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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_80Aug27MINUTES ~ ~ REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Brown at 7:30 p.m. Acting Mayor Brown, Councilmembers Steele, Eggert and Larson. Also present PRESENT were Clerk Administrator Barnes and Engineer Lemberg. Mayor Warkentien. ABSENT Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the CONSENT Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion carried unanimously. AGENDA APPROVID 1. Rescue Reports 4~R-03780 and 4~R-03880 2. Fire Report ~~F-02980 3. Lauderdale Fire Report 4~L-0480 4. General Payroll 8/1/80 - 8/15/80 $ 4,767.75 5. Liquor Payroll 8/1/80 - 8/15/80 $ 1,807.64 6. General Disbursements 8/14/80 - 8/27/80 $14,157.05 7. Liquor Disbursements 8/12/80 - 8/25/80 $20,089.18 8. Liquor Store Financial Report, July, 1980 Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the Minutes of August 13, 1980 be approved as corrected. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Brown, Councilmembers Eggert and Larson, and the following voted "nay": None. Councilmember Steele abstained. Motion carried. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Salminen, 1740 Holton, were in attendance to present their plan for surfacing and fencing 6 feet of the walkway between Holton and Albert, which has been used as a driveway by Salminens and their neighbor, Paul Baehr, 1746 Holton. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that the Baehrs had not responded to the request from the City that the driveway be surfaced, and has not commented on the barricade which was placed at the access to the walkway. Since the barricade has been in place Baehrs have been driving over the lawn to reach their garage and the City Attorney drafted a letter to Baehrs 'informing that they must cease driving on the lawn as it is in violation of Ordinance ~~159, which carries a misdemeanor penalty. Mr. Salminen addressed Council informing that he is willing to surface the 6 feet of walkway adjoining his property, but requested that the walkway be vacated before he does any improvements. After a discussion Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the matter should be referred to the Planning Commission for their recommend- ation. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1980 APPROVF WALKWAY AT 1740 - 1746 HOLTON T. A. SALMINEN REQUEST THAT WALKWAY BE VACATID RE- FERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION Acting Mayor Brown called the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. to consider PUBLIC the use of Revenue Sharing Funds. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed HEARING - those in attendance that the Federal Government has not as yet determined REVENUE if the funds will be available but if so Falcon Heights should receive SHARING FUNI $26,000.00. The Revenue Sharing Funds have, in the past, been used for ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 PAGE 2 policing and the Clerk Administrator recommended that any funds received PUBLIC be used for that purpose. Since there were no comments from those in HEARING attendance Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson (cont.) that the Revenue Sharing Funds be used for policing as it has in the past. Motion carried unanimously. Fred Baker, a resident of the apartment complex at 1707 Lindig, represent- ing several residents of that building, informed that they feel the "no parking" sign posted for the duration of the State Fair should be re- moved due to the fact that there are not enough off-street parking spaces and the "no parking" sign creates a parking problem. After a short dis- cussion Acting Mayor Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson that the "no parking" sign on the east side of Lindig across from 1707 Lindig be removed. Motion carried unanimously. "NO PARKING' SIGN ACROSS FROM 1707 LINDIG TO BE REMOVED Acting Mayor Brown informed Council that persons with delinquent sewer SANITARY charges have been notified by mail and that it is now necessary to set SEWER ASSES a date for the Assessment Hearing. Acting Mayor Brown moved, seconded MENT HEARING by Councilmember Larson that the Assessment Hearing for Delinquent SET FOR Sanitary Sewer Charges be set for September 24, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. Motion 9/24/80 carried unanimously. John Labalestra, 1433 California and Lido Cafe, addressed Council at the request of Clerk Administrator Barnes. The Clerk Administrator had given ( Mr. Labalestra, for his review and comments, a proposed Ramsey County Model Ordinance on Food Service Establishments, which is based on the 1976 F.D.A. Food Sanitation Manual. Apparently there has been discussion on the State level regarding the possibility of the counties taking over the food inspection program. Mr. Labalestra noted his concerns and marked them on the draft of the proposed ordinance. He did state that he felt the county could do abetter job of inspecting and was in favor of the change as long as both the County and State did not both collect fees. Clerk Administrator Barnes was directed to convey the information to Ramsey County. At the August 13, 1980 Meeting Keith Hofeld was approved as a pro- bationary fireman. Councilmember Brown informed Council that Mr. Hofe~cl was actually returning from a leave of absence and the probationary period would not apply to him. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele that Keithe Hofeld be approved without probation subject to his physical. Motion carried unanimously. Engineer Lemberg informed Council that the sealcoating project in the northwest quadrant of the City has been completed except for three areas which need patching. The contract with Bituminous Roadways stipulated the cost would not exceed $33,000.00. However, due to the fact that the streets were in better condition than anticipated and aggregate saved from the 1979 sealcoating was used, the cost of the project will be con- siderably less. Engineer Lemberg requested payment to Bituminous Roadways in the amount of $17,650.28, which is the cost to date. He ' anticipates there might be an additional $500.00 to $600.00 cost for completion of the project. Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson that payment in the amount of $17,650.28 be made as requested. Motion carried unanimously. JOHN LABALESTRA COMMENTS ON PROPOSID COUNTY FOOD ESTABLISHMEr ORDINANCE Id0 PROBATIO' PERIOD FOR KEITHE HOFELD AUTHORIZATIC OF PAYM~T FOR SEAL COATING PROJECT MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING "~ AUGUST 27, 1980 PAGE 3 Engineer Lemberg presented the proposed Resolutions drafted for the purpose of removing the designation of Pascal as an MSA Street and designating Tatum as an MSA Street. Acting Mayor Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele that Reso- lution 80-21 be approved, revoking Pascal as an MSA Street. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 80-21 RESOLUTION 80-21 A RESOLUTION REMOVING PASCAL, LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN, AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET Acting Mayor Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that Reso- lution 80-22 be approved, establishing Tatum as an MSA Street. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 20-22 RESOLUTION 80-22 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING TATUM STREET, LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN, AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET Acting Mayor Brown noted the new hourly rate of pay for the City's INCREASED present Engineering Firm Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates ENGINEERING (new rates to go into effect January 1, 1981). Engineer Lemberg stated FEES FOR he had requested the City be notified of the increase in order that it 1981 ~, could be considered in preparing the 1981 Budget. t Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that the State Local Govern- LOCAL ment Aid cuts will mean a loss of $13,985.25 to Falcon Heights this GOVERNEMENT year. The Clerk Administrator and Mayor Warkentien did attend the AIDS TO BE Governor's Meeting regarding the matter but were not allowed any input CUT at that time. Ramsey, Hennepin and St. Louis Counties will not be cut MAYOR TO as those counties are covered under separate legislation, which the Clerk APPEAL TO Administrator felt to be most unfair. Council concurred and suggested GOVERNOR AND that the legislators be contacted requesting the laws be changed to LEGISLATORS include counties in the same guidelines as municipalities. After some discussion Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Council- member Larson that Mayor Warkentien respond to the Governor and that a letter be directed to the legislators and the League of Municipalities requesting that they support legislation which would include counties under the same guidelines as municipalities. Motion carried unanimously. Acting Mayor Brown acknowledged receipt of a donation of $200.00 from $200.00 GIFT Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates for playground or related FROM BONESTRC equipment. Councilmember Steele objected to accepting the donation as AND ASSOC. he feels it is not proper to accept gifts from persons or firms dealing with the City of Falcon Heights. The Clerk Administrator was directed to write a letter thanking the firm for the gift. Clerk Administrator Barnes brought to the attention of Council a Notice of CITY NAMED Claim from Attorney Stefan A. ~ Dlin, representing Pamela Stawski, who was IN CLAIM - injured in a bus-pedestrian accident at Larpenteur and Arona on April 2, BUS-PEDESTR- 1980. The City is being charged with neglecting to correct a defective IAN ACCIDENT semaphore and pedestrian flasher at the intersection. The Clerk Admini- ARONA AND strator stated that the traffic light is serviced by Ramsey County and LARPENTEUR that the defective light had been reported to the County on several occasions following complaints from the deputy and citizens. MINUTES { ~ REGULAR CITY COUICIL MEETII~TG AUGUST 27, 1980 PAGE 4 ! The matter has been reported to the City's Liability Insurance Carrier. CLAIM (cont Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that the Maurice Cedarholm CEDARHOLM kge Descrimination charge has been assigned to Case Processing Unit Two DISCRIMIP~- (2) by the State Human Rights Commis sion. Councilmember Eggert again ATION CASE offered to serve as a witness if needed. Acting Mayor Brown informed that the regularly scheduled meeting of the CABLE North Suburban Cable Commission will be held on August 28, 1980 at 7:00 COMMISSION p.m. at the Roseville City Hall. Councilmembers Eggert and Steele will TO MEET attend. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented Resolution 80-23, prepared by Attorney Kenefick, such Resolution adopting new gas installation fees. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the` Resolution be adopted as presented. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 80-23 RESOLUTI02', 80-23 A RESOLUTION ESTAPLISHII`:G A F~ SCHEDULE RELATING TO GAS APPZIANCES, INCINERATORS, AIR CONDITIOP;IIVG, VE^1TILATING AP1D REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS Councilmember Larson opened a discussion regarding the policing service POLICING provided Falcon Heights by the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department. She Pr~OBLEMS `t informed that there was a problem on the street where she lives, the di s- DISCUSSED patcher was called, and the deputy never responded. She also has been receiving complaints from citizens who claim they never see the deputy patrolling. Councilmember Steele related an incident in his neighborhood where the police did not respond and the Roseville police finally were called and responded. He also had received a call from a sargeant in the Sheriff's Department telling him to stay out of police business following his complaint regarding a car speeding and not stopping at stop signs. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele, that the Clerk Administrator be directed to contact Sheriff Zacharias and air the complaints and also that he pursue a possible regional police force, which could include the 7 contractual communities. Motion carried un- animously. Clerk Administrator Barnes informed that Floy3 Security (after many months) LIQUOR STOP: still has not completed the security measures on3ered for the Municipal SECURITY Liquor Store. After the matter was discussed Councilmember Steele moved, SYSTEI~i seconded by Acting 1`,a.yor Brown that the Clerk Administrator check other DISCUSSED security firms regarding servicing the present system at the store and to report on the matter at the September 10, 1980 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. ~ Councilmember Larson inquired as to whether or not any member of the Council SPECIAL ha.s the authority to grant permission to park in the areas posted "No Park- PARKING ing". She was assured that each member has one vote only and that one PRIVILEGE member should not be able to grant such privileges. Councilmember Larson DISCUSSED feels it is unfair to other residents who also have parking problems at Fair Time and that the practice should be discontinued. i Y MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 PAGE 5 Acting Mayor Brown brought up the matter of proposed new "City of NEW CITY Falcon Heights" signs to be placed at the City limits on the main thor- SIGP;~ TO oughfares. Some suggestions were made regarding the wording and shape BE of the sign and the Clerk Administrator agreed to draw up a sample sign C02t'SIDERED for Council 4.o .consider at the next meeting. Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert, that the AD,TOURNN:r~~T meeting be adjourned at 10:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Helen L. Brown, Acting Mayor 1 Attest: s ~, .~:~ ~- Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of August 27, 1980