HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity_Council_Packet_3-27-19CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
March 27, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
A.CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: Vacant Seat ___ LEEHY____ HARRIS____
MIAZGA ___ GUSTAFSON___
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH____
C.PRESENTATION
1.Appointment of Council Member Randy Gustafson to Mayor and Oath of Office
2.NYFS Annual Report – Jerry Hromatka
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1.March 13, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
E.PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F.CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 3/20/19 $173,448.97
Payroll through: 3/15/19 $19,377.07
2.Approval of City License(s)
3.Council Appointments as Liaison for City Commissions
4.University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1.2018 Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
2.Resolution of Support for Grant Application for Redevelopment at 1667 Snelling Ave
(Formally TIES Building)
3.City Council Vacancy
H.INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1.April 3, 2019 City Council Workshop Rescheduled for April 10, 2019 after the
Regular City Council Meeting
I.COMMUNITY FORUM:
J. ADJOURNMENT:
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Appointment of Randall C. Gustafson to the Vacant Mayor Seat and Oath of
Office Ceremony
Description
Mayor Peter Lindstrom accepted an appointment by Governor Tim Walz to
represent District 10 on the MetCouncil Board.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) · Resolution 19-12 Appointment of Randall C. Gustafson as Mayor and
Declaring a Vacancy on the City Council
· Oath of Office – Randall C. Gustafson
Action(s)
Requested
Motion appointing Randall C. Gustafson to the vacant Mayor seat, administer the
Oath of Office and declaring a vacancy on the City Council.
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Presentation C1
Attachment Oath of Office
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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Oath of Office
“I, Randall Gustafson, do solemnly affirm to support the Constitution of the
United States, the Constitution of the State of Minnesota, and to discharge
faithfully the duties of the office of Mayor of the City of Falcon Heights,
Minnesota, to the best of my judgement and ability, and this I do under the
penalties of perjury.”
_____________________________
Randall Gustafson, Council Member
ATTEST: _________________________________
Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
March 27, 2019
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION
March 27, 2019
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RESOLUTION APPOINTMENT OF RANDALL C. GUSTAFSON AS MAYOR AND DECLARING A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Mayor Peter C. Lindstrom tendered his resignation from the Falcon Heights City Council effective March 6, 2019;
WHEREAS, as City Council appoints Randall C. Gustafson to the vacancy left after the resignation of
Mayor Peter Lindstrom;
WHEREAS, Randall C. Gustafson took his Oath of Office as a Falcon Heights City Council Member on
January 13, 2016;
WHEREAS, approximately nine months remain of the regular four year term.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota as follows:
1.Appoint Randall C. Gustafson to the position of Mayor, and2.Declare a vacancy exists on the Falcon Heights City
Council.
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Moved by: Approved by: ________________________
Melanie Leehy
Mayor Pro-Tem
Vacant ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________
HARRIS Sack Thongvanh
GUSTAFSON ____ Against City Administrator LEEHY MIAZGA
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item NYFS Annual Report
Description
Northeast Youth and Family Services was create in 1976 with sixteen municipalities
and six school partnerships. Services provided by NYFS included, but not limited to
Mental Health Counseling, Juvenile Diversion, Day Treatment – NETS, Senior
Chore, Youth Employment and Youth Development.
President and CEO Jerry Hromatka will make a presentation and will be available
for questions or comments after the presentation.
Budget Impact Allocated in the 2019 Budget.
Attachment(s) · PowerPoint Presentation Slides
Action(s)
Requested N/A
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Presentation C2
Attachment Powerpoint Presentation
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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Presentation to the
City of Falcon Heights
March 2019
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“We are products of our past,
but we don’t have to
be prisoners of it"
Rick Warren
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About NYFS
•Primary Population: 5-21 year olds
•4,000 youth, adults, families
•$3.3 million annual budget
•Three program areas
•Mental Health
•Day Treatment
•Community Services
www.nyfs.org
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Three Tier Services
General Population
80%
Special Service
15%
Intense Service
5%
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NYFS Programs
Mental Health
•solution oriented
•school based, clinic based, in-home
Community Services
•academics, employment, life skills, citizenship
•Diversion, Out of School, Senior Chore
Day Treatment
•therapy and academics
•NETS, REACH
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NYFS Budget: $3,382,029
38%
35%
12%
4%
6%
5%
Day Tx
OPMH
Com Serv
Admin
Dvlp
Bldg
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NYFS Revenue Sources
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What your support buys
•Services for residents are assured
•Benefits
•Educational attainment
•Effective workforce
•Citizenship
•Reduced costs to public
•Leverage outside resources
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2017-2018 Service Summary
Contracted Services #2017 #2018
As of 9/2018
Counseling 1 $450 5 $3,387
Diversion 3 $1,237 2 $620
Senior Chore (seniors/youth)2 $120 4 $1,308
Cost of Contracted 6 $1,807 11 $5,315
Non Contracted 12 $12,790 3 $63,406
City Contract $9,017 $9,399
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Current Community Trends
•Cultural shifts
•Mindfulness
•Connectedness
•Industry
•Workforce
•21st Century Skills
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Preparing our Youth for Work
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Preparing our Youth for Work
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21st Century Skills
•Content Knowledge and Current
Themes
•SEL and Career Skills
•Learning and Innovation
•Information, Media and Technology
skills
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NYFS Partnerships
•Communities
Arden Hills, Birchwood Village, Falcon Heights, Hugo, Little Canada, Mahtomedi, Mounds
View, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Anthony, Vadnais Heights,
White Bear Lake, White Bear Township
•School Districts
Mahtomedi, Mounds View, North St. Paul/Maplewood, Roseville Area, St. Anthony/New
Brighton, White Bear Lake Area
•Collaborations
Minnesota Youth Intervention Program Association, North Suburban Gavel Club, Ramsey
County Children’s Mental Health Collaborative, Roseville Rotary, Shoreview/Arden Hills
Rotary, St. Anthony-New Brighton Family Service Collaborative, Suburban Ramsey Family
Collaborative, Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce, Vadnais Heights Economic
Development Council, White Bear Chamber
•Faith Community
•Businesses
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Future Events
Leadership Lunch
May 1, 2019
Taste of Northeast
October 10, 2019
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
March 13, 2019 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER:
B. ROLL CALL: LEEHY_X___ HARRIS_X___ MIAZGA _X__ GUSTAFSON_X__
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH__X__
Mayo Pro-Tem Leehy
Request a motion to accept the agenda
Council Member Harris Moved, Approved 4-0
C. PRESENTATION
1. Accept the Resignation of Mayor Peter Lindstrom
Mayo Pro-Tem Leehy
On March 6, Mayor Peter Lindstrom submitted a letter of resignation. Mayor Peter Lindstrom
was appointed to the City Council on Jan 5, 2000, and he took an oath of office as a mayor on
Jan 9, 2008. Governor Tim Walz accepted Peter Lindstrom to the Metropolitan Council, and that
is his reason for his resignation. We are very proud of this opportunity, and he has already
begun his work there.
