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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_83Sep7_Special/Public_HearingX31 MIIvTUTES SPECIAL CI'T'Y COUPICIL MEETING/PU3LIC HEARINGS SEPTEM3ER. 7, 1983 A special meeting of the Faxon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Warkentien. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Chestovich, Eggert, Larson and Ciernia. PRESENT Aso present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Schunicht, Attorney Van de North and Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth. None. ABSENT Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that CONSENT the Consent Agenda with addendum be approved as presented. Motion carried AGENDA unanimously. APPROVED 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports #1-02983 and #1-03083 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports #2-07683 - #2-07883 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Report #4-03283 J~. General Disbursements 9/1/83 - 9/7/83 $3,1~3~.81~ 5. Liquor Disbursements 8/29/83 - 9/2/83 $l~,283.27 6. General Payroll 8/16/83 - 8/31/83 $6,827.83 7. Liquor Payroll 8/16/83 - 8/31/83 $2,315.20 8. Request from Rice' Chestovich, 1107 W. California, to 3a.rricade California Ave. from Hamline to Albert on September 22, 1983 from 5 to 9 P.M. for a Block Party 9. Licenses: n u 1 Refuse Hauler's License Bellaire Sanitation, Inc. #105tt 8678 - 75th st. N. Stillwater, M[~ 55082 General Contractor's Licenses Concrete Pete #1055 16227 Elm Rd. Maple Grove, Mf1 55369 3uzze1l Masonry, Inc. #1057 22055 Lake George 31vd. NW Anoka, MN 55303 3ream Custom Remodelers #1056 961 Grand Ave. St . Paul , Mtn 55105 Chestovich", and on page 4, lines 2 and 3 correct to read "There was some opinion"......). Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor there- of: Councilmembers Chestovich, Ciernia and Larson, and the following voted against the same: None. Mayor ti~~arkentien and Councilmember Eggert abstained. Motion carried. Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that MINUTES OF the Minutes of August 31, 1983 be approved as corrected (page 1, paragraph 8/31/83 ~., line 1, delete "Acting Mayor Larson" and substitute "Councilmember APPROVED Council reviewed the letter from Richard L. Jones, 18l~1 Arona, requesting replacement of a boulevard tree which was removed in error. Mayor Warkentien f eft that a policy had previously been established for tree replacement, however, Councilmember Eggert stated he f eft the circumstances were different in this case in that the tree was removed in error and the homeowner had spent a good deal of money to insure the health of the tree. R. L. JONES, 18tt1 ARONA, REQUEST FOR TREE DISCUSSION MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARING SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 PAGE 2 After further discussion, Councilm~r-ber Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that Mr. Jones be permitted to purchase and plant a tree of his choice and the City will reimburse him for $100.00 of the cost. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien assured that homeowners will be notified when boulevard trees are to be removed. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that Check #15210 in the amount of $12.00, dated November !~, 1982, be cancelled. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien opened the Public Hearing on Assessments for Improve- ments in Falcon Woods 2 and 3 and Adjacent Benefited Properties at 7:30 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting and Certificate of Mailing. Engineer Schunicht distributed information on the assessments, explained the improvements to the benef fitted properties, the costs involved in the improvements and the appeal process. Carolyn Gay, 1930 Summer, asked what the interest rate on the assessment would be and Mayor Warkentien replied it had not as yet been decided. Clerk Administrator Barnes recommended nine percent. Louise Rosendahl, 1953 Summer, asked how much her assessment would be and was informed it would be $676.51. George Plant, 1861 Moore, asked what his assessment would be and was informed it would be $66..85. Don Hamilton, Hewlett Packard, asked for clarification of the written notice of appeal and Attorney Van de North advised that the written appeal preserves the right to appeal the assessment. Mr. Hamilton then presented a letter from Hewlett-Packard requesting that the City consider deferring their assessment. Councilmember Eggert stated he felt that a previous commitment had been made to Hewlett-Packard to pay some of the costs incurred in the project and this would need to be a consideration. Clerk Administrator Barnes stated that when the tax increment financing was first discussed, Hewlett-Packard was planning to participate in the ponding, but, later asked to be excluded. Councilmember Ciernia was of the opinion that a decision on the request should be def erred until the City is sure of tdze amount of money to be generated and what projects need to be considered. Mr. Hamilton said he would like to see the City include Hewlett-Packard in some of the benefits from the tax increment financing. Councilmember Eggert commented on the fact that the City had requested that Hewlett-Packard divide their property so the City could take maximum benefit of the tax increment financing and that $50,000 to $70,000 additional monies would be received from the financing plan if Hewlett Packard expands. He felt Hewlett Packard should benefit in some fashion. Councilmember Ciernia pointed out that the real purpose for establishment of the tax increment district was to pay for construction of the Gortner sewer project. TREE (cont.) CHECK #15210 CANCELLED PUBLIC HEAR- ING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR FALCON WOODS 2 AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES 7:30 P.M. CAROLYN GAY, 1930 sUMMER LOUISE