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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_78Feb8MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 FEBRUARY 8, 1978 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Black at 7:30 p.m. Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and PRESENT Brown. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick. Mayor Warkentien ABSENT concerning the metro area. Mr. Todd Lefko, representative of the Metropolitan Council TODD LEFKO presented a check to the City of Falcon Heights for Local METRO COUNCIL Planning Assistance in the amount of $2,724.00. Mr. Lefko discussed the activities of the Metro Council in the past few months. He also brought up to date legislative action Clerk Administrator Barnes presented for approval the job application of Charles Dailey, for assistant in the main- tenance department starting February 1, 1978, with a starting salary of $775.00 per month., with health insurance benefits after a three month probation period. Council- person Brown moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Black to approve Charles Dailey as assistant maintenance man and set the starting salary at $775.00 per month. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien, absent. CHARLES DAILEY JOB APPLICANT HUMAN RIGHTS APPOINTMENT appointment. Acting Mayor Black moved, seconded by Councilperson Brown to approve the appointment of Gisela " Harden as requested by Mayor Warkentien to the Human Rights Commission which term expires 12/31/79. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Council- members McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Clerk Administrator Barnes reported that Mayor Warkentien had a request from Gisela Harden, 1777 N. Simpson ex- pressing an interest in serving on the Human Rights Commissionto fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. Andy Holdorf and requested council to approve her Clerk Administrator Barnes requested authorization to CHECK cancel check #10981 of January 11, 1978 to Paul J. Breher CANCELLATION Ins. Agency and authorize replacement check #11023 as a duplicate payment had been made. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to authorize Clerk "~ Administrator Barnes to cancel check #10981 of Jan. 11, 1978~~~GG~.,~' to Paul J. Breher Ins. Agency. Upon a vote being taken the ~~~-.~ following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1978 Page 2 Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilperson Brown to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Fire & Rescue Reports 003 through 016 2. Building Inspectors Report - January 1978 3. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of $10,267.11 4. General Disbursements in the amount of $5,437.94 5. General Payroll in the amount of $4,178.41 6. Liquor Payroll in the amount of $2,149.06 7. Licenses GENERAL CORPORATE LICENSE FILLING STATION Falcon "76" #443 1525 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Owners: Neil Maday Gary Ostergren (license transfer) Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. Acting Mayor Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to approve the minutes of Jan. 25, 1978 as amended and corrected. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele, and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. 1 CONSENT AGENDA MINUTES OF JAN. 25, 1978 Attorney Kenefick submitted the proposed amendment to Ordinance 64. Attorney Kenefick advised council if this ordinance is adopted, Ordinance 118 is repealed. Ord. 159 if adopted would permit front yard parking from Nov. 15 to Apr. 1, passenger vehicles are defined as 2 or 4 door sedans and vans, registered in the name of the owner or resident with a single driveway and must be parallel to the driveway, uniform side and width not to exceed 8 feet and up to 3 vehicles on the unsurfaced area in the back yard. Pickups, campers, etc. are excluded. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Black to approve Ordinance 159 as submitted and authorize the Clerk Administrator to publish same. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Council- members McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. FRONT YARD PARKING L i MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1978 Page 3 Acting Mayor Black introduced a letter received from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency dated Jan. 17, 1978 regarding the wastewater treatment plant discharge per- mit and disposal methods and the environmental effects of the methods. The letter requested the city to support the proposal to deposit sludge during the next four years on 1,450 acres of land in the city of Rose- mount, Dakota County. This request was due to lack of facilities at the current Metro plant site. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Black to table the request. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele, and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. Clerk Administrator Barnes reported there would be a Legislative Conference sponsored by the League of Minnesota Cities and Metro Municipalities on Mar. 1, 1978 s.uggested.