Peter Lindstrom (1505 Idaho Ave)
My first council meeting was in 2000, and my first motion was to amend the 1991
Comprehensive Plan for the MetCouncil. Over the years, we accomplished many things to
improve our little city. I want to thank all the City Administrators I worked with over the
years, Susan Hoyt, Heather Worthington, Justin Miller, Bart Fischer, and Sack Thongvanh. I also
want to thank all the council members that I served with Hustad, Kuettel, Talbot, Lamb, Harris,
Long, Mercer-Taylor, Gosline, Brown Thunder, Fischer, Gustafson, Leehy, and Miazga. I
especially want to thank Sue Gehrz who mentored me for several years.
I want to thank my wife Nicole, my children Zach and Ethan and my supporters. I also want to
thank the residents who invited me to their homes, churches, and businesses, called, texted or
emailed me, and especially those who came to the podium throughout my years here to speak
about issues. I am proud of the work that we accomplished together. It has been an honor and
privilege to serve as mayor of this great city.
Council Members and City Administrator thanked Peter for his service, leadership,
recommendations, and for helping the city accomplish many things.
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Council Member Gustafson Moved, Approved 4-0
2. Cleveland Ave Reconstruction Project
Jenna Fabish, (Ramsey County Project Engineer) and William Klingbeil, (Project Engineer –
Kimley-Horn)
The agencies involved on the Cleveland Ave Reconstruction are City of Falcon Heights, City of
St. Paul, Ramsey County, and the University of Minnesota. The project area will be from Como
Ave to Larpenteur Ave , and it will replace aging infrastructure, improve storm water
management, enhance pedestrian accessibility, and provide a safe space for cyclists along
Cleveland Ave. The project will begin in spring 2020, and there will be an open house and pop-
up events for the public. There are four alternatives to the reconstruction that we are exploring,
A) On-Street Bike Lanes with Parking, B) On-Street Bike Lanes with No Parking, C) Off-Street
Trail with Parking and D) Off-Street Trail with No Parking.
Council Member Miazga is excited about the Cleveland Avenue project. He stated that last
summer he heard some complaints from residents in 1666 Coffman about the condition of the
sidewalk, and with alternatives A through D, is it safe to assume they will it be updated? Mr.
Klingbeil stated that most of the corridor will be updated. Mayor Pro-Tem Leehy noted that
current and former students and faculty would be happy to hear about the lighting, as it will
increase their safety and walkability. Council Member Harris is glad to see it is being
reconstructed in spring 2020 because the street can be dangerous.
3. 2018 Community Survey
City Administrator Thongvanh and Council Member Miazga
City Council and City Administrator designed a survey that covers various topics to create a
baseline for us to understand our residents, planning, and decision-making. We surveyed
everyone in the community through mailing and online. We mailed 2,254 surveys and received
439 response (258 paper and 181 online). We hope to do the survey every two years to see if the
efforts we put forth in response to the first survey are working. One of the most significant
pieces that helped us was demographics, specifically the ages in the household, home
ownership or rental status, age range, ethnicity, gender identification, education, and income.
We received a number of responses regarding inclusivity in Falcon Heights, and those are
focused on housing, more outreach to youth, renters and lower-income communities, more
public events and improve communication and/or advertise city and neighborhood events. The
PowerPoint presentation will be available on our website, and the final report will be available
by April 5th.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. February 13, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
2. February 27, 2019 City Council Meeting Minutes
Approved 4-0
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E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 3/06/19 $24,015.57
Payroll through: 2/28/19 $17,763.05
2. Designated Signor for City Funds by Mayor Pro Tem
Council Member Miazga Moved, Approved 4-0
G. POLICY ITEMS:
1. Consider City Code Amendment Regarding Fences
City Administrator Thongvanh
Minnesota Statutes exempt fences under seven feet in height from requiring a building
permit. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 26 to consider the
recommended changes and received no opposition to the changes, which included:
1. A zoning permit as the proper permit required for fences.
2. Adding language related to the type of materials allowed for fences.
3. Clarifies setback from right of way as well as 30-foot visibility triangle for corner lots.
4. Allows up to six inches of additional height for fence posts.
The city received some complaints from residents where they cannot see around the tall fences
when attempting to make a turn from alley because they can injure pedestrians.
Council Member Harris
I attended the Planning Commission meeting, and I agree that the City Codes need some
changes and this is one of them. I appreciate staff researching this issue and ensure safety in
our community. I move to approve Ordinance 19-02 Amending Section 113-242 of the City
Code.
Council Member Harris Moved, Approved 4-0
2. Discuss Options for Open Mayoral Seat
City Administrator Thongvanh
I would like the City Council to review options for the open mayoral seat. The first option is to
have the city council appoint a council member to be mayor; however, it will create a vacancy
on the council, and we would then take in applications and nominate a candidate from the
community. The second option is to hold a Special Election, which means financial
commitments from the city. I spoke to City Attorney and Ramsey County Elections office, and
both stated that Falcon Heights would have to adopt an ordinance to hold a Special Election. In
addition, the next cycle will be during the primary election in August that would allow a
Special Election, but the city will have to pay the cost of it. The estimated cost will be $10,000,
and the person will serve six months to complete Mayor Peter Lindstrom’s term. The third
option is not to appoint anyone and serve as a body of four councilmembers.
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Bryan Olson (1592 Roselawn)
In the past, we dealt with a Mayor Pro-tem and can do it again. It would be better if the council
serve as a body of four and wait for January 1st, when we have a newly elected mayor.
Mayor Pro-Tem Leehy
We will appoint someone from the council as mayor, and it will create a vacancy in the
council. We will have applications for the open seat and reach out to them. The process can
only move forward if Council Member Gustafson is willing to step forward as mayor and
submit his resignation in our next meeting on March 27. At that point, we will accept his
resignation and declare his seat open and will receive the Oath of Office as mayor for the rest of
the year.
City Administrator Thongvanh clarified that the application process means appointing
someone for the vacancy or go with Bryan Olson’s statement and not appoint anyone and serve
as a body of four if it is an option. The City Attorney will need to be consulted.
No motion was made, and the city council will discuss more in the next meeting on Wednesday,
March 27.
No Motion
H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Miazga
· I will be attending the Poverty Simulation on behalf of the city at Ramsey County library
on behalf of the Community Action Partnership.
· I am still working on putting together a proposal to be included in the bonding bill with
the state for Community Park.
· Encourage residents to check their storm sewers on their street to avoid flooding in the
coming weeks.
Council Member Gustafson
· Next Monday, Ron Rabinovitz will be here on March 18, 7pm at City Hall. He will be
sharing his story and how it relates to cultivating a creating community.
· Community Engagement Commission will meet on Monday, March 25, 7pm at City
Hall.
· Last night, I attended the Fire Department training. We had many good discussions and
conversations and moved forward following the termination of the Fire Chief. I am
confident with our dedicated firefighters, and we will deliver excellent public safety
services for the citizens of Falcon Heights and Lauderdale.
Mayor Pro-Tem Leehy
· The Cleveland Reconstruction open house is tomorrow from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at Falcon
Heights City Hall.
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· On Saturday, we reached out to the Public Works department to attend to the storm
drains. We also reached out to Ramsey County and have them attend the county streets.
In the past, we did do an “Adopt a Storm Drain,” and we typically do it in the fall when
there are leaves but not during the spring. However, with all the snow melting we
encourage residents to adopt their storm drain. This is similar to “Adopt a Fire
Hydrant” and keep it cleared for firefighters.
· We communicated with the Assistant Fire Chief and Captains and believe our Fire
Department would deliver excellent service and move forward.
· In terms of the media release, we do not release data privacy unless the law requires
it. We want to apologize to our community as a whole and the gentleman’s name that
was mentioned in articles. We are working hard to improve communications with each
department for the public.
City Administrator Thongvanh
· City Council Retreat is Saturday, March 16 from 8:30am - 12:30pm at City Hall. The
agenda is on the city website, and we will discuss priorities and financial impact on the
community.
· The infrastructure at Falcon Woods is deteriorating and will have a full reconstruction in
terms of streets. The city will also be upgrading the lighting on Snelling Avenue because
it is getting old and needs to be replaced. The city and Minnesota State Fair will
contribute payment on the lightings for Snelling Ave, Dan Patch, and Hoyt Ave. The
budget impact is $120,000.
· I want to thank everyone for helping to clear out the catch basins. The Public Works
crew has been out the past few days and tried to clear all catch basins. If you see a
problem or issues, please give City Hall a call.
· Last night’s meeting with Mayor Pro-Tem Leehy, Council Member Gustafson, Assistant
Fire Chief, and Captains was very productive. We would like to have this type of
communication with the department. The Assistant Fire Chief and Captains provided
recommendations to Council members and me in terms of moving forward.
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
Dan Johnson Powers, Falcon Heights Firefighter
I am here to speak about Fire Chief Rich Hinrichs’ termination. I felt it was not fair. As I reflect
on what Rich has done as a mentor, colleague, and as a close friend, he taught me about love
and commitment. In 2016, after the shooting incident, Rich attended every meetings and event.
He had a plan to help the city council and get everyone out of the situation. He also helped
Council Member Pam Harris when the meeting got heated.
Ben Smith, Falcon Heights Firefighter
Private information was released to the media and we did not know. I thought closed meeting
means private and stays within the council and never be released. You lost my trust as you let
confidential data out to the media. I am very concerned about my reputation. I want to know
who released the information out to the press, was it city council or city staff? It should have
never been brought up. Names should have been taken off to protect the person. That incident
did not reflect anything of the Fire Department, should not have been brought out to the city
council, and should have stayed in-house.
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Corrine Sullivan (1802 Eustis, Lauderdale, MN)
I want to address some concerns. After firing Fire Chief Rich Hinrichs, in several papers and
media outlets, it was said that service would not be disrupted while the city works to find an
interim chief. The past two years, the fire response was 5 minutes and 6 seconds, yet on
Saturday, March 2nd there was a fire call for burning smell and the response time was 22
minutes. This was after the firing of Fire Chief Rich Hinrichs, and I wonder what that is going to
do for your response time, as you do not have an active chief leading the fire calls. The square
footage for Falcon Heights is 2.3 miles and Lauderdale is close to 3 miles, so it takes 22 minutes
to get 3 miles? That is a concern for me and a horrible response time. Fire doubles in size every
minute. I take fire safety seriously. It is not good for the community and jeopardizes the safety
of our citizens. As I look at the agenda tonight, there is not an announcement about an interim
Fire Chief. Is it not a concern for you because it is a concern for me.
Mayor Pro-Tem Leehy addressed that they did meet with the Fire Department and a leadership
team has been put in place. When we place an interim Fire Chief, we will communicate it very
clear to the public. We do not have a timeframe, but for now, it is working as a team.
TJ Goodmanson (1832 Carl St , Lauderdale, MN)
I am here for the Fire Department issue. I am very concerned about the decision. When the
decision was made, did every one of you think of the effect this was going to have? The media
effect on the 22 minutes fire response. Is that worth the death of a family member or homes?
