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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_78Mar8MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1978 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney John VanDeNorth. None. Councilman Black moved approval of the Consent Agenda with the exception of Corp. License #446 for Roc-A- Fellas, 1544 W. Larpenteur Avenue to be taken up for discussion on the regular agenda, seconded by Council- person Brown. 1. Fire & Rescue Reports 022 2. General Disbursements in the amount of $15,588.60 3. Liquor Disbursements i n the a mount of $6,884.22 4. General Payroll in the amount of $4,140.76 5. Liquor Payroll in the amount of $1,937.51 6. Licenses: GENERAL CORPORATE 1 Hair Design Unlimited #444 1703 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Minn Joan Tilsdale - Owner Transfer 2~ PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Coumcilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown.. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Black moved, seconded to approve the General Corporate Fella, 1544 W. Larpenteur Avenue center. Upon a vote being taken Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Councilperson Brown and the foil man Steele.- Motion carried. by Councilman McGough License #446 to Roc-A- to operate an amusement the following voted "aye": Black, McGough and swing voted "nay": Council- ROC-A-FELLS MARK RUTZICK CORP. LICENSE Councilman Steele noted that it would be detrimental to the area and application for the center was based on the original assumption the Job Corps Center would be approved for the Bethel College site. Any collection point of juveniles is not what Falcon Heights needs in the area. Page 2 MINUTES ~ 2 REGULAR CITX CQUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1978 Clerk Administrator Barnes made note of the letter PAT KELLEY written to Council on Feb. 13, 1978 by Mrs. Patrick 1402 West Kelley, 1402 W. Larpenteur and also appeared before Larpenteur council on the 22nd of Feb., 1978. It was explained to Council that the city sewer had been blocked and did back up into the basement of the Kelley residence. Mr. Patrick Kelley appeared before council to discuss policy in handling this type of problem should it come up again in another area, due to the city policy as it stands now. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to authorizing Clerk Administrator Barnes to determine action to be taken on an individual basis in order to give citizens a more positive feeling of action being taken. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.. Atty.VanDeNorth noted to council if it is subsequently determinded the blockage is in the city sewer lines, the City's insurance in all likelyhood would cover any damage that may occur, if the City was liable. If the insurance company does not cover damages, the city council on its own motion may pick up the cost of the damages after re- viewing each case on an individual basis. Atty. VanDeNorth suggested that is the type of policy the city should have. Mrs. Hazel Richards, 1700 N. Fry appeared before Council MRS. HAZEL concerning the use of her driveway as a turn-around point RICHARDS on Fry Street by cars and trucks and feels very nervous 1700 N. FRY as this continues day and night. The Sheriff Deputy suggested she bring the matter before council. Council discussed with Mrs. Richards the probable cause being as there is not a median cut on Larpenteur for the apartment across the street, the apartment tenants can not reach the parking lot going east on Larpenteur, so are required to turn in on Fry, turn around and head west on Larpenteur for the 280' needed to reach the parking lot. Councilman Steele suggested to Councilman McGough he look into .the she riff dept.'s suggestion of signs and which deputy had talked with Mrs. Richards. A sign can be erected, however, it was felt by council this would not solve her problem. Council will request the county to put in a median cut 280' west of Larpenteur and Fry to permit access to the apartment parking lot. Also, council requested Clerk Administrator Barnes to check into the parking lot pro- visions for Buck's Unpainted Furniture in respect to the screening adjacent to the residential area. ii Page 3 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1978 n ~~ Mr. Mike Yellen, Yellen 8 Assoc. reported on the Dec. 1977 and Year End Liquor Financial Reports for the City of Falcon Heights. Council discussed the reason for having depreciation taken on these reports. Mr. Yellan will discuss with George Hansen 8 Assoc., auditors for the City about removal of the depreciation as shown in the report. Mr. Mike Yellen, Yellen & Assoc. presented a proposal for the City to transfer their liquor accounts into computer accounting. Mr. Yellen explained to council this would give a more detailed report of the monthly liquor reports and year end reports. The initial cost for set up would be $150.00, after set up, they would be able to provide a balance sheet and monthly report at a monthly cost of $250.00 increasing the annual cost by $600.00. Mayor Warkentien moved acceptance of computerization of the Liquor Store financial reports, seconded by Councilman Black. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black and Councilperson Brown the following voted "nay": Council- members McGough and Steele. Motion carried. Mr. John Labalestra, 1433 W. California Avenue, appeared before council representing Mrs. Frances Labalestra regarding division of property described as Labalestra Park, Block 1, Lots 13 and 14. They wish to divide Lots 13 and 14 into five lots to be sold individually. Council advised Mr. Labalestra to contact the City Atty. as to the requirements of sub-dividing and then submit his request to council. MIKE YELLEN YEAR END REPORT AND DEC. 1977 LIQUOR REPORT COMPUTER SERVICE - YELLEN & ASSOC. JOHN LABALESTRA LAND SUB- DIVISION - LABALESTRA PARK Mr. John Labalestra reported on the Environmental Impact JOB CORPS Statement for the Job Corps center. The council discussed RESOLUTION the proposal and action being taken. Councilman McGough 78-10 moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to adopt the following resolution in support of the envirnmental impact statement. RESOLUTION 78-10 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Falcon Heights City Council supports the Como- Falcon Community Coaliti.on`s request that an Environmental Impact Statement be com- pleted before any additional action is taken at the Bethel College Site. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Page 4 is MINUTES REGULAR ChTX CQUNCIL,I~EETING MARCH 8, 1978 Engineer Brad Lemberg reported on his meeting with ville regarding the proposed Roselawn Avenue Street Sidewalk/Bikepath drawings that had been favored by Falcon Heights. Mayor Warkentien moved adoption of Resolution 78-11, seconded by Councilman Black. 2~ Rose- SIDEWALK/ and BIKEPATH - ROSELAGdN AVE. RES. 78-11 RESOLUTION 78-11 APPROVING BIKE/WALKWAY ALTERNATE #2 FOR PROPOSED ROSELAWN AVENUE IMPROVE- MENT AS SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER: EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED. '~ Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Black discussed a request by letter from Donald Wick, 1795 Simpson regarding his operating a computer service business in his home. Councilman Black moved to approve the request by Donald Wick, 1795 Simpson as indicated in his letter, seconded by Councilman Steele. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Clerk Administrator Barnes discussed the League Committee appointment for proposed legislative bills committees. Clerk Administrator Barnes noted he would like to be appointed to the League. Councilman McGough moved the appointment seconded by Mayor Warkentien. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Engineer Brad Lemberg discussed the program for mainten- ance of bituminous surfaced streets in the Northome area. Engineer Lemberg suggested ordering the plans and specifi- cations for early bidding. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to have plans and specifi- cations for the 1978 seal coating of the Northome area. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. DON WICK 1795 SIMPSON COMPUTER SERVICE LEAGUE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT 1978 SEAL COATING - NORTHOME AREA Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to request the County of Ramsey to make a median cut on Larpenteur Avenue at the entrance of the Spiegler apart- ments parking lot. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. MEDIAN STRIP LARPENTEUR AVE MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1978 Page 5 Mayor Warkentien read a letter received from Pat Pothen LETTER - of 1807 N. Hamline complimenting our rescue squad on PAT POTHEN their service and care of her mother on Feb. 15, 1978. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilperson Brown MINUTES OF to approve the minutes of February 22, 1978 as corrected FEB. 22, 1978 and amended. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 3 Councilman McGough reported the tree committee met with TREE MEETING only three members present. It was noted that the REPORT current list of members on file required an update as some members do not care to serve on the committee this year. Clerk Administrator Barnes was requested to up- date the records for the 1978 committee directory. i Mayor Warkentien moved the appointment of Henrietta Thom PARK DEVELOP- to the Park Development Committee, Councilman McGough MENT COMMITTEE seconded. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted HENRIETTA THOM "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman McGough brought up for discussion the wages for the Councilmembers and Mayor. After discussion by council, matter was deferred to March 22, 1978. COUNCIL WAGES '~] Engineer Lemberg reported on a meeting he had attended regarding the street lighting system. Lighting cost returned to Falcon Heights would be $3,152.00 which is an increase of $852.00. There will be another meeting of the City Engineers on the 29th of March, 1978. At the meeting Ramsey County's five year construction plans were also discussed. The Roselawn Avenue project was discussed and showed community participation. At this point, construction will be Fairview to Snelling. In 1979 they plan on Fairview Avenue to Cleveland Avenue, again there would be municipal participation with state aid. Councilperson Brown reported on the recreation committee meeting .held on March 7, 1978. The committee is preparing a door to door flyer with information of the programs being considered for Falcon Heights/Lauderdale to see what interest is generated on the proposed programs and what equipment is available at our parks. STREET LIGHTIN( SYSTEM RECREATION MEETING Clerk Administrator Barnes made note the assessment roll IDAHO AVENUE had been prepared and distributed for council information CURB ~ GUTTER with a list of the names and amounts due. The public ASSESSMENT hearing on the Idaho Avenue Curb 8 Gutter Improvement which has been published, has been set for 8:00 p.m., March 22, 1978 at the regular city council meeting. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 8, 1978 Page 6 Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 p.m. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. %~~ • WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR 1 fl v Attes ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular city council meeting March 8, 1978 3 ~. ~,D~TpU~.NP~ENT