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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_84Apr11~~ r, ~I 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1984 A regular City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Hard, Chestovich, Ciernia, and Baldwin. Also PRESENT present were Attorney Gasteazoro, Engineer Schuiricht and Secretary Chenoweth. None. ABSENT Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the CONSENT Consent Agenda be approved with the addition of the Park and Recreation AGENDA Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Ambulance Report ~~2-02384 2. Lauderdale Fire Report 1~3-00284 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Report ~~4-01184 4. General Disbursements 3/28/84 - 5/11/84 $16,514.73 Sinking Fund $ 5.30 5. Liquor Disbursements 3/26/84 - 4/9/84 $13,950.24 6. General Payroll 3/16/84 - 3/31/84 $ 7,472.46 7. Liquor Payroll 3/16/84 - 3/31/84 $ 2,070.34 8. Planning Commission Minutes of April 2, 1984 9. Building Inspector's Report for February, 1984 10. Prosecutor's Statement for February, 1984 11. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for March, 1984 12. Memo Dated April 2, 1984 from League of Minnesota Cities Regarding 1984 Nominations for LMC Board of Directors 13. Memo Dated March 20, 1984 from League of Minnesota Cities Regarding Videotapes of LMC Legislative Action Conference 14. License: General Contractor License ~~1091 Elmsun Developers 1701 N. Albert Falcon Heights, MN 55113 15. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 2, 1984 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that proposed Resolution 84-13 be added to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Minutes of March 28, 1984 be approved with corrections. Motion carried unanimously. ADDENDUM TO COUNCIL AGENDA MINUTES OF 3/28 APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the variance R. EHA, 1865 request from Robert Eha, 1865 Simpson, to construct a garage in line with SIMPSON, existing garages on Ruggles Street and two feet from the rear property line, VARIANCE be approved. Motion carried unanimously. GRANTED Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the variance request from Robert Nicholson and Arnold Holmquist to construct a home on Lot 8, Block 1, Pothen Homesites, with the garage placed approximately 18 feet from Ruggles Street, be approved. Motion carried unanimously. R. NICHOLSON/ A. HOLMQUIST VARIANCE GRANTED, LOT 8, BLK. 1, POTHEN HOMESITES MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1984 PAGE 2 J~ Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the variance request from Lowell Lundy, 1853 Moore to construct a thre h L. LUNDY, , e season porc 1853 MOORE, one to three feet nearer the lot line than permitted by ordinance be VARIANCE approved. Motion carried unanimously. GRANTED Gerald Wallin, 1859 N. Snelling, was in attendance requesting a variance VARIANCE to permit fencing of a swimming pool with a fence less than the required GRANTED six feet. He provided information on the sparse population in the area, G. WALLIN, existing fencing, remote location, Large area of lot, and height of 1859 N. fencing around neighboring pools. Councilmember Chestovich moved, SNELLING seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the variance be granted. Councilmember Ciernia expressed concern that by lowering the require- ment the City might be held liable in the event someone gets into the pool area and is injured or drowns. Following a discussion, the motion on the floor was withdrawn, and Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that a variance be approved allowing Mr. Wallin to erect a second fence around the pool area, such fence to be no less than four feet nor more than five feet in height. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Gasteazoro was of the opinion that this would be adequate. The request from Beverly Higgins, 1355 W. Iowa, for reimbursement for HIGGINS sewer back-up was deferred until the April 25, 1984 meeting in order SEWER BACK- that there will be adequate time to televise the City sewer line in UP DEFERRED that area. TO 4/25/84 Attorney Gasteazoro informed Council that she had discussed the prelimi- BULLSEYE . nary agreement, with supplement, with Bob Collins and he felt sure that AGREEMENT when Mr. Hunt returns from out of town the supplement will be signed. UPDATE Further work will be done on the final development agreement in the near future. Engineer Schunicht reviewed the reasons for the "no build" area north of Lindig Street (lack of storm water outlet), and recommended that if Elving Anderson, 1775 N. Fairview, is allowed to sell the portion of his lot abuting Lindig Street the following conditions be stipulated: (1) the house be elevated as designated by City Engineer, (2) the owner execute a "hold harmless" agreement, and (3) the sanitary sewer service from basement to street be insulated as it will be above the frost line. Following a discussion Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that construction of a house on the back of Mr. Anderson's lot be allowed with the stipulation that the City obtain from the owner (and recorded with Ramsey County) a "hold harmless" agreement, the sanitary sewer from the basement to the street be insulated, and the site plan for the home be subject to Council approval. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Gastezzoro will prepare the necessary agreement. Mayor Eggert requested that Council consider rescinding Ordinance ~~197 relating to changes in the Cable TV matters. He explained that the intent of X6197 was to permit equipment changes at the discretion of the North Suburban Cable Commission and since most equipment changes • have been made and the hardware in place, there is no further need for the ordinance. Since the ordinance has been broadly interpreted to mean franchise changes could be approved by the Commission, rescinding would assure that Council would be included in any decision making in regard to franchise changes. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by REQUEST FROi E. V. ANDER~ ON, 1775 FAIRVIEW TO BUILD IN THi NO BUILD AR ON HIS LOT APPROVED CABLE TV MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~.~ APRIL 11, 1984 PAGE 3 Councilmember Hard, that Ordinance ~~204 be adopted and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the same. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 204 AN ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE N0. 193 ORDINANCE RELATING TO CABLE COMMUNICATIONS N0. 204 Council considered a request from Ann McKay, 1907 W. Larpenteur, that SANITARY a sanitary sewer penalty be excused. Due to the fact that the penalty SEWER PENALTY occurred as a result of an error made by the Postal Service, Council- EXCUSED, member Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the penalty be 1907 W. excused. Motion carried unanimously. LARPENTEUR Attorney Gasteazoro explained that she has contacted the City's AMBULANCE insurance carrier and the current policy does not provide malpractice INSURANCE coverage for the ambulance personnel. Council directed the Clerk Administrator to check on available insurance and report back at the April 25th meeting with prices and recommendations. Attorney Gasteazoro reported that in a conversation with Commander Spencer of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department he informed her COMMUNICAT- that the City does not pay into the County's Capital Improvement IONS Fund and therefore there are no funds available to cover the cost SYSTEM of the fire communications system. Following a discussion, Council- member Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Fire Department be informed that the City agrees to pay its share, the share to be determined on a pro-rated population basis (as provided in the Sheriff's contract). Motion carried unanimously. It was also suggested that at the time the 1985 contract is negotiated, an attempt be made to fund for items such as the communications system. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that CONTRACT the Mayor and Clerk Administrator be authorized to sign the contract WITH MAPSI with Minnesota Animal Patrol Service, Inc. Motion carried unani- TO BE mously. SIGNED After a short discussion, Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution 84-12 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-12 RESOLUTION 84-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A JOINT PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF ST. PAUL Council briefly discussed the proposed Joint and Cooperative Agreement PUBLIC WORKS for use of Personnel and Equipment (Public Works Mutual Aid) and MUTUAL AID deferred the matter to the April 25th meeting in order that the Clerk DEFERRED TO Administrator may be in attendance. All information pertaining to the 4/25/84 matter will be provided to each Councilmember prior to the meeting. Engineer Schunicht presented and explained his written report dated OVERFLOW April 10, 1984, in regard to the lake overflow meeting on March 29, 1984. UPDATE MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1984 PAGE 4 He expressed concern over the fact that the proposed solution does not OVERFLOW propose to abate Falcon Heights overflow charges (as it does for the (cont.) majority of the other communities) but leaves the resolution of the charges to negotiations between the City of St. Paul and Falcon Heights. Following a discussion, Council authorized the City Attorney and City Engineer to prepare a resolution indicating that Falcon Heights will not support a solution to the overflow problem unless that solution includes complete abatement of the lake overflow charges. The proposed resolution will be discussed at the April 25, 1984 Council meeting. Council considered two quotes on the possible installation of a door between the Fire Department and City Administration, the proposed location to be between the Fire Department bay and the Administration machine room. Following a short discussion, the Clerk Administrator was directed to obtain at least one more quote to get more specific information regarding the work included in the quotes. ~~ DISCUSSION DOOR BETWEEN FIRE DEPT. & ADMIN. OFFICE Councilmember Chestovich reported on the Business Meetings which NEXT BUSINESS have been held on the last Tuesday of each month. Council concurred MEETING that the meetings are worthwhile, however, perhaps it is not necessary SCHEDULED FOR to meet each month. The next meeting is scheduled for May 30, 1984 5/30/84 at 7:30 A.M., the topic of discussion will be the impact of the State Fair on Falcon Heights businesses. Council noted the Council/Planning Commission Workshop on the Revision ZONING ORD. of the Zoning Ordinance is to be held April 23, 1984 at 7:00 P.M. WORKSHOP NOTED Councilmember Chestovich informed that she will be working on the Council Newsletter on April 21st and urged Councilmembers to turn in NEWSLETTER TO articles before that time. Also discussed was the policy on newsletter BE PREPARED delivery, any non-profit organization may request to deliver. 4/21/74 Council noted that the League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference LMC MEETING is to be held June 12 through 15 in Duluth, Minnesota. IN DULUTH 4/12-4/15 Attorney Gasteazoro presented proposed Resolution 84-13 amending Tax Increment Financing Plan as recommended by the Bond Attorney. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin that 84-13 be adopted, that the Public Hearing be scheduled for May 9, 1984 at 7:30 P.M., and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the hearing notice. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-13 RESOLUTION 84-13 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE AMENDMENT OF THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 COUNCIL INFORMATION: Mayor Eggert gave an update on the office automation search and OFFICE stated, that hopefully, there will be some defined ideas within AUTOMATION the next month or so. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 11, 1984 PAGE 5 3 Councilmember Baldwin reported that the Northwest Suburban Youth Service YOUTH Bureau is hiring an Employment Counselor and that the City of St. SERVICE Anthony is joining the Bureau. There will be a request for additional BUREAU funds next year (15%) which will amount of approximately a $220.00 increase for Falcon Heights. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the meeting be ADJOURNMENT adjourned at 8:45 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: ~~ ~ ~~i Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of April 11, 1984