Firefighters are blue collar and sometimes can get heated and talk differently. I am not saying
that it is right, but it is not worth putting a city in jeopardy. The City of Lauderdale is using
Falcon Heights Fire Department, and our safety will be jeopardized because of your decision. I
know a lot of firefighters, and Rich’s background and experiences exceed far more than
anybody I met through firefighting. Rich brought the community back together with open
houses, and this topic should be revisited among city council. There was no input from either
community before this decision was made and this is huge. People’s lives are on the line. I
think you need to take this into better considerations.
Mayor Pro-Tem Leehy clarified that there was no loss of life and no homes were burnt out
during the 22 minutes fire response incident. Looking at statistics, the Fire Chief had the
highest percentage of being the first one there but not over 50%. Twenty-two minutes is not our
expectation of our highly skilled firefighters that we have in Falcon Heights. They might not
have the same set of skills as the former Fire Chief; nonetheless, he was not the first one there all
the time, and we did not have the 22 minutes. Therefore, we need to consider this as well.
City Administrator Thongvanh addressed that we are doing a disservice not only to the city but
also the Fire Department. My professor once told me that if you think you are the organization,
then you need to move on. We need to be professional and respectful regardless if you are a
blue or white collar. It is not just Falcon Heights but across the world that professionalism and
respect are essential. We are all the same. Everybody is important here, and we need to have
respect for one another. This is what I demand as a City Administrator and what the city
council demands for city employees. I am hoping this is the demand the residents of Falcon
Heights and Lauderdale want.
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As we move forward, I have a lot of confidence in our Fire Department and every department
that I operate for the city council. It was not an easy decision for all of us. We weigh many
factors that you raised tonight, and at the end of the day, I have a lot of respect for the Fire
Department and their ability to still provide the same level of service. Also, one person
contributed to the 22 minutes call response. You need to look at other factors. Rich and
Assistant Fire Chief take many vacations, and it was never like that, so there are other factors
that played in to that, and we are trying to work on. I think we have a good leadership group
with the three captains and Assistant Fire Chief and we can achieve those goals as we move
forward.
Bryan Olson (1592 Roselawn Ave, Falcon Heights, MN)
I want to address about the sidewalk snow plowing along Roselawn Ave. I was told by city
staff that back when the city council took the streets from Ramsey County and Roselawn, Hoyt
and Hamline were the three streets in question. I was told that the city council was forced to do
it and cannot reject it. I reviewed city council meeting minutes from April 28, 2004, and that
was not the case. The mayor at that time asked what would happen to Roselawn if Falcon
Heights refused to take it back and the City Engineer said it would stay under county
jurisdictions. The meeting minutes from April 28, 2004, it stated that it was an option for the
city to take the streets or not and that it was not forced on them by the county. It was a 3-2 vote,
and I always question why that was a wise move of the council at that time.
City council communication is poor. I feel like they did not want to talk to me and were busy
talking to each other. I want to talk about the Community Survey, and while the City
Administrator is preparing his final report, he needs to include the original questions and
answers. The trash hauler is a big issue right now, and it is very important in how to ask the
correct question to get the right answers. This is a hot issue in St. Paul. Recently, Shoreview
sent out a survey and received an overwhelming response. They send out a survey every 2-3
years, and the reaction was always negative and not interested in having single hauler in the
city.
Michelle Goodmanson (1832 Carl St, Lauderdale, MN)
No one is claiming that Rich is the organization of the Fire Department. We are concerned
because he led the Fire Department so well. He was the face of the Fire Department, and he
engaged with the community such as at Open Houses, Lauderdale Ice Rink event and brought
the whole Fire Department. He went above and beyond. Whom are we going to see? Whom
are we going to trust? Whom are we going to trust to answer calls? We had seen him for years.
Daryle Goodmanson (1803 Malvern St, Lauderdale, MN)
I have known Rich for a very long time. He is a determined person and gets the job done in
every field, even though he is in the fire field. Rich is very professional and gets the job done no
matter what he has to do or go. He is very respectful. It is tough for me to believe that he was
not professional or respectful and I disagreed with that. I am disappointed with the decision.
J. ADJOURNMENT: 9:21 PM
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item General Disbursements and Payroll
Description
General Disbursements through: 3/20/19 $173,448.97
Payroll through: 3/15/19 $19,377.07
Budget Impact The general disbursements and payroll are consistent with the budget.
Attachment(s) · General Disbursements and Payroll
Action(s)
Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve general
disbursements and payroll.
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F1
Attachment General Disbursements and Payroll
Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Approval of City License(s)
Description
The following individuals have applied for a Massage License for 2019. Staff has
received the necessary documents for licensure.
1. Olive Retreat and Spa, Ruth Atherly (Need Background Check)
The following individuals have applied for a General Contractor License for 2019.
Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure.
1. MasTec North America, Inc.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve the 2019 City
License Applications contingent on background checks as required by each permit.
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F2
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Amanda Lor, Administrative
Coordinator
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Council/City Commission Liaison Assignments
Description
Councilmembers are each assigned to serve as a liaison between City Council and
various commissions each year. An open seat for a liaison for the Environment
Commission as created as the result of the resignation of Mayor Peter Lindstrom.
Assignments for 2019 are as follows:
· Environment Commission – Mark Miazga
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested
I recommend approval of the above assignment.
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F3
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Melanie Leehy, Mayor Pro Tem
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Description Grant Application for University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund
Background
The City of Falcon Heights regularly explores grant funding opportunities to
enhance operations throughout the city. An annual opportunity is the Good
Neighbor Fund through the University of Minnesota. The City has received funding
through this application before, most recently in 2017 for the Piano in the Park.
This application will focus on continuing our Cultivating a Caring Community
efforts. To that extent, the 2019 grant application will request funds to complete the
following projects: 1) building a storage shed for sports equipment at Curtiss Field,
2) story time with Falcon Heights elementary students and area seniors, and 3) Rec
on the Go.
Budget Impact The total grant application amount is approximately $7,000. If we are successful in
our application, the grant funding would be available for projects ending June 30,
2020.
