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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_92Jun241.2~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1992 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present were Chenoweth and Hoyt. MINUTES OF 5/27/92 APPROVED Council approved the Minutes of May 27, 1992 by unanimous consent . CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: a. General Disbursements through 6/16/92, $112,998.82 b. Payroll, 5/16/92 - 5/31/92, $10,144.64 c. Payroll, 6/1/92 - 6/15/92, $11,678.87 2. Resignation of Rick Talbot from Human Rights Commission and appointment of Maurine Venters to complete the term (12/31/93) 3. Approval of $30.00 expenditure for continued support of RSVP program 4. Adoption of Ordinance 0-92-3 relating to mandatory refuse collection 5. Approval of additional compensation for building official for Rot tlund Homes prof ec t (2 5$ of plan check fee) 6. Appointment of summer recreation program staff 7. Authorizing the hiring of appraiser for 2061 W. Larpenteur at a cost of $500-$1,000, such cost to be paid from TIF district funds 8. State Fair to reimburse city for prosecution costs relating to incidents on Fairgrounds 9. Resolution R-92-21 amending fees for temporary parking permits 10. Approval of variance request for construction of an 8 ft. high fence in the rear and side yards at 1700 St. Mary's St. 11. Licenses: #0965, Burnsville Htg. & AC, #9063, Combustion Heat & Power, $0966, Blue Chip Tree Co., and #9064, Pohl's Tree Service 12. Approval of fire department use of St. Paul fire training facilities at a cost of $300 to be funded from fire department training budget 13. Scheduling of a special city council meeting for 6:00 p.m., Thursday, July 9, 1992 MINUTES JUNE 24, 1991 PAGE 2 1.2 PUBLIC HEARING ON AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR LOTS 3, 4,5 AND 6 OF THE STRATFORD OFFICE PARK ADDITION Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:10 p.m. and explained the amendment is necessary to bring the comprehensive plan into conformance with the Rottlund Homes project. There being no one in attendance wishing to be heard the hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m. Hoyt explained that the amendment turns the limited business area on the plan to medium density residential area which will be in compliance with the actual use. Jacobs then moved adoption of Resolution R-92-22 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-22 A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN FOR LOTS 3, 4, 5 AND 6 OF STRATFORD OFFICE PARK ADDITION 1 APPROVAL OF VARIANCE FOR EMT-IV FOR RESCUE SQUAD Baldwin explained that the matter had been discussed in detail with rescue squad personnel at a workshop on April 8, 1992. Authorization would allow squad members to train for a variance to administer IV's, at an anticipated training cost of $5,950.00. Gehrz moved approval of the proposal for basic life support intravenous therapy variance for the rescue squad with funding of approximately $5,950 coming from the rescue enterprise fund. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSAL TO BE SUBMITTED TO FALCON HEIGHTS/ROSEVILLE STEERING COMMITTEE ON DIRECTION FOR COOPERATIVE OPPORTUNITIES Baldwin explained there are ways to save money by cooperation, however residents of both cities are concerned about maintaining good services. strong neighborhoods, access to government, etc. Since residents are asking many questions regarding merger he felt is now time to ask the steering committee to explore forms of "single city" government for presentation to the Roseville Counc i 1. A discussion ensued regarding whether or not it was appropriate to go to the steering committee rather than directly to the Roseville Council, the importance of moving forward before momentumn is lost or desert the idea, the need for a "new city" blue-print to have something tangible to present to the public and establishment of a time line. The possibility of completing the initial process by April of 1993 was considered. MINUTES 1 2 ,!~ JUNE 24, 1992 PAGE 3 Following the discussion Council agreed to send the proposal to the steering committee for a meeting tentatively scheduled for July 30, 1992. APPROVAL OF RECREATION PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND ESTABLSSHING A RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND Baldwin reviewed the program which started this summer with the receipt of a $100 donation which has been depleted. Gehrz stated that Parks and Recreation Commission feels there is a need for this type of program which allows children to participate in recreation activities who might otherwise be unable to do so. The plan is to fund the program through donations from local service organizations and individuals. Ciernia suggested the city advance funds to continue through this summer with the funds being replaced from the expected donations. Following a brief discussion Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-92-23 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-23 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A RECREATION SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND APPROPRIATION OF $200.00 TO ENABLE CONTINUATION OF SCHOLARSHIP FUND THROUGH 1992 Ciernia moved that $200.00 be allocated from the contingency fund to ensure continuation of the program through 1992 with the expectation of replacing any funds used with anticipated donations. PROPOSED ORDINANCE 0-92-4 RELATING TO ABATEMENT OF BLIGHT Hoyt explained that the proposed ordinance will enable administrative removal of nuisances and blight on private property when a property owner fails to do so after notification. Most of these violations are presently handled by citation and court proceedings which is costly and often does not remedy the problem. After a brief discussion Gibson Talbot moved adoption of Ordinance 0-92-4 which carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-92-4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 8-1.03. SUBD. 4 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ABATEMENT OF BLIGHT 12 MINUTES JUNE 24, 1992 PAGE 4 LAUDERDALE FIRE CONTRACT RENEWED FOR 1992 Hoyt stated that the renewal contract is basically the same contract as in the past with some additional clarification plus addition of a section to cover non-routine fire marshal inspections. Gehrz moved approval of the contract which carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. ~~~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST Shirley eno eth, City Clerk