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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_78Jun14MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING June 14, 1978 A regular council meeting 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, Attorney Kenefick and Engineer Brad Lemberg. None. Councilmember Black moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 1. Fire and Rescue Reports 49 thru 57 2. Building Inspecter Report - May 3. May 1978 Liquor Financial Report 4. General Payroll $4,140.76 May 16-31 5. General Payroll $3,870.96 June 1-15 6. General Disbursements $19,141.05 7. Liquor Payroll $2,034.43 May 16- 31 8. Liquor Payroll $2,013.95 June 1-15 9. Liquor Disbursements $30,042.67 10. Licenses; GENERAL CORPORATE LICENSES renewals) Hope Ins. Co. #449 1550 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights Ins. Warner Stellian #450 1711 Snelling Falcon Heights Appliances Design Modern Interiors #451 1709 Snelling Falcon Heights Bucks Unpainted Furniture #452 1639 Larpenteur Falcon Heights Suburban Credit #456 1701 Snelling Falcon Heights Borgstrom Pharmacy #457 1583 Hamline Falcon Heights PRESENT ABSENT CONSENT AGENDA 8~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 2 Flameburger #458 (C.R. Forester, Inc.) 1533 Larpenteur Falcon Heights Lido Cafe #459 1611 Larpenteur Falcon Heights B.J. Midway Floral #460 1871 Larpenteur Falcon Heights Howard Merrill, Inc. #462 1550 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights Falcon Lanes Inc. #464 1550 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights GENERAL CORPORATE TREE SERVICES (renewals) Tree Removal Service #453 1299 W. Skillman St. Paul, Mn Klawitter Tree Service #465 2211 W. Owasso St. Paul Mn Haines Tree Service #466 1141 E. Cook St. Paul, Mn Ceres Tree Servvice #467 2196 Carter St. Paul, Mn GENERAL CORPORATE RUBBTSH HAULER (renewal) Browning Ferris #454 9813 Flying Cloud Dr. Eden Prairie, Mn Savers Rubbish Removal #455 1307 Sixth Avenue S. St. Paul John J. Remackel #468 1087 Edgerton St. Paul MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 3 CIGARETTE LICENSES (renewals) Falcon Lanes #486 1550 Larpenteur Falcon Heights Charles Johnson #487 Block 50 Building 501 State Fairgrounds Falcon Heights Lido Cafe #488 1611 Larpenteur Falcon Heights Borgstrom Pharmacy #489 1583 N. Hamline Falcon Heights ON SALE NON INTQXICATING MALT LIQUOR (renewal) Charles Johnson #233 Block 50 Bldg. 501 State Fairgrounds Falcon Heights 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. ,.. _ ~ti Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Black MINUTES OF to approve the Minutes of May 24, 1978 as corrected. MAY 24, 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. Councilmember Black reviewed with council a Variance request for a driveway at 1846 Arona - Mr. Richard Shibrowski. The Planning Commission approved the request at the June 5, 1978 meeting. Discussion was held re- garding violation of section 14.2(28)a of Ord. #64. Also, concern was expressed that actual parking of additional vehicles would be in the front yard area. Councilmember Black moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to approve the Variance as submitted by Richard Shibrowski, 1846 Arona. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmember Black, McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. VARIANCE - RICHARD SHIBROWSKI 1846 ARONA DRIVEWAY MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 4 Councilmember Black presented for discussion a conditional use request of Larry Buegler - 1905 Tatum for a utility shed. The Planning Commission recommended approval by council. Councilmember Black moved, seconded by Council- member McGough to approve the Conditional Use of Larry Buegler, 1905 Tatum for a utility shed as presented. 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 Steele informed council a refuse .container structure was being built on property owned by Milton Cohen. The cement block structure will not stand for very long the way it is constructed and with kids climbing on it. Council- member Steele questioned whether this should have been covered by a building permit. Clerk Administrator Barnes had inspected the structure and had contacted Milt Cohen that it did require a building permit and possibly a conditional use. Councilmember McGough was instructed to inspect the structure and report back to council. ~~ CONDITIONAL USE - LARRY BUEGLER 1905 TATUM UTILITY SHED Councilmember Brown reported on the Recreation Committee's suggestion regarding the 1979 recreation program with Roseville. Mr. James Duffy, Chairman, Recreation Advisory Committee appeared and discussed with council the report submitted by James Jernberg on the shared costs between Roseville, Lauderdale and Falcon Heights. Falcon Heights under the agreement, would be paying double what Roseville residents would be paying. Council discussed at length the ice arena costs and problems involved. It was suggested by Councilmember McGough to discontinue buying ice time. Engineer Lemberg informed council his firm had done four ice arenas in the past year. The frost in six months will go down 11 feet and will take 6 months to thaw out. Part of Roseville's problem is a heating problem and this is causing heaving of the floor up to 18" high from what the level was before, so they have to tear out the whole thing. The new refridgeration system alone will cost $150,000 to $1.75,000. The rest, new floor, fill, etc. will be approx. $400,000. The arena was built with general obligation. bonds and they will have to stay competitive with their ice time prices. Councilmember Brown requested formal action by council regarding the 1979 recreation program. 