Attachment(s) · N/A
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommends approval of submittal for the 2019 Good Neighbor Fund grant
application.
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Consent F4
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Justin Markon – Community
Development Coordinator
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item 2018 Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Description
Hazard mitigation is defined as any sustained action to reduce or eliminate long-
term risk to human life and property from hazards. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) has made reducing hazards one of its primary goals;
hazard mitigation planning and the subsequent implementation of resulting projects,
measures and policies is a primary mechanism in achieving FEMA’s goal.
Between 1960 and 2014, natural hazards cost the U.S. an annual average loss of $15.6
billion (Hazards & Vulnerability Research Institute, 2015).
Hazard mitigation planning and preparedness will be the most effective instrument
to diminish losses by reducing the impact of disasters upon people and property.
Although mitigation efforts will not eliminate all disasters, each county shall
endeavor to be as prepared as possible for a disaster.
The Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan (MHMP) is a requirement of the Federal Disaster
Mitigation Act of 2000 (DMA 2000). The development of a local government plan is
required to maintain eligibility for federal hazard mitigation grant funding
programs. For communities to be eligible for future mitigation funds, they must
adopt an MHMP. This plan update has been prepared as a result of Pre-Disaster
Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program funds. These funds are disbursed by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through Minnesota Homeland Security
and Emergency Management (HSEM).
Researchers at the National Institute of Building Sciences looked at the results of 23
years of federally funded mitigation grants provided by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and found
mitigation funding can save the nation $6 in future disaster costs, for every $1
spent on hazard mitigation (National Institute of Building Sciences, 2017).
Ramsey County is vulnerable to a variety of potential natural disasters, which
threaten the loss of life and property in the county. Hazards such as tornadoes,
flooding, wildfires, blizzards, straight-line winds, ice storms and droughts have the
potential for inflicting vast economic loss and personal hardship. In 2013, Minnesota had some of the highest weather-related disaster claims in the country (MN
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Policy G1
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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Environmental Quality Board, 2014).
This Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan represents the efforts of Ramsey County and its
local governments to fulfill the responsibility for hazard mitigation planning. The
intent of the plan is to reduce the actual threat of specific hazards by limiting the
impact of damages and losses.
The plan is too large to attach to the Council Packet. Below is a link to the plan:
2018 Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) · 2018 Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
· Falcon Heights Mitigation Actions
· Resolution 19-12 Adopting the Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan
Action(s)
Requested
Staff would recommend approval Mitigation Actions Identified for Implementation
on Table G-2 and the attached resolution adopting the Ramsey County Multi-Hazard
Mitigation Plan.
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Table G - 2. Mitigation Actions Identified for Implementation by the City of Falcon Heights (2018-2022) (From Ramsey County Master Mitigation Action Chart)
# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
1 All-
Hazards
Mitigation
Preparedness
& Response
Support
Continue to ensure that
all Ramsey County
residents are aware of
and sign-up for the
County’s Everbridge
Emergency Notification
System.
Ongoing High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake,
White Bear
Township
Ramsey County
Emergency
Management &
Homeland
Security
(RCEMHS) &
Municipal
Emergency
Management
Agencies
(EMAs)
This is a new effort of Ramsey
County EMHS being rolled out in
2018. A link for the Everbridge for
community sign up is provided on the
Ramsey County EMHS website, and
reminders are also posted using the
Ramsey County EMHS Facebook
Page. In addition to Everbridge, the
County has IPAWS capabilities for
targeted and countywide emergency
notifications.
All city jurisdictions within the
County are encouraged to promote
sign up for the Everbridge system
using their means of public outreach
(websites, social media, local media).
City Comment: In addition to access to
the County’s Everbridge system, the City
has an email listserve system that
residents can sign up for to get
notifications on projects or for an
emergency.
County,
municipal
funding
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
4 All-
Hazards
Local Planning
& Regulations
Update County/City
Comprehensive Plans and
Zoning Ordinances to
include mitigation
considerations that help
to reduce risk from
natural hazards. Utilize
data of past hazard events
and future climate
projections to help inform
updates.
Ongoing High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights, Gem
Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake.
White Bear
Township
RCEMHS in
coordination
with Ramsey
County
Community and
Economic
Development
and local
municipal
administrators,
Planning &
Zoning
Committees
Ramsey County has a “2030
Comprehensive Plan” prepared to
meet the requirements of the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act and
the Metropolitan Council’s 2030
Regional Development Framework.
Ramsey County will encourage
municipalities to update their local
Comprehensive Plans to include
considerations for mitigation in land
use planning to reduce future risk to
due to natural hazards (i.e., flooding).
City Comment: The City is currently
working on a new Comprehensive Plan
to be submitted to the MetCouncil.
County
funding
6 All-
Hazards
Local Planning
& Regulations
Continue to update
Emergency Operation
Plans and COOP/COG
plans to ensure that
they adequately detail
the needed steps to
respond to all-hazards
and ensure continuity of
key government
functions in the event of
a disaster.
Ongoing High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RCEMHS &
Municipal EMAs
Ramsey County EMHS maintains an
Emergency Operations Plan (EOP)
and the Ramsey County Continuity
of Operations (COOP)/Continuity of
Government (COG) plans as guides
for emergency and/or recovery
operations. These plans are intended
to assist key county/city officials and
emergency organizations to carry out
their responsibilities for the
protection of life and property under
a wide range of emergency
conditions.
City Comment: In the last year due to
the killing of Philando Castile, the City
has had to create procedures to address
order of command and how things are
approved. The City is also currently
working to develop an Evacuation Plan.
The City has a Community Emergency
Response Team (CERT).
County,
municipal
funding
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
9 All-
Hazards
Education &
Awareness
Programs
Continue to promote
education & awareness
on all-hazards and
emergency
preparedness for
schools, individuals,
families, and businesses.
Ongoing High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RCEMHS &
Municipal EMAs
Information is distributed to the
public via RCEMHS Facebook/
Twitter and subscription based
programs (GovDelivery) on a regular
basis. Additional information is
provided during the NWS severe
weather awareness weeks in spring
and winter. RCEMHS also has a
YouTube Channel where “Get Ready
Gopher” educational videos on
preparedness and severe weather
training are posted. These are
promoted to the schools as well as
the larger public for viewing. Cities
are encouraged to share information
through their own existing channels
(i.e., websites, social media, and local
media).
