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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_84Mar14MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1984 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M, by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Baldwin, Hard, Chestovich, and Ciernia. Also PRESENT present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Gasteazoro, Engineer Schunicht, and Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth. None. ABSENT Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that CONSENT the Consent Agenda be approved and that Item 10 be deleted from Consent AGENDA Agenda and placed on the Council Agenda at the request of Councilmember APPROVED Hard (ambulance insurance). Motion carried unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports 4~1-00284 and ~~1-00384 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-01684 - X62-01984 3. Lauderdale Rescue Reports 4~4-00784 - 4~4-00984 4. General Payroll 2/16/84 - 2/29/84 $ 7,307.37 5. Liquor Payroll 2/16/84 - 2/29/84 $ 1,988.42 6. General Disbursements 3/1/84 - 3/14/84 $ 7,802.35 Sinking Fund 5.53 7. Liquor Disbursements 2/28/84 - 3/12/84 $18,473.30 8. Planning Commission Minutes of March 5, 1984 9. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for February, 1984 10. Letters Dated February 27, 1984 from League of MN Cities Regarding 1983 Worker's Compensation Dividend and Pending Legislation Affecting Clerks 11. License: General Contractor's License ~`~1087 Peter Eckberg Remodeling 1549 W. Hoyt Falcon Heights, MN 55108 12. Liquor Store Financial Report for January, 1984 ~:_ ~.~' Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Minutes MINUTES OF of February 29, 1984 be approved with the following corrections: Page 4, 2/29/84 Paragraph 7, line 4, add the words "this particular" between the words APPROVED "for" and "project", and Page 4, Paragraph 5, Line 3, change."5" to "4". Motion carried unanimously. Fred Baker, City Horticulturist, presented data on the importance of inspect- FRED BAKER, ing woodpiles for Dutch Elm Disease and the pruning of infected branches CITY on selected trees. He explained that not only would more trees survive, HORTICULTURIST but pruning would be less costly than tree removal. Following a discussion, TO INSPECT Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Mr. WOODPILES & Baker be authorized to inspect woodpiles and order disposal or de-barking PRUNE of elm wood. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Baldwin moved, SELECTED seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that Mr. Baker be authorized to arrange TREES for selective pruning of diseased branches. Councilmember Ciernia requested an amendment to the motion stipulating that some simple method of removal be implemented (possibly awarding a contract to one removal firm for the season, as suggested by Mr. Baker) to be determined by the Clerk Administrator. The amendment was accepted and upon a vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~, MARCH 14, 1984 PAGE 2 Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth presented proposed Resolution 84-9 calling for BOND SALE the sale of bonds in the amount of $1,075,000.00 for the refunding of the SCHEDULING temporary improvement bonds and other projects, and reviewed the sale details. The recommended date of sale is April 25, 1984 at 7:30 P.M., allowing the Bond Attorney to review the resolution and complete all legal matters. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution 84-9 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-9 RESOLUTION 84-9 RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF $1,075,000.00 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT IMPROVEMENT BONDS OF 1984 Mayor Eggert presented a letter from Beverly Higgins, 1335 W. Iowa, BEVERLY requesting that the City reimburse her in the amount of $351.25 for HIGGINS, 1335 costs incurred by a sewer back up. Council discussed the matter with W. IOWA Mrs. Higgins after which Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by REQUEST~FOR Councilmember Chestovich, that the request be granted. Council- REIMBURSEMENT member Ciernia felt the City should establish a fund to assist ON SEWER BACK residents when this sort of problem occurs as at present there is UP - DEFERRED no Council policy, each case is handled differently. After a TO 3/28/84 thorough discussion, Councilmembers Baldwin and Chestovich withdrew the motion and Council directed the City Attorney to draft a policy to be presented at the next meeting for consideration. The City Engineer was then directed to investigate the matter in an attempt to determine why Mrs. Higgins has the recurring problem. Fire Chief Renchin addressed the matter of the proposed Appendix E APP,~ENDIX E and explained that Pat Coughlin, Fire Chief of Richfield, who served ADOPTED on the code board, was in attendance to answer questions. In reply to a question from Mayor Eggert, Mr. Coughlin replied that 12 communities in the Metropolitan area have adopted Appendix E, and that it must be adopted as is, cannot be altered. It was explained that there are some trade-offs in installing sprinkler systems, and savings can be made in other areas such as reduction in wall density, etc. Attorney Jim Page, representing the apartment owners, George Berry and Jim Boyd, asked if changing from apartment to condo- minium would constitute a change in occupancy. Mr. Coughlin replied that it would not, however, an addition to the building of 2,000 square feet or more could require sprinkling the entire building. The City Building Inspector would determine change of occupancy classification and all other matters pertaining to the code enforcement. The code also makes the Council a board of appeals in the event the Inspector's determination is questioned. Following the discussion, Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that Ordinance ~1~203 be adopted and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the same. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ~~203 ORDINANCE ~~203 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING APPENDIX E RELATING TO AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPRESSION SYSTEMS MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1984 PAGE 3 ~~ Chief Renchin explained the need for daytime stand-by pay for members DAYTIME STAND of the Department who man the station during severe storm periods. Day- BY SALARY FOR time stand-by personnel are paid and the Department felt day personnel FIRE/RESCUE should be compensated also. He calculated there should be sufficient APPROVED funds in the salary budget to cover the additional amount. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the request be granted. Chief Renchin informed Council that the Department had determined the need for a day Rescue Captain due to the increase in paper work for ambulance runs. The salary would be $48.00 per month and the Depart- ment, at this time, has funding. Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that pay for the additional Captain be approved retroactive to January 1, 1984. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Renchin explained that the Sheriff's Department has determined that the fire communications system is in need of replacement and has requested that each participating Fire Department share in the cost, $600 or $700. The Department has not budgeted funds for that purpose and would like the Council to appropriate funds to cover the cost. He stated that he was opposed to the arrangement, the County has been asked to budget for replacement of the system every year since 1980, but each year it is denied, and if the County does not budget for such items this problem could arise again. Clerk Administrator Barnes was of the opinion that the County should own the equipment rather than having the ownership shared by the communities involved. He had discussed the matter with Sheriff Zacharias and Couxity Commissioner Salverda and was told by Mr. Salverda that there is a contingency fund for such items. The City Attorney was directed to investigate the matter and report back at the March 28th meeting. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Terry Rawson, 1383 Midway Parkway, St. Paul, MN be appointed to the Fire Department subject to a physical and the one year probation period. Motion carried unanimously. Chief Renchin commented on the February 27, 1984 letter from Minnesota Underwriters Agency, Inc. regarding ambulance malpractice insurance, and inquired as to the cost as he felt it would be worthwhile. Council discussed whether or not the rescue personnel are covered by the City's liability insurance, and if so, why would additional insurance be necessary. The City Attorney was directed to review the present City policy and report at the next meeting. Mayor Eggert explained that he had obtained further information on PCA standards regarding the civil defense siren. The information he had obtained previously and presented at the last meeting was in- accurate. More recent information obtained from Dave Kelso, noise expert at the PCA is as follows: PCA standards do not apply to emergency sirens as they do not sound long enough to trigger PCA standards (6 minutes), the City siren at 128 decibels would not generate interior noise at 60 feet that would exceed OSHA standards, based on OSHA standards the siren would not be a health hazard, and the only consideration would be "nuisance value" to the adjacent properties. Attorney Gasteazoro was of the opinion that a court would decide public safety rules over nuisance. Chief Renchin expressed concern over the delay as the tornado season is fast SALARY FOR DAY RESCUE CAPTAIN APPROVED FIRE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM TO BE DISCUSSED FURTHER AT 3/28/84 MEETING TERRY RAWSON APPOINTED TO FIRE DEPT. MALPRACTICE INSURANCE TO BE DISCUSSED FURTHER ON 3/28/84 CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1984 PAGE 4 approaching. Jim Page, representing Jim Boyd and George Berry, owners of the apartment buildings near the proposed siren site presented the owners objections to the placement at that site and suggested other sites. Following a discussion regarding possible sites, whether or not it may be placed on a utility easement or the County right-of-way, Attorney Gasteazoro was instructed to research whether or not a siren can be placed on a utility easement and the Clerk Administrator to survey the area for an alternate site that has the necessary criteria. Upon. receipt of this additional information, a decision will be made in order that there need be no further delay. Engineer Schunicht presented a report on the Larpenteur Avenue Water Main improvement (increasing the main size from S to 12 inches) and explained the effect the increased size would have on Falcon Heights, the sources of water in each area, and water pressure in various areas of the City. He recommended that Council consider the project as it would improve greatly the fire flow for the City and would also coordinate with the City of St. Paul's plans. He suggested Council also consider extending the sanitary sewer to Cleveland as it would be less costly to include it with the water project.. He then reviewed the proposed Tatum/Lindig storm sewer for which plans were drawn up previously, but never constructed. Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution 84-10 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE LARPENTEUR AVENUE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENT AND SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the 1984 spring dump be scheduled for May 11 through May 20, 1984. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Chestovich reported on the following items requested by the Planning Commission at the March 5, 1984 meeting: (1) schedule a joint Council/Planning Commission workshop on the zoning ordinance, (2) check with Metro Planning if Bullseye does not bring in plans, (3) that Council adopt a resolution that a developer seeking to use tax increment financing on the northeast quadrant be contingent upon a proposal for development by a specified date. Mayor Eggert explained that meetings have been arranged with Bullseye, Henry Kristal, Mr. Barnes, Attorney Gasteazoro, Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth, and himself. The meetings are scheduled for March 16 and March 20 at which time a preliminary development agreement will be drawn up. Council discussed at length whether or not the City should be more aggressive in obtaining development, the possibility of obtaining more information from Mr. Cohen regarding his plans for the southeast quadrant, lack of information regarding Bullseye's plans, whether or not all quad- rants should be addressed at one time, and the need for a redevelopment 5'~ E wr rw SIREN (con't.) REPORT ON LARPENTEUR AVENUE WATER MAIN RESOLUTION 84-10 SPRING DUMP SCHEDULED 5/11 THROUGH 5/20 1 [1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 14, 1984 PAGE 5 committee . Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the meet- ing be extended in order that the discussion. might be completed. Motion carried unanimously. The discussion then continued regarding the development of the Snelling/ Larpenteur intersection. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the meeting be adjourned at 11:03 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: ~~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of March 14, 1984 ~! MEETING EXTENDED ADJOURNMENT