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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_82Oct27~~ C I~~ L~ 44I MUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTO'~R 27, 1982 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Warkentien. ~?ayor V~~arkentien, Councilmembers Chestovich, Eggert, Larson and Ciernia. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney Swanson and Engineer Lemberg. A?one . Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Lauderdale Rescue Reports #LR-01982 - #LR-02182 2. Falccn Heights Rescue Reports #R-06682 - #R-06982 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports ##LF-OOL~82 - ELF-00682 1t. Falcon Heights Fire Reports ~F-02382 - #F-02582 5. I~iutual Aid Report 6. General Disbursements 10%6/82 - 10/27/82 X278,206.11 7. Liquor Disbursements 10/05/82 - 10/25/82 ~ 29,967.56 8. General Payroll 10%1/82 - 10/15/82 "~ 6,949.98 9. Liquor Payroll 10%1/82 - 10/15/82 ~ 2,732.56 10. Planning Commission Minutes October 11, 1982 11. Park and Recreation Committee Minutes, October 12, 1982 12. Human Rights Commission Minutes, September 16, 1982 13. Building Inspector's Report, September, 1982 1l~. Liquor Store Financial Report for September, 1982 Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor titi~arkentien, that the Minutes of September 22, 1982 be approved. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor 'Narkentien, Council- members Chestovich, Eggert and Larson, and the following voted against the same: None. Councilmember Ciernia abstained. Motion carried. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Minutes of October 5, 1982 be approved with the fallowing correct- ions: (1) Title for Resolution tc show X225,000 general obligation bonds (2) Page 5, Paragraph 2, add the word "not" (should not be assessed, etc.) to Councilmember Eggert's statement, and (3) Page 8, Paragraph 5, give the reason for Councilmember Eggert's abstention: and Councilmember Larson's "no" vote. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof : :vlayor 'Narkentien, Councilmembers Eggert, Larson and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: More. Councilmember Chestovich abstained. Motion carried. Ivtartin Christiansen, 1721 Holton, requested permission. to sell Christmas trees from his lawn from November 26 through i3ecember 20, as he has done for the past two years. Mr. Christiansen had obtained signatures of nine neighbors granting their approval. Councilmember Larson. moved, seconded by Mayor 1'~~rarkentien, that the request be granted. Motion carried unanimously. A3.ESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED MINUTES OF 9/22/82 APPROVED t~~IINUTES OF 10/5/82 APPROVED MARTIN CHRISTTANSEN, 172u HOLTON, TO SELL CHRISTMAS TRP FROM HIS LA'I`N 42 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY CGUNCIL I~'~ETING OCTOBER 27, 1982 PAGE 2 Marshall Levin, Baker Associates, Architects, addressed Council regarding the proposed plans for rebuilding Flower City. He explained that he had met t:~~ice with the Planning Commission and that body had recommended approval. Ms. Levin stated that they had tried to conform as much as possible with the zoning ordinance and still have a viable retail operation. Variances were requested on the rear setback line (so that the building will aligr. with the remainder of the shopping center), parking set back on the front, side, and rear yards, the proposed width for each of two proposed driveways frog; Larpenteur at 30 feet and the number of parking spaces required for the entire complex. Council discussed the number of parking spaces provided and mentioned possible ways to increase parking such as acquiring several homes to the north as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Eggert suggested that the amount of parking spaces could be increased if the Flameburger were moved to the present K & K Hardware site. A discussion was held regarding fire protection, the loading dock area and re-painting the back of the building along the alley. George Peck, 1516 Crawford, commented on the loading area :end tI•:F~ problems encountered by resident. 31ong the alley to the north when vehicles are loading and unloading. Mr. Levin felt that the loading dock being provided would alleviate the problem, but I+lir. Peck stated that it is not just the trucks but customers picking up merchandise who block the alley making it impossible for the residents to have access to their garages. Following the discussion, Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by I~iayor v'~arkentien, that the variances and preliminary plan be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciiernia moved that the motion be amended to require that the manager set up procedures to preclude using the allay behind Flower City for loading, delivery, or storing of merchandise. Councilmember Larson and Mayor Ud'arkentien approv~sd the amendment. Motion carried unanimous~.y. