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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_79Apr17_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING A APRIL 17, 1979 ~ Fr A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by rlayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers McGough, Steele and Brown. Also PRESENT present were Clerk Administrator Barnes and Attorney Kenefick. I1one . ABSENT Dr. David French, City Horticulturist, appeared before Council to DR. DAVID inform he is ready to start the tree planting program for 1979 and FRENCH - 1979 will need the planting locations marked. He requested permission TREE PROGRAM to hire 3 students from the College of Forestry to assist in the planting of the trees. Dr. French also would like to hire a qua]a.fied person to handle the Dutch Elm disease program in Falcon Heights. Dr. French would be responsible but would like to have the other person do the actual work as Dr. French is very busy. The person selected would be a gras~uate student in forest pathology with experience working with Dutch kDm disease. Councilmember McGough moved that Dr. David French be authoriz®d to hire 3 University of Minnesota students for tree planting for an amount not to exeeed $5.50 per hour for the supervisor and $5.00 per hour for the other two. Motion seconded by Councilmember Steele and carried unanimously. ___ yor arkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown that Dr. French be authorized to select some one to handle the Dutch Elm disease program under Dr. French's supervision. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Warkentien introduced Superintendent Lloyd Nielson of District COMMUNITY=. 623, James Klassen, Community Services Coordinator for District 623, SERVICES Representative John Rose and Representative Mike Fritz, who had been DISCUSSION invitad:to attend the Council meeting to discuss the Community Services program in relationship to School District 623: and the participation of Falcon Heights citizens. Councilmember Brown reviewed the past years events as to Community Services and recreation for citizens of r'alcon Heights. She related the Recreation Committee had met with Community Services Advisory .Committee and after that meeting those in attendance. came back f eel- ing encouraged that a program could be worked out. Dan Ficken, a representative of Community Services, did meet with the Falcon Heights Recreation Advisory Committee and advised them he could set up a program under Community Services. However a week later he came back to the Committee and advised them he could not implement a recrea- tion program for Falcon Heights. At about this time Roseville submitted a recreation proposal to the .Falcon Heights City Council, naming a cost of $23,000.00, contingent upon the participation of Falcon Heights in the funding for repair of the Roseville Ice Arena. It was felt the City of Falcon Heights could J MINUTES s~ SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING rGr~ APRIL 17, 19 79 Page 2 not assume such a large amount for recreation as it exceeded the current budget. The concern was that if we did not accept the proposal our citizens could not :participate in at~y way with the Roseville Recreation program. (except if they ~needed~numbers.in various activities .) Falcon Heights is q~Qs~ioning_how.Roseville Recreation can exclude participation of Falcon Heights residents if school property is"` being used. Superintendent Lloyd Nielsen, School District 623, maintains that SUPT. LLOYD since Morris Nicholson has left the School Board the special link NEILSBN between the school and City of Falcon Heights has been broken and SCHOOL DISTRICT hopes for a better relationship in the future. 623 Superintendent Neilsen explained Community Services receives funds for two specific purposes. 1. Providing adult education services outside the K-12 program. 2. Establishing linkages-to bring people together throughout the school district. He confirmed that someone from the City had called the school and was given incorrect information as to who was in charge of school facilities in respect to recreation. He also informed that the school does have agreements or contracts for use of school property to help def ray costs . Jim Klassen, Community Services Coordinator, maintains that there JIM KLASSEN are two priorities required foY utilization of school facilities. COMT~UNITY 1. School related activities. SERVICES 2. Activities for communities in which the school is located. P1r. Klassen informed that the baseball scheduling by Dan Ficken was incorrect and he assured Council that Mr. Ficken is aware of this matter and that the request should have been directed to his office. Mr. Klassen explained that there are two advisory boards, one of which is a Neighborhood Council, which makes recommendations. to the School District Advisor~rCouncil. The School District Advisory Council set policy for the entire School District 623. The Neighbor- hood Council does have representation on the Advisory Council as well as a council member from every city within the school district. He did stress that Commutai.ty Service is not in the recreation business and does not attempt to duplicate any other services from other organizations. He further