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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Apr10 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1985 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Chenoweth, Baldwin, and Hard. Also present PRESENT were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorneys Gasteazoro and Van de North, and Engineer Schunicht. Councilmember Ciernia. ABSENT Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the CONSENT Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports 4~1-00585 and ~~1-00685 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports 4~2-02885 - 9~2-03485 3. Lauderdale Fire Report ~~4-00385 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports ~~4-0985 and ~~4-01085 5. General Payroll 3/16/85 - 3/31/85 $.7,725.18 6. General Disbursements 3/28/85 - 4/10/85 $29,210.49 Sinking Fund $ 5.66 7. Planning Commission Minutes of April 1, 1985 8. Stolpestad, Brown & Smith Statement Through March 26, 1985 9. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for March, 1985 10. Licenses: General Contractor's License 41276 1 Balco Building Systems, Inc. 14525 Highway 7 Minnetonka, MN 55343 39 MINUTES OF Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the 3/27/85 Minutes of March 27, 1985 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the following ADDENDA TO items be added to the agenda: (1) Summer Recreation, (2) Discussion AGENDA of Misrepresentatives by Bullseye Attorney, (3) Watershed Agreements, and (4) Appointments to Redevelopment Committee for SE Corner of Larpenteur/ Snelling - Floyd Bedbury, 1433 W. California and Ed Finegan, 1867 Simpson. Motion carried unanimously. T. A. Salminen, 1740 Holton, requested that Council grant a variance allowing him to construct a driveway to the lot line. Council briefly reviewed the matter after which Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Council- member Baldwin, that the variance be granted as recommended by the Plan- ning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. DRIVEWAY VARIANCE GRANTED TO T. A. SALMINEN 1740 HOLTEN Wayne Wood, owner of the lot at 1913 Hamline, explained that he plans VARIANCE FOR to construct a home at that address and requested a variance to place COVERED WAI,K- a covered walkway approximately 25 feet from the north lot line. The WAY GRANTED TC walkway would be an extension of the roof line. Councilmember Chenoweth WAYNE WOOD, moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the variance be granted as 1913 HAMLINE recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. AVENUE Mayor Eggert presented a conditional use request from Falcon Heights MINUTES ,g O REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING `~ APRIL 10, 1985 PAGE 2 FALCON HGTS. U.C.C., 1795 United Church of Christ, 1795 Holton, to expand the parking area to a portion HOLTON, REQUES' of Lot 20, all of Lot 21, and portions of lots 14 and 15. Mayor Eggert TO EXPAND moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the matter be referred to the PARKING LOT Planning Commission for review, that a public hearing be scheduled for May 22, REFERRED TO 1985 at 7:15 P.M., and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish PLANNING COMM. the same. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING TO BE HELD 5/22/85 Attorney Gasteazoro presented the latest draft of the development agreement between the City and the 1666 Coffman Retirement Corporation. DEVELOPMENT Mayor Eggert presented concerns listed by Councilmember Ciernia regarding AGREEMENT write down on the land when the land is leased, whether or not the WITH 1666 University must sign off on the agreement, City review of association COFFMAN documents, the need for putting a dollar cap on the various improvements, DISCUSSED and who is responsible after developer is out. The Attorney explained that the matter of the land is addressed in the section relating to the Quit claim Deed, and will check with the developer's attorney regarding the 99 year lease with the University, association documents will be reviewed by City Attorney and successor to the developer will be the condominium association. Engineer Schunicht explained that upon awarding the bid the City sould have a good idea of the costs and there is a five percent contingency which would protect the City in event of change orders. Attorney Gasteazoro felt that the developer could be required to provide a reserve fund for any overage and after the responsibility reverts to the association, require the association to provide the City with a record of escrow. Attorney Van de North explained that he had been contacted by the developer regarding the subdividing and platting of the property. Councilmember Chenoweth asked if there was any method to assure assessed value and mill rate on the project should the County change the manner in which taxes are computed in the future. The development agreement will be redrafted and copies given to Council for review. Engineer Schunicht presented the feasibility report on Lindig Avenue FEASIBILITY Utility Extensions dated April 8, 1985, (a copy of which is on file in STUDY ON the Clerk's Office) explained the report and estimated costs. Ray Brown, LINDIG owner of the lots to which the extension would be provided will determine UTILITY whether or not he is still interested in pursuing the matter. EXTENSIONS Mayor Eggert explained that an informational meeting was held on April 9th regarding the proposed extension of storm sewer to the lots north of the Lindig cul-de-sac and that the majority of the owners of the lots were opposed to the sewer. Council then discussed whether of not to pursue installation of the storm sewer up Tatum and reconstruction of the street. Following a discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution 11A be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-11A ORDERING ENGINEER TO PREPARE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON TATUM STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Engineer be authorized to prepare plans and specifications for the 1985 seal- coating (University Grove and all alleys). Motion carried unanimously. OWNERS OF LOTS NORTH OF LINDA CUL-DE-SAC OPPOSED TO STORM SEWER EXTENSION RESOLUTION R-85-11 A PLANS & SPECS. ON 1985 SEALCOATING TO BE PREPAREDi MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1985 PAGE 3 ~~ Attorney Gasteazoro presented a redraft of the proposed liquor LIQUOR ordinance and explained the changes made as requested by Council at ORDINANCE the March 20th meeting, and explained the restrictions placed on