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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Jan9MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1985 ~'' .s. A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Baldwin, Hard, and Ciernia. Also present were PRESENT Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Van de North and Engineer Schunicht. None. ABSENT Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Consent CONSENT Agenda by approved with the exception of the Off Sale Non-Intoxicating AGENDA Malt Liquor License Application from Falcon Heights Amoco. Motion carried APPROVED unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports 4~1-02884 - ~E1-03084 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports 4~2-09784 - ~~2-10284 3. Lauderdale Fire Report 4~3-01884 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports ~~4-4284 - 4~4-04584 5. General Disbursements 12/13/84 - 12/26/84 $13,907.59 Sinking Fund $ 4,628.58 6. General Disbursements 12/27/84 - 12/31/84 $20,874.74 7. General Disbursements 1/1/85 - 12/9/85 $79,690.01 Sinking Fund $ 1,455.84 8. Liquor Disbursement (Defeasement) $30,867.26 9. Liquor Disbursements 12/11/84 - 12/84/84 $ 597.14 10. General Payroll 12/1/84 - 12/15/84 $ 7,921.05 11. General Payroll 12/16/84 - 12/31/84 $ 7,316.14 12. Howard Dahlgren Statement for October and November, 1984. 13. Prosecutor's Statement for November 15, 1984 14. Human Rights Commission Minutes of November 15, 1984 15. Cancellation of Check ~~17517, Hennepin County Conciliation Court dated 12/18/84 in the amount of $6.00 16. Minutes of Redevelopment Committee---i~Ieeting of December 19, 1984 17. Statement from Briggs and Morgan through November 30, 1984. 18. Statement from Michels Construction Co. for Installation of Door Between Administration and Fire Department 19. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for December, 1984. 20. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for the Year Ending 1984 21. Licenses: General Contractor's License ~~1267 Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor (Off-Sale) ~~164 All Seasons Roofing Co., Inc. Falcon Heights Amoco 2717 East 32nd Street 1691 North Snelling Minneapolis, MN 55416 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Minutes of MINUTES OF December 12, 1984, be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 12/12/84 APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the following resolutions be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-1 RESOLUTION R-85-1 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY FOR THE GENERAL AND SINKING FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS - NORTH STAR STATE BANK MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~~ JANUARY 9, 1985 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION R-85-2 RESOLUTION R-85-2 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY FOR THE LIQUOR FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS - ROSEVILLE STATE BANK RESOLUTION R-85-3 RESOLUTION R-85-3 A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AT NORTH STAR STATE BANK OFFICIAL NEW Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember SPAPER - Ciernia, that the Roseville Focus be designated the official newspaper for ROSEVILLE the year 1985. Motion carried unanimously. FOCUS Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Councilmember Hard COUNCILMEMBE be designated Acting Mayor for the year 1985. Councilmember Baldwin stated HARD he was not comfortable with that assignment as he felt a senior member with APPOINTED experience should be appointed. Mayor Eggert explained that he had taken AS ACTING into account requests made by Councilmembers for various positions. Upon a MAYOR vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert and Councilmember Hard, and the following voted against the same: None. Council- members Baldwin and Ciernia abstained. Motion carried. Mayor Eggert opened the continuation of the Public Hearing on the Lido Cafe LIDO CAFE Rezoning Request (cart inued from November 14, 1984) at 7:20 P.M. He explained CONDITIONAL that the Citizens Committee has not yet finished a final report, and that USE RE- the Lido Cafe owners wish to pursue a conditional use permit for the Croft FERRED TO property rather than rezoning. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert PLANNING moved,secondedby Councilmember Hard, that the hearing be closed, and that COMMISSION the conditional use request. be referred to the Planning Commission. Motion HEARING.©N carried unanimously. REZONING CLOSED Attorney Van de North explained that if the City wishes to vacate a portion of St. Mary's St. for parking, the vacation may be initiated by Council action or LIDO a petition of abutting landowners, and he would prefer the land owners petition.EXPANSION Council discussed the timeframe for vacation and possible condemnation of the private alley (approximately four months). Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin that the following appointments be made for the year 1985: Engineering Firm--Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc.; Legal Firm--Briggs and Morgan; Fiscal Consul- tant--Ehlers and Associates; Planning Consultant--Howard Dahlgren Associates Inc.; Prosecuting Attorney--Jerome Filla; Civil Defense Director--Dewan B. Barnes; Gas Inspector--Eugene Pakoy; Building Inspector--Larry Squires; Electrical Inspector--Robert Clausen; Plumbing Inspector--Richard Alquist; and Horticulturist--Peter Bedker. Motion carried unanimously. Mark Rutzick, owner of Roc-A-Fellas Arcade, was in attendance to request the City issue an On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License to his place of business. He explained that his business has changed with 807 of his clientele being over 19 years of age and that he would not consider the request if there were many youngsters. He also stated that the room will be divided and no children will be allowed on the side where beer is to be sold, and no beer or cigarettes will be allowed in the game room side. Councilmember Baldwin APPOINTMENTS FOR 1985 ON SALE NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO ROC-A-FELLAS MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1985 PAGE 3 asked if enforcement of the rules would continue as in the past and Mr. Rutzik assured it would. Following the discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the license be granted with the condition that the area where beer is sold will be separate from the game area. Motion carried unanimously. 1 David Kroona, owner of Falcon Heights Amoco, presented an application for an Off-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License for his place of business, and explained he would like to add that item to his convenience store located at the station. Following a short discussion, Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the license be issued. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Baldwin, Hard and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Mayor Eggert, who was opposed selling beer and gas at the same site. Motion carried. Jack Klepp, representing the University of Minnesota Retirees Housing Corporation, presented that group's application for tax increment financing. He explained that their first marketing of the condominiums was very success- full, and they have 106 reservations for the 100 units. OFF-SALE NON INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE ISSUED TO FALCON HEIGHTS AMOCO Engineer Schunicht explained the options and costs of utilities which could U OF MN be installed with tax increment funds which was then discussed by Council, RETIREES together with the length of the bond term, proper use of the funds, and APPLICATION the need for easements from the University of Minnesota. Attorney Van de North FOR TIF stated that Council should only accept the application and this. time to set the APPROVED tax increment financing procedure in motion, and no further action should be taken until the development agreement is in place. Councilmember Hard expressed concern over evacuation of the proposed building incase of fire since all handicapped persons will not be on the first floor. Gertrude Estros explained that only one handicapped person has applied. Councilmember Hard felt that balconies should be provided in order that persons could escape smoke in case of fire and Mrs. Esteros replied that each unit will have a balcony. Councilmember Baldwin was of the opinion that limiting handicapped to the first floor could be a human rights violation. Frank Kubichek, a rep- resentative of the Retirees, explained that he and Mr. Klepp have been involved in construction of other senior housing and these suggestions are not standards for buildings of this type. He did not regard this as a real issue and assured that they will be working with the Fire Chief and Fire Marshal on the project. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Council accept as complete the application presented by 1666 Coffman, and that it is the opinion of the Council that this is a positive use for public tax increment financing funds based on the information submitted to date, and subject to review by the staff and at an appropriate public hearing. The motion also directs the legal staff to negotiate a preliminary development agreement with 1666 Coffman, and assuming that such agreement can be negotiated between now and the next City Council meeting, an item be placed on that agenda to set a public hearing for this tax increment financing district. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Baldwin, and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: None. Councilmember Hard abstained. Motion carried. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that after TRANSFER OF i all bills have been paid for the Municipal Liquor Store, any remaining funds LIQUOR FUNDS be transferred to the general fund. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED `~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1985 PAGE 4 Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the re- CHESTOVICH signation of Councilmember Rice' Chestovich be accepted. Motion carried RESIGNATION unanimously. ACCEPTED Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Ordinance ~~0-85-1 amending the municipal code be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-85-1 ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-1 REDEFINING "FALSE ALARM" FOR PURPOSES OF ALARM USER FEES AND PROVIDING FOR AN INCREASE IN'SUCH FEES Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Ordinance No. 0-85-2 amending the municipal code be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-2 ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-2 AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RELATING TO INOPERABLE VEHICLES U OF MN Engineer Schunict presented information on the University of Minnesota SEWER request that $7,300 be refunded on sanitary sewer charges, and explained CHARGE DE- he is obtaining other information. The matter was deferred to the first FERRED TO meeting in February. 