ROSENDAHL, 1953 SUMP~ER. GEORGE PLANT, 18b1 MOORE DON HAMILTON HEWLETT- PACKARD REQUESTS DEFERRING OF ASSESSMENTS Councilmember Eggert questioned whether it would be known in two years MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS SEPTEMBER 7, 1983 PAGE 3 if enough funds would be available after payment of the Gortner project HE4uZETT to use for other projects. Fiscal Consultant Chenoweth explained that PACKARD the tax increments would go first for payment of the bonds which have (cont.) been committed, and it can also pay for costs of construction within the next three years provided it is included in the report. Mr. Chenoweth felt that action should not be taken on the Hewlett-Packard request for deferment at this time, but, if everything falls into place, as appears to be happening, ample funds would probably be available to pay back the bonds and also to help pay for additional projects. The assessment roll should be adopted as presented and abatement could be considered at a later time . JOHN John Peterson, Good Value Homes, stated they were satisfied with the PETERSON, total dollar amount per unit as assessed for the project. He explained GOOD VALUE that approximately $l~0,000 was expended by Good Value to move dirt when HOMES Hewlett Packard did not participate in the ponding project. There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor Warkentien closed the PUBLIC Public Hearing at 8:25 P.M. HEARING CLOSED Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, to adopt Resolution 83-31. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 83-31 RESOLUTION 83-31 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR FALCON WOODS NO.,~ AND N0. 3 AND ADJACENT BENEFITED PROPERTIES Karen Northrop, 192 Summer, asked for a review of the steps leading KAREN NORT- up to the approval by Council of the Gortner Storm Sewer Project and HROP, 192 Fiscal Consultant explained the process. SUMP~R Council reviewed a building permit application from Hewlett-Packard HEWLETT for the proposed addition to their building. Following a short PACKARD discussion, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, BUILDING that the permit be approved subject to approval of the final plan by PERMIT the City Building Inspector and after all state regulations have been APPROVED addressed. Motion carried unanimously. SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF Mayor Warkentien opened the Public Hearing on the Assessment of FINAL PLAN Delinquent Sanitary Sewer Charges at 8:30 P.M. and presented the Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting and Certificate of PUBLIC HEAR- Mailing. There being no one wishing to be heard, Mayor Warkentien ING ON DELIN~ closed the public hearing at 8:36 P.M. Councilmember Larson moved, QUENT SANIT- seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that Resolution 83-32 be ARY SEWER adopted. Motion carried unanimously. CHARGES 8:30 P.M. RESOLUTION 83-32 RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS FOR 83-32 DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER RE[~1TAL CHARGES MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS SEPTEMBER. ?, 19$3 PAGE !~ Mayor Warkentien informed Council that he had received a telephone call from Marilyn K erns, Assistant Director of Roseville Community School Services, indicating that by October 1, 19$3 the Early Childhood and Family Education Program and the Extended Day Program would be moved to Falcon Heights School. Ms. Kerns had indicated the City would have use of the building as was originally requested, including the two gyms. Mayor Warkentien stated that he had been informed by City Staff that day care is not a permitted use in an R-1 district which could create a problem. Dennis Linden, School Board Member, was in attendance to listen to concerns of the Council and residents regarding use of the school. Councilmember~s Chestovich and Larson requested information on whether or not the School Board had voted on the decision to move the two programs to the school to which Mr. Linden replied that it was an administrative decision of Jim Klassen, Director of Community School Services, the matter had been mentioned at two School Board meetings but the matter was not voted upon. Councilmember Larson expressed concern that the School Board assumes that since Council approved the use of the building to the DAC it was blanket approval to locate other programs in the school. Councilmember Ciernia felt it is a basic courtesy for the School Administration to inform the City of its intentions for use of the school. Following the discussion, Clerk Administrator Barnes was directed to arrange a meeting with the Roseville School Administration to obtain answers to the questions and concerns such as increased traffic and parking. At 9:00 P.M. Mayor Warkentien opened the Public Hearing on Budget and Revenue Sharing, and presented the Affidavits of Publication and Posting. There being no one wishing to be heard, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the revenue sharing funds of approximately $20,000 be applied to the public safety budget for the year 19$t~. Motion carried unanimously. The Public Hearing was closed at 9:0l~ P.M. John Uba.n, Howard Dahlgren Associates, presented an informal preliminary report on the Larpenteur/Snelling development. Plan 1 would involve minimum redevelopment with construction of a new Bullseye Store, improve- ment of the area by plantings on boulevards, co-ordinated signing on all four corners and screening from the residential areas. Plan 2 focused on: (a) Harvest States - addoffice space on their property with additional parking in the rear; (b) Hermes Shopping Center - clean up the traffic flow pattern; (c) Flower City corner - purchase one home and move the residential garages to access from a different area, provide more buffering and screening to residential property, provide better traffic flow