DISCUSSION entertainment. In the absence of Councilmember Ciernia, Secretary Chenoweth presented Mr. Ciernia's concern that either the ordinance or the conditional use granted to the Lido Cafe should indicate the ratio of liquor to food. Attorney Gasteazoro explained that the definition of bona fide club and restaurant in the ordinance controls that, however, if Council wishes it more stringent, she would need guidance to draft the change. Mayor Eggert stated that he had spoken to the Labalestras and they LIDO have decided to pursue a modified "Scheme E" and will not be requesting CAFE parking on the Croft property, and will be downgrading the number of UPDATE. seats. Mayor Eggert and the Attorney will meet with the Lido owners on April 16, 1985 to redraft the development agreement. Council again addressed the matter of the liquor ordinance discussing LIQUOR at length such items as entertainment, number of licenses to be ORDINANCE issued, phasing out 3.2 feet on sale except in restaurants, ratio of DISCUSSION food to liquor, and limiting hours of operation. CONTINUED Ted Meyer, 1710 St. Mary's, felt entertainment should be restricted to TED MEYER, prohibit it being a detriment to the City, that the ratio of food to 1710 ST. liquor should be established, there should be a more explicit definition MARY'S of restaurant, and felt 3.2 beer licenses do no t enhance the City as they bring in unwanted types. MEMO FROM Jan Bykowski, 1745 St. Mary's, presented a memo from James Bykowski, 1745 JIM BYKOWSKI, St. Mary's, requesting items to be required. by the ordinance (a copy of 1745 ST. this memo is on file in the Clerk's Office). MARY'S Lolita Keck, 1766 St. Mary's, commented on the residential nature of LOLITA KECK, the community and questioned the need for such a large number of 1766 ST. liquor/beer licenses. MARY'S Joan Schrum, 1736 Fry, felt that establishing e arlier closing hours for JOAN SCHRUM, establishments serving liquor would discourage "hard core" drinkers from 1736 FRY coming to Falcon Heights. Steve Reiter, 1746 Fry, asked if the section in the ordinance requiring STEVE REITER a person to be in business six months before a liquor license is issued 1745 FRY had been deleted, and Attorney Gasteazoro repli ed that it had not. Following the discussion, the City Attorney was directed to change the number cf licenses from six to five, and to check into the possibility of limiting the hours of lounge operation to the period of time when the kitchen is in operation as suggested by Ms. Schrum. Attorney Gasteazoro presented her memorandum dated April 1, 1985 relating to the watershed agreement discussed at the March 27th meeting. After a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution R-85-12 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-12 RESOLUTION R-85-12 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI RIVER WATERSHED MANAGEMENT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1985 PAGE 4 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution R-85-13 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-13 RESOLUTION R-85-13 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE CENTRAL RAMSEY WATERSHED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution R-85-I4 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-14 RESOLUTION R-85-14 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO PROTECT AND MANAGE THE SOUTHWEST RAMSEY COUNTY WATERSHED Mayor Eggert explained that he had been unable to contact Floyd Bedbury REDEVELOPMENT and Ed Finegan regarding serving on the Redevelopment Committee for COMMITTEE the Southeast Cornet of Larpenteur and Snelling, but that he will SE CORNER attempt to contact them and see if they are still interested in serving. LARP/SNELLING Mayor Eggert explained that the work of the committee is nearly completed, but due to business persons dropping out cEthe group, there is need for a few more members. Mayor Eggert explained that two residents had attended the Park and SUMMER Recreation Commission Meeting on April 1, 1985 to register their complaints RECREATION with the summer recreation program. They felt the programs should be ex- EMPLOYEES panded to be more like Maplewood and Roseville, and that the salaries of SALARIES the Falcon Heights employees were much too high, which convinced the TO REMAIN Commission to lower the salaries. Mayor Eggert felt there was no way THE SAME AS to back track on salaries that have been used in the past and have been IN 1984 promised for 1985. Mayor Eggert then moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the salaries for the summer employees follow the same schedule as used for the 1984 season. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Van de North informed Council that he had discussed the SPRING DUMP matter of the proposed spring dump with the attorney for the State SCHEDULE Fairgrounds, that they would like to provide an area for the clean- RESCONDED up period, but would want the City to indemnify the Fair Board in event of disposal of hazardous wastes. Mr. Van de North did not feel it wise to go ahead with the dump unless it could be limited to vegetation only. Council discussed restricting the dump to specific items, or having no dump at all. Following the lengthy discussion, Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the action taken at the March 27, 1985 meeting establishing the dump dates be rescinded. Motion carried unanimously. The information on pay equity prepared by the Human Rights Commission PAY EQUITY was noted by Council. INFORMATION NOTED Attorney Van de North commented on a letter dated March 15, 1985 from Mayor Jerry Linke regarding a recent court case involving that City. LETTER FROM Attorney Van de North did not feel it appropriate to become involved MAYOR OF in the matter. MOUNDS VIEW NOTED MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 10, 1985 PAGE 5 ~~ Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the meeting MEETING be extended for ten minutes. Motion carried unanimously. EXTENDED G Council discussed a memo from Attorney Gasteazoro dated April 2, 1985 relating to city liability for special event consumption of liquor. The Clerk Administrator was directed to contact neighboring communities to obtain information on how others handle the matter, and to acontact the City insurance carrier to determine if the City has coverage in that particular area. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Ronald C. Eg t, M.D., Mayor ATTEST: ~~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator LIABILITY FOR SPECIAL EVENT CONSUMPTION OF LIQUOR/ BEER ADJOURNMENT