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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_84Oct25_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1984 1 Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. ~~1254 525 South Eighth St. Minneapolis, MN 55404 A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Baldwin, Hard and Chestovich. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Van de North, and Engineer Schunicht. Councilmember Ciernia. PRESENT ABSENT Gertrude Esteros, President of the University of Minnesota Reitrees Housing U OF MN Corporation presented background information on the proposed retirement condo- RETIREES minium and introduced David Thorp and Milo Thompson, (Thorp, Thompson and HOUSING Re.itow, Inc.), and Attorney Jack Klepp. CORP. Mr. Thompson reviewed the preliminary site plan and explained that they plan to position the building in such a way to buffer the neighborhood to REFERRED thesotath and take advantage of the open space surrounding the building TO site. The plan provides for 100 units, 150 parking spaces (part of which PLANNING will be underground garages). and extensive landscaping. COMMISSION Mr. Klepp presented a request for variances as follows: (1) decreasing parking from 2z to 12 space per unit, (2) allowing 16 rather than 12 units per acre, and (3) reduce side yard set back from 30 to 20 feet. Following a discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission for their November 5, 1984 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Consent CONSENT Agenda be approved. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Ambulance Report ~~2-07584 2. General Disbursements 10/11/84 - 10/25/84 $78,777.88 Sinking Fund. $11,862.88 3. Liquor Disbursements 10/9/84 - 10/22/84 $ 149.50 4. General Payroll 10/1/84 - 10/15/84 $ 6,742.05 5. Liquor Payroll 10/1/84 - 10/15/84 $ 4,700.23 6. Human Rights Minutes of September 20, 1984 7. Redevelopment Committee Minutes of October 16, 1984 8. Statement of Legal Services through September 30, 1984 9. Statement of Legal Services through September 21, 1984 in Connection with Bullseye Golf Project 10. Prosecutor's Statement for September, 1984 11. Planner's Statement for September, 1984 12. Statement from Stoplestad, Brown & Smith through September 25, 1984 in Connection with Community Building Problems 13. Building Inspector's Report for July, August, and September, 1984 14. Licenses: General Contractors Asphalt Specialties Co. ~~1253 1900 Quant Avenue S. Lakeland, MN 55403 Tree Trimming/Removal Stennes Shade Tree, Inc. ~~1255 462 Old Highway 8 New Brighton, MN 55112 MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1984 PAGE 2 Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Minutes of October 10, 1984 be approved as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. «~ MINUTES OF 10/10/84 APPROVED Council discussed a request from Martha Rukavina, 1659 Maple Knoll, for REQUEST a cross walk on Larpenteur at Gortner, as well as a stop light to control FROM MARTHA traffic at peak hours. Following the discussion, Council decided to take no RTJKAVINA action until there is a final decision on the proposed Bradford Schools FOR CROSS project as a signal might be warranted if the school is constructed. Mzyor WALK, ETC. Eggert will contact Mrs. Rukavina and explain the situation. DEFERRED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Ed and Margaret Sinclair, 1824 Simpson, be appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert presented a request from Gerry Rivord, 1845 W. Larpenteur, to park a school bus on Fairview at Larpenteur between the hours of 9:25 and 11:25 A.M. and 12:30 to 1:30 P.M. Mayor Eggert explained that in the past requests such as these have been denied and recommended that Mr. Rivord obtain permission to park on University property as has been done in .the past. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that George M. Hansen Company be authorized to prepare the City audit .for 1984. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the Sheriff's Department cannot have shift changes in Falcon Heights as all deputies must be briefed before going on duty. It is, therefore, necessary that the deputies return to the patrol station. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the 1985 law enforcement agreement with Ramsey County Sheriff's Department be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented a request from John Sosniecki, former Liquor Store Manager, for severance pay, and recommended two weeks pay as has been given in the past. Councilmember Baldwin felt that the amount should be more generous as private enterprise allows one week per year of service, and that perhaps there should be an established policy on severance pay. Following a short discussion, the Clerk Administrator was directed to contact other communities and obtain information on severance pay policies. The matter will be discussed again at the November 14, 1984 meeting. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that. Katherine Zimmerman's salary be increased to $7.00 per hour as of January 1, 1984. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Schunicht presented the Feasibility Report on the Grove Area Storm Drainage dated October 25, 1984 and reviewed the cause of the problem and FEASIBILIT' possible solutions. Following a discussion of the report, Mayor Eggert REPORT ON moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Feasibility Report be GROVE accepted as prepared by the Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. DRAINAGE APPROVED Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution 84-40 be adopted setting a public hearing for December 12, 1984 at 7:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1984 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION 84-40 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE UNIVERSITY GORVE AREA STORM DRAINAGE PROJECT Councilmember Hard explained that the Fire/Rescue Department has requested that the number of members be increased from 30 to 36. He explained that the Department is short of members at present particularly in the daytime, and have persons who would be willing to work rescue but do not want to be firefighters. With the increase in personnel, it would be possible to hire rescue persons only and still maintain 30 firefighters. Following a discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the City Attorney be authorized to review the existing ordinance relating to fire personnel (No. 38) and prepare an amendment to the ordinance for consideration by Council at the November 14, 1984 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes reviewed the City of Roseville's policy on storm drainage utility and recommended that Council consider establishing a similar utility to generate funds for any future storm sewer problems. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the City Engineer and Clerk Administrator be authorized to prepare a preliminary report relating to revenue which might be generated, and possible liabilities (potential storm sewer problems). Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert requested that Council consider a workshop with the Planner, Attorney, Engineer, and Fiscal Consultant to draft a comprehensive public finance policy with specific reference to which portions of funds generated should go into projects and which portions into other city projects, use of 25 year tax increment bonds, and financial disclosure. After a discussion, it was decided to schedule a workshop for either November 15 or November 20, whichever date the consultants can be in attendance. Clerk Administrator Barnes is to obtain information from other communities and send copies to Councilmembers and Consultants prior to the meeting. Mayor Eggert stated that he felt Council should make a decision in regard to sidewalks, underground utilities, landscaping, etc. when a development occurs in order that there will be uniformity. Council concurred they would like to see these items included in developments. Staff was in- structed to provide Council with a copy of that portion of the Compre- hensive Plan pertaining to the matter, and request that the Planner provide format policies other cities have used in redevelopment of business districts. The matter will be discussed at a future meeting. Council scheduled the following business breakfast meeting: (1) November 13, 1984 at 7:30 A.M. with John Uban and the Redevelopment Committee, and (2) December 18, 1984 at 7:30 A.M. with the Human Rights Commission (perhaps with Roseville Human Rights Commission in attendance also). Mayor Eggert explained that Fire Chief Renchin had made him aware that fire insurance carriers are required to apy 2% of premiums into the Fireman's Benefit Fund, and he had requested the City Attorney give an opinion on whether or not the City may ask for the name of fire insurance MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1984 PAGE 4 t,y carriers when licensing businesses to determine whether or not proper funds FIRE are going to the Benefit Fund. Attorney Gasteazoro in a letter dated INSURANCE September 27, 1984 gave the opinion that it would be appropriate to request (cont.) a certificate of insurance at the time of licensing. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that a certificate of insurance be required for each business obtaining a license. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the City Attorney draft a form letter to be mailed to identified insurance carriers reminding them of their responsibilities. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the follow- ing items be added to the agenda: (1) Request for Partial Payment to Buffalo Bituminous for 1984 Sealcoating ($26,286.06), and (2) Lake Over- flow Update. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Schunict presented for Council's consideration Resolution 84-38 relating to the resolution of the lake overflow problem, and reviewed the recommendations made by the Lake Overflow Technical Advisory Committee in their memorandum dated September 27, 1984. He recommended Council adopt the resolution. Clerk Administrator Barnes recommended that an addition be made to the resolution assuring that there will be no further overflow charges after July 1, 1988 (Item 3 of the September 27th overflow report). Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that Resolution 84-38 be adopted with the addition of the recommended wording. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 84-38 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE LAKE OVERFLOW TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR RESOLUTION OF THE PROBLEM OF OVERFLOWS FROM BEAVER, PHALEN, COMO, AND MCCARRON LAKES Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that partial payment in the amount of $26,286.06 be made to Buffalo Bituminous for the 1984 sealcoating project. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert reported on the following items: (1) There is an opening on the Advisory Board for Rice Creek Watershed, (2) Bullseye closing is scheduled for October 31, 1984 at Briggs and Morgan office, and (3) Milton Cohen has requested that Council start the process for Industrial Revenue Bonds for a proposed development on the southeast corner of Larpenteur and Snelling. Mr. Cohen has been informed that any proposed plans must be presented to the Redevelopment Committee and follow the same process as was followed on the northeast corner, and if Council is willing to adopt a resolution of the same nature as that adopted for Bradford Schools, the Cohen development would still be required to follow all the rules and regulations. Mayor Eggert will attend the Redevelopment Committee Meeting on October 26th and explain that the resolution would not bind the City and all the normal processes must be followed. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the City Attorney prepare a preliminary development agreement based on that used for Bradford Schools the agreement to include the involvement of the Redevelopment Committee. It was then decided that Mr. Cohen's Attorney should draft the instrument and the motion was withdrawn. Attorney Van de North will provide Mr. Cohen with a copy ADDENDA TO AGENDA RESOLUTION 84-38 PARTIAL PAYMENT TO BUFFALO BITUMINOUS COUNCIL INFORMATIOt MINUTES "" SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 25, 1984 PAGE 5 of the Brac~~ord Schools agreement in order that he may have a similar agree- ment prepared. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the meeting be ADJOURNMENT adjourned at 10:20 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. C. Eggert, M.-DL, Mayor 1 ATTEST: .v ~e'-~~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Special City Council Meeting of October 25, 1984