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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_82Jan27 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 1982 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Warkentien. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Eggert, Larson and Chestovich. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Swanson and Engineer Lemberg. Councilmember Ciernia. Engineer Lemberg and Architect Shea presented for Council's review and comments samples of materials selected for use in the new Community Building. After some discussion Council approved selections of brick, carpeting, floor the and wall coverings. The following new business was added to the agenda: (1) Recreation Committee appointments, (2) Authorization of police car purchase, and (3) Consider a resolution opposing the proposed Ramsey County Hotel/ Motel Tax Bill. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimoully. 1. Lauderdale Fire Reports #L-02182 and DEL-02282 2. Fire Reports 4~F-00182 and ,~F-00828 3. Rescue Reports 4~R-00282 - #R-00582 4. General Payroll 1/1/82 - 1/15/82 $ 5,002.49 5. Liquor Payroll 1/1/82 - 1/15/82 $ 2,750.17 6. General Disbursements 1/14/82 - 1/27/82 $89,355.32 Sinking Fund $ 6,539.00 7. Liquor Disbursements 1/12/82 - 1/25/82 $19,667.52 8. Planning Commission Minutes of January 4, 1982 9. Human Rights Commission Minutes of December 16, 1982 ~• 1 ' PRESENT ABSENT MATERIALS FOR CITY BUILDING APPROVED NEW BUSINESS ADDED TO AGEN`~ CONSENT AGEND'~ APPROVED Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the MINUTES OF Minutes of the Special Meeting of January 7, 1982 be approved as presented. 1/7/82 Motion carried unanimously. APPROVED Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that MINUTES OF the Minutes of January 13, 1982 be approved as presented. Motion carried 1/13/82 unanimously. APPROVED Mayor Warkentien presented a proposed ordinance amending Ordinance X171 increasing parking violation fines from $15.00 to $25.00. Council dis- cussed whether or not the $25.OOfine might not be overly excessive and a hardship on residents. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the court had requested the increase in order that the Falcon Heights fines would be uniform with the others in the Ramsey County. Based on that information Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that Ordinance ~~187 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE X187 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A UNIFORM PARKING FINE FOR THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS: REPEALING ORDI- NANACE No. 171 ORDINANCE #18'~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 1982 PAGE 2 ~~ The review of negotiations with the State Fair was deferred until February FAIR REVIEW 10, 1982 in order that :Councilmember Ciernia may have input. DEFERRED Engineer Lemberg introduced Engineer Glenn Cook who prepared the street and storm sewer improvements report for the Northome area. Mr. Cook explained in detail the type of improvements necessary in each section of the Northome area and the estimated costs. The report is on file in the Clerk Administrator's office for inspection by itnerested parties. Council inquired as to whether or not there would be a savings if the entire area is done as one project rather than one or two sections at a time. Engineer Cook assured them that there would be a savings of approximately 10% if the entire project is bid at one time. Following a discussion regarding financing and the most opportune time for con- struction, Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that Resolution 82-10 be adopted, and that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to publish the hearing notice and prepare written notice to the property owners involved. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-10 A RESOLUTION ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET IMPROVEMENTS, CURB AND GUTTER, AND STORM SEWER IM- PROVEMENTS IN THE AREA BOUNDED BY I,ARPENTEUR AVENUE ON THE NORTH, HAMLINE AVENUE ON THE EAST, HOYT AVENUE ON THE SOUTH AND SNELLING DRIVE ON THE WEST As requested at the January 13, 1982 meeting, Engineer Cook presented information on the conditions warranting the placement of .stop signs. He was not of the opinion that conditions at California and Ablert warrant the placement of signs. Councilmember Chestovich explained that the intersection is a busy one and that it is a school bus stop for a large number of children. She also ignured as to whether or not a "yield" sign would be warranted if a "stop" sign is not. The Engineer will do further research and provide more details at a future meeting. Mayor Warkentien read a letter from Mrs. A. Clayton Zimmerman, 1463 W. Larpenteur, protesting the $1.30 late penalty on her.4th Quarter, 1981 sewer charge. She stated she felt the penalty was unfair as she has no previous record of late payments. Council discussed the matter and agreed that the ordinances should be enforced and since the sewer penalty is stipulated by ordinance Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the penalty not be waived. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien presented for Council's consideration the following salary increases for the part time employees at the Liquor Store: George Barbos - $4.75 per hour, Paul Benoit - $3.50 per hour and Delrose Ewan - $4.00 per hour. Councilmember Eggert was of the opinion that the increases were not sufficient, however, after Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the salaries were recommended by the Liquor Store Manager and that the employees were satisfied, Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the salaries be approved as presented with the stipulation that the Clerk Administrator contact the employees and confirm their satisfaction. Motion carried unanimously. NORTHOME STREET IMPROVEMENT DISCUSSION PUBLIC HEAR- ING SET FOR 3/9/82 RESOLUTION 82-10 DISCUSSION OF REQUEST FOR STOP SIGN AT ALBERT & CALIFORNIA ZIMMERMAN, 1463 W. LARPENTEUR SEWER PENALTY PROTEST SALARY INCREASES FOR PART TIME EMPLOYEES AT LIQUOR STORE MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 1982 PAGE 3 j Clerk Administrator Barnes requested that Council consider paying the MAINTENANCE maintenance employees time and one half for overtime. Following a short EMPLOYEES TO discussion Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that RECEIVE TIME the maintenance employees be paid time and one half for overtime. Motion AND ONE HALF carried unanimously. FOR OVERTIME Clerk Administrator Barnes requested authorization to expend $6,144.00 in FIRE OFFICER Liquor Funds during the year 1982 to-pay the salaries of the Fire Depart- TO BE PAID went Officers as has been done previously. Councilmember Larson moved, FROM LIQUOR seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the request be granted. Motion FUNDS carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien introduced Resolution 82-8 and moved its adoption. Councilmember Larson seconded the motion-and upon a vote being taken the 8esolution was adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-8 RESOLUTION 82-8 A.RESOLUTTON ON THE DEATH OF MAHT02~DI FIRE- MEN ROBERT B. HAYS AND BRUCE J. RAEBURN Mayor Warkentien presented the following appointments to the Recreation MARION HOOD Committee and requested Council's approval: Marion Hood, 1597 Holly- STEVE HARD wood Court, and Steve Hard, 1937 Autumn. Mayor Warkentien moved, APPOINTED TO seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the appointments be approved. REC. COMMITTE Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes requested authorization to order a new CITY TO police car for the City and inquired whether or not Council desired PURCHASE NEW to keep the old squad car for back-up purposes. During the discussion SQUAD CAR Council determined that the old car should be sold and have the County provide a back up car as is the present practice. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to purchase a police car as specified. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien informed Council that he and the Clerk Administrator PROPOSED had attended a meeting in Roseville called for the purpose of discussing RAMSEY COUNT the Hotel/Motel Tax Bill being proposed by Ramsey County. He stated HOTEL/MOTEL that those in attendance objected strongly to the bill due to the fact TAX that the bill does not stipulate the distribution of the funds, although OPPOSED the author has indicated the intent is to levy a 6% tax with 2% allocated to each of the following: Ramsey County, Suburban Communities, and the suburban Chamber of Commerce or tourist bureau. In St. Paul the proceeds will be allocated 2X to the County and 4% to St. Paul. After discussing the matter Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that Resolution. 82-9 be adopted opposing the proposed tax bill, Motion carried unanimously. mously. RESOLUTION 82-9 RESOLUTION 82-9 A RESOLUTION OPPOSING A PROPOSED RAMSEY COUNTY HOTEL/MOTEL TAX MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 27, 1982 PAGE 4 -. _.e3 Attorney Swanson explained to Council that he is still attempting to nego- CITY HALL tiate with First National Bank and American Shelter for purchase of the SITE UPDATE City Hall site to take possession February 1, 1982. .Otherwise he will continue with the condemnation which would delay the possession date to February 15, 1982. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the ADJOURNMENT meeting be adjourned at 9:22 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~~ i -,- Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor Attest: ~'^ ~ 7 Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of January 27, 1982