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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_84Jul11 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1984 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Chestovich. Acting Mayor Chestovich, Councilmembers Ciernia, Baldwin, and Hard. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Gasteazoro, Engineer Schunicht and Fiscal Consultants Apfelbacher and Chenoweth. Mayor Eggert. Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ~i PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED 1. General Disbursements 6/28/84 -7/11/84 $20,445.56 Sinking Fund $ 5.30 2. Liquor Disbursements 6/26/84 - 7/9/84 $ 9,879.35 3. General Payroll 6/16/84 - 6/30/84 $ 7,355.46 4. Liquor Payroll 6/16/84 - 6/30/84 $ 1,644.34 5. Minutes, Planning Commission Public Heari ng on Zoning Ordinance and Map, June 26, 1984 6. Planning Commission Minutes, July 2, 1984 7. Redevelopment Committee Minutes, June 28, 1984 8. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for June, 1984 9. Licenses: See Attached List r~ I Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Minutes of June 27, 1984 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF 6/27/84 APPROVED Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the ADDENDUM TO following item be added to the agenda: Authorize City Attorney to Contact AGENDA the Bonding Company for Westlun.d Construction. to Take Over Completion of City Hall Project. P~lotion carried unaniT~:~ously. Wayne Groff, Edina Realt;r, re»resenting Janet B. Otis, 1757 Fairview Ave., presented a request to subdivide her n_ro»erty 'in order that the parcel on Lindig may be sold. :.ouncilriember Hard moved, seconded by Council- member Ciernia, that the request be reierr~d to the Planning Commission, that a public hearing on the subdivision be set for August ~, 1984 at 7:15 P.M., and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the hearing notice. Motion carried unanimously. Roger A. Pearson, 1526 Crawford, was in attendance requesting a con- ditional use permit to construct a metal utility shed on his property. Following a short discussion, Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the request be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Chestovich opened for discussion the problem on parking near the driveways at Falcon Heights Learing Center (deferred from the last meeting). Karolyn Kingsbury, Program Coordinator for the Learning Center, said she had no objection to posting "No Parking Here to Driveway", but requested that the posting be in place only during the summer months. Following the discussion, it was determined that the problem occurs mostly late afternoon and evening when special events are scheduled at the Center. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that "No Parking Here to Driveway, 4:00 to 10:00 P.M." be installed in the area. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING ON SUBDIVISION OF OTIS PROPERTY, 1757 FAIR- VIEW SET FOR 8/8/84 CONDITIONAL USE FOR UTILITY SHED, R. PEARSON, 1526 CRAWFORD GRANTED "NO PARKING 4-10 P.M." BY DRIVEWAY AT F.H. LEARNING CENTER MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PAGE 2 ~~ Engineer Schunicht explained that the bid date on the Larpenteur Avenue Water- Main project has been postponed to July 25, 1984 in order that he will have LARPENTEUR time to negotiate with the University of Minnesota for an easement and to AVE. WATER- finalize plans with St. Paul Water Utility. MAIN Engineer Schunicht referred to a letter from Clinton Hewitt, Associate Vice U OF M President, Physical Planning-and Physical Plant, University of Minnesota, REQUESTS (6/26/84) requesting that the City extend Development District ~~l to include SEWER SERVICE the University of Minnesota Golf Course in order that sanitary sewer service FOR GOLF would be available to the-Golf Course. Since the Golf Course is already COURSE included in Development District X61, amending the District will not be necessary. Engineer Schunicht will provide more information at the July 25th Council Meeting. K. MODERSON, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Chestovich, that Keith 1432 CALIF. Moderson, 1432 California,be-appointed to the Park and Recreation Com- PARK & REC. mission, Motion carried unanimously. COMMISSION Acting Mayor Chestovich presented a letter from Veryl Andre, 2140 Folwell V. ANDRE, Street, and a petition signed by twelve other residents