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution 82-~8 be adopted. PJlotion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-1~8 A RESOLUTION RE^UESTING THE RAMS.F,Y COUNTY ENGINEERING DEPARTIUIENT TO PERMIT FLOl1'ER CITY LIIQITED USE ALONG THE SOUTH ,SIDE OF THEIR PROPERTY ADJACENT TO LARPENTEUR AVEi1UE Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that Resolution 82-!9 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 82-l~9 A RESOLUTION REOUESTIPdG THE ~SINNESOTA DEPARTl4'IFNT OF TRANSPORTATION TO CLOSE THE FRONTAGE ROAD ACCESS AT THE NORTHEAST INTERS~'CTION OF LARPENTFUR AND SNELLING AND REQUEST LIMITED USE GF SUCH RIGHT- OF-~dAY FLOWER CITY PLANS FOR REBUI LDI DIG FLOWER CITY VARIANCES & PLANS APPROVED RESOLUTION 82-48 RESOLUTION 82-l~9 i.~ I~~IIN'JTES REGTJLA,R CITY COUNCIL Tv:EETING OCTOBr~R 27, 1982 PAGE 3 Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that a cut be made on Snelling avenue to the east for dirset access to the alley behind Flower City and Embers. Council discussed the matter at length and the fact that the State HighYvay Department has plans for upgrading Snelling Avenue in 198l~. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor of the motion: Mayor ti°r'arkention and Council- member Larson, and the following voted against the same: Council- members Chestovich, Eggert and Ciernia. T.7otion failed. REQUEST FOR A CUT IN ST'TELLING BETWEEN EPIIBERS & FLOWER CITY A variance request from Grace Lai for construction of a six unit apart- ment building on Lot 1Lt, Block 1 of Labalestra Park was discussed. James A. Hiltz of Graphic Designs Associates .Architects presented the prelimin- ary plans and explained the variances requested. The Planning Commission had approved the variances with the stipulation that the parking area and drive area be curbed and two trees be planted at the side entrance as indicated on the plans. After considerable discussion on the parking space, snow removal, and emergency vehicle access Council concurred that 1-1~2 parking spaces per unit was not adequate. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, to deny the request for the variances due to inadequate vehicle space, poor traffic flow and lack of space for emergency vehicles. TJlotion carried unanimously, Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the ambulance fire bill for Ralph :{ampa be submitted to SCAN for prosecut- ion. Motion carried unanimously. 'J`%illiam Smith, 1358 Jt'. Iowa, was in attendance requesting placement of stop signs on Albert and Pascal Streets when construction is completed. He explained that there are a considerable number of young children residing in the area, traffic does not heed the speed limit signs at the present time, and with the streets improved they will become thoroughfares. Councilmember Chestovich pointed out that when the street upgrading was discussed in i~harch she requested the Engineer to consider stop signs in the area. Engineer Lemberg then explained the criteria warrantyng stop signs as recommended by the Bllinnesota Department of Transportation. He stated he felt that there are areas in Northome which should be carefully controlled and would recommend an alternated system with four-way stop signs. Council- member Eggert moved, seconded by R4ayor 'r°~`arkentien, that the Engineer meet with P1Ir. Smith and Councilmember Chestovich for the purpose of making recommendations to Council on stop sign placement. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Ciernia commented on assessment formulas and stated he felt a public hearing is not the time to pro pose new formulas but that it should be done in the period of time between when the improve- ment is ordered and when the assessment hearing takes place. Following a discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor V~arkentien, that the Council put on record the intent to prepare and evaluate assessment plans prior to holding public hearings. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE REQUEST FROM GRACE LAI FOfi 6 UNIT APART- TvIEPdT DENIED KAI:2PA AMBUL- ANCE BILL TO BE SUBMITTED TO SCAN WILLIAM SMITE 1358 IOWA REQUEST FOR STOP SIGNS 01\ ALBERT & PASCAL COUNCIL TO REVIEW ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1982 PAGE L~ i~ The matter was then deferred to the December 8, 1982 meeting for further discussion. Ken Johnson, son of Fran Johnson, 1l~25 Hoyt, informed Council that they KEN JOHNSON are appealing the assessment for the Pascal Street improvement. He 1t~.2I~ ti's. HOYT indicated he had paid the initial X500.00 for the appeal but has made it possible for others to join in the appeal at a cost of X10.00 each. MEETING OF 11/10/82 & Following a discussion, Mayor ?~7arkentien moved, seconded by Council- 11/24/82 member Larson, that the regular November Council Meetings scheduled for CAivCELLED November 10, 1982 and November 2~, 1982 be cancelled and that Special SPECIAL ft"IEETINGS Meetings be scheduled for November !~, 1982 and November 23, 1982. Motion 11/L~/82 & carried unanimously. 