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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_78Jun28MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 1978 A regular City Council meeting of the City of Falcon Heights was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Warkentien, .Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown Also Present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Attorney John Kenefick and Engineer Brad Lemberg. Councilmember Black was on vacation. Alan Rolek, 2745 Fillmore, Minneapolis, was introduced to Council, June 28, 1978 by Clerk Administrator Barnes as the new bookkeeper hired for the City of Falcon Heights. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to approve the employment application of Mr. Rolek at $700 per month. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye" Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilmember McGough moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay: None. Motion carried. 1 Fire and Rescue Reports 58 thru 61 2. Ramsey County Sheriff Report - May 1978 3. General Disbursements $36,828.31 4. Liquor Disbursements $ 9,697.89 5. Licenses: See Attached List; _~~ 93 PRESENT ABSENT BOOKKEEPER CONSENT AGENDA Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown MINUTES OF to approve the Minutes of June 14, 1978 as amended. Upon JUNE 14, 1978 a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien read and presented to Dr. A.J. Schwantes a certificate of appreciation for serving on the Planning Commission from January 14, 1966 to December 21, 1977. Dr. Schwantes thanked the council for the certificate and expressed his enjoyment in working with the City Council in the past years. Councilmember .Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to authorize the Clerk Administrator to cancel check number 10959 dated December 30, 1977 in the amount of $180.00 payable to William H. Burke as a duplicate payment had been made for reimbursement for tree removal. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIA- TION A.J. SCHWANT'E~ PLANNING COMMISSION CANCELLATION OF DUPLICATE PAYMENT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 1978 Page 2 Councilmember McGough moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele to refer the Conditional Use request of Robert E. Yahnke- 1776 Simpson to erect a utility shed on the rear of his lot to the Planning Commission. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Council- members McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien presented for discussion the membership dues of the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. in the amount of $801 per year, beginning June 1, 1978 thru May 31, 1979, for the City of Falcon Heights. After reasonable discussion, Clerk Administrator Barnes informed council he had attended a meeting June 28, 1978 of the membership and related that he has the support of the members to lobby for a Bill to consider a state subsidy in lieu of taxes for tax exempt property such as the State Fairgrounds and the University Farm Campus which at the present time the City of Falcon Heights does not receive. It not only would benefit Falcon Heights, which is 2/3 of the area is tax exempt, but other communities with tax exempt property. Clerk recommended we continue our membership. Recommendation approved. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown to authorize the Clerk Administrator to submit the City of Falcon Heights membership dues in the amount of $801 for the year starting June 1, 1978 thru May 31, 1979, to continue our membership in the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Council discussed the request of Mr. James Rutzick, owner and operator of Roc-A-Fellas, Inc. at 1543 Larpenteur Avenue to permit them to designate a smoking and light refreshment area in their place of business so that they can requlate these activities more readily than is the case now, as patrons must go out doors. A letter from Capt. Spencer of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Dept. was read indicating if council permitted the indoor area, it would cause less congestion outside the place. Councilmember McGough moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown to authorize Mr. James Rutzick to set aside a designated area for smoking and light refreshments. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough and Brown and the following voted "nay": Councilmember Steele. Motion carried. -~ ~ ~ 94 CONDITIONAL USE - 1776 SIMPSON R.E. YAHNKE MEPiIBERSHIP - ASSOCIATION OF METRO- POLITAN MUNICIPALITIES ROC-A-FELLAS REQUEST - SMOKING AND REFRESHMENT 95 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 1978 Page 3 Mr. ~ Mrs. John Webster, 1850 N. Snelling Drive appeared before council and requested the council take some action against their neighbor at 1860 North Snelling Drive, namely the Stanley Rydell's. Attorney Kenefick reviewed with council the Webster's problem with their neighbor and recommended the council permit him to write a letter to the Rydell's that this type of conduct is in violation of the City nuisance ordinance and state statute and if this doesn't cause the harassment to stop, he would advise the Webster's to sign complaints. A lengthly discussion was held in regards to the problem. The council suggested the request be referred to the Human Rights Commission for investigation to determine whether it falls in the commissions jurisdiction or is a civil matter for the Webster's to determine what action they desire to take. MR. 8 MRS JOHN WEBSTER NEIGHBORHOOD HARASSMENT Councilmember Brown suggested to council the city should CITY NEWS- put a newsletter together for citizens on a quarterly or LETTER monthly basis and questioned whether we should hire some- one to deliver them. Clerk Administrator Barnes will put together a cost proposal for the council to review. Council discussed the ambulance request of the Fire Department to operate an ambulance in the City. It is required to publish the fact that the City is applying for a license. Mayor Warkentien moved the City not apply for the ambulance license. Motion died for lack of a second. Terry Iverson from the Fire Department appeared before council and answered questions in respect to ambulance operation costs and the license application and the Fire Departments desire for~an ambulance in relation to better services. Mayor Warkentien stipulated he felt the services we now give are adequate at the present time. Councilmember McGough moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele to authorize the Fire Chief to publish the notice of the City Falcon Heights intent to apply for an ambulance license, but not approval of purchase of an ambulance. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE PUBLICATION FOR AMBULANCE LICENSE 9~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 28, 1978 Page 4 Councilmember McGough reported on the refuse container COHEN built behind the buildings on Cohen property, 1550 West PROPERTY Larpenteur. Councilmember McGough stated it is of REFUSE sound construction, but is not appealing. Atty Kenefick CONTAINER was requested to check the container to determine if Mr. Cohen had violated any ordinances. Engineer Lemberg informed council he checked the washout FOLLWELL on Folwell caused by the last rain fall. The cave in BLVD. WASH- was due to a broken culvert. He suggested the University OUT should be responsible for the construction of the line and repair it at their cost. Engineer Lemberg also reviewed with council the drainage DRAINAGE problem at Hollywood Court. He maintains the drainage PROBLEM - from the Grain Terminal parking lot is creating to great HOLLYWOOD a drainage flow, thereby creating flooding problems. He COURT suggests we discuss the problem with GTA and also the need of the St Anthony Storm Drainage project. Councilmember Brown suggested .the council authorize a FLOATING floating holiday for City employees for one day a year HOLIDAY subject to approval of the Clerk Administrator. AUTHORIZATION Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember. Steele to approve a floating holiday for all full time employees... Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.. Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien ADJOURNMENT to adjourn at 9:58 p. m. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Coucilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 1 ~ ,~ WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR Attest: Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular meeting of June 28, 1978 CONSENT AGENDA June 28, 1978 LICENSES: GENERAL CORPORATE: RETAIL • ' Northstar Pizza Corp/dba./Shakey s #476 1552 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Mr. Ems System/dba/Embers #484 1700 N. Snelling Falcon Heights , P'In Mar-Co Diversified/dba/ #485 One Hour Martinizng 1407 W. Larpenteur Falcon.. Heights, Mn Falcon Barbers #481 1713 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn Mando Photo Co #469 1790 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn. Karla's Hair Fashion #470. 