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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_83Sep28~9~ MINUTES REGULAR CITX COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Warkentien. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Chestovich, Eggert, Larson and Ciernia. PRESENT Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes and Attorney Gasteazoro. None. ABSENT Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Chestovich, that CONSENT the Consent Agenda be approved with the deletion of Item 11 -Park and AGENDA Recreation Commission Minutes of September 12, 1983, as requested by APPROVED Councilmember Chestovich, and the addition of one license. Motion carried unanimously. 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report #1-03283 2. Falcon Heights Rescue Reports #2-07983 - #2-08183 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports #3-01283 and #3-01383 !~. Lauderdale Rescue Reports #~.-03383 - #1~-03783 5. Mutual Aid Dri11 Report 6. General Payroll 9/1/83 - 9/15/83 $ 7,315.8u 7. Liquor Payroll 9/1/83 - 9/15183 $ 2,139.10 8. General Disbursements 9/8/83 - 9/28/83 $167,590.18 9. Sinking Fund $ 2,091.60 10. Liquor Disbursements 9/3/83 - 9/26/83 $ 3t~,30b.b7 11. Planning Commission Minutes of September 12, 1983 12. 1983 S~unmer Recreation Report From Greg Spencer l3. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for August, 1983 11~. Liquor Store Financial Report for August, 1983 15. Licenses: General Corporate Bullseye Golf #1059 1535 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Master Gas Installer Mike ~ s Heating & Air Conditioning #l~It1 19l~1t1a. Tri Oak Circle Wyoming, MN 55092 General Contractors Donnelly Stucco Company #1061 2310 Snelling Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 551~01~ Hayne Roofing Co. #1060 1867 Beaumont Maplewood, MN 55117 J & D Builders, Inc. #1058 2355 Greenbrier Circle Little Canada, Mtn 55117 Dailey & Son Blacktopping, Inc. #1062 33 East Wentworth Ave. West St. Paul, MN 55118 16. Letter of September 13, 1983 from Michele Foster, OPUS Corporation Regarding Environmental Review Program Councilmember Chestovich requested the Park and Recreation Minutes of September 12, 1983 be added to the Council Agenda. Council agreed. Councilmember Ciernia moved, seconded by Gouncilmember Larson, that the Minutes of September 7, 1983 be approved as corrected (page 6, line 6, .....concern about the quality of the information on the problem....) Motion carried unanimously. PARK ~ REC . MINUTES ADDE TO COUNCIL AGENDA MIP1'JTES OF 9/7/83 APPROVED ~' MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEM$ER. 28, 1983 PAGE 2 Bob Mader, owner of the property at 2061 W. Larpenteur, presented a re- request for the following variances in conjunction with the proposed con- struction of a condominium type office building on the property: (1) 10 foot setback on south property line (parking lot), (2} 5 foot setback on west and east (parking lot) and (3) 10 foot setback for the 'wilding on and north property lines. Mr. Moder explained that the architect planned the building to provide as much parking as possible (~.0 spaces including underground parking) and yet allow green space and plantings. The build- ing will be brick construction compatible with the City Building and Hewlett Packard. Councilznember Chestovich expressed concern regarding the variance to the south due to the close proximity to Larpenteur Ave. Councilmember C_iernia was of the opinion that it might be reasonable to decrease the width of the parking spaces or grant a variance on the number of parking spaces in order to conform to the 2fl foot setback along Larpenteur. Various suggestions were made to remedy the situation after which Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, approval of the concept with the variances approved by the Planning Commission with the exception of the variance on the south lot line set- vack and with the request that N?r. I~ioder and his architect appear before the next City Council meeting with. alternatives, motion canted unanimously. Don Mosher, Field Representative from Senator Boschwit's Office appear- ed before Council to ask for opirions on federal issues and programs in order that he might give them to the Senator. He reviewed action taken on revenue ~~raring and S6b, the Telecommunications Act. Councilmember Eggert advised that the ten north suburban communities, k~ich are members of the Cable Commission, unanimously opposed S66 because local control would be lost, Mayor j.arkentien stated he felt revenue sharing is not an efficient taxing method since 1~0 cents from each dollar sent to Washington is not returned to the cities. Mr. Mosher encouraged Council and residents to contact the Senator with questions or comments. B I•ZODER, REt~UEST FOR VARIANCES FO 2061 W. westL~PENTEUR DEFE.