by possibly closing Crawford and using cul-de-sacs, remove the Liquor Store and Flameburger, and construct a new expanded retail outlet structure; and (d) Southeast corner - take out part of the building to provide a better traffic flow and encourage parking in the rear of the building by adding an arch, and add shops in the rear of the building. Plan 2 adds office towers on Hollywood Court, a high rise for ~~ FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL USE DISCUSSED PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SHARING LARPENTEUR/ SHELLING DEVELOPMENT JOHN UBAN, HOWARD DAHLGREN ASSOCIATES MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARINGS SPETEMBER 7, 1983 PAGE 5 seniors near Hermes Center and office complexes with skyways, parking LARPENTEUR/ ramps, a motel and restaurants with acquisition of residential property. SHELLING Council requested that traffic control and buffering be further addressed. (cont.) At 9:30 P.M. Mayor k'arkentien opened the Public Hearing on the University Grove Street Light Repair Assessment and presented the Affidavit of Publication, Affidavit of Posting and Certificate of Mailing. There being no one present who wished to be heard, the Public Hearing was closed at 9:32 P.M. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Council- member Chestovich, that Resolution 83-33 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 83-33 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR STREET LIGHT REPAIRS IN AUDITOR'S SUBDIVISIONS 71 AND 90 IN THE A1~UNT OF $1,037.3. 1 L' Council reviewed a letter dated August 29, 1983 from Employee Benefit Administration CQ. requesting installation of a cage or anti-fall device on the hose tower in the Fire Department. A letter dated September 7, 1983 from Engineer Lemberg indicated that he had dis- cussed the matter with Mr. Wertz of EBA who was not aware that the tower is used as a training tower. Mr. Lemberg. stated that the existing ladder and plans were approved by the State, however, there is a saf ety unit that can be installed if deemed necessary. Council deferred the matter until the meeting of September 28th to allow the Fire Chief an opportunity to review the Engineer's recommendations. Council reviewed a letter from Mel Sinn, Acting Executive Director of the Water Resources 3oard, dated August 17, 1983, regarding an increase in the number of managers for the Rice Creek Watershed District. Engineer Schunicht felt the number was being increased to provide better representation throughout the District. Following a discussion regarding the need for the increase without more concrete justification furnished, Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the City of Falcon Heights reject approval of the increase. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk Administrator was directed to inform the Watershed District by letter of Council disapproval. HEARING ON GROVE STREET LIGHT REPAIR ASSESSMENT 9:30 F.M. RESOLUTION 83-33 ANTI -FALL DEVICE FOR HOSE TOWER DEFERRED INCREASE IN NUMBER OF RICE CREEK WATERSHED MANAGERS REJECTED BY COUNCIL Attorney Vancb North informed Council. that the Zoning Ordinance as ATTORNEY'S currently drafted does not contearplate that fences and walls would OPINION ON include hedges, however, +,he Ordinance could be amended to specifically CONTROL OF include hedges as long as there are reasons and justifications for HEDGES the regulations such as public welfare and safety. Councilmember Larson inquired whether the amount of funds left in the FIRE DEPT. Fire Department budget could be expended to purchase a tack board. Clerk CONCERNS Administrator Barnes f eft that as long as the Department remains within its budget, the monies could be expended and he will contact the Fire Chief and discuss the issue. Councilmember Ciernia presented proposed Resolution 83-3l~ and moved its adoption. He f eft that the B'Hai Assembly h.as been a good neighbor and r~ ~~~ 1 MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING/PUBLIC HEARI2~G SEPTEMBER. 7, 1983 PAGE 6 supportive in the maintenance of the park as well as planting trees, and therefore, deserve Council support in this issue. Councilmember Eggert was of the opinion that this would not be appropriate action as so few from our community are involved and he felt a local city government should not be involved in something that is happening in another country. He also expressed concern about quality of the information on the problem in Iran. Councilmember seconded the motion and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof : Mayor Tn'arkentien, Couneilmembers Larson and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Council- member Eggert. Councilmember Chestovich abstained. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 83-32~ A RESOLUTION URGING THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN TO RECOGNIZE AND GUARANTEE THE BASIC HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE IT GOVERNS Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that partial payment in the amount of $113,232.I~0 be made to Austin P. Keller Construction Co. Motion carried unanimously. Council discussed at length whether or not the City should levy all the City is legally allowed to levy after which Council agreed not to levy to the limit, but an amount that would provide for $100,000 in the Contingency Fund. Councilmember Larson felt that since th e present levy limit system encourages spending, perhaps, the City should lobby to change to "spend it or lose it attitude". Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded the meeting be adjourned at 10:115 P.M. by Councilmember Larson, that Motion carried unanimously. /~ / 9 f ~• Willis C. A. Wark~ntien, Mayor ATTEST: Dewan 3. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Special City Council Meeting of September 7, 1983 RESOLUTION 83-3~ PARTIAL ' PAYMENT TO AUSTIN KELLE 19811 EUDGET ADJOURNMENT