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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Jun26MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS/PUBLIC HEARINGS JUNE 26, 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 Hard, Ciernia, Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Van de Councilmember Baldwin arrived at 8:00 P.M. None. and Chenoweth. Also present were North, and Engineer Schunicht. PRESENT ABSENT Council briefly discussed Item 6 on the Consent Agenda (Engineer's Statement CONSENT for April, 1985) and how the portion attributed to the Bullseye lighting AGENDA could be funded in view of the fact that the Letter of Credit has been APPROVED closed out. An item will be placed on the July 10th agenda to transfer funds from the construction fund to cover this cost. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Consent Agenda be approved. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report 4f1-01485 2. Lauderdale Fire Report ~~3-01285 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports X64-02185 - ~~4-03285 4. Request from Marion Hood, 1597 Hollywood Court, to Blockade the Street from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. on July 10, 1985 for a Block Party 5. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of June 17, 1985 6. Statement from Bonestroo and Associates for April, 1985 7. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for May, 1985 8. Prosecutor's Statement for May, 1985 9. Letter Dated June 13, 1985 from Satellite T.V., Inc. Regarding Satellite Dishes 10. Licenses: See Attached List 11. Disbursements 6/13/85 - 6/26/85 $62,283.47 MINUTES OF Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Minutes of 6/10/85 the Special Meeting of June 10, 1985 be approved as presented. Motion APPROVED carried unanimously. MINUTES OF Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Minutes of 6/12/85 June 12, 1985 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED The Minutes of the Special Meeting of June 19, 1985 were deferred to MINUTES OF allow time to listen to the portion of the tape regarding approval of 6/19/85 the Lido Conditional Use Request. The item will be placed on the July DEFERRED TO 10, 1985 agenda. 7/10/85 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the following ADDENDA items be added to the Agenda: (1) Resolution Setting Public Hearing on TO AGENDA Amendment Financing District No. 1 in Development District No. 1 and 2), and (2) Resolution Setting a Public Hearing Establishing Financing District No. 3 in Development District No. 1. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Chenoweth. presented a report dated June 26, 1985 from the TATUM STREET City's Fiscal Consultant, Steve Apfelbacher, regarding tax increment funds IMPROVEMENTS available for financing the Tatum improvement project. He explained that the discrepancy in the amount questioned at the Tatum improvement hearing was due to the fact that the City's Auditor had informed them all invest- ments from any bond issue proceeds must go into the Sinking Fund whereas MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS JUNE 26, 1985 PAGE 2 it may be placed in the Construction Fund. Mr. Chenoweth then explained the cash flow formula. The matter was interrupted for the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. Mayor Eggert. opened the Public Hearing on Amendment of Tax Increment PUBLIC Financing Plan for 1666 Coffman and presented the Affidavit of Publication. HEARING ON Attorney Van de North reviewed and commented on the amended plan which was COFFMAN prepared at the request of Attorney Mary Ipel. There being no one wishing TIF to be heard, Mayor Eggert closed the Public Hearing at 7:43 P.M., and moved AMENDMENT the adoption of Resolution R-85-31. The motion was seconded by Council- &:30 P.M. member Hard and upon a vote being taken, passed unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-31 RESOLUTION R-85-31 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MODIFIED TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN FOR DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution R-85-32 be adopted setting a Public Hearing on Reduction of Economic Development District No. 1 Within Development District No. 1 for 7:10 P.M., July 24, 1985, and a Public Hearing on Creation of Tax Increment District No. 3 Within Development District No. 1 for 7:15 P.M., July 24, 1985, and authorize publication of the same. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-32 RESOLUTION R-85-32 RESOLUTION CALLING FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON THE REDUCTION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 AND THE CREATION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT N0. 1-3 WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 Council again resumed discussion of the Tatum Street improvements and TATUM Mayor Eggert read into the record written comments made by persons STREET who submitted the information during the two day period following the IMPROVEMENT Public Hearing held June 12, 1985 (copies of which are on file in the DISCUSSION Clerk's Office). Council discussed at length the value of curb and RESUMED gutter in street reconstruction (adds 10 years of life to the street and snow plows do not tear up boulevard area, the advantage of bidding the project with the Coffman project, and completion date - October, 1985). Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution R-85-33 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-33 RESOLUTION R-85-33 A RESOLUTION ORDERING TATUM STREET IMPROVEMENTS OF 1985 AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS COUNCIL- MEMBER Councilmember Baldwin arrives. BALDWIN ARRIVES At 8:00 P.M. Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on the proposed Hamline Avenue improvements and presented the Affidavits of Publication HEARING ON and Mailing. Engineer Schunicht presented an overview of the proposed PROPOSED project and explained the procedure required by State Statute. He HAMLINE AVE also explained the need to reconstruct the alley running from Albert IMPROVEMENTS MINUTES p ,~j REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS Q `# JUNE 26, 1985 page 3 to Hamline between Larpenteur and California. Mr. Schunicht stressed the fact that the project will be funded by Falcon Heights, St. Paul, Ramsey County, and Minnesota State Aid. Jay McNabb, Palmer and Zweber, the law firm representing Robert Blomberg, JAY MCNABB owner of the property at 1579-1583 Hamline, read a letter dated June 20, REPRESENTING 1985 listing Mr. Blomberg's concerns (a copy of which is on file in the BOB BLOMBERG Clerk's Office). One main conern was access to the business during 1579-1583 construction and whether or not one driveway could be kept open. Engineer HAMLINE Schunicht will contact Mr. Blomberg and discuss the matter. Mrs. Robert Dobin, 1362 West Larpenteur, commented on the fact that when Albert Street was torn up, the Engineer said the alley between Larpenteur and California from Albert to Hamline, did not need drainage, now they are being told it is necessary. The Engineer explained that Albert is higher than the alley so the alley must drain to Hamline. Mrs. Dobin also wanted to know where they could park during construction when they are not allowed to park on Larpenteur. Some suggestions were made-- perhaps permit parking on Albert or Larpenteur, or the residents could park on California. Engineer Schunicht explained that it would not be torn up for more than one week. Marvin DeMartino, 1345 West California, said that the County Engineer had told him that Falcon Heights had requested the Hamline improvements (in April of 1980, the City did adopt a resolution requesting such improvements). Mr. DeMartino asked if MSA funds were to be used to which Mr. Schunicht replied that they were. Mr. DeMartino expressed the opinion that it was not feasible to repair only a four block area of Hamline when five miles need repair. Mr. Schunicht explained that other areas will be repaired when funds are available. Robert L. Dobin, 1362 West Larpenteur, asked why the alley was not ROBERT L. repaired when Albert Street was torn up. He also commented on the fact DOBIN, 1362 that the Engineer had stated there was no need for storm sewer in the alley, LARPENTEUR the reconstruction of Albert Street would solve the problem. Mr. Schunicht again explained that the alley drains to Hamline, and guaranteed with the proposed improvement that the alley will drain properly. D. Thornquist, 1368 West Larpenteur, asked if the whole lot is being assessed for storm sewer and the Engineer explained the drainage area which would be assessed. Mr. Thornquist questioned whether or not the alley would be done properly to specifications or level it off and patch as it was done last time. Mr. Schunicht assured that it would be completely reconstructed (a 20 year alley) and would be capable of handling garbage trucks. John Ringus, 1367 West California, objected to paying for storm drainage as many years ago he had petitioned and paid for curb and gutters so there would be drainage, and felt there was nothing wrong with the storm sewer system. Engineer Schunicht explained that the existing storm sewer has collapsed several times, was constructed. piecemeal, and after 30 years streets and sewers do require reconstruction. Mr. Ringus also commented on the alley construction in 1950 which lasted two years before breaking up, and felt it had not been done properly, there was not proper upkeep. Mr. Ringus felt that since it had been bad for 30 years, he could stand it a few more years. MRS. ROBERT DOBIN, 1362 LARPENTEUR MARVIN DEMARTINO 1345 W. CALIFORNIA D. THORN- QUIST, 1368 W. LARPENTEUR JOHN RINGUS, 1367 WEST CALIFORNIA MINUTES (~, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS C7 JUNE 26, 1985 PAGE 4 Ed Ahlberg, 1340 West Idaho, asked if Hamline would be widened to which ED AHLBERG Engineer Schunicht replied it would be narrowed up in some places, 1340 WEST widened in others to make the street in line, would be 44 to 48 feet IDAHO wide, and would look much the same as it does now. Mr. Ahlberg also commented on the flooding of his alley. Mrs. Wicklund, 1359 West Iowa, had arrived late and asked that the Engineer ~S• explain "collector street", and expressed concern that they would have WICKLUND, trouble entering their garage while the street is under construction. 