of the area, request-2140 FOLWELL ing that some action be taken to solve the drainage problem on the pedestrianREQUEST THAT walkway between Hoyt Avenue and Folwell Street. Council referred the matter DRAINAGE to the City Engineer who will report back at the July 25th meeting. PROBLEM BE SOLVED Acting Mayor Chestovich opened the Public Hearing on Development District No. 2 at 7:30 P.M, and presented the Affidavit of Publication. Fiscal Consultant Steve Apfelbacher reviewed the plan and explained that the tax increment financing district and financing plan are not being established at this time. The purpose of establishing the development district is to establish a framework for development giving the City rights such as the right of eminent domain. Doug Alsdorf, owner of Ann's Tailoring and Distinctive Cleaners, 1548 W. Larpenteur, expressed concern over the possible development of the south- east corner of Larpenteur and Snelling and how he will be affected. Acting Mayor Chestovich explained that Mr. Cohen has indicated an interest in developing the corner but there are no definite plans as yet. It was suggested that Mr. Alsdorf keep in contact with the Redevelopment Committee, especially two members who are businessmen on that corner: Greg Stende and Doug Lehnen. In reply to questions from Councilmembers, Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth explained that the district and map can be amended at any time and that any parcel within a development district can be designated a blighted area, it is not necessary to include the entire district. PUBLIC HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 2 DOUG ALSDORF ANN'S TAILORING & CLEANERS Attorney Gasteazoro was of the opinion that Bullseye Golf would soon be HEARING TO obtaining bids on the proposed building and, therefore, recommended that BE CONTINUED the hearing be continued in order that the tax increment financing district ON 8/8/84 can be established without scheduling a separate public hearing. Follow- AT 8:00 P.M. ing a short discussion, Acting Mayor Chestovich moved, seconded by Council- member Bladwin, that the hearing be continued on August 8, 1984 at 8:00 P.M. Upon the recommendation of Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Chestovich, that Resolution 84-21 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ ~ JULY 11, 1984 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION 84-21 RESOLUTION 84-21 RESOLUTION FORMING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 2, ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, DECLARING PUBLIC PURPOSE, AND PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATION Acting Mayor Chestovich opened the Public Hearing on Zoning Ordinance and Map at 8:00 P.M, and presented the 9ffidavit of Publication. PUBLIC HEARIN( ON ZONING MAP Attorney Gasteazoro reviewed the action taken by the Planning Commission at AND ORDINANCE their Public Hearing on June 28, and explained the intent of the Commission 8:00 P.M. regarding the Existing Business District designation (EB). The intent is that land zoned EB could continue to function as in a B-2 district and the property could be sold to anyone who wished to use the land for B-2 purposes. It was not intended to downgrade the use of the property. To alleviate misunderstanding, Attorney Gasteazoro recommended by Subdivision 3a on Page 213 be corrected to read as follows: Conditional Uses - Any change in business, any structural alterations, any change, expansion or intensification of structural or land use as permitted in B-Z classification and regulated therein. Attorney Gasteazoro drew to Council's attention discrepancies in the "lighting" sections on pages 241 and 231 and recommended that both read "in no case shall Lighting exceed two foot candles in a business zone nor 0.5 candle in a residential zone". Claude Schuttey representing the University of Minnesota, stated that the CLAUDE University objects to the R-1 overlay on University property and would like SCHUTTEY it to remain as it is at present: P-1. It was explained to Mr. Schuttey thatU OF M the R-1 only applies if the land is sold. Mr. Schuttey stated he wished to go on record as objecting. Robert Moder, owner of the property at 2061 W. Larpenteur, requested that ROBERT MODER Council not rezone his property from B-lA to B-1 as he has mortgage committ- 2061 W. ments at this time and with a change in zoning that might change. Mr. Moder LARPENTEUR