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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_92Sep91.~t~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Alwo present were Chenoweth, Hoyt and Maurer. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 8/20/92 AND 8/26/92 Council approved the following minutes by unanimous consent: 1. Special Meeting of August 20, 1992 2. Regular Meeting of August 26, 1992 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: a. General Disbursements through 9/2/92, $19,174.29 b. Payroll, 8/16/92 - 8/31/92, $10,267.13 2. Scheduling the following public hearings: a. Hearing on delinquent utility assessments, October 14, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. b. Hearing on delinquent diseased tree removal charges, October 14, 1992 at 7:15 p.m. 3. Adoption of Resolution R-92-34 rescinding Resolution R-92-12 regarding conditional use permit for veterinary clinic at 1533 W. Larpenteur 4. Designation of election judges for November 3, 1992 general election 5. Awarding the tree trimming contract for the 1992 fall trimming in the University Grove area to S and S Tree Specialists 6. Authorizing replacement of yard hydrant at Community Park 7. Resignation of Marie A. Furton from the Planning Commission 8. Licenses: Green Mechanical, Inc, #0981 and Bunk Bed Bargains Co. #0982 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R-92-35 ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON 1992 STREET IMPROVEMENTS Maurer presented the proposed street improvement project which includes certain streets in University Grove and Falcon Woods 1 and 2, together with a proposed schedule for implementation and completion of the project if approved. He explained that the first step in the process is ordering the engineer to prepare the MINUTES ~• SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 PAGE 2 feasibility study. Baldwin explained that the decision to upgrade the city streets was established by the city's infrastructure improvement program and the only decisions to be made with each upcoming improvement is to approve the finite details for each project. Following a brief discussion Jacobs moved adoption of Resolution R-92-35 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-35 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENTS ASSESSMENT POLICY FOR ALLEYS TO BE ADDRESSED AT 9/23/92 MEETING Maurer reviewed his report dated September 3, 1992 (a copy of which is on file in the city office) regarding reconstruction of the city's deteriorating alleys. A discussion ensued regarding a possible survey of affected property owners to obtain their opinions on the matter, estimated cost of such a project, and the possibility of amending the present assessment policy for alleys. Council concurred that the assessment policy should be addressed prior to a survey of the property owners. Maurer will prepare adjustments to the alley assessment policy based on an 80/20 and a 90/10 split for Council consideration. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION REGARDING INTENT TO REIMBURSE 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT COSTS FROM TAX EXEMPT DEBT Hoyt explained that this is a federal government regulation which requires cities to declare their intent to reimburse expenditures from tax exempt debt sold after March 2, 1992. Since the city plans to do street improvements in 1993 and may wish to issue bonds, it is necessary to adopt the proposed resolution. Gehrz moved adoption of Resolution R-92-36 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-36 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DECLARING INTENT OF CITY TO REIMBURSE COSTS THEREOF WITH TAX-EXEMPT DEBT REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS ON ARONA AT RUGGLES DISCUSSED Maurer addressed the request from Arona Street residents that a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Arona and Ruggles to reduce speeding on Arona Street. He explained that typically signs are not used for traffic control and that there are some drawbacks such as more noise and fumes from vehicles stopping and starting, and giving pedestrians a feeling a false security when MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 PAGE 3 1.~~ crossing the street. Following a discussion staff was directed to prepare a response to the request indicating that Council is not opposed to placement of the signs but making them aware of possible problems. UPDATE ON CITY'S TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS Fiscal Consultant Steve Apfelbacher reviewed his report dated September 3, 1992 (a copy of which is on file in the city office) relating to the status of the city's tax increment districts, possible use of any remaining TIF revenue after the districts terminate, and the feasibility of issuing refunding bonds for certain districts. Apfelbacher also explained that the current owners of District 2-1/Bullseye has expressed interest in finding a solution to remove or reduce the minimum market value as established in the development agreement. Council agreed that if the matter can be worked out to the city's satisfaction they might be interested and directed Apfelbacher to pursue further discussion with the property owners. Apfelbacher recommended no decision be made regarding issuing refund bonds until after the discussion with the Bullseye owners. If an agreement with Bullseye cannot be reached TIF District 2-1 could be included in refunding for the other districts. Apfelbacher will provide Council with the results of the discussion at a future meeting. ITEM P-5, CONSIDERING OF REFUNDING CITY BONDS DEFERRED This matter was deferred due to the action taken on the previous item. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION RELATING TO REDUCING THE 1993 DEBT LEVY ON G.O. DEBT Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R-92-37 which carried unanimously . RESOLUTION R-92-37 A RESOLUTION REDUCING THE 1993 DEBT LEVY ON GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT 1993 BUDGET HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 12/9/92 WITH CONTINUATION ON 12/16/92 Council by unanimous consent scheduled the public hearing on the 1993 budget for 7:05 p.m. on December 9, 1992 and the continuation hearing (if necessary) for 7:05 p.m., December 16, 1992. ~. ~~ .:: MINUTE S SEPTEMBER 9, 1992 PAGE 4 ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PROPOSED 1993 BUDGET Gibson Talbot moved adoption of Resolution R-92-38 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-38 A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET OF $1,032,038 AND CERTIFIED LEVY OF $686,164 TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR 1993 FIRE CONTRACT WITH CITY OF LAUDERDALE APPROVED Hoyt explained that the contract is the same as the 1992 contract approved by Council in June except for the call rate increase from $292.00 per call to $306.00 per call. Jacobs moved approval of the contract which carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 p.m. Tom Baldwin, Mayor -~ ATTEST: 'u