HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMIN_03.24.21CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
March 24, 2021 at 7:00 P.M.
NOTE: THIS MEETING WAS HELD BY WEB CONFERENCE
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 PM
B. ROLL CALL: ANDREWS X GUSTAFSONX LEEHY X
MIAZGA _X_ WEHYEE_X_
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH X
C. PRESENTATION
1. Award Sale of General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2021A
Todd Hagen Ehlers & Associates
We received a bid today on the bonds for the projects. It's a relatively small bond amount, it's a short
term of only 5 years and to get a better rate we went nonrated even though the City has a triple A rating.
The bid had three participants. The bond will close on April 8 so the City will receive the funds then. The
resolution in front of you will need approval and that will lock us into the rate.
Motion to adopt Resolution 21-16 for the sale of the bonds and authorizing the City Administrator to
execute all necessary documents by Council Member Andrews;
Approved, 5-0.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. March 17, 2021 City Council Workshop Minutes
Motion to approve the March 17, 2021 minutes by Council Member Leehy;
Approved, 5-0.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 3/17/21 $241,680.88
Payroll through: 3/15/21 $17,959.72
2. Charitable/Lawful Gambling License for Falcon Heights Elementary PTA
Council Member Leehy
I did not see an attachment, is there a particular type of format for the charitable gambling?
Administrator Thongvanh
It's a raffle.
Motion to approve the consent agenda by Council Member Leehy;
Approved, 5-0.
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G: POLICY ITEMS:
1. Amber Union Agreement for Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant - Metropolitan Council
Administrator Thongyanh
We have met with the Met Council to get clarity on our fiscal responsibilities for the grant. Any
administrative work involved in serving as the fiscal agent will be billed to Buhl Investors. We are
currently working on an encroachment agreement as well as a timeline and a preconstruction meeting.
Mavor Gustafson
This project will remain as affordable housing during the duration of the grant period which is for 15
years.
Motion to accept the award for the Tax Base Revitalization Grant from the Metropolitan Council by
Council Member Wehyee;
Approved, 5-0.
2. Police Services Update
Administrator Thongyarth
I met with Mayor Carter and Police Chief Axtell and they received our letter requesting services. They are
now preparing a proposal for police services.
We sent a letter to Ramsey County informing them that we do not intend to renew our contract and that
we are considering alternative agencies. If we don't come to an agreement with St. Paul, it does still give
us the option of working with Ramsey County for police services. The letter needed to be sent by March
31 and if we come to an agreement with another agency, our contract with Ramsey County would end
December 31, 2021.
Council Member Weh ee
Last year the Council passed the Sanctuary policy. I'm wondering if they are aware that this is one of our
expectations for them.
Administrator Thongyanh
This is something we can communicate to St. Paul in our future conversations. I would be surprised if
this wasn't already a priority for Mayor Carter.
Ma or Gustafson
A lot of our policy language was based on the St. Paul language and their police department.
Motion to give Administrator Thongvanh authority to provide notice to Ramsey County that we won't be
continuing the current agreement by Council Member Andrews;
Approved, 5-0.
H. INFORMATION/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council Member Miazga
Northeast Youth and Family Services (NYFS) has been in COVID-19 mode for the last year in terms of
what they offer for seniors and assistance with chores. The outside chores have been resumed, but inside
chores are suspended until it's safe to do so. Any senior in the service area that would benefit should let
NYFS know. They will be doing a spring cleanup in April.
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Council Member Leek
The Planning Commission is considering an ordinance on vacant homes and will be bringing it back for
public input in the future.
Council Member Andrews
I appreciate the Mayor's statement on violence against Asians and Asian Americans to affirm our stance
on antiracism.
Mayor Gustafson
We are in discussion regarding a survey on 20mph speed limit in Falcon Heights. I would encourage
people to continue to contact City Hall and their council members to share concerns and questions.
Administrator Thon anh
I'm working with staff on implementing priorities from the Council Retreat. We're continuing to work on
projects including an agreement with the University regarding the storm sewer and our responsibilities
and contribution. We'll continue to work with Amber Union. There's a lot of complexity with the five
funding sources.
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred for
consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion will be held
on these items.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:42PM
Randall C. Gus fson, Mayor
Dated this 24th day of March, 2021
Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
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