11/23/82 Mayor 11'arkentien presented a request from ~4aurine C. Henderson, 215l~ LATE PENALTY FOR Folwell, request that the past due penalty on her sanitary sewer charge Phi. HENDERSCN, be excused due to the fact that her check •xas lost in the mail. P~.ayor 215l~ FOLV~~LL• Juarkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the penalty EXCUSED be excused. I~4otion carried unanimously. A request was received from P~Iartha Rukavina, 1659 Maple Knoll, to place REC;UEST FOR a street sign in the median at Garden and Snelling. Councilmember CierniaSTREET SIGN recommended that the request be tabled until the State Highway Department AT GARDEN & makes a decision regarding the upgrading of Snelling. SNELLIlV'G Iv1EDIA2d DEFERRED After a discussion on charging lock out fees when deputies are called to open vehicle doors when owners have locked themselves out, Council- NO LOCK CUT member Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that a fee FEES TC BE will not be charged for this service. Motion carried unanimously. CHARGED Mayor V!arkentien advised that a flyer was sent out regarding safety on Halloween. Councilmember Chestovich requested the Council to direct the Recreation. Department to look into the feasibility of having some type of organized activity for Halloween, 1983. Councilmember Ciernia via 11 have this request put on the Recreation ageric'a frr the ;:ext meeting. Coaricil c.iscussed the number of citations being dismissed by the City Prosecuting Attorney after which the Clerk Administrator was directed to investigate the possibility of obtaining a new prosecutor. Councilmember Ciernia read a. letter from Joar. Peizer, Ramsey County Elections Bureau, advising that for the general election on November 2 the residents of the State Fairgrounds must vote by absentee ballot. Attorney Swanson had discussed the fact, that the Fairgrounds is no longer a part of Falcon Heights i^rith Assistant Attorney General Kent Harbinson and tre County Attorney and the decision was made to permit vcting by absentee ballot. Councilmember Eggert felt the natter of Cable TV" st-iould be discussed with. Fairgrounds officials in view of the fact that they are a separate entity and Councilmember Ciernia agreed to contact Mike Heffron. RECREATIOT: CO~1~,~ITTEE TO DISCUSS rALLG'JuEETd ACTIVITIES FOR 1983 CLERK ADMIN. TO CHECK ON PROSECLTORS FAIRGROUPdDS RESIDENTS TO VOTE BY ABSED?TEE BALLOTT 11/2 I~ffNUTES ~ 45 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL M~'ETING OCTOBER 27, 1982 PAGE 5 Councilmember Ciernia informed Council that the Falconeers Senior Club CLERK ADivIIN, would like to purchase tables for their use at the Community Center. TO CHECK INT Clerk Administrator Barnnes stated he felt it would be an advantage to COST OF purchase tables that are of good quality in order that they may be used TABLES FOR for all occasions. Council concurred that if the tables were to be MEETING ROOM used for all occasions that the Falconeers should not be required to pay the entire cost. The Clerk Administrator was authorized to contact suppliers for prices for twelve tables. Councilmember Chestovich reported that she had checked with several organi- FALCON HGTS. nations regarding the storage of the Falcon Heights School storage boxes and STORAGE BOXES she was advised that the boxes could not be stored by t hem. Mayor ti'~arkentien TO BE KEPT moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the storage boxes be kept in IN COPJL~rtUNITY the Community Center basement area. Motion carried unanimously. BUILDING Councilmember Chestovich stated that she felt when a vacancy occurs on a committee or commission, public notice should be given so that the entire community will be aware and become more involved. Following a discussion, Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that any future appointments be made by the Council as a whole, that the City vigorously advertise for candidates, and that the Council Liaison to the committee or commission inform the Council Newsletter editor when vacancies occur. Motion carried unanimously. GUIDELIPIES FOR COiUCt1ITTEE / COr~SSION APPOINTMENTS APPROVED Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Mayor submit three names (when practical and reasonable) for Council approval of appointments of committee% cmmission members. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Eggert inquired as to whether or not the City incurs any SIREN liability in the event of a disaster due to the fact that it does not DISCUSSION have a siren, to which Attorney Swanson replied that it did not but there is no wet°y to give a conclusive answer but one based on experience only, and the City would not be held liable for the lack of a siren. He stated he knows of no cases where the issue arose. Councilmember Larson advised that the Fire/Resclie is having difficulty in driving out of the Community Building onto Larpenteur because their view is obstructed by trees and traffic is not stopping until they hear a siren. She felt a siren would help. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor UJarkentien, that the meeting t.40TI0N TO be continued until 11:15 P.M. Upon a vote being taken, the following EXTEND M_EET- voted in favor thereof: Mayor i"~'arkentien, Councilmembers Larson, Ciernia ING and Chestovich and the following voted against the same: Councilmember DEFEATED Eggert. Motion defeated. r d[INUTES REGULAR CITY COUPdCIL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 1982 PAGE 5 Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Mayor b"aarkentien, that the meeting be adjourned at 11:00 P.hd. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor V~'arkentien, Councilmembers Chestovich and Eggert, and the following voted against the same: Councilmembers Ciernia and Larson. Motion carried. -r~Zz~ C • /l ~~-r ~~' ' Willis A. Warkentien, Mayor 1 ATT~;ST ewan arnes, lark Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of October 27, 1982 x.46 ADJOURNMENT