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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_84Dec12MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 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 Ciernia, Baldwin, Hard and Chestovich. Also PRESENT present were Clerk Administrator Barnes and Attorney Van de North. None. ABSENT Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Consent CONSENT Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports 4~1-02684 and 4~1-02784 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-09484 - 4~2-09684 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports ~~3-0]_484 - ~~3-01784 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Report ~~4-04184 5. General Payroll 11/16/84 - 11/30/84 $ 7,316.05 6. Liquor Payroll 11/16/84 - 11/30/84 $ 1,257.69 7. General Disbursements 11/29/84 - 12/12/84 $14,854.27 Sinking Fund $ 1,216.82 8. Liquor Disbursements 11/27/84 - 12/10/84 $ 174.02 9. Thank you Letter to Greg Spencer dated Decem ber 12, 1984 10. Bi-monthly Financial Report 11. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report f_or November, 1984 12. Licenses: 1 Tree Removal License 41262 Mechanical Contractor's License ~~469 Timberline Tree Service 1487 Goodrich Avenue St. Paul, MN 55105 General Contractor's Licenses Michels Construction 41266 1380 West County Road C-2 Roseville, MN 55113 Home Works 41264 2835 - 21st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 Boehm Heating Co. 1598 Selby St. Paul, MN 55104 Realistic Building and Remodeling 41265 2547 - 3rd Street Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55418 Jerome Nelson Contracting 461263 1228 Park Street St. Paul, MN 55117 13. Planning Commission Minutes of December 3, 1984 MINUTES OF Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Minutes of 11/28/84 November 28, 1984 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, of December 6, 1984, Paragraph 3, should the Citizens Group i unanimously. seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Minutes MINUTES be approved with the following correction: Page 3, OF 12/6/84 read "Councilmember Baldwin expressed concern that APPROVED s losing track of its purpose". Motion carried Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the following items be added to the agenda: (1) Defeasence of Liquor Store Bonds, and (2) Request for Additional Funds for Cable TV Monitor. Motion carried unanimously. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1984 PAGE 2 Patrick J. Sheehan, State Fire Codes Plans Specialist, explained that when licensing day care homes, the Ramsey Human Services Dept. requests an inspection by the State Fire Marshal's Office, but that the authority can be delegated to local jurisdictions. Councilmember Baldwin commented on the problem encountered when the Falcon Heights Department inspected day care homes and requested that some homes construction a second exit from second floor sieepir~gquarters, a rule that applies only to day care homes with more than 6 children. Fire Marshal Terry Iverson explained that there was a misunderstanding regarding the matter and that he had explained the error to the group home families involved. Mr. Sheehan explained that the State Fire Marshal's Office only inspects group homes when a request is made by Human Services, a local authority, or a written complaint is received, as their department does not have adequate personnel to do routine inspections. For this reason, they prefer local inspections. He also stated that Senate File 2030 regarding family day care homes restricts the State Fire Marshal's Offices and does not apply to local jurisdiction. Fire Chief Jerry Renchin felt that local in- spections would be appropriate as the department is familiar with the area and there would be no surprises if it is necessary to go in the home for fire or rescue. Following a discussion, Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Falcon Heights Fire Depart- ment be responsible for inspection of day care homes in Falcon Heights and Lauderdale, and that the State Fire Marshal's Office be notified of that fact. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert presented a request from Lowell Anderson, Falcon Heights Pharmacy, that a false alarm charge be excused due to the fact that the alarm was activated by newspapers being thrown against the door. Attorney Vane de North was of the opinion that it would be difficult to uphold the charge due to the wording of the ordinance. Council discussed rewording the ordinance so there will be no exclusions (including false fire alarms), deleting the portion requiring notification by certified mail, and increasing the fee for fire alarms to $50.00 due to the cost involved. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the $25.00 charge be excused as requested, and that the City Attorney be authorized to amend the ordinance as discussed. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Chestovich presented a petition signed by 15 residents of the 1300 block of Iowa. and Hoyt, requesting that Council authorize removal of the speed bumps in the alley off Hamline between Iowa and Hoyt. Following a discussion, the Clerk Administrator was directed to contact Ramsey County Public Works and obtain a quote on the cost of removal of the bumps. The matter was deferred until December 26. At the request of Bradford Schools, the items relating to that project were deferred to December 26, 1984. Mayor Eggert presented the Shoreview Ordinance on inoperable cars and explained that the deputies serving Falcon Heights have requested that Falcon Heights consider adopting a similar ordinance. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the City Attorney be directed to amend the Municipal Code to include the intent of the Shoreview Ordinance. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1984 PAGE 3 Attorney Van de North informed Council that the Municipal Code is now in condition for adoption and recommended that Council consider the matter. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Ordinance No. 212 be adopted. ORDINANCE N0. 212 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE CODIFICATION OF THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that Check ~~17433 in the amount of $846.00, dated November 19, 1984 issued to Combined Financial Services be cancelled. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Van de North .reported that it would not be wise to have an advisory referendum on the item of a 4 year term for Mayor as elections to be held on specific subjects are set by State Statute, and the Attorney General's Office has issued an opinion that this would not be a proper use of public funds. Following the discussion, Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Ordinance No. 211 be adopted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Baldwin, Hard, and Chestovich, and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Ciernia. Mayor Eggert abstained. Motion carried. ORDINANCE N0. 211 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A FOUR YEAR TERM FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR Council read and reviewed the progress report on the St. Mary's Neighbor- hood Committee prepared by Planner C. John Uban, and dated December 12, 1984, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's Office. Mayor Eggert explained the background of the Lido conditional use request to use the Croft property as parking. Council discussed the proposed covenant and whether or not this would be binding. Attorney Van de North will research the matter. Ted Meyer, 1710 St. Mary's representing the Committee, felt the covenant could be enforced as there had previously been covenants. Me. Meyer commented on Mr. Uban's report and felt the report accurately shows the progress and. that the Committee is hopeful a solution can be found. ~~P ORDINANCE N0. 212 CHECK ~~17433 CANCELLED ORDINANCE N0. 211 PROGRESS REPORT ON ST, MARY'S COMMITTEE RE: LIDO CAFE EXPANSION Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember PLANNER TO Ciernia, that the City Planner be authorized to contact the owner of CONTACT Buck's Unpainted Furniture to ascertain whether or not they are inter- BUCKS RE: ested in participating in any of the schemes presented in the Uban PROPOSED report. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEMES Clerk Administrator Barnes recommended that Al Ro_l.ek's salary be increased to $20,000 per year for the year 1985. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the salary increase be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert explained the reason for the Municipal Home Mortgage Participation Program providing qualified first home owners to obtain mortgages at a reduced rate. Attorney Van de North questioned the "Municipal Requirements" as listed on Page 8 of the agreement, AL ROLEK SALARY INCREASE APPROVED HOME MORTGAGE PROGRAM TO BE FURTHER DISCUSSED MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 198 ' ~. , PAGE 4 "' after which Council requested that representatives of the Mortgage program attend the January 23, 1985 meeting for further discussion. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented a proposal for microfilming City CERTAIN CITY documents for safe keeping. After a short discussion, Council concurred DOCUMENTS TO it would be a good safety measure. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded BE MICRO- by Councilmember Hard, that the microfilming be approved, the cost to FILMED be paid from the Contingency Fund. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert informed Council that staff members have requested a 13 13 INCH CABLE inch Cable TV monitor rather. than a 9 inch as had been approved TV MONITOR previously. Mayor Eggert moved,. seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that APPROVED an amount of up to $400.00 be expended for the monitor, such amount to be reimbursed from the franchise fee. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the Municipal Liquor Store LIQUOR STORE Bonds must be defeased prior to the building being sold to Bullseye REVENUE Golf, that Fiscal Consultant Apfelbacher has discussed the matter BONDS with North Star State Bank, the bank will act as agent at no cost to the City. TO BE Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Clerk DEFEASED Administrator and Fiscal Consultant be authorized to proceed with the defeasence of the Liquor Store Revenue Bonds. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert announced that Milton Cohen was unable to obtain all documents relating to the acquisition of the property on the south- COUNCIL east corner of Larpenteur and Snelling, and, therefore, will not apply INFORMATION for bonds until 1985. Councilmember Hard reminded Council that the Fire Department Christmas Party is being held December 16th. He inquired about the City Hall roof problems as outlined in a November 26th letter from Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. Clerk Administrator Barnes replied that the matter is now up to the bonding company, Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that he has contacted one qualified person who will do a needs assessment for the Fire Department, and has the name of another contact. Councilmember Ciernia requested that ski hat sales be promoted in the January newsletter, and reported on the hearing held by School District 623. Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Counc' me ber.~iernia, that the AD'J~UR.N`MENT meeting be adjourned at 9:300 P.M. Motio car 'e unanimously. onald C. Egger- .D., Mayor ATTEST: t ~ ~ .~ ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of December 12, 1984