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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_85Nov26_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 26, 1985 A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Eggert. Mayor Eggert, Councilmembers Ciernia and Hard. Also present were Attorneys Gasteazoro and Stemberger. Councilmembers Baldwin and Chenoweth (both arrived later). Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report 4~1-03085 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports 4~2-09185 - 4~2-09685 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports ~~3-02785 and 4~3-02885 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports 4~4-03485 - 4~4-03685 5. Payroll 11/1/85 - 11/15/85 $ 8,249.68 6. Disbursements 11/13/85 - 11/26/85 $ 294,158.19 Sinking Fund $ 1.,210.00 7. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of November 4, 1985 8. Prosecuring Attorney's Statement for October, 1985 9. Planner's Statement for October, 1985 10. Licenses 11. Bi-Monthly Financial Report Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the Minutes MINUTES OF of November 13, 1985 be appr taken, the following voted i oved as presented. Upon a vote n favor thereof: Councilmember being 11/13/85 Ciernia, and APPROVED the following voted against the same: None. Mayor Eggert and Council- members Hard abstained, due to the fact that they were abse nt at the 13th meeting. Motion carried. ~~~ PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council discussed the variance request from Paul Baehr, 1746 Holton North, BAEHR to construct a driveway to the south lot line, and Mr. Baehr's letter dated VARIANCE November 24, 1985, requesting that the matter be delayed until the first DEFERRED TO meeting in February, 1986. 2/12/86 Councilmember Chenoweth arrived at 7:12 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER CHENOWETH Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Mayor Eggert, that the matter ARRIVES be tabled until February 12, 1986, and that the Clerk Administrator draft a letter to Mr. Baehr advisi ng him of this action, and also to inform him that he must stay five feet from the lot line in the interim. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that the conditional BULLSEYE GOLF use request from Bullseye Golf, Inc., 1557 West Larpenteur, to operate a CONDITIONAL US Golf-O-Mat in the lower level of their building, be referred to the FOR GOLF-O-MAT Planning Commission, and that the matter be placed on the December 11, REFERRED TO 1985 meeting for scheduling the public hearing. Motion carried PLANNING unanimously. COMMISSION Leslie Janes, Jr., Attorney, representing Highland Park Tree Service, 1708 Blair, requested that Council reconsider the action taken at the last meeting at which time a tree removal/trimming license was denied the firm. Mr. Janes explained that the owner (Mr. Babacon) did originally have some problems with the business, but that he HIGHLAND PARK TREE SERVICE, 1708 BLAIR, REQUEST THAT COUNCIL RE- CONSIDER DENIAL OF LICENSE- MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING i,:~ NOVEMBER 26, 1985 PAGE 2 is now being monitored and has agreed to change his method of DENIAL operation, will always take a picture before and after the job, OF TREE and all billing will be done by mail. Mr. Janes felt that part of TRIMMING/ the problem is a language problem and the monitoring should REMOVAL remedy this. He requested that the City give Mr. Babacon a chance LICENSE to prove himself so he may present a good record to other communities. TO STAND Council discussed problems documented relating to the firm (incidents in Roseville and St. Paul, as well as Falcon Heights), and considered methods by which the license could be issued and Falcon Heights being protected. Attorney Gasteazoro commented on a recent case relating to a government's liability, and was of the opinion since the City cannot rely on references, the City could be liable if the license is issued and a serious problem occurs. Council concurred that they did not wish to be a testing ground for the firm but would reconsider at a later date if a positive track record is acquired. Following the dicussion, Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the denial stand. Motion carried unanimously. Frank Kubitschek, developer of the proposed Falcon Heights Office Park, REVIEW OF was in attendance to discuss a draft of the proposed development agree- DEVELOPMENT ment. The document was reviewed and discussed by Council, Mr. Kubitschek, AGREEMENT City Bond Attorney Tony Stemberger, and Attorney Gasteazoro with FOR F.H. corrections and changes made to the satisfaction of all. A draft of OFFICE PARK the document showing these changes will be forthcoming. Councilmember Baldwin arrived at 8:10 during the discussion. Proposed Resolution R-85-67 was presented and after assurance by Attorney Stemberger that his requested changes in the document had been made, Councilmember Hard moved, seconded by Councilmember Baldwin that Resolution No. R-85-67 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-85-67 RESOLUTION R-85-67 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS (STRATFORD COMMERCIAL CONDOMINIUM PROJECT), SERIES 1985, WHICH BONDS AND THE INTEREST AND ANY PREMIUMiTHEREON SHALL BE PAYABLE SOLELY FROM THE REVENUES DERIVED FROM THE LOAN AGREEMENT: APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE INDENTURE OF TRUST, THE LOAN AGREEMENT, THE SERVICING AGREEMENT, THE BOND PURCHASE AGREEMENT, AND THE ARBITRAGE AND PREMIUM GUARANTY AGREEMENT; APPROVING CERTAIN OTHER DOCUMENTS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE BONDS: AND PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES OF THE HOLDERS OF SAID BONDS Councilmember Chenoweth commented on the fact that Fire Chief Renchin LACK OF had indicated he does not have final sprinkler plans for 1666 Coffman, FINAL and asked if Mr. Kubitschek was aware of the problem. Mr. Kubitschek SPRINKLER stated he is meeting with the sprinkler contractor and will discuss PLANS