County,
municipal
funding
15
Severe
Winter &
Summer
Storms
Education &
Awareness
Programs
Continue to promote the
use of NOAA weather
radios by residents,
schools, businesses, and
facilities that house persons
with functional and access
needs.
Ongoing Moderate 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RCEMHS &
Municipal EMAs
Ramsey County EMHS regularly
promotes the use of NOAA weather
radios by critical facilities and the
public to receive information
broadcast from the National
Weather Service. NOAA weather
radios are recommended as an
important way to receive emergency
weather alerts from the NWS. Local
city Emergency Managers are
encouraged to ensure the placement
of NOAA radios in key facilities
within their communities.
County,
municipal
funding
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
16
Severe
Winter &
Summer
Storms
Structure and
Infrastructure
Projects
Work with municipal
electrical cooperative and
power companies to
reduce overhead exposure
of power lines that are
vulnerable to damage from
severe winter/summer
storms (i.e., high winds, ice,
and heavy snow). Replace
overhead power lines with
underground lines in areas
with high-risk exposure
(i.e. high tree concentration
areas).
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake, White
Bear Township
RC Public
Works,
Municipal Public
Works in
cooperation the
appropriate
utility company.
RC EMHS County and all cities will
work as needed with their
appropriate utility providers as
needed to evaluate areas of concern.
Service providers for Ramsey County
include:
Xcel Energy
Connexus Energy
North Saint Paul Utility
Department
Areas of concern will be evaluated to
see where putting lines underground
may be feasible and make sense.
Coop /
Electric
Company
funding,
Possible
FEMA HMA
grant for
Infrastructure
Retrofit
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
17
Severe
Winter &
Summer
Storms
Mitigation
Preparedness
& Response
Support
Identify critical facilities or
infrastructure that do not
have generator backup
power in the event of a
major power outage
resulting from severe
winter or summer storms.
(Examples of critical
facilities include Police/ Fire
departments, EOC’s, health
care facilities, water &
sewer treatment facilities,
and other facilities deemed
as critical, i.e. public
schools and sheltering
facilities).
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake, White
Bear Township
RCEMHS, RC
Property
Management &
Municipal EMAs
The Ramsey County Law
Enforcement Center (jail, admin.),
Emergency Communications Center,
Medical Examiner’s Office, Public
Works Facility (maintenance areas,
admin and primary EOC backup
power), and Nursing Home have
generator backup power.
Ramsey County’s current
priorities for generator backup
power include:
Plato Building
Public Health and Emergency
Management’s Department
Operations Center (DOC’s)
Rec Centers and libraries that
serve as cooling centers
Facilities designated for Mass
Care Sheltering
Traffic Signal Systems
Ramsey County and municipalities
continue to assess what critical
facilities need backup power.
Working to mitigate against power
outages also helps to mitigate other
hazards.
County,
municipal
funding
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
18
Severe
Winter &
Summer
Storms
Mitigation
Preparedness
& Response
Support
Purchase and install
generator hook-ups and
encourage local generator
purchases for identified
critical facilities that should
have backup power.
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake, White
Bear Township
RCEMHS, RC
Property
Management &
Municipal EMAs
Ramsey County, local municipal
governments, and schools will
evaluate feasibility to purchase and
install generators for key facilities,
and will do so as funding allows.
County,
municipal
funding,
Possible
FEMA HMA
grant for
Generators
19
Severe
Winter
Weather
Mitigation
Preparedness
& Response
Support
Continue to provide for
public safety on roads
through anti-icing
(application of brine
solution before an event),
snow removal, salting and
sanding to minimize the
impacts of snow/ice
accumulations on
roadways.
Ongoing Moderate 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RC Public
Works &
Municipal Public
Works
Ramsey County and its municipalities
complete the snow removal from all
county and municipal roads.
MNDOT will remove the snow from
Interstate and State Highways as well
as disperse salt/sand as needed.
Municipalities have snow emergency
plans and ordinances in place.
County,
municipal
funding
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
22
Severe
Summer
Storms
Structure and
Infrastructure
Projects
Identify community
areas, parks, and
facilities (i.e., schools,
government buildings,
manufactured home
parks) that are
vulnerable to tornadoes
and evaluate for
potential construction
or retrofit of safe rooms
or storm shelters.
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake, White
Bear Township
RCEMHS, RC
Parks & Rec,
Municipal parks
& rec, and EMAs
RCEMHS and RC Parks & Rec will
work to identify priority areas for
evaluation for safe room
construction or retrofit. Municipal
EMAs will also work to evaluate
areas of need for storm shelters or
safe rooms, such as for local parks or
manufactured home parks.
County,
municipal
funding
23
Severe
Summer
Storms
Structure and
Infrastructure
Projects
Implement construction
or retrofit projects for
safe rooms or storm
shelters in identified
vulnerable locations.
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake, White
Bear Township
RCEMHS, RC
Parks & Rec,
Municipal parks
& rec, and EMAs
Ramsey County EMHS will seek to
work with municipalities and schools
to build community safe rooms
where needed. Outreach should be
conducted to the schools to make
sure they are aware of a possible
inclusion of a community safe room
to their facility when they are
planning. Any community safe room
projects that the County is involved
in will be part of the Ramsey County
Emergency Management program.
FEMA grant funding may be sought to
support an eligible safe room project.
County,
municipal
funding,
Possible
FEMA HMA
grant for Safe
Rooms
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
30 Flooding
Local Planning
& Regulations
/ Structure &
Infrastructure
Projects
Enhance stormwater
management plans and
ordinances that require
improvement of
stormwater
management systems,
including for areas of
new development and
installation of
infrastructure capable of
handling a ten to
twenty-year rain event.
Identify and address
where stormwater run-
off capacity
improvement projects
are needed.