1979 ROSEVILLE RECREATION PROGRAM Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele after carefull review of the proposal submitted by the City of Roseville to the City of Falcon Heights, our pro- posed share of the recreation program, in addition to the possible contingent liability for repair of their ice arena, we find ourselves unable to afford the amount of money necessary to participate with Roseville. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Council- members Black, McGough, Steele and Brown. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 5 Clerk Administrator Barnes presented the 1978 Shade Tree SHADE TREE removal reimbursement policy. It was noted that last REMOVAL year the City reimbursed 80% of the cost of removal for PROGRAM private property trees, with the State reimbursing the REIMBURSEMENT City 370. This year the State will reimburse 280 of POLICY what we contribute. Councilmember McGough reported on the tree committee action taken at their meeting of June 13, 1978. The committee had discussed ordering of trees and amount needed for the planting program. Concern was expressed on the costs involved due to the size of the new trees being larger than the trees planted in the spring of 1978. The order for trees will be 235 trees, excluding Larpenteur Avenue, Snelling Avenue, Roselawn Avenue and Hamline Avenue as these are County and State streets. If these were ordered, the total would be 345 trees. The order for trees will be placed before the end of June to be sure of availability. The other problem noted is the size of tree specified in the tree ordinance. The ordinance states 2" or larger, the cost of a tree that size would be $100 to $200, balled burlaped The bare-root trees ordered would be 14 to 12" in size at considerably less in price. The quantities to be ordered are: Hoyt (north side only) 15 Imperial Honey Locust Iowa 10 Marshal Seedless Ash Idaho 10 Sugar Maple California 15 Redmond Linden Crawford (If north side 10 Silver Maple is planted) Asbury 20 Marshal .Seedless Ash Arona 30 Red Maple (Sunset) Pascal 45 Hackberry Simpson 40 Redmond Linden Holton 20 Imperial Honey Locust Albert 15 Sugar Maple Garden (east of Snelling) 5 Sugar Maple As this is an estimated quantity, there may be trees left over, we are requesting the extra trees be placed in the park. A trench would have to be dug, 300' bed, 18 to 24" deep, 22 to 3' wide where we can heal the trees in. It was suggested to place the trench along the east boundry fence of the park, this has the least amount of traffic, 70 yards of dirt for planting would be needed, also, the dirt removed from the trench would have to be disposed of. Clerk Administrator Barnes was requested to check with the U of M to obtain dirt fill. Councilmember Steele moved adoption of the following resolution: 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 6 RESOLUTION 78-16 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota does hereby establish the rate of assistance to private property owners at 500 of the cost of removal effective January 1, 1978, no to exceed $100 per tree, limit to five (5) trees per lot per calander year. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Black and 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 moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele to authorize Mayor Warkentien and Clerk Adminis- trator Barnes to sign the joint Ramsey County agreement for Roselawn Avneue between Snelling and .Fairview joint construction. 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. Clerk Administrator Barnes discussed the health insurance proposal that was prepared showing current and proposed plan for the city employees. Councilmember Black explained the various plans and noted that with a small staff it is difficult to get a group plan that will give adequate coverage for the employee and dependants. No action taken. Clerk Administrator Barnes brought before council a letter regarding Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency, Home Improvement Grant Program Phase III. The city office had received a call from a resident that had called HRA and was told in order to be eligible, the City of Falcon Heights is required to adopt the program through council action. .Councilmember Steele introduced the following resolution and moved its adopting. RESOLUTION 78-17 ~~ I REQUESTING THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL HRA TO APPLY FOR REHABILITATION GRANT FUNDS FOR THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Brown and 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. • ROSELAWN AVE. JOINT CONST. HEALTH INS. HOME IMPROVE- MENT GRANT r 'V { ( ~ V MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 7 Councilmember Steele requested council take some action to deter futt~~'_e,vandalsm in the park. It was suggested a sign be,posed~'n the park area and in the building offering ~~f3~ reward for the information leading to the arrest and conviction of vandals. Councilmember Steele moved to authorize Clerk Administrator Barnes to purchase a sign to be posted in the park area and park building offering $100 reward for the arrest and conviction of vandals. 