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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Aug28~~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1985 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that ADDENDA the following items be added to the Consent Agenda: (1) Request from CONSENT Jean Snowden, 1380 West California, to barricade California from Hamline AGENDA to Albert, September 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 for a block party, and (2) Request from Cindy Laszewski, 1713 St. Mary's, to barricade St. Mary's on September 7th for a block party. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the CONSENT Consent Agenda with the addenda above be approved. Motion carried AGENDA unanimously. APPROVED at 7:00 P.M. by Acting Mayor Hard. Acting Mayor Hard, Councilmembers Chenoweth, Baldwin, and Ciernia. Also PRESENT present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Van de North, and Engineer Schunicht. ABSENT Mayor Eggert. 1. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-06285 - ~~2-06585 2. Lauderdale Fire Reports ~~3-01785 & ~~3-01885 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Report 4~4-02785 4. General Payroll 8/1/85 - 5/15/85 $ 7,443.68 5. Disbursements $96,101.51 Sinking Fund $25,100.00 6. Request from Faue Kommedahl, 1840 West Roselawn to have Copies of Minnesota Women's Press Available in City Hall Lobby 7. Request from Knights of Columbus, Nazareth Council, No. 4021 that the Falcon Heights Ambulance Provide Emergency and First-Aid Coverage for the Non-Public Education Marathon on Saturday, October 5th (This is an Annual Request - Nazareth Council Donated Funds for Purchase of the City Ambulance). 8. Request from Falcon Heights United Church of Christ, 1798 Holton, to Barricade Garden from Pascal to Holton, on September 21, 1985 from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. for a Community Flea Market and Auction 9. Building Inspector's Report for April, May, June and July, 1985 10. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for July, 1985 11. Prosecutor's Statement for June and July, 1985 12. Planner's Statement for July, 1985 (Bullseye Project) 13. Licenses: Tree Removal & Trimmi Aspen, Inc. ~t1411 Klawitter Tree Service, Inc. ~~1413 3759 New Brighton Road 430 Jay Way Arden Hills, MN 55112 Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 General Contractors Michels Construction Co., Inc. 41414 Oakwood Builders 41412 1380 County Road c@ 2729 Longview Drive Roseville, MN 55113 North St. Paul, MN 55109 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1985 PAGE 2 Cigarette Minnesota Viking Food 5200 West 74th Street Edina, MN 55435 Service, Inc. 4645 (at Harvest States) 14. Request from Jean Snowden, 1380 West California, to Barricade California from Hamline to Albert on September 11th for a Block Party 15. Request from Cindy Laszewski, 1713 St. Mary's to Barricade St. Marys on September 7th for a Block Party Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Minutes of August 14, 1985, be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that a Public Hearing on use of revenue sharing funds and the 1986 Budget be scheduled for September 25, 1985 at 7:15 P.M., and authorized publication of the hearing notice. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that a Public Hearing on the Coffman-Larpenteur assessments be scheduled for September 11, 1985 at 7:45 P.M., and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the hearing notice. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that a Public Hearing on the Tatum/Lindig Assessments be held at 8:00 P.M. on September 11, 1985, and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the hearing notice. Motion carried unanimusly. Council briefly discussed whether or not assessments should be lowered due to the fact that the bid for the project came in lower than anticipated. Councilmember Ciernia was of the opinion that some adjustment should be made and Councilmember Chenoweth stated he felt that assessments should be consistent with the policy and if any adjustment is made, it should be on the street improvements, not storm sewer. at 7:10 P.M. Acting Mayor Hard opened the continuation of the Public Hearing on Modification of Economic Development District No. 1 within Development District No. 1 and Attorney Van de North presented the proposed resolution removing the Hawkins Trust property from Economic Development District No. 1. Council briefly discussed the resolution after which Acting Mayor Hard closed the Public Hearing at 7:15 P.M., there being no one in attendance wishing to be heard. Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution R-85-49 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. 10~ MINUTES OF 8/14/85 APPROVED HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING & BUDGET TO BE HELD 9/25/85 ASSESSMENT HEARING ON LARP COFFMAN IMPRO- VEMENTS ON 9/11/85 ASSESSMENT HEARING ON TATUM/LINDIG IMPROVEMENTS ON 9/11/85 7:1p P.M. HEARING ON MODIFICATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1 IN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1985 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION R-85-49 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 WITHIN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT N0. 