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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_85Aug14 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1985 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Eggert at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Chenoweth, Baldwin, Hard, and Ciernia. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Van de North and Engineer Willis. None. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Consent Agenda be approved with the addition of the Planning Commission Minutes of August 5, 1985. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports 461-01685 - ~~1-01885 2. Falcon. Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-05985 - ~~2-06185 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports ~~3-01685 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Report ~~4-02585 - ~~4-02685 5. General Fund Disbursements 7/25/85 - 8/.14/85 $ 27,723.32 6. Payroll 7/15/85 - 7/31/85 $ 7,708.68 7. Park & Recreation Commission. Minutes of August 5, 1985 8. Statement from Bonestroo & Associates for June, 1985 9. Licenses: (See Attached List) 10. Planning Commission Minutes of August 5, 1985 Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the Minutes of July 24, 1985, be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 9~ PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES OF 7/24/85 APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the following ADDENDA TO items be added to the agenda: 1) AMM Discussion, and 2) Community AGENDA Development Block Grant Program, Joint Cooperation Agreement. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert presented a variance request from Judith Carney, 1841 Pascal, DRIVEWAY to construct a driveway 3z feet from the property line. .Councilmember VARIANCE Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the variance be GRANTED TO approved as recommended by the Planning Commission at the August 5, 1985, JUDITH CARNEY meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 1841 PASCAL Mayor Eggert presented a variance request from Susan Colton, 1760 Tatum, ROOM ADDITION to place a room addition 3 feet ten inches from the property line. VARIANCE Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the GRANTED TO variance be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission at the SUSAN COLTON August 5, 1985, meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 1760 TATUM Mayor Eggert presented a conditional use request from Janice Bykowski, 1745 St. Mary's St., to erect a utility shed and explained that it is necessary to schedule a public hearing on the matter as required by State Statute and City Code.. Councilmember Hard stated that the Planning Commission unanimously approved the request at their August 5, 1985, meeting, after which Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the public hearing be scheduled for 7:15 p.m., on September 11, 1985, and that publication be authorized. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 9/11/85 COND USE REQUEST FOR UTILITY SHED, JANICE BYKOWSKI, 1745 ST. MARY'S ST. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1985 PAGE 2 1~-1~ Engineer Karen Willis reviewed and explained the Feasibility Report on LINDIG STORM the Lindig Avenue Storm Drainage Improvements dated August 12, 1985, DRAINAGE a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's office. Ms. Willis recommended FEASIBILITY that Council accept the report and that a public hearing be scheduled REPORT for September 11, 1985: Mayor Eggert presented an overview of past discussions and actions regarding the matter after which Council discussed the petition ~igned_ by owners of eleven of the lots involved, placement and size of the drainage pond, tax increment funds available, cost to City for acquisition of ponding area, size of buildable lots, the fact that any cost of acquiring a street easement had not been considered, and the objections raised by property owners who are not in favor of the project. Following the discussion Councilmember Ciernia moved, that Resolution R-85-45 be adopted. Motion was seconded by Mayor Eggert and approved unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-45 RESOLUTION R-85-45 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE FEASIBILITY REPORT ON THE LINDIG AVENUE STORM DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Council then. discussed whether or not there is a great desire to develop NO FURTHER the area, the fact that a large number of persons are opposed, the ACTION ON fact that people in the area do not seem interested in the reduced cost LINDIG STORM (due to availability of tax increment funds and savings incurred by DRAINAGE AT bidding the project with Tatum and Coffman), and whether there is a need THIS TIME for storm dainage, Council concurred to not pursue the matter further at this time. Mayor Eggert presented a petition. signed by 15 families in University PETITION FOR Grove supporting Council action.. to improve the storm drainage system UNIVERSITY since costs will be less if done in conjunction with the 1666 Coffman GROVE STORM project. DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Marcel Richter, 2132 Folwell, commented on the flooding of Folwell MAYOR WILL when there are heavy rains and stated he had discussed the matter with SEND LETTER Engineer Schunicht who felt it would be appropriate to upgrade the TO OWNERS OF system at this time including the implementation of Option 3. Mr. LOTS IN Richter urged Council to proceed with Option 3 (replacement of old, DRAINAGE AREA undersized storm sewer line) while there is a good bid rather than RE: PETITION waiting until later when it would be more expensive. Attorney AND REQUESTIN( Van de North commented on the persons who attended the last meeting INPUT FROM ALI and objected to Option 3, and that it would not be necessary to hold another public hearing, but that the persons who objected might be contacted and advised of the petition. Following the discussion Mayor Eggert stated he would draft a letter regarding the petition, and indicating that Council desires to have input from all in the drainage area, such letter to be mailed to owners of the 47 lots in the drainage area. The matter will be discussed further at the FRANK August 28, 1985, meeting. KUBITCHEK, PROPOSED F.H. Frank Kubitchek, one of the developers of the propsed Falcon Heights OFFICE PARK, Office Park, presented an application for Industrial Revenue Bonds REQUESTS and requested that Council adopt a resolution allowing them to apply INDUSTRIAL to the State pool for funding. Attorney Van de North presented and REVENUE BONDS reviewed with Council the propsed resolutions relating to the MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1985 PAGE 3 application for Industrial Revenue Bonds, and indicated he felt the developer had met the requirements required by the City's policy. Council expressed concern that no preliminary develpment agreement is in place and discussed whether or not the $10,000 letter of credit required is adequate. Both Attorney Van de North and Mr. Kubitchek indicated there should be no problem in implementing the agreement. Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution ~-85-46 be adopted contingent upon negotiation of a preliminary development agreement. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-46 A RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION TO THE COMMISSIONER OF ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR AN ALLOCATION OF AUTHORITY TO ISSUE PRIVATE ACTIVITY BONDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT. ~I ~ _J Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth that Resolution R-85-46 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-47 A RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, AND AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A NOTICE OF THE HEARING Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Public Hearing for Assessment of Delinquent Sanitary Sewer Charges be scheduled for August 28, 1985, at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Van de North presented the first draft of an ordinance relating to moving of existing buildings and recommended that Council review the information for discussion at the September 11th meeting. Attorney Van de North explained that the City of St. Paul is presently working with Chemlawn Lawn Service and the Department of Agriculture to prepare an ordinance relating the licensing of lawn services, and recommended that Council wait and monitor that work rather than preparing a Falcon Heights ordinance at this time. Mr. Van de North will keep Council abreast of the progress. i~~, RESOLUTION R-85-46 RESOLUTION R-85-47 HEARING ON DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER CHARGES 8/28/85 MOVING OF EXISTING BUILDINGS DEFERRED TO 9/11/85 F.H. TO DELAY LAWN SERVICE ORDINANCE UNTIL ST. PAUL ORD. IS COMPLETED Helen. McGregor, 1795 Fairview,. asked if it would be possible to build H. MCGREGOR on the back of her lot with a storm sewer being in place. Mayor Eggert 1795 FAIRVIEW~ explained that it is an engineering question, and asked that she call QUESTIONS the Clerk Administrator who would arrange a meeting with the City BUILDING ON Engineer. REAR OF LOT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1985 PAGE 4 Mrs. Behrens, 1816 Tatum, questioned where the water will run now that the two homes are at the end of the Lindig cul-de-sac, was concerned about run off water, and mainenance of the swale She was also informed that this was a matter for the Engineer and should make arrangement for a meeting. Mrs. Behrens then commented on the fact that the City Engineer had promised. her in June that he would write a letter relating to the drainage, and to date it has not been received. Clerk Administra- tor Barnes stated he had talked to the Engineer and he assured a letter would be mailed August 15th. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that Northwestern Bell was prepared to install wiring for lighting the sign. at the entrance to City Hall at a cost of approximately $2,000 at the time they install the utility cabinet in the area. However, the bids were in the $4,000 range and they had requested the City participate in the cost. The Clerk Administrator explained that after the item was placed on the agenda, he had been. informed by Engineer Brad Lemberg that a wire can be run from the parking lot rather than running new conduit, and new bids will now be obtained. 1 Councilmember Ciernia asked that the matter proposed School District election districts 1985, meeting. i~ti BEHRENS, 1816 TATUM, DRAINAGE QUESTIONS & REQUEST FOR LETTER FROM ENGINEER. LIGHTING OF SIGN AT ENTRANCE OF CITY HALL of the resolution opposing the RESOLUTION be deferred to the August 28, ON SCHOOL ELECTION DISTRICTS DEFERRED Attorney Van de North presented and reviewed a proposed resolution amending the portion of the Code relating to clarification of issuing business licenses by specific address. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Ordinance ~~085-12 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 085-12 AMENDING THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CLARIFY ADDRESS- SPECIFIC NATURE OF BUSINESS LICENSES Mayor Eggert presented a letter dated July 26, 1985, from Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. requesting a partial Certificate of Occupancy for the Bullseye Golf building for approximately August 5, 1985. Attorney Van de North explained that the City will not release its right to the property unless certain conditions are met as outlined in Mayor Eggert's letter of December 19, 1984, and the development agreement, even though the Uniform Building Code states that a partial certificate may be issued under certain conditions. Council discussed the many incomplete items which could be hazardous, such as parking, lighting, sprinkler system, etc., Mayor Eggert explained that a number of City Attorneys have raised questions regarding the Community Development Block Grant Program Joint Cooperation Agreement, and after reviewing the information felt that Council should investigate the matter further. Council will review the additional information for discussion at the September 11, 1985, meeting. ORDINANCE N0. 085-12 REQUEST FOR PARTIAL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FOR BULLSEYE BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT TO BE DISCUSSED FURTHER AT 9/11/85 MEETING. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1985 PAGE 5 Mayor Eggert informed Council that he and Clerk Administrator Barnes had met with representatives of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities who wished to discuss the fact that the City did not join that organization in 1985. The representatives indicated that AMM will be addressing some very important issues in the future and felt it would be an advantage to the City to belong. They were also willing to pro-rate the dues for the remainder of the year. Following the discussion Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to expend funds to re-join the AMM. V ~~ CITY TO RE-JOIN AMM Mayor Eggert informed Council that due to an increased work load in his MAYOR EGGERT practice and time involved in serving as Mayor, he has had very little ANNOUNCES time for his family, and for that reason has decided not to run for a THAT HE WILL second term this fall. He stated that he hoped one of the present NOT RUN FOR Councilmembers would file for the position as he felt it important that RE-ELECTION the Mayor first serve as a Councilmember. Council discussed possible dates for a budget workshop after which Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that a workshop be scheduled for 7:00 p.m., September 3, 1985. Attorney Van de North presented a letter dated August 9, 1985, from Robert Collins, Attorney for Bullseye Gold, indicating that Henry Kristal, owner of Embers Restaurant, will provide a letter summering the verbal shared-parking arrangement with Bullseye. Mr. Van de North will attempt ' to obtain a letter from Bullseye on the shared parking. He also commented on the fact that the owner of Bullseye will name only himself for the purpose of an inspection consent, anal at this time has no alternate. Attorney Van de North then. presented a letter from Henry Kristal, owner of Embers, regarding the informal parking agreement. Council again addressed the for the Bullseye building, Councilmember Ciernia, that that he is not to grant any to Bullseye without Council Motion carried unanimously. request for a partial certificate of occupancy 3f ter which Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Building Inspector Squires be informed partial or complete certificate of occupancy approval. BUDGET WORKSHOP ON 9/3/85 BULLSEYE CONCERNS RE: SHARED PARKING WITH EMBERS & INSPECTION CONSENT NO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY TO BE ISSUED TO BULLSEYE WITHOUT COUNCIL APPROVAL Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution R-85-48 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-48 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT OF $2,377.48 TO BUFFALO BITUMINOUS, INC., FOR THE 1984 SEALCOATING PROJECT (WEST OF SHELLING & NORTH OF LARPENTEUR & HOLLYWOOD COURT) Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:05 p.m. Motion carrued unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-48 ADJOURNMENT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 14, 1985 PAGE 6 i I ld C. Eggert, ATTEST: Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of August 14, 1985 1.