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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Oct23 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1985 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was opened by Mayor Eggert at 7:00 P.M. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Hard, Ciernia, Chenoweth, and Baldwin. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Van de North, and PRESENT Engineer Schunicht. ABSENT None. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. ~~4 CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report ~~1-02685 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports 4~2-07785 - 4~2-08285 3. Lauderdale Fire Report X63-02285 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Report ~~03285 5. Disbursements 10/10/85 - 10/23/85 $197,244.26 6. Payroll 10/1/85 - 10/15/85 $ 8,362.68 7. Dispostion of Salvageable Equipment - Old Hockey Boards at Idaho/Snelling Rink 8. Licenses: (See Attached) 1 Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the Minutes of October 9, 1985, be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Schunicht presented an update on the Tatum Street reconstruction and referred to his memo to the residents of Tatum, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's Office. He explained that three feet concrete driveway aprons will be installed and recommended that Council consider amending the code which presently requires bituminous aprons, since most utilities have been installed in the City and it should no longer be necessary to excavate in the apron area of the right-of-way. Mr. Schunicht informed that the northern part of Tatum will be done this fall only if the contractor feels there will be adequate warm weather to complete the project. Otherwise, it will be left until spring (no additional cost to the City)• Engineer Schunicht also informed that the alley behind Bullseye will be reconstructed this fall, as he felt the alley would not hold up during the winter. He felt that patching done by Bullseye is not sufficient. He stated that the contractor has finished Coffman Street, however, a wear coat will be added in the spring. Jay McNabb, representing the Fire Department, was in attendance to discuss the Department's request for the City's participation in the Pension Fund, and presented his report dated October 17, 1985. Items discussed were method of keeping Council from participating in manner of distribution of funds, what the Department hopes to achieve through the extra funds, i.e. recruiting, increasing attendance at calls, percentage of attendance at calls required before funds are distributed (the Department has suggested 33 percent, Council felt a higher percentage might be appropriate), and whether or not the proposed MINUTES OF 10/9/85 APPROVED TATUM ST. CONSTRUCTION UPDATE COFFMAN ST. & BULLSEYE ALLEY RE- CONSTRUCTION UPDATE FIRE DEPT. PENSION FUND DISCUSSION - JAY MC NABB, DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATIVE MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1985 PAGE 2 plan puts an extra burden on the Rescue personnel. Mr. McNabb indicated that the plan had been presented to the Department and no one spoke up in opposition at that time. Council requested that Mr. McNabb again address the Department regarding items discussed at this meeting, and if agreement is reached, have the Department by-laws amended to reflect the distribution of funds, and report back to Council at the November 13th meeting. Attorney Van de North stated he had investigated the City's liability in regard to the Explorer Scout Troop sponsored by the Fire/Rescue Department and felt it was a good program and could be worked out. Attorney Van de North presented and reviewed with Council the proposed code amendment relating to removal of snow from alleys. Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Ordinance No. 0-85-16 be adopted, as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE N0. 0-85-16 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SNOW REMOVAL ON ALLEYS Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the Mayor and Clerk Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement with Ramsey County relating to the reconstruction of Hamline Avenue from Hoyt to Larpenteur. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that the part-time secretary's salary be increased from $7.00 to $8.50 per hour effective January 1, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia questioned the $14,345.75 payment to the City Building Inspector (the majority of which was for the plan check for 1666 Coffman) as he felt it was not appropriate to pay the entire amount before the project is completed. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the City has adopted the Uniform Building Code and the plan check fee is included in that schedule, and if a change is desired, the Code must be amended. Following the discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the payment of $14,345.75 be authorized in compliance with the present Code. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Van de North was directed to review the City's liability if errors are made by the Inspector and Clerk Administrator Barnes is to research how other communities compensate contractual inspectors. The matter will be discussed at a future meeting. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the Minnesota Department of Transportation in a letter dated September 20, 1985, stated that if the City desires the Department to install emergency vehicle preemption at Snelling and Larpenteur in conjunction with the up- grading of Snelling the cost of installation would be approximately $6,000 plus $1,300 per vehicle (the ambulance at present has preempt capability). Following a short discussion, Mayor Eggert moved, 1.3 .~ EXPLORER SCOUT TROOP/ FIRE/RESCUE ORDINANCE 0-85-16 AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY CO. RE: HAMLINE IMPROVEMENTS APPROVED SALARY INCREAS] APPROVED FOR PART-TIME SECRETARY PLAN CHECK FEES FOR BUILDING INSPECTOR DISCUSSED - WILL BE RESEARCHED FURTHER OPTICOM TO BE INSTALLED AT SNELLING & LARPENTEUR L 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1985 PAGE 3 seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that MN/DOT be authorized to install the system at Larpenteur and Snelling at a cost not to exceed $10,000. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia referred to his memorandum dated October 15, 1985 relating to abatement of assessments against the proposed Falcon Heights Office Park. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the developers are not asking for abatement, but would pay the amount from available tax increment funds. The concensus of opinion was that assessments could not be abated without considering others with similar assessments. Clerk Administrator Barnes was directed to contact the developer of the proposed office park, and the City's Fiscal Consultant, and explain Council's stand on the matter. 1.3~ REQUEST FOR ABATEMENT OF ASSESSMENTS BY F.H. OFFICE PARK DISCUSSED Councilmember Chenoweth informed that the hearing originally scheduled OFFICE PARK for amendment of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the proposed office TIF HEARING park is not necessary at this time, a plan is in place at present, and NOT NECESSARY there is no need to holding a hearing until final numbers are provided AT THIS TIME by the developer. Councilmember Hard stated that the Fire Department would like permission to control-burn the structure at Prior and Larpenteur, which will be the future site of an office condominium. Clerk Administrator Barnes will make the request of the developer. Council also discussed the fact that Ramsey Hospital is recommending that health care workers (such as rescue personnel) be vaccinated against Hepatitis B. Mayor Eggert offered to administer the vaccine. The matter will be discussed further at the November 13th meeting. Council scheduled a Council/Fire/Rescue Department Workshop at 6:30 P.M., November 13, 1985 at which Dr. Daniel Hankins, St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center will be in attendance for discussion of the transmitter for the defibrillator. COUNCIL INFORMATION: Mayor Eggert reported that at the meeting with Commander Spencer of the Sheriff's Department the policing problems are under control at present. Councilmember Hard reported on his visit to Harvest States and the fact that they are considering the sale of land, etc. due to cash flow problems. Councilmember Baldwin commented on the letter of apology from Ellen Lilleman for posting "vote Yes" signs on light poles in Falcon Heights. Mayor Eggert will reply to Ms. Lilleman's letter explaining that signs can only be posted on private property. FIRE DEPT. REQUESTS PERMISSION TO BURN STRUCTURE AT PRIOR & LARP. VACCINATION OF EMTS CONSIDERED COUNCIL/FIRE RESCUE WORK- SHOP ON 11/13/85 L~' MINUTES ~~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 23, 1985 PAGE 4 Council commented on recent problems with the owner of Bullseye Golf relating to Deputies on his property. Attorney Van de North will research whether or not radar may be used on private property, if the owner has the right to prohibit police/inspectors, etc, on his property, and what recourse the City has. Council discussed the possibility of refusing a certificate of occupancy, certificate of completion, or corporate license, if the owner will not allow City representatives/police on the property. Attorney Van de North will research these items for discussion at the November 13th meeting. Councilmember Chenoweth commented on the letter from Bill Hammond expressing his opinion that the article in the fall newsletter regarding the school referrendum was improper. Attorney Van de North was of the opinion that there was no violation. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin, that ADJOURNMENT the meeting be adjourned at 9:05 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ~~ 1 r~~ ATTEST: /,~ " 7 Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator C. Egg'e~t//M.D., Mayor Regular City Council Meeting of October 23, 1985