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 Black reviewed the Planning Commission minutes with council. It was decided at the June 5, 1978 meeting to recommend to council the appointment of a committee to interview and recommend to council the appointment of a planning consultant. The Planning Commission has a listing provided by the Metro Council. Two members suggested were, James Lammers and Michael Heffron. The council recommended from the business .community John Labalestra, from council, William Black and from the City, Clerk Administrator Barnes. Council- member Steele moved the appointment of James Lammers, Michael Heffron, William Black, John Labalestra and Clerk Administrator Barnes to the committee. to interview and recommend a Planning Consultant to the Planning Commission. 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 of the May Human Rights Committee were read and noted by Council. Mayor Warkentien re-appointed William Black to serve on the Community Education Advisory Committee. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown to approve the appointment of William Black to the Community Education Advisory Committee. 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 Jerry Renchin appeared before Council and noted they had been running test on water pressure in the fire hydrants on the east side of the City. There are some that have a low reading of 27 lbs and the highest is 36 lbs pressure. The St. Paul Water Dept. while working in the City stated that this is problem on the east side, there have been some complaints, but there is nothing that can be done by them unless they recieve a request from the City to boost the pressure by use of a pump. The Roseville side of Hamline shows a pressure of 55 lbs, they are on an auxillary pump system. If needed St. Paul Water can open gates and boost water pressure, but did not know pressure available. FALCON HEIGHTS PARK VANDALISM PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES HUMAN RIGHTS MINUTES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT MINUTES _ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 8 Fire Chief Renchin also noted to council Jerry Baden has retired from the department and Bert Gimmestad has been discharged due to medical leave pending for the past year. This brings department enrollment to 21 members. They have been unsucessful this past year in recruting new members for the department. The problem at Flower City seems to be resolved. The owner of Flower City. has contacted the Fire Department and will accompany them on their next fire inspection. Councilmember McGough reported the new deputy assigned to RAMSEY COUNTY the evening shift in Falcon Heights is doing a good job. SHERIFF REPORT He is concerned about the cycle rally coming up and would like an extra man riding with him those two nights. Councilmember McGough stated he had talked with Capt. Spencer and was not sucessful in obtaining a rider for our deputy. The City could hire an extra deputy, but the sheriff department will not assign an extra deputy at their expense. Councilmember McGough questioned council regarding the uniformed police at Roc-A-Fellas. Can the private patrol do anything regarding juveniles returning after being told to leave. Councilmember McGough was advised the patrol could call Ramsey County Sheriff #662 for assistance as the private patrol service is not permitted to write a citation. Councilmember McGough requested permission to put a 4" CEMENT RUNNER cement runner under the .cyclone fence at Falcon Woods FALCON WOODS Park, south of George Plant's property. This will be PARK installed by George Plant to enable him to mow the back of his lot that abuts the fence line. This will enhance their property and the park as it will control weeds growing close to the fence. Approval was given. Councilmember Brown requested council to arrange for a 911 EMERGENCY speaker to explain the 911 Emergency Radio System. Council agreed to have a quest speaker in the near future. Councilmember Brown reported that the Minnesota League MINNESOTA has gotten a 20o return on their insurance questionaire LEAGUE INS. and they are going to look into insurance needs for small cities. This will include liquor liability, they are unsure so to whether they will go into health insurance. Councilmember Brown reported that Rose Hill nursary has ROSE HILL been sold. °`` ~~ f] MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 14, 1978 Page 9 Clerk Administrator Barnes brought before council a proposal by Art's Towing to allocate some land for an impounding area for cars during the State Fair at Idaho- Snelling. The city would reci.eve $10.00 of the $25.00 plus $3.00 storage that he now charges. We would have to have someone down there collecting fees. He could then keep a truck here in the city instead of going to English Street and back every time. It would be easier for people to pick up cars here rather than going to Maplewood. The hours suggested were ll:oo a.m. to l:oo a. m., the attendant would be paid out of the im- pounding fees, lighting would be provided by the park lights. No action taken. ARTS TOWING PROPOSAL - IMPOUND AREA 1 Mayor Warkentien introduced a letter from Mayor Latimar CRIMINAL stating there were four positions open on the Criminal JUSTICE BOARD Justice Board and recommended Pete McGough as a candidate. Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember ADJOURNMENT McGough to adjourn at 11:00 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. -~~ ~_ / J~ WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR Attest: S~~ ~r~' ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular Meeting of June 14, 1978