1 Acting Mayor Hard present background information on the Ford Street right-of-way drainage problem and requested input from those in attendance. 10 "! RESOLUTION R-85-49 FORD STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY DRAINAGE DISCUSSION Robert Dunlop, 2137 Folwell, stated that in the past two years he has observed two flash floods with water 2-1/2 feet deep blocking access to ROBERT DUNLOP, the street. In both instances he was unable to get out to go to 2137 FOLWELL the airport. He then commented on the previous wash out and basement flooding, and felt that with the low bid Council should consider installing the larger Strom sewer. Marcel Richter, 2132 Folwell, wishes to reinforce his statements MARCEL at an earlier meeting that now is the time to do the entire project RICHTER, with the 1666 Coffman project. He then asked if it would be necessary 2132 to remove trees, to which Engineer Schunicht replied that three trees FOLWELL would be lost from the eight-of-way, two box elders and one pine, but the others could be saved. Richard Martin, 2135 West Hoyt, said he has watched the sewer on Hoyt RICHARD MARTIN, for 15 years and was not entirely convinced that the engineering 2135 WEST proposed would solve the problem as catch basin at the bottom of HOYT the hill on Hoyt collects a great amount of run-off, fills with debris, and then backs up Ford St. to Folwell. He felt nothing could be done to prevent the Hoyt basin from collecting debris due to its location. Engineer Schunicht explained that the new catch basin castings are more self cleaning due to the fact that they have longer openings to carry off some of the debris. Diane Van Tasell, 2121 Folwell, indicated she would oppose the storm DIANE VAN sewer even if there were no assessments, as her main concern was for TASELL, 2121 the trees that must be removed if the project goes forward. She FOLWELL also felt the trees were needed to screen the residences from 1666 Coffman. She asked that Council not implement phase three to save the trees and taxpayer's money. Steve Eggiman, 2121 Folwell, commented on action taken by Council at STEVE the former meeting (to do phases one and two) and that he felt that EGGIMAN, made sense. He asked that Council do the "small fix" now and, if 2121 FOLWELL necessary, the storm sewer at a later date since the Mayor had indicated that the City does sewer projects every year and the enlargement of the storm sewer could be included in another project. Mr. Eggiman stated that there have been hard rains and no problem, and he felt there was not health or safety problem. Veryl Andre, 2140 Folwell, felt she had presented her opinion in her VERYL ANDRE, first letter and wanted Council to know she had not changed her 2140 FOLWELL stand, she desires a solution to her flooding problem. She inquired about the cost if phase three is done later. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1985 PAGE 4 1 10~ Engineer Schunicht explained that phases one and two will lessen the flooding 15 to 20 percent (an estimate) but would not alleviate it, whereas, a five ENGINEER year pipe should eliminate approximate 75 percent of the flooding. He stated that there is a good sized project going now, did not forsee any others in SCHUNICHT the near future, and if done next year as a small project the cost could increase by 25 percent. Richard Martin, 2136 Hoyt, asked where the berm is to be located, to which Engineer Schunicht replied it will be next to the street by the catch basin to force more water into the sewer. Council addressed such items as whether or not phase three should be implemented when only three families are inconvenienced, the health and safety hazard, the present low bid, loss of trees, and if the City should pay for the cost of the berm. Engineer Schunicht stated that the berm could be considered maintenance. Veryl Andre, 2140 Folwell, asked if it would be possible to not assess the homeowner who will lose the trees, and that amount could be used to cover the cost of tree replacement. She was informed that the trees in question are on the City easement. Following the discussion, Council decided to take no further action, and to proceed with phases one and two as previously determined. At 8:00 P.M. Acting Mayor Hard opened the Public Hearing on Delinquent Sanitary Sewer Charges and. presented the Affidavits of Publication and Mailing. There being no one wishing to be heard, Acting Mayor Hard closed the hearing at 8:03 P.M. Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution R-85-50 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-50 A RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER RENTAL CHARGES Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution R-85-51 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-51 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING ROSELAWN AVENUE AS A COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY Judy Karon, representing the Ramsey County Community Development Block Grant Program, addressed Council regarding concerns expressed by Mayor Eggert at a previous meeting. Ms. Karon explained that changes made in the agreement at the request of some participating communities had strengthened the position of the cities involved, that all other communities have approved the agreement, and that Falcon Heights is needed RICHARD MARTIN, 2136 HOYT VERYL ANDRE, 2140 FOLWELL NO FURTHER ACTION ON FORD. STREET DRAINAGE HEARING ON DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER CHARGES RESOLUTION R-85-50 RESOLUTION R-85-51 RAMSEY COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT [] MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1985 PAGE 5 to reach the 200,000 population required for Ramsey County to qualify. Attorney Van de North explained that the portion of the agreement in question stipulates that if a project were to be begun in Falcon Heights, and a Falcon Heights employee was involved in the project and acted negligently the County would indemnify the City, and the City would indemnify the County if a County employee were negligent. He stated it is a standard type of agreement used when two governmental units are involved and he did not feel it troublesome. Ms. Karon then commented on Ramsey County Resolution 85-536 stating that the County has no intent to implement any project with Block Gran' funds without the approval of the governing body of the municipality in which it is located. Council took no action as the agreement had been approved at the July 24, 1985 meeting. 1.03 Clerk Administrator Barnes presented a letter from Hilding G. Peterson, TREE REIMB- 1403 West Idaho, requesting partial reimbursement for two boulevard URSEMENT trees he planted at a cost of $78.76. Following a short discussion, HILDING Acting Mayor Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Mr. PETERSON, Peterson be reimbursed in the amount of $40.00. Motion carried 1403 IDAHO unanimously. Council discussed and approved Acting Mayor Hard's memorandum to MEMO TO the Roseville School Board regarding considerations for the selection SCHOOL of a superintendent. BOARD Councilmember Ciernia presented proposed Resolution R-85-52 and moved its adoption. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth and upon a vote being taken,. carried unanimously,. RESOLUTION R-85-52 RESOLUTION R-85-52 A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY COUNCIL'S OPPOSITION TO THE PROPOSED PARTITIONING OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT N0. 623 FOR VOTING Councilmember Chenoweth informed Council that Fire Chief Renchin has BUDGET requested a budget workshop and that such a meeting be scheduled. WORKSHIP Following a short discussion, Councilmember Chenoweth was directed WITH FIRE to ask Chief Renchin if his group could meet with Council for a DEPT. 7:00 workship at 7:00 P.M. September 3, 1985 prior to the regularly scheduled P.M., SEPT. Fire business meeting. 3, 1985 Attorney Van de North commented on the request from Bullseye Golf for BULLSEYE a partial certificate of occupancy and informed Council that the sprinkler REQUEST system was inspected and passed. Council discussed the possible hazards FOR PARTIAL involved if the occupancy certificate is issued at this time, in particular CERTIFICATE construction requiring the use of heavy equipment. Attorney Van de North OF OCCUPANCY stated that there might be a Clain against the City if someone were injured DISCUSSED by construction after the occupancy certificate is issued. Following the discussion, Council determined that the following items must be completed prior to considering issued of the certificate, and that the Clerk Administrator and Building Inspector are to determine when completion is satisfactory: MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 1985 PAGE 6 1.1 (1) eleven items listed by the Building Inspector in his memorandum of BULLSEYE August 20, 1985, (2) all items listed by Fire Chief in his memorandum (cont.) of August 28, 1985, (3) designation of specific area and use of Bullseye area for which the partial certificate is requested, (4) proper signing- traffic,parking, fire lanes, etc., (5) surfacing the parking lot, (6) adequate lighting, interior and exterior, (7) fire doors, and (8) there must be no large construction equipment in the area. Council also discussed the fact that Krause-Anderson has indicated they REPAIR OF were not aware the alley back of Bullseye was to be rebuilt and the ALLEY BACK project was not included in the bids. Engineer Schunicht stated that OF BULLSEYE the matter has been discussed last spring and will contact the architect and pursue the matter. Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that ADJOURNMENT the meeting be adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. i Ronald C. Eggert, M.D., Mayor 1 ATTEST: :~~~ ~~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of August 28, 1985 f]