~RED TO OCTOBER 12 MEETING BOB MOSHER, FIELD REP. SENATOR BOSCI~~TITZ' S OFFICE Flanner John Uban presented three alternatives for development of the Larpenteur/Snel7_ing area as follows: (1) A "fix up" improvement plan including landscaping to enhance the village concept in the comprehensive plan; (2) more extensive redevelopment; and (3) an extensive redevelop- ment program including tax increment financing. Gcuncilmember Eggert asked if tax increment financing would be feasible in the second plan to which Mr. Uban replied that it would be marginal.. He explained that the area has poor inaccessibility and an extreme amount of traffic which makes access difficult. 2dr. Uban felt the southwest corner shows the most possibility for development. Following a discussion, Mayor ~Jarkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the final report, Phase I, as presented by Mr. Uban, be accepted and that Council thoroughly study the plans as well as to consider input from the Neighborhood Task Force a.nd Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Paul Borg, Assistant Superintendent of the Roseville School District, was in attendance to explain the District's use of Falcon Heights School and to answer questions regarding concerns regarding the uses. He explained that in addition to the DAC the School Board, in August, voted to move the Extended Day Program and Early Childhood and Family Education Program from Fairview Community Center to Falcon Heights School. He stated that the newly moved programs are under Community JOHN UBAN PRESENTS FINAL REPORT PHASE I, LJiRPENTEUR/ SHELLING DEVELOPMENT FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL USE DISCUSSION ~. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SPETEMBEI~ 2$, 19$3 PAGE 3 Services which means the building, gyms, etc. wi17~ be made available for community use. Council expressed concern regarding the lack of off street parking, after which IJIs~. Borg explained that 51.t parking places exist, 17 parallel spaces on the north side of Garden, an equal number of parallel spaces between the entire and exist to the building and 23 spaces on the west side of the building. Also, Falcon Heights United Church of Christ has invited any overflow parking to use the Church parking lot and in return the Church will use the school lot on Sundays. Mr. Borg felt the largest number of vehicles present at one period in time will be 66 cars and this should present no problem. Mrs. Donald Weber, 1$00 Albert, had contacted Mr. Borg expressing concern regarding being unable to park on the south side of Garden near her garage and driveway and Mr. Borg indicated that an informal notice will be posted asking participants to park on the north side of Garden or use the church parking lot to alleviate any parking on the south side of Garden. Mayor Warkentien agreed that the parking issue on the south side of Garden near Mrs. h'ebers~ house needs to be addressed as the parking is the critical issue and the residential areas need to be kept free of parking and traffic . Couneilmember Chestovich expressed concern over the manner in which the school programs were moved and the fact that communications between the School District and the City have been nil to minimal, a situation which should be improved to avoid misunderstanding and last minute decisions. She questioned the progression of approval since School Board Member Dennis Linden had been questioned on September 7th and to his knowledge no direct mention of moving the programs had been discussed. Mr, Borg replied that no specific decision had been made at that time and Councilmember Chestovich asked, specifically, if at the August 29th School Board meeting the Extended Day '_'rogram and Early Childhood Program were mentioned as the programs to be moved to Falcon Heights School. NIr. Borg answered that he could not remember if they were mentioned or not. Councilmember Chestovich stressed the point that the Council and City Staff would have advance time to study problems such as the potential parking problems. In reply to an inquiry from Councilmember Chestovich, Mr. Borg stated the moving of the programs was an administrative decision and a motion was never made to move a specific program. Councilmember Larson informed Mr. Borg that when the snow season commences City Ordinance prohibits parking on the streets after two inches of snow has fallen until the plowing is done and asked what would happen to the 17 cars parking on the street at that time. She stressed the fact that violators are issued citations and towed. Councilmember Larson stated she had been contacted by residents who feel that the traffic being generated now is more heavy than when the building was used as an elementary school. She also commented on the lack_ of communication between the School Board and the Gity. Marilyn Kerns, Assistant Director of Community School Services stated she felt there would be no problem with parking as the staff works part-time and not all staff members would be present unless attending a meeting and then no participants would be present. SCHOOL USE (cont.) Councilmember Chestovich pointed out that when mothers are bringing in young children they will use a parking space as close to the school as MINUTES '•"~ REGULAR CITY GOUNC IL N;EETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 PAGE !