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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_85Jul10MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1985 A regular City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Ciernia. Acting Mayor Ciernia, Councilmembers Baldwin and Chenoweth. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Schunicht, and Attorney Van de North. Mayor Eggert and Councilmember Hard. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports X62-05285 - ~~2-05585 2. Falcon Heights Fire Report 4~1-01585 3. Lauderdale Fire Report ~~3-01385 4. Disbursements 6/27/85 - 7/10/85 $29,584.82 5. Payroll 6/16/85 - 6/30/85 $ 7,708.74 6. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for June, 1985 7. Licenses: See attached list Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the Minutes of June 19, 1985 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the Minutes of June 26, 1985 be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously.. Acting Mayor Ciernia presented a variance request from Thomas Montain, 1850 Holton, to place a garage (with a bedroom above) nearer the lot line than allowed by City Code. Mr. Montain presented and explained his proposed plan. Following a short discussion, Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Ciernia, that the variance be granted with the stipulation that the structure be placed no closer than three feet to the property line as recommended by the Planning Commission at their July 8, 1985 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. John Klick, Galdin, Ciaccio & Click, and Frank Kubitchek, MEA Associates, presented proposed plans for office condominiums on the remainder of the Hawkins Estate and Moder/Olson site. Mr. Klick addressed requests made by the Planning Commission at the June 17, 1985 meeting and explained that the latest plans will reflect those requests. Mr. Kubitchek commented on the fact that it is possible the development would be done in phases, although they would prefer to do the entire project at one time. Council discussed the use of Tax Increment Financing and Industrial Development Bonds if the project is phased. Mr. Kubitchek assured that if only one-half is done, the financing would be on that one-half only and that full information will be provided with the application for Tax Increment Financing and IDB bonds, and requested that Council approve the concept in order that they may proceed. The discussion was interrupted for the 7:30 P.M. public hearing. Acting Mayor Ciernia opened the Public Hearing on the Larpenteur/Coffman ~~ PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES OF 6/19/85 APPROVED MINUTES OF 6/26/85 APPROVED VARIANCE APPROVED THOMAS MONTAIN, 1850 HOLTON PLANS FOR OFFICE CONDOMINIUMS ON HAWKINS ESTATE & MODER PROPERTY PRESENTED MINUTES ~ f3, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING e7 JULY 10, 1985 PAGE 2 PUBLIC Improvements at 7:30 P.M., and presented the Affidavits of Publication HEARING and Mailing. Engineer Schunicht reviewed the project and its costs, and ON recommended that Council proceed. LARPENTEUR/ COFFMAN Steve Emerson, 2129 Larpenteur, was interested in his share of the cost and the terms and conditions of payment. Engineer Schunicht replied STEVE that it would be $6,400 per service, terms to be 10 years at 10 percent. EMERSON, Mr. Emerson informed that he would only want one service. 2129 W. LARPENTEUR There being no others wishing to be heard, Acting Mayor Ciernia, closed the Public Hearing at 7:36 P.M. HEARING CLOSED Following a short discussion, Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin that a Resolution be adopted ordering the project. Councilmember Chenoweth then stated that in considering the matter he felt the resolution could not be adopted at this meeting due to the fact that State Statute requires a 4/5 vote, and there were only three Councilmembers present. Council discussed the matter with Attorney Van de North who recommended that Council proceed with ordering rt}e project, and if after researching the matter, it is determined a 4/Sths vote is necessary, the resolution could be placed on a later agenda. Upon a vote being taken, Resolution R-85-35 was adopted unanimously contingent upon the Attorney's decision. RESOLUTION R-85-35 RESOLUTION R-85-35 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE LARPENTEUR/COFFMAN IMPROVEMENTS OF 1985 Council resumed a short discussion of the proposed Falcon Heights Office F.H. OFFICE Park (condominiums) after which Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded PARK CONCEPT by Councilmember Baldwin, that the concept be approved. Motion carried APPROVED unanimously. Frank Kubitchek, representing 1666 Coffman, requested that Council BUILDING approve the building permit for the retirement condominium at that PERMIT FOR address. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that final plans have 1666 COFFMAN not been approved by the Fire Chief and Building Inspector, and if the APPROVED plans are approved, it should be contingent upon approval of those WITH officials. Following a discussion, Councilmember Baldwin moved, CONTINGENCY seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the building permit for RE: INSPEC- 1666 Coffman be approved contingent upon approval by the Fire Chief, TOR, FIRE Building Inspector, and Civil Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. CHIEF & ENGINEER Engineer Schunicht informed that on July 9, 1985, sealed bids were APPROVAL received for the 1985 Sealcoating project and presented the follow- ing bids: Bituminous Roadways, Inc., $23,615.00, and Buffalo 1985 SEAL- Bituminous, Inc. $26,125.00. Mr. Schunicht recommended awarding the COATING BID bid to the low bidder, Bituminous Roadways, Inc. Councilmember AWARDED TO Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution BITUMINOUS R-85-36 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. ROADWAYS RESOLUTION R-85-36 RESOLUTION R-85-36 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO 1985 SEALCOATING OF ALLEYS AND UNIVERSITY GROVE AREA STREETS - AWARDING THE BIDS MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1985 PAGE 3 Engineer Schunicht presented bids on the Larpenteur/Coffman/Tatum/ Lindig/Ford Improvement Pro'ects ~ (which were opened on July 9 1985) BIDS ON , as follows: Austin P. Keller Construction Co., $587 656 00 Acro LARPENTEUR/ , . , n Construction Co., $588,063.70, Orfei & Sons, $593,831.87, C. W. Houle I COFFMAN/ TATUM/LINDIG , nc., $678,800.85, and Barbarossa & Sons, Inc. $680,719 20 Mr . . . Schunicht then referred to his letter dated July 9, 1985 py is on fil i ' c w ch FORD IMPROVEMENTS e n the Clerk s Office) regarding the addendum and whether or not the Keller bid included the addendum. He also presented a letter f T rom homas M. Keller assuring that the addendum was included in the bid S . chunicht recommended that Council accept the low bid from Austin P. Keller Construction Co. Councilmember Chenoweth moved , seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution R-85-37 be adopted . Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-37 RESOLUTION R-85-37 A RESOLUTION AWARDING AUSTIN P. KELLER CONSTRUCTION CO. THE CONTRACT FOR IMPROVEMENTS - LARPENTEUR AVENUE/ COFFMAN ST./TATUM ST./LINDIG ST./FORD AVE. R.O.W. Acting Mayor Ciernia presented a letter dated June 15, 1985 from D. F. D. F. Swanson, 1824 Asbury, regarding a diseased elm tree which he has been SWANSON, directed to remove. Mr. Swanson felt the removal of the tree is a City 1824 ASBURY obligation as when the tree was planted in 1942_ he had to have the REQUEST location approved by the governing body. He also commented on the fact THAT CITY that other trees in line with his (1830 and 1834 Asbury) were removed by REMOVE the City, and until the 1970's the trees were trimmed by the City. Clerk TREE ON HIS Administrator Barnes explained that following a dispute over the trees PROPERTY at 1930 and 1834 Asbury, the City Engineer surveyed the area to determine DEFERRED whether they were on private or public property, and the tree at 1824 Asbury definitely is on Mr. Swanson's property. Councilmember Baldwin was of the opinion that if the original intent was to plant the trees on the City boulevard, and if the City maintained them, that the City should be responsible for removal. Following the discussion, the Clerk Administrator was directed to determine how far the tree is from the lot line, and how many trees remain which were mistakenly planted on private property. The matter was deferred until the additional information is obtained. Attorney Van de North reviewed the letter dated June 26, 1985 from John LIDO CAFE Labalestra, Lido Cafe, Inc., indicating that the Lido has decided not UPDATE - to expand their facility in Falcon Heights, but will move to another COUNCIL location. Since the Attorney had been directed to draft a resolution RESCINDS approving the conditional use for the Lido, the City was considering PREVIOUS vacating a portion of St. Mary's St., and possible condemnation of a ACTION private alley for the Lido project, Mr. Van de North felt it appropriate RELATING to officially close the subject with the understanding that the Lido TO could re-apply if they so desire. Following the discussion, Councilmember CONDITIONAL Chenoweth moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Ciernia, that Council rescind USE, ETC. previous action taken in regard to the conditional use and any other related legal action, due to the facts in Mr. Labalestra's letter. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1985 PAGE 4 Acting Mayor Ciernia presented a letter dated June 20, 1985 from Barbara SHIVELY and Phil Shiver 1572 Northrop Street, regarding a lawn service spraying 1572 NORTH- their lawn in error and suggested that Council consider licensing ROP REQUEST such services, requiring bonding. Council discussed the matter after THAT CITY which the Clerk Administrator was directed to determine if such firms LICENSE LAWN are licensed by any other authority and if so, what they require. SERVICE The matter was deferred to the July 24, 1985 meeting. DEFERRED TO 7/24/85 Acting Mayor Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the following streets be posted "No Parking" during the State Fair: (1) STATE FAIR All of Northome Addition, waterside, (2) All of Hollywood Court including "NO PARKING" alley, (3) St. Marys, Fry, Maple Knoll Drive and Garden Avenue west of DESIGNATED Snelling on both sides, (4) North of Larpenteur, between Snelling and Hamline running to Roselawn, except Holton, Albert and Sheldon north of Ruggles, water side, (5) Tatum 1,300 feet north of Larpenteur, (6) Lindig Street on water side, including the cul-de-sac, and (7) Larpenteur Avenue from Snelling to Cleveland. Motion carried unanimously. Council discussed briefly participation in the Community Development Block CITY TO Grant Program being administered by Ramsey County after which Councilmember PARTICIPATE Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that Falcon Heights IN COMMUNITY participate in the program. Motion carried unanimously. DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Acting Mayor Ciernia commented on the fact that Bullseye Golf and Embers have not provided the City with a written agreement on shared parking. Attorney Van de North