stipulated that he had attempted to arrange a workable solution for recreation jointly with Roseville, Lauderdale and Falcon Heights, and he was aware that Roseville and Falcon Heights could not come to an agree- ment. He informed that communities do contract with the school for facilities and the fee is established for costs incurred, such ,as lights, heat or MINUTES ' SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING APtZIL 17, 1979 Page 3 janitoral services. COMMUNITIY .SERVICES Councilmember rlcGough said he had met with Frank Rog, Recreation (cont.) Director of Roseville, and that the Falcon Heights contract was based on the same basis as Lauderdale finally accepted. It was based on 85~ the first year, which would mean Falcon Heights would be required to fund approximately $11,000.00 when our budget for 1979 was approximately $1,500.00. Mayor Warkentien restated that the proposal included Falcon Heights participating in the repair of the Roseville Ice Arena and the city could not feasibly participate in such an agreement. Councilmember Steele questioned Mr. Klassen as to the terms of the rental of school property and whether or not the rental would allow excluding some citizens from participating in activities in the rented space. Mr. Klassen said it could be considered exclusionary if an organization rented the school buildings for a specific purpose. Councilmember Steele asked if it was an official opinion of the School Board and the Legislative Representatives that tax payers in District 623 are involved in a rental program which can be exclusionary to its citizens? Superintendent Nielsen stated it could be rented out to another community and the costs incurred by the school district are charged to that community or organization,, but if the organization had added costs that would reflect in the fee schedule for administration of the activity this would not be a concern of the school district. A lengthy discussion was held on this matter. Representative John Rose was recognized bar Mayor Warket~t~~ and_h~____ attempted to clarify the question in respect tp excluding some citizens from activities held on rented school property. He f eft the only way we might avoid this happening would be to have all associations organized by school district boundaries and not commu- nitiy boundaries. John Labalestra suggested if the school district rented to municipalities the fee to participate in any activity be the same to all citizsn,e and be stipulated in the contract. Phil Shively stated the problem is not so much the~fee charged but the policy of exluding Falcon Heights citizens from the recreation program. Representative Rose suggested that a committee consisting of himself, Representative Fritz, a Falcon Heights CounciLnember and a School Board Member or staff member be organized to discuss this common issue and attempt to come up with a program to accomodate all that are concerned. Superintendent Nielsen agreed with Representative Rose that the dis- cussion should be continued and would call a meeting within the month. 2~ MINUTES SPDCIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 1979 Page ~ Mayor Warkentien recognized representative Niike Fritz as being in attendance to observe the discusssion on Community Service. No further action was taken. Metropolitan Council Representative, Todd Lefko addressed Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan for Falcon Heights. Clerk Admini- strator Barnes requested a sample copy of a plan for a community of a size comparable to Falcon Heights. Attorney Kenefick inquired if it is possible for a city to prepare a Comprehensive Plan without the aid of a hired planner. Mr. Lefko agreed to provide the sample plan and check with his staff as to the answer-, to Attorney Kenefick's question. -- Mayor Warkentien informed that it was necessary to delegate an Acting Mayor for the City a$ that position had previously been held by Bill Black. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Council- member Brown that Councilmember Pete McGough be delegated by the Council as the Acting Mayor for the remainder of Bill Black's term. Upon a vote being taken the following voted 'aye": .Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Steele and Brown, and the following voted "nay'!: None. Councilmember McGough abstained. Motion carried. TODD LEFISO METRO COUNCIL PETE MCGOUGH ACTING MAYOR Councilmember McGough moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown to appoint Paul Kur iewski 1543 W I PAUL KURPIEWSKI p , . owa, to fill the Council vacancy created by the death of Bi11 Black. Motion carried unanimously. TO FILL COUNCIL VACANCY Mr. Kurpiewski was then sworn in by Mayor Warkentien and given the following Council Assignments: Insurance, Legislative Liaison , Human Rights Commission, Animal Control, and Alternate Representative to Ramsey County League of Local Governments. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to approve the Consent A enda as t d CONSENT AGENDA g presen e . Motion carried unanimously. AppRpgE,p 1. General Disbursements !x/12-17, 1979 $l~1,259.96 2. Liquor Disbursements 1/10-16, 1979 $9,238.05 3. General Payroll !t/1-15, 1979 $3,96l~.].!