~~ Mayor LICENSES ~~ August 14, 1985 `~ TREE TINNING orA~~n~c Tree 41366 6074 Hodgson Road Circle Pines, MN The Growing Tree 411365 1069 - 25th Avenue SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 !~T!'AD""/TTIIC Harvest States Coop 41643 1667 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Jerry's Market 41644 1579 North Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55113 OFF-SALE Roc-A-Fellas, Inc. #289 1544 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 ON-SALE Jerry's Market 41168 1579 North Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55108 GENERAL CONTRACTORS Ellman Construction Co. 411364 825 Carleton Street St. Paul, MN 55114 SEWER CLEANERS ~,.. Metro Sewer 411381 1249 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 REFUSE HAULERS Vans Rubbish411371 1215 Leland Road St. Paul, MN 55109 VENDING MN Viking Food Service, Inc. #1369 5200 West 74th Street X399 Edina, MN 55435 CORPORATE Sandy's Corner Stylists 1583 North Hamline #1378 Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Tom Thumb 41101 #1377 1705 North Snelling Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Ann's Tailoring & Dry Cleaning 1548 West Larpenteur 411375 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Pizza Hut of Falcon Heights 441374 1650 .North Snelling Drive Falcon Heights, MN 55113 HCO #16 - Hoffman Corner Oil Co., Inc. 1350 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 gasoline station #1373 gasoline station with snacks 411372 Bullseye Golf 411398 1708 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Buck's Unpainted Furniture 411380 1639 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Jerry's Market 41411382 1579 North Hamline Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55108 Thatcher Chiropractic Clinic, P.A. 1.379 West Larpenteur Aveue 411383 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Roc-A-Fe11as, Inc. #1376- game room 1544 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 lunchroom #1384 Gullivers 411385 1526 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Falcon Heights Pharmacy, Inc. 411386 1707 North Snelling Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Falcon Heights Amoco 1691 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 #1387 - convenience store #1388 - lunchroom #1389 - gasoline station LICENSES August 14, 1985 -2- Champion Auto Atores 46238 1532 West Larpenteur Avenue 461390 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Do It Yourself Upholstery Supply 1558 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Cut Hut 1662 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 461391 461392 - tanning salon 461393 - beauty shop Falcon Heights Animal Hospital 1669 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 B & J Midway Floral 461367 1871 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Hermes Floral Co., Inc. 461363 1750 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Mr. EMS Systems, Inc. dba Embers Restaurants 1700 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Hamline Hoyt Service 1565 North Hamline Falcon Heights, MN 55113 461368 461394 461379 - repair shop 461395 - gasoline station. ADDITIONAL LICENSES August 1 ,, 1~ REFUSE HAULING Poor Richards, Inc. X61397 100 Whitall st. Paul, Mrr 55101 ~NERAL CONTRACTORS Builders & Remiodelers, Inc. 461396 3517 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis, MN 5508 CORD-_.,ORATE Silver Screen Video, Inc. 461401 1658 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55708 Tan Line 461400 1658 North Snelling Falcon Heights, MN 55108 TREE TRIN4H;RS A-1 Walsh Inc. 461405 1080 Norton Street St. Paul, MN 55117 S & S TRee Specialist Inc. 147 - 2nd Avenue South South St. Paul, MN 55075 Thommes & Thomas Tree Service 461410 11100 - 79th Street Stillwater, MN 55087 GENERAL CONTRACTORS Asphalt Specialties Co. 461403 1900 Quant Avenue South Lakeland, MN 55403 Harrington Construction 13767 Fischer Trail Hastings, MN Model Construction Co., Inc. 908 West County Road C-2 Roseville, MN 55113 Fey's Construction, Inc, 13270 Jay Street Northwest Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Nelson's Construction 461408 615 Virginia St. Paul, MN 55105 Custom Repair 461409 6726 - 5th Street North Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 461402 #1407 461406