~ the council consider attending as he likewise would like to attend. The conference will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the Permanent Collection Hall of the Minnesota Museum of Art, located at Kellogg Blvd and St. Peter Street. The fee is $10.00, with afternoon and evening sessions. Councilperson Brown reported the MTC had approved 99 for passenger waiting shelters to be constructed in The sites being considered for Falcon Heights are at Snelling and Larpenteur, however it is not included their 1978 plans, but will be considered for future j ects . 16 MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE sites MTC PASSENGER 1978. SHELTERS in pro- Councilperson Brown informed council of the Recreation Committee meeting, held on the 7th of Feb. 1978. Clerk Administrator Barnes, Councilperson Brown and Mr. James Duffy were present at the meeting. The summer recreation program was discussed, tennis program, girls softball and soccer. A program for adults and senior citizens was also discussed. It was suggested they co- cordinate with community services as-they have may pro- grams going. A family recreation program was discussed and what could be done in this area, get togethers at the parks and etc. with the family unit in mind. Councilman Steele suggested contacting each citizen on the various committees and ask if they would like_ to continue to serve and the council is .interested in having their participation. Councilman Steele moved notification of the citizens serving on committees excluding appointees. Councilman McGough seconded. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. RECREATION MEETING CITIZENS ON FALCON HEIGHTS COMMITTEES MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1978 Page 4 Clerk Administrator Barnes reported on his meeting with SHOREVIEW Shoreview regarding tree disposal sites. Dr. French was TREE DISPOSAL unable to attend. An organization called "MATUSE" is SITE MEETING being formed in the county metro area. Its function is to set up sites for chipping of diseased tree s. Northland Pulp has been contacted to consider contracting with Ramsey County. It will be located in the N.E. section of Shore- view, where the old University airfield used to be. There will not be any drop charges for homeowners or commercial, however commercial will be required to sort branches and tree trunks. After depositing trees for chipping, they must be chipped within five days. Councilman McGough asked if there was a chance of wood being taken out and used for firewood. However, the site will be fenced and the gate will be locked when not in operation. All high risk trees have to be disposed of immediatly. All communities are going to be uniform in marking of trees, as to color and design. They plan on having a meeting once a month. It was reported that Falcon Heights was well ahead of the rest of the communities in tree removal. [] -, Clerk Administrator Barnes discussed the meeting held at the State Building on House File 1388 relating to minimum prices on off sale liquor and beer prices. Mr. George Willkom, Manager of the Liquor Store attended the meeting also. Rep. Brinkman introduced the bill. The bill pro- vides a minimum retail price plus 250, an ammendment was introduced to this bill setting it at 15%. Mr. Alex Parkin of Roseville, President of Minnesota Municipal Liquor Stores, Inc. went along with the ammendment feeling that they could manage very well. Clerk Administrator Barnes on behalf of the council and Mr. George Willkom on behalf of the Liquor Store were also in support of the ammendment. There will be another hearing on the Bill and Falcon Heights will be notified by Rep. Walter Hansen on the date and time. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed council, Mayor Warkentien requested that John Labalestra be appointed to the Recreation Advisory Committee. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Acting Mayor Black to approve the appointment of John .Labalestra to the Recreation Advisory Committee replacing Jim Westland as he is moving to Shore- view. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. LIQUOR-BEER PRICE MEETING HOUSE FILE 1388 RECREATION ADVISORY JOHN LABALESTRA Acting Mayor Black mentioned he had heard rumors of a APARTMENT proposed apartment project in Lauderdale on Fulham St. PROJECT - This in part concerns Falcon Heights as Fulham St. is a LAUDERDALE divider street, any street improvements would have to be a joint venture with Lauderdale. No action taken. MINUTES REGULAR C~~Y'COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1978 Page 5 Acting Mayor Black discussed the possibility of the tennis courts on Falcon Heights School property. If Falcon Heights were to get involved with this project, there is a possibility of state funding available for this. Current state funding at 50o is committed for 1978. Clerk Administrator Barnes is