1359 WEST Engineer Schunicht explained that it was possible the alley would be IOWA inaccessible for a limited period of time. Marvin DeMartino, 1345 West California, was concerned about the manner in which his driveway would be replaced and Engineer Schunicht agreed to discuss the plans with Mr. DeMartino. In reply to a question from the audience, Mr. Schunicht explained that the assessment hearing could be held in the fall of 1985 and assessments would go on the 1986 taxes, or could be paid in 1986 and placed on 1987 taxes. Councilmember Chenoweth stated that if the project is assessed this year, it would save the City interest costs and, therefore, reduce the assessments. There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor Eggert closed the Public Hearing at 9:21 P.M. Councilmember Ciernia felt that since the City had abated storm sewer assessments for others in that area, that it would be fair to do the same for the residents in this storm drainage area. He, personally, favored abatement of storm sewer charges, and questioned some residents being charged for the collector street and the street in front of the house. Engineer Schunicht replied that no one is being assessed twice. Councilmember Baldwin agreed. with Councilmember Ciernia that storm sewers should not be assessed when applying to reconstruction. It was pointed out that others in the community had been assessed for storm sewer and the assessment policy adopted by Council provides for assessment of storm sewers. Council discussed the items at length -- both of the items of whether or not the assessment policy should be amended. Mayor Eggert felt that the people still have the benefit of the service and he would prefer to see them assessed. Councilmember Hard felt it would be unfair as other neighborhoods had been assessed and paid for storm sewers, and Councilmember Chenoweth stated if there is to be a policy of not assessing the City could consider making the entire City a storm sewer district, however, he felt the present policy should be applied. Councilmember. Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the storm sewer assessment be deleted from the project, the cost approximately $57,000, to be paid from MSA funds. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Ciernia, and Baldwin, and the follow- ing voted against the same: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Hard and Chenoweth. Motion failed. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution R-85-34 be adopted authorizing Ramsey County to proceed with the project. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, MARVIN DEMARTINO, 1345 WEST CALIFORNIA PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED COUNCIL DISCUSSION MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS ~~~ JUNE 26, 1985 PAGE 5 • Councilmembers Hard, and Chenoweth, and the following voted against the HAMLINE same: Councilmembers Ciernia and Baldwin. Councilmember Ciernia stated IMPROVEMENTS he did not oppose the project, just the storm sewer assessment. The motion failed due to the lack of the necessary 4/5ths vote. Attorney Van de North explained that the project could be approved at this time and how the costs are collected could be a separate item. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution R-85-34 be approved with the condition that no assessments are set and that discussions will be held. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-34 RESOLUTION R-85-34 A RESOLUTION ORDERING HAMLINE STREET IMPROVEMENTS OF 1985 AND DIRECTING PREPARATION OF FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Engineer Schunicht will obtain figures on a citywide. storm sewer district which was prepared by the Bonestroo firm in 1980. Council discussed Fire Department/Police concerns regarding the parking PARKING at 1845-1855 West Larpenteur and the fact that when responding to a dumpster PROBLEMS AT fire recently the Fire Department could hardly get the truck through 1845-1855 due to the three lines of cars parked in the rear of the buildings. W. LARPENTEUF Following the discussion, Council recommended that the Fire Chief contact • the owner of the apartments to find a solution to the problem. Mayor Eggert explained that Councilmember Hard is interested in attending COUNCIL the National Conference of Federation of Local Cable Programmers to be MEMBER CIE- held in Boston, however, since he is not a delegate or alternate the RNIA RESIGN- Cable Commission would not pay the cost of the convention. During the ATION AS discussion, Councilmember Ciernia, who is the present alternate volunteered CABLE COMM to resign in order that Councilmember Hard might be named alternate. ALTERNATE Mayor Eggert moved, seconded ty Councilmember Ciernia, that Councilmember ACCEPTED Ciernia's resignation be accepted and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Hard, Chenoweth, and Baldwin, and the following voted against the same: None. Councilmember Ciernia abstained. Motion carried. COUNCIL- Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Councilmember MEMBER HARD Hard be appointed alternate to the Cable Commission. Motion carried APPOINTED unanimously. TO CABLE COMM Mayor Eggert presented Proposed Ordinance ~~0-85-11 amending the Cable TV franchise agreement and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baldwin and upon a vote being taken, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-11 ORDINANCE 0-85-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 4, PART 7 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS AND GROUP W CABLE Councilmember Baldwin explained that the Home Share Program of the MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS JUNE 26, 1985 PAGE 6 Northwest Suburban Youth Service Bureau has been offered more badly