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake, White
Bear Township
RC Public
Works and
municipal
Planning/Public
Works depts. in
coordination
with local
watershed
organizations
Ramsey County and local cities
maintain stormwater management
plans and work to identify, prioritize,
and address highest risk areas.
Mitigation examples may include to
construct, retrofit, or maintain
drainage systems to include sewage
and water retention and detention
systems. Outside funding to support
stormwater improvement projects
may be available through avenues
such as the MN DNR Flood Hazard
Mitigation Grants, MPCA, and FEMA
HMA funding for flood reduction
projects.
City Comment: Storm sewer
improvements were completed with
Capitol Region Watershed for Curtiss
Field to address flooding issues by
installing a smart pond with
underground storage tanks. The City is
also current working with Capitol Region
Watershed to install an additional Rain
Garden to capture and treat water
runoff from impervious surfaces at City
Hall. The City is also working to
complete our Surface Water
Management Plan.
County/City
funding,
SWCD, and
Possible
MPCA/PFA
grant funding.
Possible
FEMA HMA
grant for
Localized
Flood
Reduction
Projects or
Infrastructure
Retrofit
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
32 Flooding
Education &
Awareness
Programs /
Structure &
Infrastructure
Projects
Provide information &
technical assistance to
property owners to help
mitigate against localized
flooding during high-rain
events (i.e., landscaping /
green infrastructure
applications).
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RC Public
Works, RC
Conservation
District, and
municipal
planning/public
works
This is an ongoing effort of Ramsey
County in conjunction with local
jurisdictions that have experienced
flooding due to high rain events.
County/City
Funding,
Possible
FEMA HMA
grant for
Property
Acquisition &
Structure
Demolition
or Relocation
33 Flooding Local Planning
& Regulations
Identify residential,
commercial, government
facilities, and/or critical
infrastructure properties
that may experience
damage from future
flooding and work to
implement appropriate
mitigation measures
(including buy-out for
property acquisition &
structure demolition or
relocation). Areas of focus
may include previously
unidentified flooding
locations.
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RCEMHS, RC
Public Works,
RC Property
Management,
RC
Conservation
District,
municipal EMA
In 2015, Ramsey County removed
seven buildings, including critical
infrastructure, from the Mississippi
River floodplain. A permanent
retaining wall along the bluff was
completed in November 2017.
Ramsey County remains owners of
these properties and will work with
the new developers and Saint Paul
Emergency Management to provide
technical assistance and support on
flood protection systems and
measures in the future.
Ramsey County and its municipalities
will continue to evaluate properties
that may be at risk of flooding and
work with property owners to
identify mitigation measure to reduce
or eliminate future damages.
County,
municipal
funding, DNR
Flood
Mitigation
Grant, US
Army Corps
of Engineers
(USACE),
Possible
FEMA HMA
grant for
Property
Acquisition &
Structure
Demolition
or Relocation
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
37 Flooding Local Planning
& Regulations
Participate in the
National Flood
Insurance Program
(NFIP) and enforce local
floodplain ordinances to
ensure that new
construction is built
above regulatory flood
protection elevation.
Ongoing Moderate 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RCEMHS,
Municipal EMAs
local city
planning depts.
Ramsey County promotes and all
municipalities participate in the NFIP
(except the City of North Oaks).
Each city develops and enforces local
floodplain ordinances.
County,
municipal
funding
38 Flooding
Structure &
Infrastructure
Projects
Identify, prioritize, and
implement localized
flood reduction
measures to improve
drainage systems and
reduce over-the-road
flooding to County or
municipal roads.
New High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RC Public
Works, City
Public Works,
MnDOT,
Watershed
Districts,
Ramsey County Public Works and
local city Public Works work to
identity and address localized
flood risk reduction projects.
City Comment: The City has a
Pavement Management Plan for
road infrastructure improvement
projects that include culvert and
drainage improvements to reduce
over-the-road repetitive flooding in
low areas. We have a City Engineer
(contracted through the City of
Roseville) and a Public Works
Director that address road
maintenance issues for flooding.
County/City
Budgets,
MnDOT,
Possible MN
DNR Flood
Hazard
Grants or
FEMA HMA
grant for
Localized
Flood
Reduction
Projects /
Infrastructure
Retrofit
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
42 Wildfire Local Planning
& Regulations
Continue to ensure the
strong coordination
between local fire
departments to provide
fire protection.
Ongoing High 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
Municipal fire
districts
There are 12 fire departments
located in Ramsey County. All the
municipal fire departments have
mutual aid agreements with each
contiguous department that
borders their respective fire
district, including those in
adjoining counties. Written
mutual aid agreements are on file
with each city.
Local fire
department
funding
43 Wildfire Local Planning
& Regulations
Continue to enforce
burning permits/
restrictions.
Ongoing Moderate 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
Municipal fire
districts
Burn permits are regulated by the
fire departments in Ramsey
County. An actual permit may or
may not be required, however,
each jurisdiction has
rules/regulations available to all
residents online.
Municipal or
fire district
funding
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Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan, 2018
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# Hazard
Mitigation
Strategy
City of Falcon Heights
Mitigation Action
Status Priority
Ranking
Time-
frame Jurisdictions Responsibility
County/City Comments on
Planning Mechanisms for
Implementation
Possible
Funding
47 Drought
Education &
Awareness
Programs
Promote water
conservation measures to
residents during periods of
drought, and enforce water
conservation ordinances
when needed.
Ongoing Moderate 2018-
2022
Ramsey County,
Arden Hills,
Falcon
Heights,
Gem Lake,
Lauderdale,
Little Canada,
Maplewood,
Mounds View,
New Brighton,
North Oaks,
North St. Paul,
Roseville,
Shoreview,
Vadnais Heights,
White Bear
Lake
RCEMHS, RC
Conservation
District & Local
City planning
depts.
Promoting water conservation during
periods of drought is a standing
effort of the County and local
governments. The State of MN has a
stateside drought response plan
prepared by the MN DNR that the
County may reference for guidance.
