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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Mar27MINUTES ~~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1985 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 6:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Baldwin, Hard, Ciernia, and Chenoweth. Also PRESENT present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Gasteazoro, and Engineer Schunicht. None. ABSENT Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Consent CONSENT Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report 4~1-00485 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-02585 - ~~2-02785 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Report 4~4-00885 4. General Payroll 3/1/85 - 3/15/85 $ 7,321.68 5. General Disbursements 3/14/85 - 3/27/85 $69,128.09 Sinking Fund $ 208.14 6. Park and Recreation Minutes of March 11, 1985 7. Human Rights Minutes of February 28, 1985 8. Planner's Statement for February 28, 1985 9. Building Inspector's Report for October, November, and December, 1984 10. Prosecutor's Statement for February, 1985 11. Planner's Streetscape Recommendations 12. Bi-Monthly Financial Statement 13. Five Year Accident Study 1979-1983 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the following ATTENDA TO items be added to the agenda: (1) Request for Payment from Bituminous AGENDA Roadways, (2) Set Public Hearing on Amendments to Zoning Code, and (3) Authorize Engineer to Negotiate with Ramsey County and the University of Minnesota for Storm Sewer Extension. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the Minutes MINUTES OF of March 20, 1985 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 3/20/85 APPROVED Robert Collins, Attorney for Bullseye Golf, Inc., addressed items requested in Mayor Eggert's letter of December 6, 1985 as follows: Items 1 and 2, the owner of the Embers is anxious to go ahead with shared parking (presentedBULLSEYE GOLF a plan showing the shared parking) which will allow a 10 foot setback from REVIEW OF Crawford Avenue., Item 3, the City Engineer has not provided them with a report ITEMS IN on light standards and luminars as yet, Engineer has an electrical engineer MAYOR EGGERT'S working on the project, Item 4, Bullseye will comply with the requirements LETTER OF regarding screening walls, Item 5, agreed to obtain either a letter from 12/6/84 the bank indicating that funds have been set aside for landscaping along Snelling or provide a bond, Item 6, Bullseye will comply with the irrigation request, Architect Scott Williams presented the plan, Item 7 Scott Williams explained the new landscaping plan for plantings as requested by Council, Item 8, Bullseye will agree to maintain plantings for the term of the tax increment district, Item 9, will provide drain core for plantings along streets, and Item 10, Landscaping will be done by Minnesota Valley Nurseries. Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the plans presented be accepted as part of the final plan subject to review by the City Engineer and City Planner. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1985 PAGE 2 ~~ Attorney Gasteazoro explained that the code is inconclusive as to whether BULLSEYE or not Bullseye requires a new license for retailing in the old liquor CORPORATE store, but since licensing by address has been the practice in the past, LICENSE and Bullseye has applied for the license action could be taken at this time and the code modified to clarify the language for the future. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the license be approved. Councilmember Baldwin felt that the parking variance matter should be handled first as approving the license through June, 1985 would be inappropriate when the present parking variance expires May 1, 1985. Council agreed to discuss the variance prior to voting on the license. Councilmember Baldwin expressed his concern over the manner in which BULLSEYE Bullseye moved into the liquor store building even though they were VARIANCE aware that the development agreement calls for destruction of the store REQUEST by May 1. He was also concerned over the high volume sales this summer GRANTED in a residential neighborhood. Attorney Collins explained that the original plan was to start construction in the fall of 1984 but the City could not find the certificate of title which delayed construction. Mayor Eggert agreed that Bullseye should have had the foresight to ask for the variance in advance, however, since they are in the building Council needs to decide whether. or not to let them remain. He felt from a business point of view allowing them to remain made sense. Following the discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the variance be extended to August 1, 1985 with an automatic extension to November •1, 1985 if necessary, with the following conditions: (1) the extension does not change the development agreement, (2) no employee or company vehicle parking on the street or store lot, and (3) restrict marketing practices that preclude intrusion into the neighborhood (side- walk sales, etc.). Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Hard, Ciernia and Chenoweth, and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Baldwin. Motion carried. BULLSEYE The Clerk Administrator then called the vote for the previous motion CORPORATE relating to the corporate license. The motion carried unanimously. LICENSE APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Bullseye building permit be approved. Motion carried unanimously. BUILDING PERMI APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Edgar Finegan, 1867 Simpson, be appointed to the Planning Commission to complete the EDGAR FINEGAN term of Phil Chenoweth. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTED TO PLANNING COMM. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Elizabeth Emerson, 2129 Larpenteur, be appointed to the Human Rights Commission E. EMERSON for a three year term. Motion carried unanimously. APPOINTED TO HUMAN RIGHTS Attorney Gasteazoro explained that she had met and worked with RETIREMENT representatives of 1666 Coffman on the development agreement. They CENTER, 1666 reached agreement and the latest draft will be provided for Council's COFFMAN review. Frank Kubitschek, representing the Coffman group, indicated they plan to have the ground breaking on May 1, 1985 and start site preparation shortly thereafter, however, final plans will not be available MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ V MARCH 27, 1985 V PAGE 3 until a later date. Council discussed at length concerns over the timing of construction, setting the bond sale, and date of application for a building permit. Mr. Kubitschek assured they would be applying for a foundation permit around May 1 and should have a complete set of plans and apply for a building permit around June 1. Following the discussion, the matter of the bond sale was deferred until the meeting of May 8, 1985. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution R-85-11 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-11 RESOLUTION R-85-11 A RESOLUTION ORDERING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREETS AND UTILITIES IN TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT N0. 2 IN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 Council discussed the scheduling of the spring clean up. Attorney Gasteazoro expressed concern that the City could be liable in the event hazardous SPRING CLEAN materials are deposited at the dump site unless the hauler is made liable UP SCHEDULED for proper disposal. Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, FOR 5/10/85 that the dump be scheduled for May 10 through May 19, 1985 subject to SUBJECT TO approval of the haulers contract by the City Attorney. Motion carried REVIEW BY unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia will contact the Fairgrounds regarding ATTORNEY a site for the dump and will make them aware of the hazardous waste concern. Engineer Schunicht presented and briefly summarized proposed agreements for the Central Ramsey, Southeast Ramsey and Middle Mississippi Watersheds. He explained that the agreements have been reviewed by the technical staffs WATERSHED of the involved communities, and the Engineer recommended approval of the AGREEMENTS agreements. The documents have also been forwarded to the City Attorney DEFERRED TO for review. Mr. Schunicht explained that the Commission has no power 4/10/85 to bond or do projects but will act as an arbitrator. Following a discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the matter be deferred to April 10, 1985 to allow time for Council and the Attorney to review the matter, and for a summary of the City's liabilities under the agreements to be prepared. Councilmember Hard .brought to Council's attention the condition of the CONDITION OF walkway to the south of Falcon Woods No. 3. He commented on ponding of WALKWAY SOUTH water on the walkway and the difficulty of riding a bike on the walkway OF FALCON due to the curb. Engineer Schunicht explained that the walkway was WOODS 3 not graded properly and the contractor has been told to remedy the problem. DISCUSSED Clerk Administrator Barnes will obtain quotes on the cost of removal of the curb. Attorney Gasteazoro presented a proposed ordinance amending portions of the City code relating to permitted uses in the retail business district and repair of vehicles on City streets. Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the matter be referred to the Planning Commission, and a public hearing be scheduled for April 24, 1985 at 7:15 P.M. and that publication be authorized. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Schunicht explained that request for payment of $1,713.60 to $1,713.60 Bituminous Roadways for Falcon Woods No. 3 was due to the fact that PAYMENT TO the amount had inadvertently been left off the request for final payment. BITUMINOUS Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the re- ROADWAYS quest for payment be approved. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED F.W. ~~3 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1985 PAGE 4 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the City Engineer be authorized to negotiate with Ramsey County, the University of Minnesota, and City of Lauderdale, for storm sewer extension. Motion carried unanimously. 