continuing to check on the state funding availability. No action taken, discussion tabled. Councilman Steele brought out for discussion the land- scaping of City Hall and make known where we are located such as a sign out front. Clerk Administrator Barnes suggested several plans that could be taken under con- sideration all at a reasonable cost. However, any plans would have to take into consideration the Fire Dept. so as not to obstruct their vision of Larpenteur Avenue when. going out on a call. A low shrub or flowering bush surronding the sign was discussed, a variety that would not require planting each year. Councilman Steele suggested allocating $1,500 - $2,000 for the project. It was suggested that pictures be taken of various city halls in the metro area and see what they have done to enhance their grounds. No action taken, discussion tabled. ig TENNIS COURTS. SCHOOL GROUNDS LANDSCAPING CITY HALL GROUNDS Engineer Brad Lemberg reported on his meeting with ROSELAWN AVE. Roseville regarding the upgrading of Roselawn Ave. The DESIGNATION Roseville Manager, Engineer , Clerk Administrator Barnes. and Ramsey County Engineer also attended the meeting. They came to an agreement to recommend designating Rose- lawn Avenue, Snelling to Cleveland. Two resolutions will have to be drawn up for designation of the street and revoke designation from another to pick up an additional 4 mile. Falcon Heights is requesting sidewalks and/or bike paths on the south side, this will come out of the Falcon Heights MSA funds, the county will pay for the center 24', Falcon Heights will pick up the sidewalk costs. The rest of the cost will be split between Roseville and Falcon Heights. In addition we will have to obtain from the University 3' of right-of-way along the south side of Roselawn Avenue. Acting Mayor Black moved adoption of Resolution 78-6, seconded by Councilman Steele. RESOLUTION 78-6 A RESOLUTION REVOKING CERTAIN DESIG- NATED STATE AID STREETS PASCAL-HOYT TO LARPENTEUR AVENUE Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. 1 4 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 8, 1978 Page 6 RESOLUTION 78-7 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS ROSELAWN AVENUE-SNELLING TO CLEVELAND Councilman Steele moved adoption of Resolution 78-7, seconded by Councilman McGough. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Council- members McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. Engineer Brad Lemberg will have pictures taken of various other sidewalk/bike path projects and will present them at the February 22, 1978 meeting. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to authorize Clerk Administrator Barnes and Engineer Brad Lemberg to negotiate with the U of M regarding the right-of-way needed for the upgrading and construction of Roselawn Avenue. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. i~ ROSELAWN (CONY) NEGOTIATION WITH U of M RIGHT OF WAY Fire Chief Jerry Renchin explained the application pro- AMBULANCE ceedure for acquiring an ambulance through State-Federal FIRE CHIEF funding. They will provide 500 of the funds, the balance JERRY RENCHIN would be acquired through private donations from various clubs and businesses. On a survey conducted at this point, the Knights of Columbus are very receptive to contributing. The .funding would include the radio equipment to be installed on a 50/50 basis also. The benefits to the City would be that we are in complete control of the unit. The sheriff vehicle provided now is in need of replacement as it is no longer reliable for transport due to breakdowns on prior calls. The vehicle under consideration is a van type, with room inside to administer aid during transport which can not be done now as the sheriff's vehicle does not have the space required. The rescue squad would also have control over the driving which they do not have at the present time. The cost involved is around $18,000 to $20,000 for the vehicle and $1,800 for the communication installation. The life of the vehicle is projected to be about 10 to 15 years. Councilman McGough questioned that if we made application, were we obligated to follow through? Fire Chief Renchin explained we were under no obligation and can withdraw the application at anytime. It is forseeable in the future of this program being discontinued and no longer available to us. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilperson Brown to authorize Fire Chief Renchin to make application for State and Federal funding along with private donations for the entire cost of the ambulance unit. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 2 FEBRUARY 8, 1978 Page 7 Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": AMBULANCE Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele (cont) and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough ADJOURNMENT to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien absent. ti, f WILLIAM H. BLACK, ACTING MAYOR 1 Atte %z~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator