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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_81May13MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1981 ~ ~., n,r 1 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Brown at 7:30 p.m. Acting Mayor Brown, Councilmembers Steele, Eggert and Larson. Also present PRESENT were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Allen and Engineer Lemberg. Mayor Warkentien. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Lauderdale Fire Reports 4~L-00581 and 4~L-00681 2. Fire Reports 4EF-01081 - 46F01281 3. Rescue Reports #R-03381 - #R-03881 4. General Payroll 4/16/81 - 4/30/81 $ 4,709.14 5. Liquor Payroll 4/16/81 - 4/30/81 $ 2,771.80 6. General Disbursements 4/23/81 - 5/13/81 $202,076.13 7. Liquor Disbursements 4/21/81 - 5/11/81 $ 34,795.27 8. Recreation Advisory Committee Minutes of March 10, 1981 9. Building Inspector's Reports, March and April, 1981 10. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report, March, 1981 11. Licenses: ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVID General Corporate Licenses Daniel A. Scheichert dba/Dan's Meats #712 Ann's Tailoring Shop #713 1579 Hamline Ave. 1548 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN Falcon Heights, MN Hope Insurance Agency 1550 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN #714 Borgstrom Pharmacy #2 #715 1583 N. Hamline Falcon Heights, MN Suburban Credit Plan, Inc. 1701 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, MN #716 Cigarette License Borgstrom Pharmacy #2 1579 Hamline Ave. Falcon Heights, MN Master Gas Installer's License Twin City Furnace Co. 459 N. Snelling St. Paul, MN #550 # 394 ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITX' COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1981 PAGE 2 V C>:=~r._lmember Eggert moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Brown, that the MINUTES OF l~rvautes of April 22, 1981 be approved as presented. Upon a vote being 4/22/81 taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Brown, Councilmembers Steele APPROVED and Eggert and the following voted "nay": None. Councilmember Larson abstained. Motion carried. Councilmember Larson presented for Council's consideration a variance request from Kenneth Wielinski, 1811 Arona, to construct a fence 312 feet high, approximately 13 feet from the edge of the curb, running 35 feet parallel to the curb. The variance had been reviewed by the Planning Commission and that body recommended approval. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the variance be granted. Motion carried unanimously. ' Councilmember Larson presented to Council a variance request from Charles Ready, 1359 W. Iowa, to place a 2 car garage on the alley line (in line with other garages in the area) and 2 feet from the side yard, and in- formed that the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval. Councilmember Steele questioned the placement 2 feet from the side yard as that request was not included in Mr. Ready's written variance re- quest. Councilmember Larson gave the following explanation: When the request was originally submitted Mr. Ready's adjoining neighbors gave written approval of the placement of the garage on the alley line, how- ever, later Mr. Craighead, 1365 W. Iowa, Mr. Lewis, 1354 W. Idaho and Mr. Apple, 1358 W. Idaho, withdrew their approval due to the fact that they felt the placement of the garage would make it difficult for Mr. Apple to enter and leave his garage. During the Planning Commission discussion it was decided that if the Ready garage were to be placed nearer the west lot line (2 feet) it would allow Mr. Apple ample access to his garage and Mr. Ready agreed to accomodate the neighbor. Councilmember Larson then read to Council a letter from Milton Craighead, 1365 W. Iowa, explaining that he did not want the garage placed 2 feet from the lot line. Mr. Craighead was in attendance and informed Council that he objected to the placement as he felt that in case of fire or any work on the garage there would be encroachment on his private property. After a lengthy discussion it was suggested that the garage be placed ', 5 feet from the side lot line as orignally planned and Mr. Ready agreed. Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Acting. Mayor Brown, that the variance to place a 22' x 24' garage on the alley line be permitted but that the 5 foot side lot set back requirement be observed. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Eggert informed that the North Suburban Cable Commission has scheduled a Public Hearing to be held May 20, 1981 at the Roseville City Hall, at which time testimony will be taken from interested parties. Following the testimonies the Commission will adopt the Request for Proposals. He also informed that each individual city in the cable territory must hold a public hearing and adopt a resolution approving the Request for Proposals. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the City of Falcon Heights Public Hearing be held May 27, 1981 at 8:p.m. and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the Hearing Notice. Motion carried unanimously. WIELINSKI FENCE VARI- ANCE, 1811 ARONA, APPROVED VARIANCE CHARLES READY 1359 W. IOWA APPROVID F. H. HEARIr ON CABLE TV SCHIDULED FOR MAY 27, 1981 Attorney Allen informed that he had reviewed the document and has made suggested changes, but on the whole, approved of the document. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MAY 13, 1981 PAGE 3 ti ~~ Acting Mayor Brown opened for discussion the matter of the walkway between VACATION 1740 and 1746 Holton running to Albert. Several suggestions for solution HEARING ON of the matter were made as follows: (1) Surface the area as an alley, WALKWAY open it to traffic, and assess the benefittix~g homeowners for the costs, (2) SCHEDULED surface the area with driveway grade surfacing, put up barriers at the center6/10/81 prohibiting through traffic, but allowing pedestrian and bicycle traffic. (this cost would also be assessed to the benefitting homeowners), (3) sod or seed the area and fence on both sides as was done on the Ruggles walkway, and (4) vacate the walkway. A lengthy discussion ensued after which_ Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Brown, that a Public Hearing be scheduled for June 10, 1981 at 8:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering the vacation of the area, and authorize the Clerk Administrator to publish the Hearing Notice. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Eggert was excused at this time. Attorney Allen informed Council that the City Attorney of Lauderdale re- AMBULANCE & ~ected the draft of the proposed Ambulance and Rescue contract and sub- RESCUE mined a revised contract for consideration by Falcon Heights. Attorney CONTRACT WIT Allen then presented his recent revision for Council's review and explained LAUDERDALE his changes. Following the discussion Council directed the Attorney to DISCUSSED send the new draft to the Lauderdale Attorney for his reviewal. Acting Mayor Brown explained to Council that one of the Deputy Sheriffs DISCUSSION- working in Falcon Heights had advised there is no ordinance to prohibit ORDINANCE parking on private property without permission and had suggested that TO PROHIBIT Council consider such an ordinance. The Clerk Administrator stated he PARKING ON had discussed the matter with the City Propsecutor and the Prosecutor PRIVATE PROP had suggested such an ordinance might be drafted. Following the ensuing ERTY WITHOUT 'discussion Attorney Allen was directed to check into the matter further PERMISSION and report back to Council. Councilmember Larson requested that Council consider reviewing the City REVIEW OF license fees in the near future as the present fees hardly cover the CITY LICENSE cost of issuing the licenses. The matter was deferred to the July 8, FEES 1981 meeting to allow time to obtain license schedules from other SCHEDULID FO communities for comparison. 7/81/81 Clerk Administrator Barnes reported that the League of Minnesota Cities LEAGUE OF Convention will be held June 9th through 12th in St. Paul and inquired MN CITIES as to which Councilmembers will be in attendance. Councilmember Larson CONVENTION moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele, that the Clerk Administrator 6/9/81-6/12/F be authorized to pay registration fees for those who will attend and that he reserve a room at the hotel for the use of those in attendance. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that the Employee Benefit Adminis- NO ACTION ON tration Insurance Co. has recommended exit signs and fire extinguishers EXIT SIGNS be place in City Hall. No action was taken. S FIRE EXTINGUISHER' Clerk Administrator Barnes requested permission to transfer $17,634.39 from Sinking Account 102 (1959 Watermain and Pumg Station Improvement) TRANSFER OF as the bond ,has been retired. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by $17,634.39 Acting Mayor Brown, that the requested transfer of funds be granted. FROM SINKING Motion carried unanimously. ACCOUNT 102 APPROVED MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 13, 1981 PAGE 4 Councilmember Larson informed that there was an 80-40 vote by the House of Representatives in favor of the amended tax bill which would require the City to negotiate costs with the Fair Board every two years. ~3 AMENDED TAX BILL APPROVED BY HOUSE OF REP. It was noted that Drs. James Madison and Roger Lukermann had confirmed David Pearson's ability to perform his duties as a fireman. Council- DAVID PEARS02~ member Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that David Pearson APPROVID FOR be approved for duty as a fireman with the usual 1 year probation. FIRE DUTY Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes brought to Council's attention the proposed University Transitway and Energy Park which includes the Fairgrounds. During the discussion Council questioned why Falcon Heights had not been informed previously as the plan does include a part of the City. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Brown, that the Clerk Administrator be directed to draft a letter to Metropolitan Council and inquire as to why the City was not notified and how Falcon Heights might be involved. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Allen gave a brief update on-the Dachtera claim matter. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:50 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. 1 UNIVERSITY TRANSITWAY ~ ENERGY PARK DACHTERA UPDATE ADJOURNMENT Helen L. Brown, Acting Mayor Attest: J ~; ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of May 13, 1981