3~ EINGINEER TO MEET WITH U OF MN, COUNTY & LAUDERDALE RE STORM SEWER Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that the cost of installation of a mail drop in the lobby will be $410.00 excluding the box. Council MAIL DROP discussed whether or not such a mail drop is necessary and then directed FOR CITY HALL the Clerk Administrator to obtain the price of a box. DISCUSSED Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the small tractor is in need of repair at a cost of $575 to $725 and recommended the repairs be done rather than purchasing a new larger tractor as requested by the Public Works Foreman. The matter was deferred and the Clerk Administrator was directed to obtain the price of replacement of a like tractor and the life expectancy of the equipment. Mayor Eggert requested that Council consider whether or not City Council meetings should be televised for Cable TV. The consensus of opinion was that the filming should be done if a qualified volunteer can be found to do the filming. Mayor Eggert will check into the matter. Councilmember Chenoweth presented his report dated March 28, 1985 relating to the possible extension of the storm sewer to Lindig and Tatum Streets. He felt that since there is a developer interested in the lot at the end of the Lindig col-de-sac, and there have been other requests to construction homes in the "no build" area, it might be an appropriate time to provide storm drainage to the lots in the area. He then pointed out the advantages and disadvantages. Richard Winkel, 1825 Fairview, stated he had discussed the proposed extension with some neighbors and they were opposed to it as they like the large lavers and gardens and would not want to subdivide to allow construction of homes. Mayor Eggert explained that at this time the financing vehicle is in place (tax increment financing) which would not be available at a later date. Engineer Schunicht stated that the plans were done previously and costs determined and he will check and see how the original payment plan was structured. Mayor Eggert felt it important (and Council concurred) that the owners of the affected lots be invited to an informal meeting to discuss the matter, and will draft such a letter to that effect. The persons who would like to develop Ray Brown's lots north of the Lindig cul-de-sac asked if a decision could be speeded up as they have a time limit. It was explained that those homes could be constructed without the storm sewer so long as they follow the design prescribed by the City Engineer. .After a discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the request to subdivide the Brown lot be referred to the Planning Commission, that a public hearing on the subdivision be scheduled for April 24, 1985 at 7:45 P.M., and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the same. Motion carried unanimously. TRACTOR REPAIR DEFERRED COUNCIL MEETINGS MAY BE FILMED FOR CABLE TV PUBLIC HEARING ON SUBDIVISION OF RAY BROWN LOT TO BE HELD 4/24/85 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 27, 1985 PAGE 5 Councilmember Chenoweth requested that any articles for the April news- letter be made available by April 10, 1985. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented bids for repair of the tennis courts TENNIS COURT as follows: Shifskys $2,735 and Buck's Blacktopping $2,976. Council- REPAIR BID member Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert that the bid be awarded AWARDED TO to Shifskys. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes SHIFSKYS will obtain prices on repair of the blacktop at the Idaho/Snelling Playground. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that Northern States Power will not install a light on the defense siren pole as it is a private pole. n ~~ The matter of office automation was deferred until April 10, 1985. Attorney Gasteazoro explained that due to a State Statute adopted in 1982, it is now necessary to hold a public hearing and record all conditional uses granted. Other communities have reduced the length of the number of con- ditional uses in the zoning code in order that minor matters need not be delayed by a public hearing. Due to the change in the law, it is necessary to hold public hearings on conditional uses granted since the law went into affect, such as the Delange Dancers Studio permit. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that a public hearing on the conditional use request from Delange Dancers Studio, 1899 W. Larpenteur, be scheduled for April 24, 1985. at 8:30 P.M. and authorized publication of the same. Motion carried unanimously. Ms. Gasteazoro will contact Ms. Delange and inform her of the problem. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the meeting be extended not to exceed 10:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. 3~ LIGHT ON SIREN POLE APRIL NEWSLETTER OFFICE AUTO- MATION DEFE- RRED CHANGES IN STATE LAW MANDATE PUBLIC HEARINGS & RECORDING OF ALL CONDITIONAL USES GRANTED MEETING EXTENDED Attorney Gasteazoro recommended that the public hearing on the Lido Cafe CLERK ADMIN. conditional use be set with the tax increment financing hearing. Clerk RECOMMEND Administrator Barnes will review portions of the code relating to CHANGES RE: conditional uses and make recommendations for changes to simplify the CONDITIONAL procedure. USES Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Roseville Area Bantam Hockey Team be commended for placing third in the State V.F.W. Hockey Tournament, and that a certificate be prepared indicating commendation. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ;'~ ~~.._ Ronald C. Eggert, M.D., Mayor ATTEST _~ ~ ~~~~~~~~z~~~- Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator COMMENDATION CERTIFICATE FOR V.F.W. BANTAM HOCKEY TEAM ADJOURNMENT