~ 4. Liquor Payroll !i/1-15, 1979 $2,057.07 Councilmember McGough moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown to MINUTES OF approve the minutes of April 11, 1979 as corrected. Notion carried APRIL 11 1979 unanimously. , Councilme~nber Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough to TREES TO BE authorize the Park and Playground Development Committee to purchase trees for th PURCHASED FOR e community park for the sum of $322.50, the amount to be paid from donations collected by the Committee. The planting plan PARK is to be reviewed by the Clerk Administrator. Motion carried unani- mously. MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 1979 Page 5 Attorney Kenefick informed Council that he had reviewed the Comprehensive Plan requirements and the specific statutes which deal with the Metro Council and the requirement that muncipalities have a Comprehensive Plan. H,e stated he could not find anything ' in the statutes which requires a community to hire a professional planner. The statute only requires that the muncipality produce a plan, and he felt that the City of Falcon Heights could prepare a Comprehensive Plan without a professional planner. Attorney Kenefick also informed that the contract with Howard Dahlgren and Associates, Inc. may be terminated by giving 30 days notice for any cause should the consultants fail to fulfill their obligations in a proper and timely manner. If Council feels that Howard Dahlgren and Associates, Inc. is not providing the type of material which should be provided that would be cause for termi- nation and 30 days notice could be given. Si COMPR~iENSIVE PLAN Councilmember McGough moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele that HOWARD DAHLGREII the City of Falcon Heights terminate the contract with Howard & ASSOC. Dahlgren and Associates, Inc. for the reason that the Council feels CONTRACT TO BE that the Planner has not lived up to their expectations in fulfilling TERMINATED the necessary needs for a Comprehensive Plan. Motion carried unani- mously. Attorney Kenefick was directed to draft a letter giving Howard Dahlgren and Associates, Inc. 30 days notice of termination. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that he had checked into the cost of clip on mikes for Council and the prices range from $75.00 to $115.00 each and he did not recommend the purchase of the mikes. Attorney Kenefick informed that he had checked into the CETA program and that due to a special exeanption for CETA employees the City would not be obligated to pay unemployment compensation to CETA employees employed by the City. He also indicated that if the City hires summer help other than through CETA the City would be involved with unemployment compensation. Councilmember Steele suggested that if temporary help is hired (other than CETA) they be hired for 11~ weeks limit, as if they are terminated the 1l~th week the City would not be obligated to pay unemployment. Attorney Kenefick was requested to present a written statement to Council stating his opinion on unemployment compensation in order that there would. be no questions regarding the matter. Clerk Administrator Barnes suggested to Council that a ceremony be held recognizing donations for the new ambulance. Mayor Warkentien instructed the Clerk Administrator to contact donors and determine if they would be interested in such a ceremony. Mayor Warkentien informed he had received a letter from the Governors Office of Volunteer Services stating that Governor Quie has declared the week of April 22-28 as Volunteer Recognition Week, and suggested PART TIME SUMMER EMPLOYEES MINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 17, 1979 Page 6 that the City give committee and commission members a certificate of recognition. Councilmember Brown informed ,that the Newsletter will be distributed early in the week of April 23. Clerk Administrator Barnes reported that the Deputy has requested NEW -~2 HOUR the~~e hour parking signs on Tatum be replaced, as they are so faded PARKING~~ SIGNS .the "no parking' rule cannot be enforced. FOR TATtJM Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember I~icGough that the Clerk Administrator be authorized to purchase new ~~2 hour parking~~ signs to be placed on Tatum Street. Motion. carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented the statement from the auditor, AUDITOR~~S George M. Hansen &..S4ris, for $1~,1~00.00 and requested permission to BILL PRESENTEE pay the bill. Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember FOR PAXMENT McGough to pay George M. Hansen & Sons $1~,~00.00 for their services. Motion carried unanimously. Clerk Administrator Barnes read a letter from the Ramsey County Engineer requesting the City help fund the improvement of Roselawn Ave. from Cleveland to Fulham at a cost of $87,000.00 to the City. After some discussion it was decided to refer the matter to Engineer Lemberg . Mayor Warkentien suggested an appropriate plaque or some similiar item be presented to Mrs. Bi11 Black in memory of Bi11. Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough, that ADJOU~ENT the meeting be adjourned at 10:l~5 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. /.._ r , s Willis C. 6. Warkentien, Mayor Attest: swan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Special City Council Meeting of April 17, 19`l9