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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_78May10MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING +~r MAY 10, 1978 A regular City Council meeting of the City of Falcon Heights was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele PRESENT and Brown. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick. None ABSENT Councilmember Black moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Fire and Rescue Reports 43 and 44 2. Building Inspectors Report - April 3. General Disbursements in the amount of $14,786.94 4. General Payroll in the amount of $4,140.76 5. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of $17,251.73 6. Liquor Payroll in the amount of $1,927.12 7. Human Rights Meeting Minutes 8. Licenses: Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor Minneapolis Jaycees -.Projects #231 Jeff Johnson - Representative 11300 Yates Avenue Champlin, Minnesota 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. Deferred to May 24, 1978 MINUTES OF APRIL 12,'78 Deferred to May 24, 1978 MINUTES OF APRIL 26,'78 Mayor Warkentien called upon Mr. Royal Heins, 745 Sandhurst, St.Paul, regarding his letter to the council for the removal of "No Parking" on Larpenteur Avenue, Cleveland to Fry. Mr. Heins made note the cost of parking for university students and being on a low income as a rule, parking fees pose a problem. After discussion by council, Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to deny Mr. Heins request. 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. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEE'T'ING MAY 10, 1978 Page 2 Mayor Warkentien called to order a public hearing at LABALESTRA 8:07 p.m. to consider the Labalestra Park Sub-division PARK SUB- request. Mr. Mike Labalestra presented plans and survey DIVISION for consideration by Council. Councilmember Black reported PUBLIC the Planning Commission had recommended approval of the HEARING sub-division as presented to them at their last meeting. Councilmember Black moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to adopt the following resolution. RESOLUTION 78-15 1 `1 A RESOLUTION APPROVING FRANCES LABALESTRA et'als REQUEST FOR A SUB-DIVISION OF THE SAID PROPERTY, LOTS 13 & 14 BLOCK l OF LABLAESTRA PARK 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. Fire Chief Renchin discussed a problem on the N.E. corner FIRE DEPT. of Snelling and Larpenteur, behind Flower City. With the REPORT junk, boxes and a truck parked in the rear it causes a fire hazard. The rear fire exit is blocked and there is not enough room for fire crews to get through to the boiler room area in case of fire. The truck has been tagged several times, but the fines have been paid and violations still persist. The "No Parking" sign has been removed and Flower City has become a weekly inspection due to the problems there. Council recommended the owner of the business be contacted and not the manager. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black that a letter be written requesting the area be posted and maintained, enclosing copies of Ordinances 13, 20 and 83. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye":. Mayor Warkentien, Council- members Black, McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Fire Chief Renchin reported there was a good turn out at OPEN HOUSE the Open House held May 7, 1978, over 300 people attended. FIRE DEPT. Councilmember Steele noted the Pothen home that was burned down recently is posing a hazard due to the open basement NICK POTHEN area. It was suggested Mr. Pothen be notified and the area PROPERTY cleaned up and posted. Fire Chief Renchin informed council the new officers for 1978 were elected at their May 9, 1978 meeting. NEW CAPTAINS ---- LTS. --- Don Pantzar, Leo Lindig John Holmgren, Ralph Dowdell NEW OFFICERS 1978 FIRE DEPT. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1978 Page 3, Mayor Warkentien called on Mr. Tom Staffa, 1870 Tatum regarding his letter on the clean up dump and the possible recycling of unused items that could be used by other people. Mr, Staffa stated that a tricycle was there that he could have used, the personel staffing the area were courteous, but would not allow removal. Council discussed the problem of liabilities to the city in the event of an injury. No action taken. Clerk Administrator Barnes reported on the progress of the St. Anthony Storm Sewer project and stated he had received a call from Clint Hewitt, U of M engineer. Mr. Hewitt did not feel he should submit the proposal to the Regents due to lack of time. Clerk Administrator Barnes. suggested that it be brought to their attention in any event due to the time element on our part. Councilmember Brown moved to adopt Resolution 78-13, to file pre-application on the St. Anthony Storm Sewer Project, with no commitment to the City of Falcon Heights, seconded by Councilmember Steele. RESOLUTION 78-13 WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights is interested in applying for a grant under Small Cities Grants, HUD, to assist the City in draining the area included in the St.Anthony Storm Sewer area in the amount of $750,000 and, WHEREAS, it is required to have the City make pre-application on or before May 15, 1978. 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. Mayor Warkentien introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption; RESOLUTION 78-14 WHEREAS, the County of Ramsey is proposing to reconstruct Roselawn Avenue from Snelling Avenue to Fairview Avenue with financial assistance of the Cities of Falcon Heights and Roseville 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. TOM STAFFA 1870 TATUM CLEAN UP DUMP ST. ANTHONY RESOLUTION 78-14 ROSELAWN AVE MINUTES ~ ~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1978 Page 4 Mayor Warkentien introduced a letter from William R. WILLIAM R. McQuigan - 1403 W. .Iowa regarding a request for three 1403 Iowa blvd. trees and that the City consider financing a TREE REQUEST portion of the cost. After lengthly discussion, Mr. McQuigan's request was referred to the Tree Committee for discussion. Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough. 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. Attorney Kenefick reviewed with council the proposed NSP NSP GAS AND Gas and Electric franchise. Attorney Kenefick suggested ELECTRIC some changes to take back to the City Managers; FRANCHISE 1. Suggest as an amendment that the company should not locate or construct electric distribution system transmission lines or other appurtenances along any street or public place without first hamming obtained permission to do so from the proper city officials. 2. Would suggest language to the effect that the company shall not place or lay any mains or pipes in any public street or public place without first having obtained permission from the City. Suggested similar language be placed in Section 5 to make sure the city has approval in all situations for the placement of mains and lines. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Black. 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. Councilmember McGough discussed 911 Emergency Radio 911 EMERGENCY Service. The service will require dialing a 3 digit RADIO number for emergency service handled by computers which will show adresses, phone number, etc. when the call comes in. All of Ramsey County is required to show by 1982 that this is being implemented and in operation by 1985. No action taken. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilmember MEETING McGough to extend. the meeting to 11:30 p. m. Upon a EXTENSION TO vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor 11:30 p. m. Warkentien, Councilmembers Black, McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 1~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 10, 1978 Page 5 Clerk Administrator Barnes introduced to council the proposal by the League of Minnesota Cities, Ins. program, liability property insurance, etc. After discussion by council Clerk Administrator Barnes was directed to fill in and return the questionaire with a commitment of sharing costs for such a study, not to exceed $100.00. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black. 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. Deferred to May 24, 1978 Councilmember Brown brought council up to date on the rovestigation pertaining to the recreation department. Community Schools had backed down from their commitment. Now the program is back where they started. Council- member Black noted he was on the advisory committee and noted that they are just that, an advisory committee. Councilmember Steele was requested to invite John Rose to the next meeting. Deferred to May 24, 1978 LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INS. PROGRAM CITY NEWS- LETTER LIQUOR REPORT YELLEN 8 ASSOC Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien ADJOURNMENT to adjourn at 11:30 p.m. 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. ~~ i~ ~; ~ / L ~ -L~'c.-,~ `l ~'~ ~~ if `2 % -~: ,~~c. i P=c? .-r ~. WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR f' Attest: ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular meeting of May 10, 1978