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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_83Aug31_Special<~ MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 31, 1983 A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order t a 7:30 P.M. by Acting Mayor Larson. Acting Mayor Larson, Councilmembers Ciernia and Chestovich. Also present were Clerk Administrator B PRESENT arnes, Attorney Van de North, Engineer Schunicht, and Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth. Mayor Warkentien and Councilmember Eggert. ABSENT Councilme~mber Chestovich moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that the Consent A enda be a d CONSENT g pprove as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports #1 -02l~83 - #1-02983 APPROVED 2. Falcon Heights Rescue Reports #2-07183 - #2-07583 3. Lauderdale Fire Report #3-01183 ~. Lauderdale Rescue Reports #1~-03083 and #1t-037583 5. General Payroll 8-1/83 - 8/15/83 $ 6 81 983 , . 6. Liquor Payroll 8/1/83 - 8/15/83 $ 2 037.1l~ , 7. General Disbursements 8/11/83 - 8/31/83 $162 9p~.7? , Sinking Fund $ 8,987.50 $ . Liquor Disbursements 8/9/83 - 8/29/83 $ 22 012.55 , 9. Minutes of Special Planning Commission Meeting of August 23 1983 , 10. ProsecutorTs Statement for July, 1983 11. Building Inspectors Report for July, 1983 12. Youth Service Bureau Service Report for First Sias Months of 1983 Ci 13 . tizens Development Committee Minutes of August 15, 1983 1l L ~. iquor Store Financial Report, July, 1983 15. Licenses: Master Gas Installers License #1~1~0 Tree Removal License #1053 Kath Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning Haines Tree Service 3096 N R . ice Street 11111 E. Cook Little Canada, MN 55113 St. Paul, Mrr 55106 Acting Mayor Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the Minutes of 1~`t~gust Z0 1983 b MINUTES OF , , e approved as presented. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Acting Mayor Larson and 8/10/83 APPROVED Councilmember Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: None. Councilmember Chestovich abstai d M t ne . o ion carried, Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia that , Resolution 83-31 be adopted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 83-31 A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENTS IN 83-31A FALCON WOODS N0. 2 AND 3 ADDITIONS AND OTHER BENEFITING PROPERTIES Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth opened and read the bids for the $525,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Improvement Bonds (Falc W d 2 BID OPENING on oo s and 3 and other benefitting properties) as follows: (1) First National Bank ON BONDS FOR FALCON WOODS 2&3& OTHER BENEFITTING PARCELS MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 31, 1983 PAGE 2 of St. Paul, 7.~967~, {2) Piper, Jaffray & Hopwood, Inc., 7.6399, (3) Cronin & Marcotte, Inc., 7.7901, (!~) First National Bank Minneapolis, 7.8t~33~, (5} American National Bank & Trust Co., 7.82x68, {6) Norwest Securities, 7.5918, and (7) Dain Bosworth, Inc., ?.5803. Mr. Chenoweth recommended accepting the7ow bid from First National Bank of St. Paul. BID OPENING (cont) R ~~ Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that Resolution 83-32 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 83-32 A A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID ON SALE OF $525,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION TAX INCREMENT INNIPROVEMENT BONDS FOR 1983 AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR ISSUANCE Don Hamilton of Hewlett Packard Corporation addressed Council seeking approval of the plans for the proposed addition to their building. He gave a brief history of the growth of the company and anticipated growth in the future. Engineer Schunicht informed Council that Hewlett Packard has revised the plans to conform with recommendations made by the Engineer and Planning Commission and recommended Council approve the site plans. Councilmember Ciernia inquired as to whether or not there were any provisions made for compact cars to which Michelle Foster of Opus Corporation replied that in most communities it would require a variance and they usually prefer to abide by City ordinances. She stated that the lot could be re-striped later if a need is indicated. Following a short discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that the plans be approved as recommended by the Planning Commission at their August 23, 1983 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that Resolution 83-28 be adopted. Notion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 83-28 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR Ta REAPPORTION THE ASSESSMENTS ON THE HER,MES/ HEWLETT PACKARD TRACT Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that Resolution 83-28 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 83-29 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE COUNTY AUDITOR TO REAPPORTION THE ASSESSMENTS ON THE CHARLES HAWKINS PROPERTY WHICH WAS SUBDIVIDED AND PARTIALLY PLATTED AS FALCON WOODS N0. 3 Acting Mayor Larson explained that the Knights of Columbus, Nazareth RESOLUTION 83-32A HEWLETT PACKARD PLANS PRESENTED AND APPROVED RESOLUTION 83-28 RESOLUTION 83-29 FIRE & RESCUE TO ASSIST AT MARATHON FOR NON PUBLIC EDt~ATION MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 31, 1983 PAGE 3 ~~~ ~i Council #11021, has requested the Falcon Heights Fire and Rescue ASSIST AT Department to provide emergency and first aid coverage for their MARATHON Marathon for Non-public Education on Saturday, Goober 1, 1983 and (cont.) then moved approval of the request. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Ciernia and upon a vote being taken, carried unanimously. Engineer Schunicht requested Council's approval of Change Order No. 2 CHANGE ORDER for Austin P. Keller Construction Co. in the amount of $18,b55.00. #2 FOR He explained the reasons for the increase as follows: {1) it was AUSTIN P.,. necessary to move the Prior Avenue cul-de-sac 200 feet to the north, g~,,1',gi. and (2) St. Paul demanded that the sewer and water pipes be placed APPROVED in separate tenches. Acting Mayor Larson moved, seconded by Council- member Ciernia that the Change Order be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Larson presented proposed Resolution 83-30 adjusting the plumbing fee schedule. Clerk Administrator Barnes explained that the present fee schedule is cumbersome and the amounts are not feasible in today's economy. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that the Resolution be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 83-30 RESOLUTION 83-30 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INCREASED PLUMBING FEES FOR THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Council discussed the possibility of renting or purchasing a movable MOVABLE advertising sign for the Municipal Liquor Store in view of the decrease SIGN TO BE in sales and the fact that the building is not well identified. It PURCHASED was decided that the most economical method would be to purchase a used FOR LIQUOR sign at a cost of approximately $500.00. Other uses of the sign were STORE discussed, such as advertising the annual Ice Cream Social or other events. Following the discussion, Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that a used sign be purchased with the stipulation that it not be used constantly and that the matter be evaluated after two months to determine whether or not the sign is effective. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that Mary Kay Von de Linde, 17311 St. Marys, be permitted to barricade the street for a block party to be held September 10, 1983, 11:00 to 9:00 P.M., with the stipulation that the picnic tables be placed on only one side of the street (non-water side) in order to leave the street open for emergency vehicles. Motion carried unanimously. Council- member Ciernia requested that in the future, block party requests be placed on the Consent Agenda. Acting Mayor Larson read a letter from Verna Hermes, owner of Hermes Center, regarding problems with open dumpsters and rubbish in the Center. Mrs. Hermes explained that persons walking through the area remove items from the dumpsters leaving refuse on the ground creating a blight and afire hazard. Council discussed refuse container enclosures at length, after which it was requested that the Clerk Administrator contact the Rubbish Haulers' Association for input and that dumpster enclosure ordinances from other communities be reviewed by the City Attorney. MARY KAY VON DE LINDE, 17311 ST. MARYS, BLOCK PARTY APPROVED HERMFS CENTER PROBLEMS WITH OPEN DUMPSTERS MINUTES ~~ " SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 31, 1983 PAGE !~ Clerk Administrator Barnes presented information on the number of TREES TO BE trees needed for replaceanent of boulevard trees in 198 and asked ORDE~tED FOR Councils opinion on whether to purchase bare root or potted trees. 19811 TREE Following a discussion, Council directed the Clerk Administrator to PLANTING purchase a mixture of bare root and potted trees in order to determine if potted trees have a better survival rate. Acting Mayor Larson presented the statement from Howard Dahlgren and DAHLGREN & Associates for work on the Larpenteur/Snelling development. There was ASSOC. some opinion that the amount of $2,7811.80 was more than STATEMENT & anticipated as nothing tangible has been presented to Council or Staff. PERFORMANCE Don Grittner, Chairman of the Citizens Advisory Committee, was in DISCUSSED attendance and informed Council that the firm had met with their group several times and they felt progress is being made. Mr. Grinner also stated that the Dahlgren plans to have completed Phase I by September 15 and material will be presented to Council for review by that time. Mr. Grittner indicated his Committee is satisfied with the firms' performance. Acting Mayor Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that payment of the $2,7811.80 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. Attorney Dan de North informed that he had conferred with Bullseye BULLSEYE Attorney Bob Collins and that they have an oral understanding that AGREEMENT the agreement with Bullseye will be extended. Attorney Dan de North EXTENSION TO will attempt to obtain a written document extending the agreement ~ PURSUED to October 12, 1983. Councilmember Chestovich reviewed some of the problems with the 1983 S~- sealcoating pro3ect in the Northome Area this summer, especially COATING the delay in starting the project which made the completion time PROBLEMS coincide with the start of the State Fair. Following the discussion, DISCUSSED Council agreed, with the approval of the Engineer, to put a time limit in the specifications for future projects. R. WIRTH, Cauncil noted a letter from Raymond Wirth, 1795 N. Pascal, protesting 1795 PASCAL, a late penalty on his sanitary sewer charge. SEWER PEN. PROTEST NOTE Council accepted a $200,00 donation for park purposes from Bonestroo, PARK DONATIO Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, and directed the Clerk Administrator FROM BONESTR~ to send a letter of thanks to the firm. & ASSOC. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that the Postal Service DISCUSSION 0: plans to install cluster mail boxes in Falcon Woods No. 3 and presented CLUSTER MAIL pictures of some types of boxes. Council indicated negative feelings BOXES IN regarding the cluster boxes but recommended the matter be referred to FALCON the developer. Clerk Administrator Barnes advised .that the Postal WOODS N0. 3 Service representative will be meeting with Good Dalue Homes to discuss the matter. Council requested that the problem of newspaper tubes also be addressed at that time. Council noted a letter from Dave Anderson, 151.2 W. Idaho, protesting DAVE ANDERSO the tagging of vehicles parked less than 30 feet from stop signs, and 1512 IDAHL requesting that the City post ~~no parking 30 feet" on all stop signs, LETTER REGAR paint curbing yellow where curbs exist, and, also, post signs indicating ING STOP the distance from fire hydrants. SIGNS NOTED MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ' AUGUST 31, 1983 PAGE 5 Acting Mayor Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to contract with George M. Hansen Co. for the 1983 City Audit. Motion carried unanimously. Council discussed at length the levy limit situation, possible loss of Local Government Aids and Revenue Sharing, and the amount of reserve Hands necessary for the upcoming year. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Larson, that the meeting be ad3ourned at 9:55 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Sandra Larson, Acting Mayor ATTEST: ,~ swan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Special City Council Meeting of August 31, 1983 ~~ ~°. ~ ,G, GFA, HANSEN CO. TO AUDIT CITY FOR 1983 198lt BUDGET DISCUSSED ADJOURNMENT I