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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Jan23MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1985 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Hard. Acting Mayor Hard, Councilmembers Baldwin and Ciernia. Also present were PRESENT Clerk Administrator Barnes and Attorney Gasteazoro. Mayor Eggert. ABSENT 1 Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the CONSENT Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVED 1. General Disbursements 1/10/85 - 1/23/85 $43,826.06 Sinking Fund $12,607.06 2. Liquor Disbursements 12/22/84 - 1/18/85 $ 275.00 3. General Payroll 1/18/85 - 1/15/85 $ 7,419.18 4. Human Rights Commission Minutes of December 20, 1984 5. Statement from Howard Dahlgren Associates for December, 1984 6. Liquor Store Financial Report for Period Ending October 31, 1984 7. Memo from Mayor Eggert Regarding January 14 Meeting with Harvest States 8. Redevelopment Committee (SE corner of Larpenteur/Snelling) Minutes of January 8, 1985 9. Licenses: Mechanical Contractors Central Air Conditioning & Heating 4470 More's Burner Service ~~471 1791 Seneca Road 5503 Erickson Road St. Paul, MN 55122 Mounds View, MN Council discussed a letter from Robert Ellis, 2111 Folwell, requesting that the "No Parking-Tow Away Zone" sign be removed from in front of his home. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the sign has been installed at the request of homeowners in the area, Ramsey County Public Works, and the bus company, as cars parked in that area barred proper snow plowing and ample space for school busses to turn the corner. Council directed the Clerk Administrator to draft a letter to Mr. Ellis explaining why the sign must remain. R. ELLIS, 2111 FOLWELL, COMPLAINT RE: "NO PARKING TOW AWAY" SIGN BY HIS HOME Frank Kubitschek, representing the University of Minnesota Retirees Corporation, was in attendance to present the $500.00 fee for the Corporation's appli- U OF MN cation for Tax Increment Financing, and a signed preliminary development RETIREES agreement. Following a discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded PRELIMINARY by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution R-85-6 be adopted setting the DEVELOPMENT public hearing on Tax Increment Financing for February 27 at 7:30 P.M. AGREEMENT Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-6 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Minutes of January 9, 1985 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-6 MINUTES OF 1/9/85 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1985 PAGE 2 Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the City's Fiscal Consultant be authorized to work with the University of Minnesota Retirees Corporation to prepare numbers for the proposed project. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Gasteazoro recommended that no hearing be set for tax increment financing for the proposed Lido Cafe project as no application for tax increment financing has been received, nor has a preliminary development agreement been signed. The matter was deferred to February 13, 1985. FISCAL CONSULTANT AUTHORIZED TO WORK WITH RETIREES TIF FOR LIDO CAFE DEFERRED TO 2/13/85 Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Karen K. NORTHRUP, Northrup, 1942 Summer St., be appointed to the Planning Commission for a 1942 SUMMER, three year term (replacing Harold Nilsen). Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMM. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Hard, that Carol Parks, 1531 W. Idaho, be appointed to the Park and Recreation Commission for a threeC. PARKS year term. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTED TO PARK & REC. Council discussed a request from the Fire/Rescue Department, that the Municipal Code be amended to require numbers on both front and rear of commercial buildingds and apartments. The Department has had problems responding to emergency calls when the numbers are not in place. Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Ordinance No. 0-85-4 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. It was stipulated that the owners of these buildings be given a 30 day period in which to comply. 1 ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-4 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SUBDIVISION 2 PART 5-9.01 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RELATING TO NUMBERED ADDRESSES ON ALL RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES Following a discussion, Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that a workshop be held on Wednesday, February 13 at 6:00 P.M. to interview the four applicants for the Council vacancy. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Gasteazoro commented on the fact that Bullseye Golf has not responded to the requests addressed in Mayor Eggert's letter of December 6, 1985. She was advised that a letter of reply was received this afternoon and was provided with a copy. Council discussed the problems encountered with Bullseye, the latest being operating a retail business in the old liquor store, not warehousing (warehousing was permitted by conditional use). Councilmember Ciernia stated that he understood the liquor store building would be used for warehousing while the new build- ing was under construction, and that if the store is being used for retail sales, Bullseye is in violation of the parking requirements of the code. He also expressed concern that the store is open Sundays and the impact on the neighborhood. ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-4 WORKSHOP ON COUNCIL APPLICANTS 2/13/85 AT 6:00 P.M. BULLSEYE GOLF UPDATE MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1985 PAGE 3 Other items of concern discussed were neighborhood complaints regarding debris at the service station site, the Fire Department's notice that the underground gas tanks be removed (required by State Fire Code), and. the fact that a license has not been issued due to the lack of proof of fire insurance. Councilmember Baldwin comments that he was frustrated by the manner in which the legal counsel has handled the Bullseye matter, and distressed with Bullseye's violations of the development agreement. He was of the opinion that it is time for a confrontation now. Acting Mayor Hard inquired as to what action could be taken, to which Attorney Gasteazoro replied that she would review all violations and discuss with Mary Ippel consequences to the City (in regard to the bonding) should the project not go forward. Councilmember Ciernia stated that at the time the bonds were issued Ms. Ippel assured it would be of no cost to the City if the deal did not go through. Following the discussion, the Attorney was directed to draft and deliver a letter to Bullseye citing violations such as no license in place, and the need for a parking variance for retail sales. The matter of the unpaid rent from January 3 to January 18 will be handled separately. Councilmember Baldwin informed that the Human Rights Commission is preparing a comparable worth report for City employees as required by the State Human Rights Commission. Council will be kept informed. BULLSEYE GOLF (contd.) COUNCIL INFORMATION COMPARABLE WORTH REPORT Councilmembers Ciernia and Baldwin stated they had received inquires ROCK-A-FELLAS about the granting of a "Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License" to Rock- TO BE A-Fellas and requested that the deputies provide extra surveilance as MONITORED soon as the sale of malt liquor begins to see that the separate areas are maintained and at least two adult employees are on duty at all times as promised by the owner. Acting Mayor Hard announced that the Fire Department Relief Pension Fund FIRE DEPT. will be reviewed January 29, 1985 and a report will be presented to Council. PENSION FUND He also explained that the Department has information on two defibrillators, TO BE one at a cost of $9,400 (which includes training), and the other within the REVIEWED $7,000 amount budgeted (training cost would be additional). The cost of the accompanying radio would bein the $10,000 to $19,000 range. This item is not being considered at the present time, however, the Clerk Administrator will check into the possibility of grants for the radio. Acting Mayor Hard also informed that the 1985 Legislative Action Concerence LEGISLATIVE sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities will be held January 29 and CONFERENCE 30 at the St. Paul Radisson. Acting Mayor Hard will attend the Conference. 1/29 & 1/30 Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that Senator Dieterich will draft SENATOR a bill appropriating funds ($200,000) for the University of Minnesota DIETERICH to participate in the upgrading of Roselawn and Cleveland. TO DRAFT BILL FUNDING FOR The Clerk Administrator also explained that Senator Dieterich suggested ROSELAWN & the City adopt a resolution indicating the manner in which the City CLEVELAND would prefer the PERA Board of Directors be appointed/elected. Mr. UPGRADING Barnes indicated that a combination of appointed and elected directors would be preferable. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Council- ~. ~f MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 23, 1985 PAGE 4 member Baldwin, that Resolution R-85-5 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-5 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION BOARD Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Hard, that the meeting be adjourned at 8:27 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Stephe Hard, Ac ing Mayor ATTEST: ,a Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of January 23, 1985 [~