informed that he had discussed the matter with BULLSEYE/ Henry Kristal, owner of the Embers, and Mr. Kristal indicated that EMBERS negotiations with Bullseye have broken down, they cannot reach agreement SHARED on a written document. Mr. Kristal also informed the Attorney that PARKING he felt they could share parking without a written agreement with no DISCUSSION problem. Attorney Van de North stated he would prefer a written agreement but did not think it could be forced. Council commented on the fact that without sharing parking Bullseye must have a graded parking lot on the liquor store site and that area would be for employee parking only. Councilmember Baldwin stated that there is a rumor that two restaurants are going in to the new Bullseye building and the parking provided is based on retail space only. Attorney Van de North will research the matter and contact the Bullseye Attorney reminding him of the shared parking matter and that any prospective tenants must be made aware of the zoning code requirements for parking space. Acting Mayor Ciernia requested that the matter extending the conditional BULLSEYE use be deferred to the next meeting to allow time to find out when Bullseye COND. USE plans to vacate the liquor store building. EXTENSION DEFERRED TO Council briefly discussed whether or not the City should participate in 7/24/85 the Senior Home Share Housing Program. Councilmember Baldwin felt that the cost to Falcon Heights, $670.00 for the year 1986, was not exorbitant, SENIOR and that the program might be of use to Falcon Heights senior citizens. HOME-SHARE Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that PROGRAM the City participate in the program. Motion carried unanimously. PARTICIPATIO MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JULY 10, 1985 PAGE 5 COUNCIL INFORMATION: Attorney Van de North informed that nothing legally prohibits the City from participating in the School District's problem; however, he felt it unlikely that the suit against the School District would be successful. Acting Mayor Ciernia informed that Parks and Recreation Commission will be asking to budget for a 1/4ths time person to supervise the programs and capital improvement plans. Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Paul C. Ciernia, Acting Mayor ATTEST: -~ ~,/f~ ~~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of July 10, 1985 [J ~~ ADJOURNMENT LICENSES JULY 10, 1985 TREE TRIMMING Ceres Tree Company #1317 2196 Carter Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Green Leaf Tree Service, Inc. #1330 410 Pleasant Avenue St. Paul Park, MN 55071 MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS American Burner Service 601 North Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATE (CONTINUED) Chin's Kitchen #1328 1564 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Warner Stellian Co., Inc. #1329 1711 North Snelling Avenue Falconlieights, MN 55113 Harvest States Cooperative 1667 North Shelling P.O. Box 64594 #480 Falcon Heights, MN 55164 repair shop #1326 general administration offices #1327 gasoline service #1331 company store #1332 Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. #1315 525 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 ON-SALE North Star Pizza #287 dba Shakey's Pizza Parlor 1552 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 VENDING R. E. Fritz, Inc. #1323 8511 - 10th Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 CORPORATE flair Designs Dnlimited #1318 1703 North Snelling Avenue Falcon heights, MN 55113 Falcon Barbers #1321 1713 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Northstar Pizza Corporation #1322 dba Shakey's Pizza Parlor 1552 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Noez's Barber Shop #1324 1546 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Hewlett Packard Co. 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 sales office #1319 lunchroom #1320 car wash #1333 gasoline service #1334 Design Modern Interiors #1325 1709 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 LICENSES JULY 10, 1985 TREE TRIMMING Ceres Tree Company #1317 2196 Carter Avenue St. Paul, MN 55108 Green Leaf Tree Service, Inc. #1330 410 Pleasant Avenue St. Paul Park, MN 55071 MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS American Burner Service 601 North Prior Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104 GENERAL CONTRACTORS CORPORATE (CONTINUED) Chin's Kitchen #1328 1664 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Warner Stellian Co., Inc. #1329 1711 North Snelling Avenue FalconHeights, MN 55113 Harvest States Cooperative 1667 North Shelling P.0. Box 64594 #480 Falcon Heights, MN 55164 repair shop #1326 general administration offices #1327 gasoline service #1331 company store #1332 Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. #1315 525 South Eighth Street Minneapolis, MN 55404 ON-SALE North Star Pizza #287 dba Shakey's Pizza Parlor 1552 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 VENDING R. E. Fritz, Inc. #1323 8511 - 10th Avenue North Golden Valley, MN 55427 CORPORATE Hair Designs IInlimited #1318 1703 North Snelling Avenue Falcon heights, MN 55113 Falcon Barbers #1321 1713 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Northstar Pizza Corporation #1322 dba Shakey's Pizza Parlor 1552 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Noer's Barber Shop #1324 1546 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Design Modern interiors #1325 1709 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Hewlett Packard Co. 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 sales office #1319 lunchroom #1320 car wash #1333 gasoline service #1334