stated that he hopes to go ahead with his present plans for an office condominium on the site. Following a discussion, Acting Mayor Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Moder property remain B-lA. Motion carried unanimously. Don Mead, Planning Commission Member, explained that the Commission's reason DON MEAD for the rezoning was to have the area south of Falcon Woods and west of Prior zoned the same - B-l. There being no others wishing to be heard, Acting Mayor Chestovich closed the hearing at 8:52 P.M. HEARING CLOSEI Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Chestovich, that Ordinance ~~205 be adopted with the modifications recommended previously and that publication of a summary be authorized. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 205 ORDINANCE N0. 205 AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH, SAFETY, ORDER, CONVENIENCE, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS AND RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA BY REGULATING THE USE OF THE LAND, THE DENSITY AND MINUTES ., REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PAGE4 DISTRIBUTION OF POPULATION, THE LOCATION, SIZE, ORDINANCE HEIGHT, AND THE USE OF BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS, N0. 205 THE ARRANGEMENT-OF BUILDINGS AND IMPROVEMENTS ON (cont.) LOTS AND TRACTS, .DESIGNATING THE NUMBER AND CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS AND DELINEATING THEIR BOUNDARIES WITHIN THE CITY, PROVIDING FOR A SYSTEM OF ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND APPEALS ESTABLISHING PENALTIES AND REPEALING ORDINANCES N0. 64 AND 138 1 Engineer Schunicht explained-that the City will be taking bids on WALKWAY TO the 1984 Sealcoating project on July 25th and the bid will include p~K the cost of construction of the walkway from Falcon Woods No. 3 to the FALCON City Park. He reviewed comments made by Engineer Brad Lemberg in his WOODS N0. 3 letter dated July 11th recommending that the easement to the park be kept 10 feet in width due to the fact that a standard pathway paver is 72 feet in width. The walkway would be five feet in width with approximately six inches of gravel on either side. The estimated cost is $600 - $700. Chuck Kelly and his wife Carole Gallagher, 1845 Moore, and Lowell Lundy, 1853 Moore, were in attendance to address the matter. Mr. Kelly explained that Good-Value Homes will pay for fencing and one-third of the cost of the paving and that he felt the City should pay for the remainder of the cost of-the paving. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the type of fencing (split rail as requested by the homeowners or chain link which the Council felt-more practical), who should pay for the cost of paving, whether or not the cost could be taken from the Park Development Fund, and maintenance of the easement. Councilmember Ciernia suggested that Good Value pay one-third, the City one-third and the two abutting residents one-third. The homeowners refused to participate. George Plant, 1861 Moore, presented the background of the old walkway which abutted his property and stated that the City paid for both the fencing and the walkway and he felt that the City should pay for the cost of this walkway. Attorney Gasteazoro stressed the fact that the City owns the property and that the misunderstanding between the homeowners and Good Value Homes does not concern the City. Mr. Kelly agreed to obtain prices and maintenance costs for the suggested types of fences and will attempt to have the information for the July 25th. meeting. Acting Mayor Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the City Attorney be authorized to contact the bonding company for Westlund Construction to take over the completion of the City Hall project, as recommended by Engineer Lemberg. Motion carried unanimously. ATTORNEY TO CONTACT BOND CO. RE: CITY HALL COMPLETION Attorney Gasteazoro informed that she and Mary Ippel had met with Bob Collins to work on the development agreement and it is unlikely that there will be a signed agreement in the near future. In a conversation BULLSEYE with Mr. Collins, he had indicated that if Bullseye cannot negotiate for UPDATE purchase of the station and condemnation is pursued there could be MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PAGE 5 a separate agreement in which Bullseye would be responsible for condem- nation and relocation-costs (perhaps a letter of credit) regardless of whether or not relocation occurs. Park and Recreation recommendations were deferred to July 25th meeting. Councilmember Ciernia informed that some residents of District 10 in St. Paul are concerned about the development of the southeast corner of Larpenteur and Snelling and would like to observe the Redevelopment Committee's work. Council directed the Clerk Administrator to write the District 10 Council and invite them to come as observers. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that the annual fire contract with Lauderdale is to be renewed and in checking he found that the cost of inspections had never been increased since the inception of the contract, and since Fire Department salaries have increased considerably, it would be wise to increase the charge from $1,300 to $1,600 per year. Acting Mayor Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the charge for annual fire inspections be increased to $1,600 per year. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Chestovich reminded that the newsletter will be assembled on July 14th. Councilmember Hard informed-that he had met with former .Deputy Bill Neilsen wtn indicated he could save the City money by organizing a police department for the City. However, after checking costs of policing in other communities (data provided by the League of rSinnesota Cities) he determined that the costs are exhorbitant. BULLSEYE (cont.) PARK & REC. DEFERRED DISTRICT 10 ST. PAUL TO BE INVITED TO OBSERVE REDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE LAUDERDALE FIRE INSPECT- ION COSTS TO BE INCREASED COUNCIL INFORMATION Acting Mayor Chestovich volunteered to attend the next Redevelopment Committee meeting if the meeting is the week of July 23rd, Councilmember Baldwin will attend if meeting is scheduled for the week of July 16th. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded y Acting M~ meeting be adjourned at 10:20 P.M, tion carried ce' Che ATTEST: Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of July 11, 1984 Chestovich, that the ADJOURNMENT nimously. ich, Acting Mayor CONSENT AGENDA - JULY 11, 1984 Master Gas Installer's Licenses Framer Mechanical Plumbing & Htg. 41464 7680 Fawn Lake Drive NE Stacy, Minnesota 55079 American Burner Service 41463 601 North Prior Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104 Fred Vogt & Company 41460 3260 Gorham Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55426 Springborn Heating 41465 11350 St. Croix Trail N, Stillwater, MN 55082 Vending Machines Hinding Co, Inc. 41466 915 W 7th St. St. Paul, MN 55102 Miernik Vending 411209, 1208, 1207, R. E, Fritz, Inc. 411199 (at Tom Thumb) 7258 Commerce Circle E 1206, 1205 8511 10th Ave N, Fridley, MN 55432 (at Mando Photo) Golden Valley, MN 55427 Tree Removal Rubbish Hauler Aspen, Inc. 411202 Van's Rubbish 4345 157th Ave. NW 1215 Leland Road Anoka, MN 55303 St. Paul, MN 55109 General Corporate Licenses Falcon Service Center 411190 Repair Shop Jerry's Market 411215 1525 W. Larpenteur 411191 Gas Station 1579 N, Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Roc-A-Fellas 411213 Pizza Hut of the Northwest, Inc. 411211 1546 W, Larpenteur 1650 N, Snelling Dr. Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Blomberg Pharmacy 411192 Bullseye Golf, Inc, 411201 Office 1583 N. Hamline 1535 W. Larpenteur 411212 Retail Sales Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Chin's Kitchen 411201 Do-It-Yourself Upholstery Supply (11204 1664 N. Snelling Ave. 1558 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Sandy's Corner Stylists 411193 Hamline Hoyt Service 411194 Repair Shop 1583 N. Hamline 1565 N, Hamline 411195 Gas Station Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Falcon Heights Amoco 411197 Gas Station 1691 Snelling Ave. N. 411196 Grocery Falcon Heights, :rII~l 55113 411198 Car Wash General Contractor On Sale Foster Construction 411214 Pizza Huts of the Northwest, Inc. 41284 614 Como Ave. 1650 N. Snelling Dr. St. Paul, MN Falcon Heights, MN 55113 1 PAGE 2 Off Sale Jerry's Market 46163 1579 N. Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Cigarette Licenses Blomberg Pharmacy 46626 1583 N. Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Falcon Heights Amoco 46627 1691 Snelling Ave. N. Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Jerry's Market 46630 1579 N. Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Miernik Vending 46629 (Mando Photo) 7258 Commerce Circle E Fridley, MN 55432