2/13/85 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Tina Vavoulis, T. VAVOULIS 1741 Simpson, be appointed to the Human Rights Commission for a three year 1741 SIMPSON term. Motion carried unanimously. HUMAN RIGHTS APPOINTMENT Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the following appointments be made to the Planning Commission for three year terms: PLANNING Don Mead, 1863 Sheldon, and Phil Chenoweth, 1426 W. Larpenteur. Motion COMM. APPOI- carried unanimously. NTMENTS, MEA CHENOWETH Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution R-85-4 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-4 RESOLUTION R-85-4 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO FINAL PAYMENT TO AUSTIN P. KELLER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. FOR THE UTILITIES AND STREET CONSTRUCTION IN FALCON WOODS N0. 3 ANIMAL CON- Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the animal TROL control contract with MAPSI be approved. Motion carried unanimously. CONTRACT APPROVED Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that Ramsey County Public Works has quoted a price of $400.00 to remove the speed bumps in the REMOVAL OF alley off Hamline between Hoyt and Iowa (as petitioned by residents in SPEED BUMPS, the area). Following a short discussion, Councilmember Baldwin moved, IN ALLEY OFF HAMLINE BE- TWEEN HOYT & IOWA MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1985 PAGE 5 seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the speed bumps be removed as requested. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Baldwin and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Hard. Attorney Van de North presented material regarding issuance of an off- sale liquor license for Council's review. The matter was then deferred to a later meeting. A request from John Peterson, Good Value Homes, that the City pay for the second survey of the walkway between Lots 23 and 24 in Falcon Woods No. 3 (he felt the second survey was unnecessary) was considered. Engineer Schunicht explained that the first survey did not look right so they were asked to check it. Attorney Van de North stated that his firm is still doing legal work on the matter which will be a cost to the City, and in his opinion the $162.00 should be paid by Good Value, since the City will be assuming the other costs. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that a letter be written to Mr. Peterson denying the request and explaining why the City does not feel it is its responsibility. Motion carried unanimously. Council approved the following additions to the agenda: (1) Health Insurance for City employees - recommended PHP at $260.30 per month, and (2) Lauderdale policing. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented information on the proposed change in hospitalization coverages for. city employees. Council discussed at length the increased cost of PHP (which could be obtained through the Ramsey County group), other available types of group insurance, and possible methods of charging a portion of the cost to the employees. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the request for enrollment in PHP at a cost of $260.30 per month be granted with the understanding that the increased cost be considered a mid-year salary increase for the employees and when setting salary increases for the year. 1986, the increase will be one percent less to cover the additional cost. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert explained that he and the Clerk Administrator had discussed joint policing with Lauderdale with Sheriff Zacharias, Commander Spencer, and Tom Falvey of the Sheriff's Department. That department was enthusiastic and expressed no negative feelings. They were of the opinion that there would be no problem with coverage since Lauderdale in such a small community. Councilmember Ciernia expressed concern that a contract with Lauderdale might affect working cooperation between the Roseville police and the Sheriff's Department. A meeting will be scheduled with the Mayor of Lauderdale, and the matter will be discussed with the City of Roseville. Attorney Van de North presented and reviewed a proposed amendment to the Municipal Code relating to land development charges. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Ordinance No. 0-85-3 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. ~- SPEED BUMPS (contd.) OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE DEFERRED GOOD VALUE HOMES REQUES' FOR PAYMENT OF SECOND SURVEY ON WALKWAY IN FALCON WOODS ~~3 DENIED ADDENDUM TO AGENDA CITY EMPLOYEES TO BE ENROLLED IN PHP JOINT POLICING WITH LAUDERDALE DISCUSSED 1 L MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 9, 1985 PAGE 6 ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-3 ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-3 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO AMENDING OF CHAPTER 9 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE INCLUDING A PROVISION FOR LAND DEVELOPMENT CHARGES Mayor Eggert presented the Council assignments for 1985 and moved approval. COUNCIL The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baldwin and upon a vote being ASSIGNMENTS taken carried unanimously. APPROVED The office automation .item was deferred to the February 13, 1985 meeting OFFICE due to lack of time. AUTOMATION DEFERRED TO 2/13/85 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT l Ronald C. Eggert, ., Mayor ATTEST: II .; ,1 , A ~' ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of January 9, 1985