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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Mar20_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING `3 MARCH 20, 1985 A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Ciernia and Chenoweth. PRESENT Councilmembers Baldwin and Hard. AGSENT Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Minutes MINUTES OF of March 13, 1985 be approved as presented. 3/15/85 APPROVED The following items were added to the agenda: (1) City Bond Rating, and (2) Coffman Project Development Agreement. AGENDA ADDITIONS Mayor Eggert presented a letter from Mayor June Demos of Roseville requesting that Council send a resolution to the state legislators encouraging support of the proposed speed skating rink. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that Resolution R-85-10 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-10 RESOLUTION R-85-10 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ROSEVILLE'S PROPOSAL TO LOCATE A REGIONAL SKATING FACILITY ON THE WOODVIEW SITE Mayor Eggert presented the proposed code amendment relating to regulation of highways and moved its approval. The motion was seconded by Council- member Chenoweth and upon a vote being taken, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-85-5 ORDINANCE 0-85-5 AMENDING CHAPTER 8 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RELATING TO INOPERABLE VEHICLES Council briefly reviewed and amended the proposed code amendment relating to sweeping of leaves and grass and shoveling and plowing of snow into streets and alleys. Councilmember Chenoweth then moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the amendment be approved. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-85-6 ORDINANCE 0-85-6 AMENDING THE CODE TO INCLUDE THE SWEEPING OF GRASS AND LEAVES AND SHOVELING AND PLOWING OF SNOW INTO THE STREETS AND ALLEYS AS A PUBLIC NUISANCE REQUEST FOR Council briefly discussed a request from the U.S. Army Recruiting Station ARMY RECRUIT- to place a literature stand in the lobby at City Hall. The Clerk Admin- ING STAND IN istrator was directed to notify them that they may place brochures in LOBBY DENIED the lobby, but not a stand. Engineer Schunicht reviewed the plans for upgrading of Hamline Avenue HAMLINE AVE. from Hoyt to Larpenteur, and will address the following concerns CONSTRUCTION with Ramsey County: (1) driveways in St. Paul will have better design DISCUSSED than in Falcon Heights, (2) at present there is no definite indication of how far back the side streets will be redone, and (3) the problem MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 1985 PAGE 2 of drainage in the alley south of Larpenteur, between Albert and Hamline HAMLINE AVE. since Hamline will be higher than it is at present. Council then (cont.) discussed the problem of the alley drainage and possible solutions. The Engineer will survey the alley and make recommendations to Council. Council reviewed a memorandum from Fire Chief Renchin and Fire Marshal PARKING Iverson regarding parking problems at the apartments at 1845-1855 West SITUATION AT Larpenteur. Council determined that the problem created by residents 1845-1855 parking three deep in the lot blocking access for emergency vehicles LARPENTEUR is due to stock piling of snow in the lot. The Clerk Administrator was DISCUSSED directed to contact the owner of the buildings and inform him of the problem, and send him a copy of that portion of the Code relating to maintenance of parking lots. Attorney Gasteazoro presented the proposed liquor ordinance which LIQUOR Council fully reviewed .and recommended changes. The Attorney explained ORDINANCE that the ordinance is the appropriate instrument by which to place re- DISCUSSION strictions on establishments serving liquor, such as volume of noise, types of entertainment, etc. Councilmember Ciernia recommended that current liquor license owners be made aware that the code is being amended. In conjunction with the ordinance Attorney Gasteazoro informed that now that the City no longer owns a liquor store there is no dram shop liability to the City except for a City sponsored function, which would alleviate the need for requiring persons who rent the hall or parks to provide such insurance. The City might, how- ever, be liable through the permitting process, and the Attorney will check the City insurance policy to determine if there is adequate coverage in this area. Council then discussed whether or not it is necessary to hold a public hearing to allow an "off sale" liquor license in a B-2 district, or if the code allows the addition to be made at the discretion of the Planning Commission and Council. Mayor Eggert informed Council that he had met with Chuck Wiger, RECYCLING, Metropolitan Council Representative, who provided the following information: SOLID WASTE, (1) Metro Council has asked the County to establish a mandatory recycling LIGHT RAIL program by 1988. If cities have a plan in place and functioning they will TRANSIT, not be required to participate in the County plan. Compliance will be based ST. PAUL upon the number of households participating in an already functioning SEWER arrangement, (2) Northern States Power will be collecting refuse to burn SEPARATION for electrical power, (3) Metro Council is moving ahead with the light rail transit plan which Mr. Wiger is opposed to, and (4) if present plans become law, Falcon Heights will not be required to subsidize St. Paul for sep- aration of that City's sanitary and storm sewer system. Concern was expressed that the City might still be required to participate after which Engineer Schunicht explained that the agreement drafted by himself and the Roseville Engineer would protect against such action. Mr. Schunicht will check into the status of the overflow agreement and report back to Council. Councilmember Ciernia noted the fact that the Park and Recreation USE OF BEER Commission had unanimously voted to prohibit beer in City parks as they IN PARKS feel parks are a place for children, however, he personally was hesitant DISCUSSION to agree to it. Council discussed the matter but took no action. MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 1985 PAGE 3 Groups obtaining permits will be closely watched and the matter will be reviewed annually. The condition of Arona Street north of Crawford was discussed. Engineer Schunicht stated he had checked the street and it is breaking up. A decision must be made whether to continue patching and sealcoating or to rebuild. He felt the streets should be rated and a long range street repair program implemented. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that there is a long range plan in existence at the present time. Mr. Schunicht will check the plan and make recommendations. Mayor Eggert stated that he has requested Al Rolek to make more specific recommendations in regard to office automation, and that it might be helpful to have a workshop on the matter. Council then scheduled a workshop for 6:00 P.M., March 27, 1985 to discuss office automation. r~r CONDITION OF ARONA STREET NORTH OF CRAWFORD DISCUSSED OFFICE AUTOMATION WORKSHOP SCHEDULED Council discussed whether businesses shouldbe licensed by address ATTORNEY TO or if the license should be independent of location. Clerk Administrator DRAFT Barnes felt any move should require re-licensing for the benefit of fire CODE AMEND- inspection, policing and 911. Also since some licenses are based on MENTS REGARD- square footage, it could result in a change in fee. The Attorney will ING BUSINESS draft a code amendment relating to this matter. LICENSES Mayor Eggert explained that Fiscal Consultant Apfelbacher has expressed RATING concern that the rating service could change the City's bond rating and SERVICE felt it would be worthwhile for a delegation from the City and the Fiscal DISCUSSION Consultant to go to New York and meet with the service (Moodys). Councilmember Chenoweth explained that this is common practice as it is important to make the service aware of financing conditions in the City and any long range bonding plans. Clerk Administrator Barnes will arrange a meeting with the City Engineer and Fiscal Consultant to discuss the long range plan. Attorney Gasteazoro presented the proposed development agreement between the City and 1666 Coffman. Since the developer will be out of the picture after the condominiums are sold, the City will then be dealing with 100 families. She expressed concern that residents might not make tax payments which would cause a shortage in the tax increments. She had been informed that each homeowner cannot be asked for a letter of credit nor can a letter of credit be required from the condominium association. Council discussed possible ways in which to insure funds will be available, such as create a reserve not to exceed 15~ of the bond issue, a portion of the association fee be set aside for payment of any unpaid taxes, and developer guarantee the 25 percent shortfall. Attorney Gastezoro will meet with the developers regarding the Coffman project. Councilmember Ciernia asked that Council consider amending the code to allow a currently licensed vehicle to be used for warehousing temporarily in case of emergency such as a building being destroyed by fire. Attorney Gasteazoro will research the matter. Council discussed a memorandum from Public Works Foreman Vince Wright, regarding a capital improvement fund, and requested that a list of needed equipment be provided prior to budget time. COFFMAN DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT DISCUSSED RESEARCH ON CODE AMENDING WAREHOUSING 3~ 1 fl MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 20, 1985 PAGE 4 Mayor Eggert explained that Group W Cable will be billing the City, CABLE TV however, the money will be refunded as in the past. He also stated UPDATE that the Cable Commission is setting up a non-profit foundation for the access money, and asked if anyone is interested in being the City representative to that foundation. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the meeting ADJOURNMENT be adjourned at 10:09 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ATTEST: Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Special City Council Meeting of March 20, 1985