1547 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn DeLange Dancers Studio #472 1550 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Hermes Floral Co., Inc. #473 2001 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Chin's Kitchen #477 1664 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Jansen Bros. Inc #478 1750 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn. Hair Design Unlimited #480 1703 N. Sneilling Falcon Heights, Mn Falcon Lanes, Inc #487 1550 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Clip Joint Beauty Salon #488 • 1662 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn Roc-A-Fellas, Inc. #489 1544 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn ~~ CONSENT AGENDA June 28, 1978 • GEN. CORP.. RETAIL -(CONT.) Rondo-Lind/dba/The Frame Factory #490 1658 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn Wondra's Piano 8 Organ #491 1526 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Domestic Sales/dba/ Round Bobbin Sewing Center 1538 W. Larpenteuu Falcon Heights, Mn GENERAL CORPORATE -.SERVICE STATIONS Hamline Hoyt Service #461 1565 N. Hamline Falcon Heights, Mn Falcon Oil Company #475 1350 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn • Garnet Standard Service .1691 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn G.T.A. Service Station #492 1667 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn GENERAL CORPORATE - RUBBISH HAULER Humphry's Rubbish #479 970 Central Avenue St. Paul, Mn 55104 Poor Richard's Inc. #483 400 Whitall_ St. Paul, Mn Woodlake Sanitary Service/dba/ #486 Allstate Disposal. 4000 Hamel Road St. Paul, Mn Wily's Removall #493 492 W. County Road B-2 Roseville, Mn Van's Rubbish Service #495 1215 Leland Road St. Paul, Mn 9~ ~`"~ CONSEN^1 AGENDA June 28, 1978 LICENSES: • GENERAL CQRPORATE -- TREE SERVICES Green Leaf Tree SErvice #474 410 Pleasant Avenue ST. Paul Park, Mn The Davey Tree Expert.,Company #501 8748 E. Reasearch Ctr. Rd New Hope, Mn (Home office: 117 S. Water St. Kent:, Ohio ) ,... ,~: NON-INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR - ON-SALE Northstar Pizza Corp/dba/Shakey 's #234 15.5.2 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn ~...-,: Dunkin Concession Company #235 .State Fairgrounds Grandstand Bulling (Home office-14908 Glendale, Minnetonka, Mn) • Falcon Lanes, Inc. #236 155D_W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn NON-INTOXICATING MALT. LIQUOR - OFF-SALE Falcon Lanes, Inc 155O,W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Hamline Foods #143 1579 Hamline Falcon Heights, MN .CIGARETTE LICENSES Falcon Oil Company #490 1350 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Embers Restaurants #491 1700 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn Northern Vending Services #492 1670 Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn (Clark Submarine) CONSENT AGENDA June 28, 1978 LICENSES: • CIGARETTE (Cont...) Dunkin Concession State Fairgrounds Grandstand Buildn Falcon Heights, Mn (Home office: 1490 Minnetonka, Mn Hamline Foods 1579 Hamline Falcon Heights, Mn g 8 Pizza Hut Restaurant 1650 N. Snellin g Falcon. Heights, Mn Glendale, #493 #494 #495 ADDENDUM to CONSENT AGENDA rTune 2 8 , _19.78, LICENSES: • GENERAL CORPORATE - RETAIL Hamline Foods 1579 Hamline Avenue Falcon Heights, Mn Falcon Heights Pharmacy. 1707 N. Snelling Falcon Heights, Mn Adams T.V. Sales 6 Serivice 1539 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Ann-Mar Enterprises, Inc./dba/ Champion Auto Store 1532 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Thatcher Chiropractic 1347 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Flower City, Inc. • 1553 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn Pizza Huts of the Northwest 1650 N. Snelling Dr. Falcon Heights, Mn Falcon Lanes, Inc 1550 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn BOTTLE CLUB WINE LICENSE Northstar Pizza Corp Shakey's Pizza 1552 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn LIQUOR LICENSE - ON-SALE Lido Cafe 1611 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn SPECIAL SUNDAY LIQUOR- ON-SALE Lido Cafe 1611 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn #496 #498 #499 #500 #502 #505 #471 #503 #3 #6 #5 ~~~ ADDENDUM. to CONSENT AGENDA (cont.) ~,~ June 28, 19.78 LICENSES: • NON-INTOXICATING .MALT LIQUOR QN-SALE Pizza Huts of the Northwest #237 1650 N. Snelling Dr. Falcon Heights, Mn .GENERAL CORPORATE - REFUSE HAULER Walter's Disposal #497 2830 101st Avenue N.E. Blaine, Mn Roadway Rubbish #504 803 Hazel Street St. Paul, Mn • r