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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_82May26631 ~J MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1982 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 6:30 P.M. by Mayor Warkentien. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmember.s Eggert, Larson, Ciernia, and Chestovich. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Swanson and Engineer Lemberg. None. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Rescue Report 4~R-03682 2. Fire Report ~~F-01482 (on same form as R-03682) 3. Lauderdale Fire Report ~ILF-02782 4. Lauderdale. Rescue Report ~~LR-00682 5. Liquor Disbursements 5/11/82 - 5/21/82 $10,513.40 6. General Disbursements 5/13/82 - 5/26/82 $64,930.33 Sinking Fund $ 7,047.50 7. Liquor Payroll 5/1/82 - 5/16/82 $ 2,861.63 8. General Payroll 5/1/82 - 5/15/82 $ 5,767.18 9. Planning Commission Minutes of May 3, 1982 10. Liquor Store Financial Report, April, 1982 11. General Corporate License 4808 (Tree Removal) Balsam Tree & Shrub 2219 East Eldridge North St. Paul, MN 55109 Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the Minutes of May 12, 1982, be approved as amended. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia withdrew his request to discuss park dedication fees because of the complicated nature of the matter. He feels that with regard to the planned subdivision, he would prefer park dedication in the form of cash. There are constraints on what can be done with cash park dedications. They can only be used for the same purpose as the land is used for--to purchase park land or acquire land. As far as implementation, the. ordinances are inadequate in dealing with park dedication so there are procedural difficulties in how to proceed. State law provides that a new ordinance would have to be written and incorporated into the new zoning ordinance. Clerk Administrator PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1982 APPROVED PARY. DEDICATION 641 MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1982 PAGE 2 Barnes inquired as to whether Ordinance 69 could be amended and Attorney Swanson advised that it could but he feels that a new ordinance should be written as it would be a better way to accomplish the best results. The Planning Commission is in the process of rewriting the zoning ordinances. Councilmember Eggert feels that a special ordinance should be adopted as expeditiously as possible. Attorney Swanson was asked to prepare a draft ordinance, which will be discussed at the next Council meeting. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that Resolution 82-19 be adopted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-19 A RESOLUTION ON THE DEATH OF ROSEVILLE POLICE OFFICER BRUCE RUSSELL 1 The Clerk Administrator was asked to send a copy of this Resolution to the warden of the prison in Leavenworth, Kansas. Councilmember Larson wanted to know why the flag was not flown at half mast in honor of police officer, Bruce Russell. Councilmember Ciernia felt that we should check what the other cities are doing and follow the same rules. Councilmember Larson pointed out that a flag can be flown 24 hours a day. Councilmember Ciernia requested that the Fire Department of Falcon Heights receive a commendation since they donated their time when they provided emergency medical assistance and assistance during the search. Councilmember Ciernia made a motion, seconded by Council- member Larson, that we recognize and appreciate the service that our Fire Department provided on that date and this was service above and beyond the call of duty in a difficult situation--this service being donated by the Fire Department. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed the Council that he has received a number of requests for special parking permits. Councilmember Chestovich pointed out that the University Grove Association initiated the two hour parking mandate and, therefore, it should be referred to them for a proposal to change the parking. Councilmember Eggert stated that he felt no special permits should be issued in the mean- time. PARK DEDICATION (continued) RESOLUTION 42-19 FIRE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATION PARKING PERMITS UNIVERSITY GROVE Clerk Administrator Barnes requested authorization for payment of PAYMENT AUTHOR- police and fire payroll from the general fund due to the fact that IZATION FOR the liquor sales have dropped. This is a temporary measure. Council- POLICE AND FIRE member Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the Clerk FROM GENERAL Administrator be authorized to make these payments from the general FUND fund. Motion carried unanimously. Keith Hofeld, K & K Hardware, submitted a letter dated May 20, 1982, KEITH HOFELD K & K HARDW[~tE MINUTES ~ '' REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1982 PAGE 3 requesting that the City Council not charge a special license fee K & K HARDWARE for the rental of equipment since it is not their primary business. (continued) The rental equipment accounted for only 1.8 percent of their total sales last year. A discussion ensued regarding charges made for the license fees, how they should be determined, and what they are used for--to pay the administrative costs. Councilmember Eggert is in concurrence with Mr. Hofeld's request. Therefore, he moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that they only be charged one license fee and not two license fees in view of the fact that less than two percent of their business comes from the rental equipment. There is no state law requiring a license for rental equipment. Motion carried unanimously. The license fee charges for Jim Korf, Falcon Heights Barbers, will be considered at the next Council meeting. Doug Wood, from the Ramsey County Environmental Health Department, SLIDE PRESEIQT- gave a slide presentation on solid waste management in the county. ATION FROM He outlined specific tasks of the Waste Management Act passed by RAMSEY COUNTY the Legislature that must be carried out by the county. The County ENVIRONMENTAL Board appointed an Advisory Committee to make recommendations to HEALTH DEPT. them. A slide presentation discussed some of the alternatives that can be implemented and that probably will be implemented over the next five years. Councilmember Larson asked if information (a brochure) is available that could be included with the Falcon Heights newsletter; some- thing with specific instructions so that citizens could take a more active part. Mr. Wood advised that they do have information and brochures and would make them available to the City. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the WINE LICENSE wine license be renewed for Northstar Pizza (Shakey's). Motion NORTHSTAR PIZZA carried unanimously. (SHAKEY'S) Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, LIQUOR LICENSE that the liquor license (including the Sunday liquor license) be LIDO CAFE renewed for the Lido Cafe. Motion carried unanimously. Bids for an "Off Sale" sign at the municipal liquor store were OFF SALE SIGN discussed. Due to the fact that a new sign is so costly, adding AT MUNICIPAL the words "Off Sale" to the existing sign was explored. The matter LIQUOR STORE was tabled until the next City Council meeting. The Clerk Administrator was instructed to obtain bids for painting the side panels. The City of Roseville requested that the City of Falcon Heights SIREN not blow the siren at noon and 9:00 P.M. and only use the siren for tornados, etc. Councilmember Chestovich asked where the request originated. Clerk Administrator Barnes advised that the MINUTES REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1982 PAGE 4 request came from the Fire Department of Roseville to our Fire Chief. Councilmember Chestovich informed the Council that the City Council of Roseville is not aware of this request being made. Councilmembers Larson and Chestovich request that the matter be tabled until the next Council meeting. In the meantime, the matter should be referred to the Roseville City Council. LJ _J Engineer Brad Lemberg discussed the change orders requested by Fire Chief Renchin concerning the new Community Building that is presently under construction. He makes reference to three changes requested in his May 26, 1982, letter to the City Council. Councilmember Larson requested that these changes be reviewed with the Fire Chief and his comments be discussed at the next Council meeting. ~V CHANGE ORDERS COMMUNITY BLDG. A letter dated May 13, 1982, from Kenneth E. Weltzin, Director of CLEVELAND AVENUE the County Engineer's Office, concerning the Cleveland Avenue access LETTER NOTED was noted. The Clerk Administrator made reference to a letter dated May 17, 1982 from Kenneth E. Weltzin, Director and County Engineer for Ramsey County, regarding the median openings for Larpenteur and Prior Avenues. He stated that the west cut was not mentioned in the letter so the request was again made to Ramsey County. Engineer Lemberg requested that these median openings b.e added to the street project to keep the costs down. Councilmember Ciernia informed the Council that there has been a tremendous response to the summer recreational program. Fifty-two children have signed up for T-Ball at Falcon Heights School. Councilmember Chestovich advised that she will be attending the Roseville School Board meeting. The playground equipment and library materials disposition have been placed on their agenda. MEDIAN OPENING LARPENTEUR AND PRIOR SUMMER RECREATION PROGRAM SCHOOL BOARD MEETING Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that ADJOURNMENT the meeting be adjourned at 10:54 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. .G~ Qom- ~ • ~~ Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor Attest: ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of May 26, 1982