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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_92Oct14~~? MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 14, 1992 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:05 p.m. PRE SEMT Baldwin, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present were Chenoweth and Hoyt. ABSENT Ciernia. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF 9/23/92 Council approved the Minutes of September 23, 1992 by unanimous consent . CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements a. General Disbursements through 10/7/92, $125,982.45 b. Payroll 9/16/92 - 9/30/91, $11,054.42 2. Appointment of Kay Z. Andrews to the Planning Commission to complete the term of Ed Finegan (term expires 12/31/92) 3. Approval of a 2.33 ft. sideyard setback request from Andrew and Carolyn Collins, 1603 Northrop, to allow construction of a two car garage 4. Authorization to purchase a rotary broom for public works tractor from Scharber and Sons at a cost of $2,725.00 5. Adoption of Resolution R-92-40 unreserving certain fund balances (Idaho/Spelling park building reserve, $69,500.00) 6. Adoption of Resolution R-92-41 transferring funds 7. Licenses: Northwestern Service, #0987 and Black Top Driveway, #0986 ADDENDUM TO POLICY AGENDA Council approved the addition of Item P-7, Proposal for rental of sewer fetter to the City of Lauderdale, to the Policy Agenda PUBLIC HEARING ON DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES Baldwin opened the hearing at 7:10 p.m. and explained the purpose f~8 MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 1992 PAGE 2 of the hearing. There being no one in attendance wishing to be heard the hearing was closed at 7:11 p.m. Gehrz moved adoption of Resolution R-92-42 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-42 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES PUBLIC HEARING ON DELINQUENT DISEASED TREE REMOVAL CHARGES Baldwin opened the hearing at 7:15 p.m. and presented a brief history of the city's diseased tree removal policy and the necessity of making changes in the policy over the years. He explained that it is unknown who planted many of the trees, and some of the trees which property owners believed to be on the city boulevards actually were on private property. He commented on the confusion created by these plantings leading to the adoption of Resolution R-85-41. This resolution stipulated that after September 1, 1987 the city would no longer participate in any removal cost for the remaining 20 private trees which had been previously assumed to be public. Mr. Roger Pittelkow, 1853 Pascal St., was in attendance to protest the proposed assessment against his property for removal of a diseased elm tree on his property in 1991. Mr. Pittelkow had been notified to remove the diseased tree and did not, the city had the tree removed, billed the property owner and implemented the assessment procedure as the bill was not paid. Mr. Pittlekow objected to the city requesting he pay for removal as the city had paid for removal of neighboring trees in past years. Baldwin explained that the city had removed some of these trees prior to being aware of their location on private property and prior to the resolution adopted in 1985. A discussion followed regarding whether or not is was appropriate to have the Pittleklow property and five neighboring properties surveyed and the estimated cost of such surveys. Baldwin stressed that if the property is surveyed and the bulk of the tree is on city property the city would pay the cost, otherwise it would be the property owner's responsibility. There being no others in attendance wishing to be heard Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:35 p.m. Jacobs moved that the properties at 1859, 1853 and 1847 Pascal be surveyed. A discussion ensued regarding whether or not information to be obtained by surveying neighboring properties should have any impact on the Pittlekow's property and possible `~9 MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 1992 PAGE 3 unnecessary use of city funds to satisfy curiosity. Following this discussion it was agreed that the public works foreman and forester will meet with Mr. Pittelkow and attempt to locate the property stakes on the Pittelkow property to make an absolute determination on whether or not the tree is on private or public property. If the stakes cannot be located the property will be surveyed. Jacobs withdrew his motion. ADA GRIEVANCE POLICY ADOPTED Council reviewed the latest draft of the ADA grievance policy, and made some corrections. Jacobs moved adoption of the policy as corrected which carried unanimously. PROPOSED RESOLUTION R-92-43 REQUESTING TURNBACK OF A PORTION OF SNELLING AVENUE Council briefly discussed the proposed resolution which requests that MN/DOT expedite the turnback to the city a portion of the west Snelling service road adjacent to the AMOCO station. The city' lease with AMOCO for use of the service road for site improvements is already in effect. Council approved Resolution R-92-43 by unanimous consent. RESOLUTION R-92-43 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE TURNBACK OF A PORTION OF T.H. 51 (SHELLING AVENUE) RIGHT-OF-WAY GUIDELINES FOR CITY CONTRIBUTIONS APPROVED Baldwin reviewed the proposed guidelines to be used to evaluate eligible requests for city contributions after which Council approved the same by unanimous consent. PROPOSED RESOLUTION R-92-44 SUPPORTING A VARIANCE IN MSA RULES Hoyt explained that Ramsey County has been discussing the possible turnback of some current county roads to city jurisdiction. The proposed resolution requests that if county mileage is turned back to the city, that MSA provide the city additional mileage to assist in funding maintenace of these streets. Following a brief discussion Gehrz moved adoption of Resolution R-92-44 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-92-44 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO MUNICIPAL STATE AID MILEAGE FOR TURNBACK OF RAMSEY COUNTY ROADS !~ MINUTES OCTOBER 14, 1992 PAGE 4 AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP TO REVIEW AND REVISE THE CITY'S BUSINESS ZONES IN CONJUNCTION WITH COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Hoyt explained that the city's new comprehensive plan which was prepared under the guidance of the Hoisington Group, included recommendations regarding review and possible revisions to the city's business zones. Staff recommended the hiring of the Hoisington Koegler Group to complete this task at a cost not to exceed $2,000.00. Gibson Talbot moved approval of the hiring as proposed which carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION FOR SOLID WASTE COMMISSION TO PREPARE RFP FOR SOLE SOURCE RECYCLING Solid Waste Commissioner John Hustad reviewed the commission's recommendation that the city remain with sole source recycling rather than an integrated system, and that the commission develop the RFP for recycling services. At Baldwin's request Jacobs presented the commission's findings regarding the disadvantages of an integrated system as follows: 1) some haulers indicated they would not collect batteries and oil, 2) more traffic created by each hauler running two separate trucks on Fridays. 3) haulers made it clear there would be no reduction in fee for reyclers, 4) extremely cumbersome for staff to work with seven haulers to obtain stats as required by Ramsey County, and 5) haulers would estimate tonnage as it would be mixed with collection from other communities. Jacobs moved that the commission be authorized to prepare the RFP for Council consideration. Motion carried unanimously. UPDATE ON LEGAL COUNSEL INFORMATION Council noted the update prepared by the City Administrator. The matter will be discussed at the October 28th meeting. AUTHORIZATION TO RENT CITY'S SEWER JETTER TO LAUDERDALE Hoyt explained that the City of Lauderdale is interested in renting the sewer fetter and presented a draft proposal for the rental. This proposal would include a per hour rental fee for the machine and labor cost for one temporary Falcon Heights employee who is experienced in the use of the machine and would be working on the project. Some concern was expressed regarding ~J! MINUTES OCTOBER 14 , 19 9 2 PAGE 5 city liability and Hoyt explained that the attorney is reviewing the matter. Gibson Talbot moved approval of the proposal for sewer fetter rental contingent upon approval by the city attorney. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. ~~ i ~ Y l~~ C ,.~, ~- Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: J