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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_84Sep19_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING v'~ PUBLIC HEARINGS SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 r J A special 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 Attorney Gasteazoro, Engineer Schunicht, and Fiscal Consultants Apfelbacher and Chenoweth. None. ABSENT Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Consent CONSENT Agenda be approved with the addition of the Planning Commission Minutes of AGENDA September 17, 1984. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-06384 - ~~2-06584 2. Lauderdale Fire Report ~~3-01284 3. General Disbursements 9/6/84 - 9/19/84 $167,953.83" Sinking Fund $ 9.33 4. Liquor Disbursements 9/2/84 - 9/17/84 $ 24,119.41 5. General Payroll 9/1/84 - 9/15/84 $ 7,421.05 6. Liquor Payroll 9/1/84 - 9/15/84 $ 1,760.72 7. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of September 4, 1984 8. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for August, 1984 9. Northwest Suburban Youth Service Bureau's 1983 Annual Report 10. Acknowledgement of $200 Park Donation from Bonestroo and Associates 11. Planning Commission Minutes of September 17, 1984 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the following ADDENDUM TO items be added to the agenda: (1) 9:00 P.M. Public Hearing on Budget and AGENDA Revenue Sharing, (2) Presentation by Mike and John Labalestra, Regarding Proposed Lido .Cafe Addition, and (3) Schedule a Public Hearing on Proposed Development of the Hawkins Property. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the Minutes of September 5, 1984 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert presented a variance request from Raymond Wirth, 1795 Pascal, to extend his driveway to three feet from the north property line. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the request be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission at their September 17th meeting. Unanimous The request from W. E. Bossard to convert the house at 1899 West Larpenteur to a 4-plex was deferred until action is taken by the Planning Commission. Mayor Eggert explained that Bradford Schools has held a preliminary discussion regarding the possible construction of a facility on the re- mainder of the Hawkins property. The proposed developer would like to apply for Industrial Revenue funds and since the application must be in by October 20, 1984, the developer would like the City to schedule a hearing to consider applying for such bonds. Mayor Eggert suggested this item be placed on the agenda in lieu of the Bossard request. Following a short discussion, Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that a public hearing be set for October 10, 1984, at 7:15 P.M. to consider Industrial Revenue Bonds for the proposed development of the Hawkins property, and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the hearing notice. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF 9/5/84 APPROVED VARIANCE FOR RAYMOND WIRT~ Vote. APPROVED BOSSARD REQUEST DEFERRED BRADFORD SCHOOLS REQUEST TO APPLY FOR INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BOND PUBLIC HEAR- ING SCHEDUL- ED FOR 10/10/84 MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 PAGE 2 Mayor Eggert then commented on the need for a comprehensive policy on how to use tax increment financing and industrial revenue bonds and suggested that in the near future a workshop be scheduled to start the drafting of such a policy. At 7:15 Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on Tax Increment Financing PUBLIC District No. 1 within Development District No. 2. Fiscal Consultant HEARING ON TIF Apfelbacher presented the project plan, explained how the increments DISTRICT N0. will be generated, and how the funds will be used to assist in the Bullseye L WITHIN development. He explained that based on the assumptions in the report DEVELOPMENT only a 20 year plan should be necessary (with a call feature allowing DISTRICT payment before the 20 year period expires should sufficient funds be N0. 2 available). Mr. Apfelbacher and Mr. Chenoweth explained the impact of the fiscal disparities law on the increments. Councilmember Ciernia inquired what the effect would be if a ten year plan was adopted, and Mayor Eggert and the Fiscal Consultants agreed that it would reduce the funds approximately 57%. Councilmember Baldwin asked how the term of the bonds would affect the project. Mr. Chenoweth replied that if $400,000 in bonds is needed for the project the City must sell $600,000 bonds over a 20 year period, and to be conservative he would recommend going 20 years with a call on it. Mr. Chenoweth was of the opinion that the tax increment funds being used are not significantly different from those used in other communities, and due to the irregular shape and size of the property being developed (Embers breaking up the parcel on the west and six homes on the northeast corner), without subsidy, the development probably would not take place. Councilmember Baldwin questioned whether or not this project warranted deferring taxes for 20 years. There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor Eggert closed the hearing at 7:43 P.M. Council then reviewed the proposed resolution adopting the Development Plan and Tax Increment Financing Plan after which Part 8 was deleted (relating to the development agreement which was to be addressed later in the meeting). Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that Resolution 84-31 be adopted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, Councilmember Baldwin, Hard, and Chestovich, and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Ciernia due to the fact that he felt the level of subsidy outweighed the benefits. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 84-32 RESOLUTION 84-31 RESOLUTION ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN, DECLARING PUBLIC PURPOSE, REQUESTING CERTIFICATION OF ORIGINAL ASSESSED VALUE, PROVIDING FOR FILING, ADMINISTRATION John and Mike Labalestra, owners of Lido Cafe, presented a conceptual draw- LIDO CAFE ing of the proposed addition to their establishment. They explained that EXPANSION they desire to purchase the home to the north of their property and the PLANS owner is willing to sell, however, rezoning will be necessary as the REFERRED TO present zoning is R-1. They requested permission to meet with representatives PLANNING of the City regarding financing, etc. Following a short discussion, Mayor COMMISSION Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that John and Mike Labalestra be allowed to meet with the Fiscal Consultant and Attorney to discuss financing options, with the understanding that the costs will eventually be paid by the developers. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 PAGE 3 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the project be i referred to the Planning Commission and Planner John Uban. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Gasteazoro explained that Bullseye is in need of two conditional uses, BULLSEYE one for warehousing in a B-2 district, and the use of the liquor store during GOLF construction for offices and storage of building materials. Robert Collins, CONDITIONAL representing Bullseye Golf, stated they will not be using the liquor store for USE GRANTED storage of building supplies so that conditional use is not necessary. Follow- WAREHOUSING ing a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, IN B-2 that a conditional use be granted allowing Bullseye to warehouse in an R-2 zone. DISTRICT Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Gasteazoro reviewed with Council the latest draft of the proposed DEVELOPMENT development agreement and addressed the following items: (1) Since Bullseye at AGREEMENT present owes the City approximately $12,000 in consulting costs an additional REVIEWED letter of credit in the amount of $25,000 is necessary. Mr. Collins objected as a letter of credit is costly and a complicated process. (2) Sale of the liquor store, sell the stock to another retailer or a wholesaler, have a sale at the store, advertise fixtures and vacate the store by October l5, 1984 providing the development agreement is signed. Upon the recommendation of the Fiscal Consultant the store will not be signed over to Bullseye until after January 1, 1985 (for benefit of the tax increment), the store will be leased to Bullseye at a rent to be determined by the Clerk Administrator. (3) Prohibition of construction equipment in the residential neighborhood, may use Arona from Larpenteur to Crawford and Crawford from Snelling to • Arona only. (4) Concerns over phase construction, the Attorney assured that Bullseye would be in violation of the development agreement if the project is not completed. The Attorney explained that Bullseye cannot sell withoti~ Council approval. (60 Signage, at present Bullseye sign only, future tenant may desire a sign on other end of building, no billboard advertising atop the building. A discussion ensued regarding the liquor store sale price stipulation in the SALE OF agreement. Councilmembers Ciernia and Baldwin felt that since the City had LIQUOR STORF an offer of $150,000 for the store, it should not be sold to Bullseye for DISCUSSED $137,500. Councilmember Hard reminded Council that included in the $150,000 offer was a stipulation that the City would assure the purchaser of a liquor license for ten years. The liquor store discussion was interrupted-for a scheduled 9:00 P.M, hearing. Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on the 1985 Budget and Revenue Sharing HEARING ON at 9:00 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication. He explained that 1985 BUDGET the Fire Department made a persuasive case for all items in their budget & REVENUE except the aerial truck and recommended that the budget be adopted as proposed. SHARING The use of Revenue Sharing funds was discussed after-which it was decided to use the funds for policing. There being no one in attendance wishing to be heard, Mayor Eggert closed-the hearing at 9:04 P,M. 'Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Revenue Sharing Funds be designated for policing. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Baldwin resumed his objections to the sale of the liquor store LIQUOR STOR] at the price of $137,500. Mayor Eggert stated that the price was based on the DISCUSSION two appraisals made on the store. RESUMED MINUTES ~ ~.:f SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19,-19$4 PAGE 4 Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard that Resolution 84-32 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-33 RESOLUTION 84-33 RESOLUTION ADOPTING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS AND BULLSEYE GOLF CENTERS, INC. Council then addressed the Bullseye Building Permit Request. Mayor Eggert BULLSEYE suggested that the permit be approved contingent upon receipt of a plan for BUILDING decorative lighting along Larpenteur and gating the parking lot if no agree- PERMIT ment is made with Embers for shared parking. APPROVED City Planner John Uban commented on his memorandums dated August 17 and September 4 regarding the Bullseye development. He explained that he discussed the landscaping along Larpenteur with Ramsey County and some- thing can be done between sidewalks and the parking, but not between the street. and sidewalks. Mr. Uban was still hopeful that it might be possible for Bullseye or the City to obtain use of the right-of-way on the west which belongs to the State Highway Department. He felt it was important that the City obtain the land if Bullseye cannot make an agreement with MN/DOT. Mr. Uban had no reservations regarding going ahead with the Bullseye development project. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the building permit be approved with the understanding that the final permit will not be granted until Bullseye comes to Council with acceptable plans for gated employee parking (in the event shared parking is not worked out with Embers), decorative lighting along the Larpenteur corridor, and final landscaping. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Schunicht presented his report dated August 30, 1984, regarding REPORT ON the location of utilities for the proposed University retirees housing UNIVERSITY project, and explained each part of the report. Following a short RETIREES discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that HOUSING the City Engineer be authorized to prepare a preliminary design, and start negotiations with the University of Minnesota. Gertrude Esteros, representing the retirees group, stated that they will soon be coming to Council for variances, etc, and hope to start construction in the spring. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember DISPOSAL Chestovich, that the Clerk Administrator make arrangements for disposal OF LIQUOR of the lgiuor store inventory and fixtures. STORE INVENTORY Clerk Administrator Barnes presented the 1985 law enforcement contract FIXTURES with Ramsey County Sheriff's Department and explained that the wording is the same as the 1984 contract. Councilmember Hard brought up the problem 1985 of shift change time and felt if the City is paying for 24 hour policing, SHERIFF'S the County should provide 24 hour policing. The matter was deferred until CONTRACT October 10, 1984 in order that the Clerk Administrator will have time to DEFERRED TO contact the Sheriff's Department regarding the matter. 10/10/84 Mayor Eggert noted the North Suburban Cable Commission budget for 1985 CABLE and explained that any funds expended on behalf of the Commission will COMMISION be reimbursed. BUDGET MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 19, 1984 PAGE 5 Engineer Schunicht reviewed his report dated September 4, 1984 regarding GROVE the drainage problem in the Grove Area and recommended methods of solution, DRAINAGE i.e. keeping lines and catch basins clean, berming on Hoyt, increase capacity. PROBLEM Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, FEASILIBITY that the City Engineer be authorized to prepare a feasibility study relating STUDY TO to the project. Motion carried unanimously. BE PREPARED Engineer Schunicht briefed Council on the previously proposed method of solving. the lake overflow problem and the most recent revision of the T.AKR plan. In the new plan Falcon Heights, St. Paul and Roseville would OVERFLOW participate in the Trout Brook project which would culminate in a permanent UPDATE solution, however, Engineer Schunicht felt the previous plan was more favorable to Falcon Heights as the new plans provide that overflow charges be extended to 1988, and the City would then participate in the permanent solution, but the cost is not defined. Following a discussion, Council directed the Engineer to advise the Lake Overflow Technical Advisory Committee that Falcon Heights wants a definitive plan, and is opposed to the most recent plan •. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Clerk LMC TO Administrator inform the League of Minnesota Cities that Falcon Heights BE INFORMED does intend to apply for authority to issue Industrial Revenue Bonds. ON INTENT Motion carried unanimously. TO ISSUE IDB'S Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the request for payment no. 1 for Hayes Contractors, Inc. (Larpenteur Avenue Water- PAYMENT TO Main Project) in the amount of $108,543.67 be approved. Motion carried HAYES unanimously. CONTRACTORS Mayor Eggert presented proposed Ordinance P1o. 207 amending Ordinance No. 198 relating to the Cable TV franchise and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hard, and upon a vote being taken, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 207 ORDINANCE N0. 207 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCES N0. 193 AND 197 REGARDING THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS AND GROUP W CABLE Council discussed a request from the City of Roseville that Falcon Heights support their proposal for location of a regional speedskating rink in Roseville. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that Resolution 84-33 be adopted with the stipulation that the Woodview site be the site used. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-33A RESOLUTION 84-33A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A ROSEVILLE SITE FOR THE REGIONAL SPEEDSKATING FACILITY Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember SEWER Ciernia that a request from Margaret A. Smith, 1837 Prior, to excuse a PENALTY sanitary sewer penalty (Penalty caused by error) be granted. Motion carried EXCUSED FOR unanimously. M.A. SMITH, 1837 PRIOR MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 1.9, 1984 PAGE 6 Attorney Gasteazoro explained that the lot size and setback requirements in the R-3 section of the new zoning ordinance had been inadvertently omitted and presented Ordinance ~1~208 adding the omitted portion. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Ordinance X6208 be adopted and publication authorized. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 208 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LOT AREA, HEIGHT, LOT WIDTH AND YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR R-3 LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - TOWNHOUSES Attorney Gasteazoro then presented proposed Ordinance 46209 providing for lot size and setback requirements for R-4 district which also was omitted from the zoning ordinance. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Ordinance No. 208 be adopted, and publication authorized. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 209 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING LOT AREA, HEIGHT, LOT WIDTH AND YARD REQUIREMENTS FOR R-4 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - APRTMENT BUILDING Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the meeting be extended until the budget and Item 6(d) have been discussed. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert moved,. seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that an amount of approximately $2,643 be expended as the City's portion of the cost of repairs on the Larpenteur Avenue Lift Station. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert gave a review of the budget workshop held with members of the Fire Department and explained that one fire truck will require extensive repairs soon and for that reason he felt it would be prudent to increase the mill rate by one mill to assure a contingency fund of $100,000. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution 84-34 be approved adopting the 1985 budget. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-34 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1985 BUDGET E3 ORDINANCE N0. 208 ORDINANCE N0. 209 MEETING EXTENDED REPAIR OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE LIFT STATION RESOLUTION 84-34 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the meeting ADJOURNMENT be adjourned at 10:38 P.M. Motion carried una mou y. ) t Ronal C. Eggert, M. ., Mayor ATTEST: .,~-~ wan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator