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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Sep11MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 1 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Ciernia, Chenoweth, Baldwin and Hard. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Gasteazoro, and Engineer Schunicht. None. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the Consent Agenda be approved with the following additions: (1) Planning Commission Minutes of September 9, 1985, and (2) Request from Donna Senauer, 2292 Folwell, to Barricade Folwell Between Vincent and Northrup on September 22 from 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. for a Block Party. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports ~~1-01985 - 4~1-2185 - ~~2-06185 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-06695 - ~~2-06785 3. Lauderdale Fire Report ~~3-01885 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Report 4~4-02885 5. General Fund Disbursements 8/28/85 - 9/11/85 $24,670.82 6. Payroll 8/16/85 - 8/31/85 $ 7,708.68 7. Park and Recreatuib Nubytes if August 26, 1985 8. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for August, 1985 9. Letter Dated August 22, 1985 Regarding Proposed Northern States Rate Increases 10. Statement from Briggs & Morgan for Legal Services Through August 22 for 1666 Coffman Project 11. Statement from Briggs & Morgan for Legal Services Through August 14, 1985 12. Statement from Bonestroo and Associates for Engineering Through July 31, 1985 13. Licenses: General Corporate Tile Factory Outlet 41419 1601 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Tree Removal Stennes Shade Tree, Inc. 462 Old Highway 4~8 New Brighton, MN 55112 General Contractors Sun Gain, Inc. 41416 9150 Jane Road North Lake Elmo, MN 55042 DeLange Dancers Studio ~~1418 1899 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 41417 Covert Construction 41415 1276 West County Road B Roseville, MN 55113 14. Planning Commission Minutes for September 9, 1985 15. Request from Donna Senauer, 2292 Folwell, to Barricade Folwell Between Vincent and Northrup on September 22 from 4:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. for a Block Party Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the following items be added to the agenda: (1) Request for Partial Payment to Austin P. Keller Construction Co., and (2) Fire Department Budget Discussion. Motion carried unanimously. 111 PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED ADDENDA TO AGENDA MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 PAGE 2 Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that MINUTES OF the Minutes of August 28, 1985 be approved as presented. Upon a vote 8/28/85 being taken, the following voted. in favor thereof: Councilmembers APPROVED Ciernia, Chenoweth, Baldwin, and Hard, and the following voted against the same: None. Mayor Eggert abstained. Motion carried. Mayor Eggert presented a variance request from Alice M. Robertson, DRIVEWAY 1741 Holton, to replace the existing driveway which is approximately VARIANCE twelve inches from the lot line. Mrs. Robertson questioned the need FOR A. for the variance as the driveway has been in that location for 40 ROBERTSON, years and there is no other area in which it could be placed. Attorney 1741 HOLTON, Gasteazoro explained that the driveway was originally constructed prior GRANTED to the existence of the City Code, but that the Code definitely requires all driveways must be placed no closer than five feet to the lot line, therefore, a variance is required. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the variance be granted as recommended by the Planning Commission at their September 9th meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that Resolution R-85-33 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-53 RESOLUTION R-85-53 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO REDUCE THE DEBT LEVY BY $25,600 IN THE YEAR 1986, WHICH WAS TO BE PROVIDED FOR IN THE GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT (525M) OF SEPTEMBER 1, 1985 At 7:15 P.M. Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on a conditional PUBLIC use request from James and Janice Bykowski, 1745 St. Mary's, to HEARING ON construct a utility shed and presented the Affidavit of Publication. CONDITIONAL Mr. Bykowski was in attendance to answer any questions, however, there USE - JAMES were no others in attendance wishing to be heard. Clerk Administrator BYKOWSKI, Barnes informed Mr. Bykowski that if the utility shed is constructed as 1745 ST. indicated on the conditional use request form, it will be necessary that MARYS he obtain a building permit (the structure will be over 100 square feet) and that the conditional use must be recorded with Ramsey County. Mayor BYKOWSKI Eggert closed the public hearing at 7:21 P.M. Mayor Eggert then moved, CONDITIONAL seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the conditional use request be USE GRANTED granted. Motion carried unanimously. UTILITY SHED Engineer Schunicht addressed the possibility of doing a survey on the STORM & age and condition of the City storm and sanitary sewers, and SANITARY recommended that Council consider at least doing a sanitary sewer SEWER rate study at this time, however, the storm sewer study could wait STUDY until the Watershed Act is in place. Council and the Engineer DISCUSSED discussed the life expectancy of the sewers (60 to 80 years) after which the discussion was deferred until after the public hearing scheduled for 7:30 P.M. Mayor Eggert opened the Public Hearing on a proposal for a commercial PUBLIC facilities development project (Falcon Heights Office Park) and HEARING ON presented the Affidavits of Publication. Attorney Gasteazoro IDB BONDS FOR F.H. OFFICE PARK MINUTES REGULAR CITY SEPTEMBER 11, PAGE 3 COUNCIL MEETING 1985 presented the proposed Resolution relating to the matter and explained that the Resolution is required by law for Industr Revenue Bonds. Mayor Eggert briefly explained the area in w the proposed development will be constructed--the remainder the Hawkins Trust property and the Moder property. There be no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Eggert closed the hearing 7:42 P.M. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Resolution R-85-54 be adopted.. Motion carried unanimously. ial hich of ing at RESOLUTION R-85-54 A RESOLUTION RECITING A PROPOSAL FOR A COMMERCIAL FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, GIVING PRELIMINARY APPROVAL TO THE PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT ACT, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT TO THE COMMISSIONER OF ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, AND AUTHORIZING THE PREPARATION OF NECESSARY DOCUMENTS AND MATERIALS IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROJECT Council then resumed the discussion of the sewer surveys. Engineer Schunicht estimated the cost for the survey would be between $4,000 and $5,000, if both sanitary and storm sewers are done at the same time it might be possible to do both for $5,000. Council discussed at length whether or not the study is necessary, how costs could be projected 20 or 30 years into the future, whether to fund repair and replacement of storm sewers from a tax levy or a quarterly charge similar to the sanitary sewer charges, the possibility of doing the storm sewer study at this time and continue to estimate sanitary sewer charges as it has been done in the past, and the fact that most of the sanitary sewers in the City were installed in 1957 and should still. have a long life ahead based on the 60 to 80 life expectancy. Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Engineer be authorized to prepare a study of the storm sewer system. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Ciernia, Chenoweth and Baldwin, and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Hard due to the fact that he felt the sanitary sewer should be included in the study. Motion carried. Attorney Gasteazoro reviewed with Council the proposed amendment to the City Code relating to the relocation of buildings or structures, and Council recommended changes. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that Ordinance No. 0-85-13 be adopted, and publication authorized. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-2.02, SUBDIVISION 10 OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING CODE RELATING TO THE RELOCATION OF BUILDING OR STRUCTURE 113 RESOLUTION R-85-54 STORM & SANITARY SEWER STUDY DISCUSSION RESUMED ENGINEER TO DO STORM SEWER STUDY ONLY ORDINANCE 0-85-13 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 PAGE 4 Mayor Eggert explained that at the last meeting of the North Suburban Cable Commission the matter of proposed rate increases by Group W Cable were discussed, such rate increase being permitted by the government's deregulation of cable rates. The rates may be increased up to 5~ in 1985 and up to 5~ in 1986 without the Commission's approval, higher increases require Commission approval, with full deregulation after 1986. He stressed that the basic rates now charged by Group W are lower than any other system in the Twin Cities, and that most members of the Commission did not feel the proposed $2.00 increase unreasonable even though it is more than 5~. Group W felt the increase was justified due to the fact that they presently have low rates, and their penetration rates are lower than projected. The Cable Commission was of the opinion that it would be better to allow Group W to increase the base rate rather than increase the pay service, which presently is high.. Mayor Eggert stated that the majority of the Commission felt it should be allowed to happen, did not approve or disapprove the increase, but allowed it to happen passively. They recommended that the Cities not challenge the increase. Council took no action as recommended by the Cable Commission. Mayor Eggert asked for comments on the request from Community Human Services for assignment of a local representative to the Task Force on Program Development. The consensus of opinion was that there should be a representative from the. City, and that, perhaps a Planning Commission member would be a good selection. Clerk Administrator Barnes will attend the first meeting and request that the meetings be scheduled for evenings rather than afternoons. A Councilmember or Planning Commission member will hopefully be appointed in the near future. Engineer Schunicht requested that council authorize partial payment to Austin P. Keller Construction in the amount of $101,306.00 for work done on the Coffman site and Tatum/Lindig improvements. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that payment be made as recommended by the Engineer. Motion carried unanimously. Council discussed at length whether or not it is necessary to purchase a transmitter for the Fire Department's newly acquired defibrillator at this time. Mayor Eggert explained that he had discussed the matter with Chief Renchin who indicated they would like the additional equipment as the Department desires to upgrade their EMT personnel and EMTI which would require use of the transmitter. They would also prefer to have the equipment for direct contact with the-physician at Ramsey Hospital due to possible liability. Chief Renchin also stressed that the cost of the transmitter will increase after January 1, 1986. Council also discussed the problem of retaining, recruiting, and up- grading personnel and the fact that the Department is at present under- staffed. They also addressed salaries vs. pension as an incentive for retaining and recruiting personnel, and questioned with the present personnel problem (shortage of members and inability to respond during• the day) there would be personnel available and willing to train for EMTI. Clerk Administrator Barnes will contact Chief Renchin and attempt to arrange a meeting for September 16, 1985. ~~~ CABLE TV UPDATE RATE INCREASE PROPOSED REQUEST FOR AN APPOINT- MENT TO HUMAN SERVICES TASK FORCE ON PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PARTIAL PAY- MENT TO AUSTIN P. KELLER FOR COFFMAN/TATUN LINDIG FIRE DEPARTMENT BUDGET DISCUSSION MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 11, 1985 PAGE 5 COUNCIL INFORMATION: Councilmember Baldwin informed that the Human Rights Commission is nearing completion of the pay equity matter. Mayor Eggert questioned whether or not the fence on Arona east of the Bullseye lot was in the landscaping plan. Clerk Administrator Barnes replied that it was, however, too high and will be reduced in height in areas where it prohibits view of traffic. Councilmember Chenoweth asked that there be a deadline for completion of the storm sewer study authorized earlier in the meeting. Council concurred there should be a December 1 deadline and the matter will be placed on the September 25th agenda. Council Ciernia requested that the October Newsletter be published the week of October 11th in order that the School District referendum may be addressed in the newsletter. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Ronald C. Egger ., Mayor ATTEST: -~.~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of September 11, 1985 1.~ 5 STORM SEWER SURVEY DEADLINE ON 9/25/85 AGENDA