~ possible and will not use the Church lot, and asked if plans were being SCHOOL USE made for making parking space on the green space north of the school (cont.) parking lot and Mr. Borg replied not to his knowledge and not without first notifying the City of such plans. Councilmember Ciernia commented on the fact that at the time of the closing of Fairview School (which was very painful for the citizens of Falcon Heights) the City very carefully respected the turf of the School District, it was their turf, they managed the schools, and even hough it hurt the community, their turf was respected. By the same token Councilmember Ciernia felt tY~at the City has some turn, parking, traffic, emergency access, etc., and is concerned that the School Board has lost that distinction. He felt it was very important that the School Board and the City respect one another~s turf. Mr. Ciernia expressed pleasure that the school is now in use again and cam become an asset to the Community. Council.member Chestovich asked if the playground facilities would still be available for residents use and Mr. Sorg replied that the playgrounds will be used by the DAC at times, but both the playgrounds and gyms would be available for community use. Attorney Gasteazoro suggested the School District consider informing the School Staff that the parking lot for staff is the church parking lot and in that way deal with the overcrowded parking situation. Mr. Borg felt before sucri a request is made, he would like to monitor the parking situation Councilmember Eggert asked if there would be less traffic in two weeks than there is now to Hsi cr. Councilmember Larson replied she felt there would be more. Karolyn Kingsbury, Family Programs Coordinator, explained the time frame for the starting of the extended Day and Early Childhood programs and she, personally, has not found parking a problem Shen she arrives around 8:30 A.:M. Councilmember Chestovich again referred to the green space on the west side of the building and asked if the parking lot on the west would be enlarged. Mr. Borg stated that at the present time he feels there is no need for the lot to be enlarged because after the initial surge the situation should settle down and become workable and that the 5~+ spaces will. be adequate to take care of the needs of the building. Councilmember Chestovich felt very strongly that the green space on the west side of the building should remain as large as possible. Mr. Douglas Keim, Chairman, District-wide Advisory Council stated that the Advisory Council is very concerned about a cooperative atanosphere between the Council and the City, and if the City has questions, a call should be made to Nr. Borg, Jim Klassen, rlarilyn Kerns or Karolyn Kingsbury. In addition, a recommendation will be made by the Advisory Council that the School Board appoint a Falcon Heights resident to the Council and Dr. Keim requested names of possible candidates. Mayor Warkentien stated that Helen Brown (who had served previously) is a very capable person and if she has the time, she would be his recommendation. GIBBS FARM Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, to grant the TO FIRE request from the t~amsey County Historical Society to fire a muzzleloader MUZZLE LOADER ON 10.9/83 first and that everything possible would be done to alleviate problems. MINUTES REGULAR. CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 PAGE 5 periodically during the Harvest Fest on G ctober 9, 1983 at the Gibbs Farm. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien referred to a letter dated September 2, 1983 from Al Thovson, 1938 Autumn St., regarding the City~s request that the hedge on his property be trimmed to comply with City ordinances. Mr. Thovson, who was in attendance, informed that he has trimmed his hedge 20 feet back from Autumn. Attorney Gasteazoro suggested that the City Engineer check to determine if the trimming had been accomplished in a proper manner because the City has that liability. Mr. Thovson suggested that compliance with the stop signs placed on Prior and Autumn should be enforced because of the additional traffic generated by the Good Value Homes pro3ect. Following a short discussion, Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Council- member Ciernia, that Resolution 83-35 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION $3-35 A RESOLUTION LEVYING TAXES FOR THE YEAR 1983, COLLDC TIBILE IN 198l~ ($503, 845) Councilmember Larson reviewed the problems inherent with the anti-fall device for the hose tower as well as the problems experienced by the City of Woodbury. She questioned where the liability would be if the chains were installed on the hose tower and were not used. After further discussion, Attorney Gasteazoro was directed to im-estigate the possibility of petitioning for relief from the OSHA requirements. The matter was deferred to the next Council meeting. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmeanber Chestovich, to direct the City Engineer to investigate whether plans have been previously prepared to change the size of the waterline 'from Fairview to Cleveland, and and if not, to prepare the necessary pl ais. Motion carried unanimously. Councilmember Eggert reviewed the budget for the North Suburban Cable Commission. He also explained that Group W has proposed to downgrade its system- and some of the technological changes have been accepted, with reservations. Councilmeinber Eggert felt the reason for the downgrade request may be to make the system similar to the one proposed in St. Paul which would be helpful if Group W elects to sell the franchise. He also commented on the fact that Group W is behind on the construction schedule and the Commission can levy a $5,000 per day fine against the company if the systeaa is not fully operational by April 21. Mayor Warkentien presented a statement on charges from Howard Dahlgren Associates for the Larpenteur/Snelling planning. He felt there might be a conflict of interest since the Dahlgren firm has been or is presently employed by Embers and all three alternatives in the Larpenteur/ Snelling plan eliminates the Municipal Liquor Store but leaves Embers intact. Councilmeanber Ciernia pointed out that the Dahlgren firm is also very close to the commercial development in the City of Roseville, but that it would probably be difficult to find a planning firm that would not have some inter-relationship with others in the area. After further discussion, Councilmember Chestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that payment be approved. Mayor Warkentien offered an amendment to the motion that the $90.00 be deleted from the fee for the consultation with Henry Kristal of Embers. After a discussion, Mayor Warkentien withdrew the amendment. Upon a vote being taken, the following i ~~ MUZZLE- LOADER (cont.) AL THOVSON, 1938 AUTUMN HEDGE TRIMMING RESOLUTION 83-35 ANTI FALL DEVICE DEFERRED TO 10/12/83 MEETING ENGINEER Ta PROVIDE PLANS FOR INCREASE IN WATERLINE IN SIZE - FAIR- VIEW TO CLEVELAND CABLE TV UPDATE PAYMENT TO HOWARD DAHLGREN ASSOC. APPROVED :} r~ l MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL P~ETING SEPTEMBER 28, 1983 PAGE 6 voted in favor thereof: Councilmembers Ghestovich, Eggert, Larson and DAHLGREN Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Mayor Warkentien. (cont.) Motion carried. CITY DECLI, Clerk Administrator Barnes presented the feasibility report prepared TO PARTICIP by the Ramsey County Public Works Department for Roselawn Avenue from ATE IN T.H. 280 to Cleveland Avenue. After a discussion, Councilmember Ciernia ROSELAWN moved, seconded by Councilmember Ghestovich, that the City of Falcon UPGRADING Heights decline participation in the upgrading of Roselawn Avenue as C LEVELAND described in theRa,msey County Feasibility Report, Motion carried TO T.H. 280 unanimously. BUILDING +Iayor ~.'arkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, approval of PERMIT FOR the building permit for the five unit Grace Lai building on the condition GRACE LAI that the final plans are approved by the Building Inspector and the Fire BUILDING Chief . Upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof : APPROVED Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Ghestovich, Larson and Ciernia, and the CONTINGENT following voted against the Same: Councilmember Eggert due to the ON APPROVAI, fact that he opposed the granting of the variance at the December 15 BY BUILDING 1982 meeting. Motion carried. INSP. & FIRE CHIEF Councilmember Ghestovich moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that $0.00 be presented to Scout Troop #17 for participation in $s0 FOR the park and recreation survey conducted ;,.his past summer. Motion TROOP 17 FOR carried unanimously. PARK & REC SURVEY Councilmember Larson :roved, seconded by Councilmember Ciernia, that the meeting be adjourned at 10:5~.P.M. A2otion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT i Willis C. A. Warkentien, :Mayor ATTEST: Dewar B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council meeting of September 28, 1983