needed space and if Falcon Heights agrees to the expansion, the cost would increase by $455. Councilmember Baldwin felt this is a program very useful to Falcon Heights. The concensus of opinion was that Council would be in favor of participating and the matter will be discussed further at budget time. Councilmember Hard presented information on a self-service payment cabinet for the entrance of City Hall. Council discussed the matter briefly and decided it too costly for the amount of use it would receive. COUNCIL INFORMATION: 1 t Mayor Eggert commented on the Lido Cafe situation, and informed he had written a letter to the Labalestras leaving the door open for reconsideration of their decision to move. Attorney Van de North requested that Council review the Lido Cafe Con- ditional Use Resolution presented prior to the opening of the meeting. Councilmember Ciernia commented on the fact that a group in the far eastern section of the Roseville School District is planning to sue the School Board for closing Kellogg High School. Mr. Ciernia asked if it would be appropriate for the City to take some action in the matter such as being a clearing house for people who would like to donate funds for defense. After a discussion, the Attorney was requested that the City Attorney provide information on the kinds of action a City can take in a cross-jurisdictional dispute. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:36 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. 1' --- - nald C. Eggert, .D., Mayor ATTEST: ~' Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting/Public Hearings of June 26, 1985 ~~ ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR NW YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU TO BE DISCUSSED AT BUDGET TIME PAYMENT CABINET DEEMED T00 COSTLY FOR AMOUNT OF USE ADJOURNMENT LICENSES June 26, 1985 ON-SALE 46286 Falcon Lanes, Inc. 1550 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 OFF-SALE 46165 Falcon Lanes, Inc. 1550 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 CIGARETTE Falcon Lanes, Inc. #633 1550 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Lido Cafe DBA Lido Italian Ristorante 1611 West Larpenteur Avenue 46634 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Blomberg Drug 46635 1583 North Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55108 SEWER CONNECTION Roto-Rooter Services Co. 461287 14530 - 27th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55441 MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS Domestic Mechanical #474 9110 Grand Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55420 Geo Sedgwick Heating ~ Air Cond. Co. 1001 Xenia Avenue. South 46475 Minneapolis, MN 55416 Air Comfort, Inc. #476 3944 Louisiana Circle Minneapolis, MN 55426 More's Burner Service 46477 5503 Erickson Road New Brighton, MN 55112 MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS (CONTINUED) Paul Falz Co. 46478 359 Atwater Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Ray N. Welter Heating Co. 46479 4637 Chicago Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55407 CORPORATE Suburban Credit Plan, Inc. 461301 1701 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Falcon Lanes, Inc. 1550 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 (operate bowling alley - 461302) (pin ball machines - 461304) (pool table - 461303) Lido Cafe, Inc. DBA Lido Italian RistorantE 1611 West Larpenteur Avenue 461306 Falcon heights, MN 55113 Blomberg Drug 4f1305 1583 North Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55108 VENDING Coca-Cola Bottling Midwest, Inc. 1189 Eagan Industrial Road Eagan, MN 55121 REFUSE HAULING 461288 Woodlake Sanitary Service, Inc. 461300 8661 Rendova Street New Brighton, MN 55112 Wiley's Remov-All 461292 615 Holly Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 Saver's Rubbish Removal 461294 1307 - 6th Avenue South South St. Paul, MN 55075 LICENSES June 26, 1985 Page 2 REFUSE HAULERS (CONTINUED) Waste Management - Blaine #1310 10050 Naples Street Northeast Blaine, MN 55434 Browning Ferris Industries of MN, Inc. P. 0. Box 1440 #1313 Minneapolis, MN 55440 Keith Krupenny & Son Disposal Services 1214 Hall Avenue 41314 West St. Paul, MN 55118 GENERAL CONTRACTORS. Minnesota Rusco, Inc. #1296 401 East 78th Street Minneapolis, MN 55420 Buzzell Masonry, Inc. 441297 1633 Highway 10 Northeast Minneapolis, MN 55432 Wallmaster Co. 441298 1197 Payne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55101 Fred J. Keller 4/1299 450 Hatch Avenue St. Paul, MN 55117 Krumwiede Construction, Inc. 638 Mound Avenue #1289 Shoreview, MN 551126 C. Leske & Sons 4I1290 261 Arlington St. Paul, MN 55117 Western Remodelers #1291 2529 Nicollet Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404 All City Paving Co. #1293 794 Oakcrest Avenue Roseville, MN 55113 Castle Building & Remodeling, Inc. 2125 East Hennepin Avenue 411286 Minneapolis, MN 55413 GENERAL CONTRACTORS (CONTINUED) D. W. Fencing #1307 3510 - 136th Lane Northwest Anoka, MN 55303 Buck Blacktop, Inc. 41308 32 South Owasso Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55117 Asphalt Driveway Co. 441309 1211 East Highway 36 St. Paul, MN 55109 All Season Roofing Co., Inc. 2717 East 32nd Street 441311 Minneapolis, MN 55406 W. F. Bauer Construction 411312 4324 Lakepoint Court Shoreview, MN 55112 BOTTLE CLUB Falcon Lanes, Inc. #1315 1550 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113