County,
municipal
funding
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION
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RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RAMSEY COUNTY MULTI-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has participated in the hazard mitigation planning process as established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and WHEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a multi-jurisdictional County Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local coordination among neighboring local units of government and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan includes a risk assessment including past hazards, hazards that threaten Ramsey County, an estimate of structures at risk, a general description of land uses and development trends; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan includes a mitigation strategy including
goals and objectives and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and costs; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan includes a maintenance or
implementation process including plan updates, integration of the plan into other planning documents and how Ramsey County will maintain public participation and coordination; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been shared with the Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan will make the county and participating jurisdictions eligible to receive FEMA hazard mitigation assistance grants; and WHEREAS, this is a multi-jurisdictional Plan and cities that participated in the planning process may choose to also adopt the County Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Falcon Heights supports the hazard mitigation planning effort and wishes to adopt the Ramsey County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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This Resolution was declared duly passed, adopted and signed by Mayor Randall Gustafson and attested by City Administrator Sack Thongvanh this 27th day of March, 2019.
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Randall C. Gustafson Mayor
Vacant Seat ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________
HARRIS Sack Thongvanh GUSTAFSON ____ Against City Administrator LEEHY MIAZGA
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item Resolution of Support Authorizing Grant Application For Redevelopment at
1667 Snelling Ave (Formally TIES Building)
Description
The building at 1667 Snelling Ave (formally TIES/Sourcewell) is in the final
phases of being sold. The new owner, Buhl Investors, is making plans for how
to redevelop the property, which will include rehabilitation and clean-up on
the site. The building was built in the 1940s and is in need of asbestos
mitigation and other maintenance that was deferred over many years.
In order to recover some of these clean-up costs, Buhl Investors and Braun
Intertec plan to submit a grant application for the Metropolitan Council’s Tax
Base Revitalization Account. If awarded, the City would be the grantee and
agree to be legal sponsor to properly administer the funds. A separate
agreement between the City and Buhl Investors would be needed if the grant is
awarded.
Staff believe this grant would be very helpful in the revitalization and
redevelopment efforts at this site.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) · Resolution 19-13 Authorizing Grant Application for the Metropolitan
Council’s Tax Base Revitalization Account for Office Redevelopment
Building at 1667 Snelling Ave (Formally TIES Building)
Action(s)
Requested
Staff recommend approving the resolution authorizing the grant application
for Metropolitan Council’s Tax Base Revitalization Account.
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Policy G2
Attachment Resolution
Submitted By Justin Markon, Community
Development Coordinator
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION March 27, 2019 NO. 19-13 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRANT APPLICATION FOR METROPOLITAN COUNCIL’S TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT FOR OFFICE REDEVELOPMENT BUILDING AT 1667 SNELLING AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights is a participant in the Livable Communities Act’s Local
Housing Incentives Account Program for 2019 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore eligible to make an application to apply for funds under the Tax Base Revitalization Account; and WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has identified a contamination clean-up project within
the City that meets the Tax Base Revitalization Account’s purposes and criteria and is consistent with and promotes the purposes of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act and the Policies of the Metropolitan Council’s adopted metropolitan development guide; and WHEREAS, the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project and grant administration; and WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as stated in the contract grant agreements; and WHEREAS, the City finds that the required contamination cleanup will not occur through private or other public investment within the reasonably foreseeable future without Tax Base Revitalization Account grant funding; and WHEREAS, the City represents that it has undertaken reasonable and good faith efforts to
procure funding for the activities for which Livable Communities Act Tax Base Revitalization Account funding is sought but was not able to find or secure from other sources funding that is necessary for cleanup completion and states that this representation is based on the following reasons and supporting facts:
- A portion of the site was formerly used as a filling station and recognized environmental concerns have been identified that require environmental remediation and stabilization in order to attract office employers - Portions of the site are currently vacant or were occupied by tax-exempt entities, making little contribution to the tax base and renovation will create new business opportunities to meet the needs of the marketplace
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- Portions of the site were constructed in 1946 and 1956 with asbestos containing material,
thus requiring environmental remediation in order to attract employers that will provide permanent living wage jobs for the region - The location of the project can take advantage of existing infrastructure investments, as
well as transit connections via Metro Transit routes #30, #61 and A NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Falcon Heights City Council authorizes Buhl GTA, LLC and Braun Intertec to submit an application for Metropolitan Council Tax Base
Revitalization Account grant funds and, if the City is awarded a Tax Base Revitalization
Account grant for the office restoration project, the City will be the grantee and agrees to act as legal sponsor to administer and be responsible for grant funds expended for the project contained in the Tax Base Revitalization grant application submitted on May 1, 2019.
Adopted by the Falcon Heights City Council this 27th day of March, 2019.
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Randall C. Gustafson
Mayor Vacant Seat GUSTAFSON ____ In Favor Attested by: ________________________
HARRIS Sack Thongvanh
LEEHY ____ Against City Administrator MIAZGA
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Families, Fields and Fair __________________________
The City That Soars!
Item City Council Vacancy
Description
On March 6, 2019, Mayor Peter Lindstrom submitted his letter of resignation from
the City Council. During the March 10th Regular City Council meeting, the Council
accepted his “Letter of Resignation” and declared a vacancy on the Falcon Heights
City Council. Mn Statute states that the City Council “Shall” appoint, but it does
specify the period of time that the City Council has to fill the vacant seat. The
Council does have to appointment before the end of the term which is December
30th, 2019.
The Council has a number of options to discuss. Options listed below:
Option #1: Take Applications and Interview
Option #2: Hold a Special Election
This option will be more complex because the City would have to adopt an
ordinance allowing for a special election. Special elections can only be held during
designation dates and times (August and November) allowed by Ramsey County.
This is outside to scope of the contract we have with Ramsey County to provide
election services. The cost to the City for this option is $10,000.
Option #3: Appointment
The City Council has the ability to appoint a person for the vacancy. The Council
does have the option to appoint after the November election when a candidate has
been decided by the voters.
Budget Impact N/A
Attachment(s) N/A
Action(s)
Requested Staff would recommend Option #1 or #3 because they would be the most financially
feasible.
Meeting Date March 27, 2019
Agenda Item Policy G3
Attachment N/A
Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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