FOR 1666 the matter with him. COFFMAN Council briefly discussed the proposed contract with White Bear Animal MINUTES • ~ c~ SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1 t3 NOVEMBER 26, 1985 PAGE 3 1986 Control after which Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Council- ANIMAL member Baldwin, that the contract be approved for 1986, but that the CONTROL firm be monitored and a log be kept of any problems. Motion carried CONTRACT unanimously. APPROVED Mayor Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that the RESIGNATION resignation of Annette Geistfeld, 2173 Folwell, from the Parks and OF ANNETTE Recreation Commission be accepted. Motion carried unanimously. GEISTFELD, 2173 FOLWELL PARK & REC Council discussed Fire Marshal Terry Iverson's memo dated November 20, 1985, relating to communication problems between the Fire FIRE DEPT./ Department and Building Inspector. Chief Renchin was in attendance BUILDING and commented. on recent code problems at DeLange Dancers Studio. INSPECTOR Council directed that City Staff require three copies of all plans PROBLEMS for commercial buildings, one of which will be given to the Fire Department, and that building permits for such structures provide an area for a Fire Department representative's signature. Chief Renchin and Assistant Chief Lindig presented information CITY TO obtained at the Minnesota Fire Chief's Convention relating to OBTAIN increased liability for fire personnel, due to the increase in INFORMATION the number of claims and the huge settlements being awarded. ON INCREASED Council requested that City Staff obtain quotes on the cost of LIABILITY FOR 000 and $5,000,000 limits for the Chief, two Assistant Chiefs, 000 $3 FIRE OFFIERS , , and Fire Marshal. The matter will be discussed further at the December 11, 1985 meeting. Council briefly discussed the vaccination of Fire and Rescue ALL FIRE/ Personnel for Hepatis B, and due to the fact that many firefighters RESCUE respond to rescue calls, felt that all members should be vaccinated. PERSONNEL TO Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, RECEIVE that shorts for all EMT's and Firefighters be approved. Motion HEPATITIS B carried unanimously. VACCINE Council then discussed whether or not to purchase the transmitter PURCHASE OF for the defibrillator, which was addressed at previously meetings TRANSMITTER and a workshop. Chief Renchin related to recent ambulance calls FOR where the transmitter would have been of great benefit to the. DEFIBRILLATOR patients, and asked that Council approve the purchase of the AUTHORIZED transmitter. Councilmember Ciernia stated he had discussed the matter with Chief Renchin and felt it a fee schedule could be established to help defray the cost of the equipment he would be in favor of the purchase. Mayor Eggert agreed and offered to meet with Chief Renchin to figure out some fee schedules. Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that purchase of the transmitter be authorized, and that the fee schedule be adjusted. Councilmember Hard offered an amendment requiring that the Fire Department prepare and present a five year capital improvement plan prior to budgeting for 1987. It was decided the proposed amendment should be handled as a separate item, therefore, the motion remained as originally made.. Upon a vote being taken, the motion carried unanimously. CAPITAL IMPRO- Councilmember Hard requested that the matter of capital improvement VEMENT PLAN plans for the Fire/Rescue Department, Public Works, and Parks and FOR DEPTS. TO Recreation Commission be placed on the agenda for December 11, 1985. BE DISCUSSED 12/11/85 MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ ~ (~ NOVEMBER 26, 1985 PAGE 4 Mayor Eggert presented the 1986 policing contract with the Ramsey 1986 POLICING County Sheriff's Department and expressed concern that the document CONTRACT does not indicate that each shift will attempt to patrol every street APPROVED and alley in the City. Since that has been the goal in the past, a cover letter will accompany the Sheriff's Contract stressing that fact. Mayor Eggert then moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the 1986 policing contract be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Baldwin moved, seconded by Councilmember Chenoweth, that DECEMBER 5 December 5, 1985 be declared Human Rights Day in Falcon Heights, and DECLARED that an appropriate message be placed on the sign at the entrance to HUMAN RIGHTS City Hall. Motion carried unanimously. DAY Mayor Eggert commented on the new squad car, the fact that he had ~-.COUNCIL compared it to the older squad, and the new one is equipped in INFORMATION a manner greatly superior to the other. Mayor Eggert informed that Group W is in default of the cable contract due to the fact that the University of Minnesota and Commonwealth Terrace are not wired for cable as yet. He expressed concern that Group W had indicated they would allow Continental Cable of St. Paul to wire the area, when voting is based on the number of units as are franchise fees. The Cable Commission attorney is preparing appropriate documents relating to the matter. Councilmember Chenoweth informed that he had attended a Ramsey County League meeting relating to drunken drivers which was very informative. Secretary Chenoweth related to Council information from the City Engineer regarding recent projects as follows: there will be no bus travel allowed on Coffman until the contractor repairs some areas in the street, the Engineer is meeting with the contractor for Tatum improvements, and they will be back-filling the holes left along the curb area. Council briefly discussed the problem with the Bullseye alley and the fact that water/ice is standing in the alley. Councilmember Chenoweth moved, seconded by Councilmember Hard, that ADJOURNMENT the meeting be adjourned at 10:12 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Ronald C. Eggert, M. ayor ATTEST: ±. ~~ ewan B. Barnes Clerk Administrator Special City Council Meeting of November 26, 1985