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MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 1979
A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to
order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers St.t.el~~, McCough, Brown and Stone.
Also present was Clerk Administrator :BdrrieS.
None.
Mayor Warkentien informed those in attendance that the purpose
of the meeting was to review the proposed 1980 City Budget which
was submitted by C Jerk Administrator Barnes.
Janet Brown, Chairperson, Park and Playground Development Commit-
tee, presented that Committee's proposed budget for 1980 as follows:
(1) New picnic shelter $3,000
(2) Bleachers 1,000 (donation)
(.`s) Concrete Slab 1,500
(4) 3 benches for playground area 450
(S) 2 picnic tables for Grove area 400
(6) Low grill 200
(7) Fertilizer 100
(£3) Replacement of trees 170
(9) Labor for spring planting 100
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There was some discussion regarding disbanding the Park and Play-
ground llevelopment Committee as it was originally established as a
a temporary committee, and the park development is nearly completed.
Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele, that
the Park and Playground Development Committee be continued for the
year 1980 with the understanding that in August of 1980 that Com-
mittee and the Recreation Advisory Coi~m-ittee will prepare a combined
budget for 1981 and will become one committee in 1981. Motion carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember McCough to
approve the Park and Playground Development Committee Budget of
$5,920 (excluding the $400.00 for repair of the existing shelter
roof, that amount to ,be added to Park and Recreation-Maintenance),
with the understanding that if outside funds are received that
amount will be deducted from the budget. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENT
ABSENT
1980 BUDGET
REVIEW
Councilmember Steele announced that Richard FiGcYier, 1784 Arona, RICHARD FISCHER
has resigned from the Park and Playground Development Committee. RESIGNS FROM
Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, that PARK & PLAYGROUND
Council acknowledge the efforts of Etichard Fischer, who has served COMMITTEE
meritoriously the Park and Playground llevelopment Committee .for the
past 3 years. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilmember Steele informed tYiat he feels there is a need for an
ice rink at the Idaho-Snelling Playground in order to serve residents
east of Snelling. Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Mayor
Warkentien, to allow the Idaho-Snelling Rink to be opened on a volun-
teer basis, (as suggested by Jim Jernberg at the September 12th meeting)
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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 1979
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with the City providing utilities up to an amount of $500.00 for the
season. Motion carried unanimously.
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After a discussion of the proposed Fire Protection Budget Mayor
Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele that the $2,250
maximum for Conventions and Meetings for the Fire Department be
used at the Fire Chief's discretion. Motion carried unanimously.
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Due to the fact that the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department will
not tow illegally parked cars unless the"no parking" sign stipulates
"towing zone" Council determined the Street Sign Budget should be '°
increased to cover the cost of purchasing "towing zone" signs to
be used during the State Fair. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded
by Councilmember Steele that the Street Sign Budget be increased
from $300.00 to $1,300.00. Motion carried unanimously.
Council did not take affirmative action on the Budget and will
discuss the matter again at the meeting of September 26, 1979.
Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember McGough, that ADJOURNMENT
the meeting be adjourned at 10:13 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor
Attest:
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ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator
Special City Council Meeting of September 17, 1979