption of Resolution
R-92-5 which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-92-5
A RESOLUTION DECLARING 2061 W. LARPENTEUR BLIGHTED
AND NON-CONFORMING
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APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION REQUESTING CDBG FUNDS FOR BLIGHT
ELIMINATION
Council briefly discussed requesting grant funds for the purpose
of eliminating the blighted area at 2061 W. Larpenteur. Hoyt
explained the procedure and stated that the grant application is
for a total of $191,550.00. Gibson Talbot moved adoption of
Resolution R-92-6 which carried unanimously. To address the
concern that the city may be forced to take action even though
the grant is denied, staff will check on the city's options.
RESOLUTION R-92-6
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING CDBG FUNDS FOR BLIGHT
ELIMINATION
REQUEST FROM NORTHWEST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES FOR CITY
SUPPORT OF A CDBG APPLICATION
Ciernia presented the proposed resolution, explained that a
portion of CDBG funds are dedicated for social services, and
that the NYFS desires to apply for such funds. The organization
is requesting the 10 participating communities to support the
application. Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-92-7 which
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-92-7
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION
FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG)
BY NORTHWEST YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (NYFS)
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 P.M.
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Shir ey Cheno eth, City Clerk