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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 17, 1980
A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order
by Mayor Warkentien at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Steele, Brown, Eggert and Larson. Also PRESENT
present was Clerk Administrator Barnes.
None. ABSENT
Mayor Warkentien informed Council that he had received a letter (and a DARRELL KRENT~
personal visit) from Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Krentz, 1711 Albert, who had 1711 ALBERT
cabled a split boulevard tree on the recommendation of Mark Stennes, TO BE RE-
City Tree Inspector. The tree was then damaged in a storm on September IMBURSED FOR
8th and the tree was removed by the City. Due to the misunderstanding CABLED TREE
Mr. Krentz requested that the City reimburse him the cost of the cabling,
$110.00. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Brown, that
Mr. and Mrs. Krentz be reimbursed $110.00 as requested. Motion carried
unanimously.
During a discussion Councilmember Steele stated he felt Dr. French,
the City Horticulturist, should make Gure the Tree Inspectors be fully
versed regarding City policies. The Clerk Administrator was directed
to discuss all tree inspection problems with Dr. French.
Mayor Warkentien presented proposed Resolution 80-24 authorizing the
Clerk Administrator to be the designated official to sign the appli-
cation for eligibility in purchasing of government surplus properties,
and moved its adoption. Councilmember Larson seconded the motion,
which carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 80-24 RESOLUTION
80-24
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND DELEGATING THE CLERK
ADMINISTRATOR TO BE THE DESIGNATID OFFICIAL TO
SIGN THE APPLICATION FOR ELIGIBILITY IN PURCHASING
OF SURPLUS PROPERTIES
Mayor Warkentien presented for consideration Resolution 80-25 certify-
ing the bonds and interest collectible in 1981 through 1983 (Water-
main and Sanitary Sewer Improvement Bonds dated 10/1/63). Councilmember
Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the resolution be
adopted. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION 80-25 RESOLUTION
80-25
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE BONDS AND INTEREST
COLLECTIBLE IN 1981 THROUGH 1983
Mayor Warkentien presented for consideration Resolution 80-26 certify-
ing the bonds and interest collectible in 1981 and 1982 (General Improve-
ment Storm Sewer Bonds of 7/1/67). Councilmember Larson moved, seconded
by Councilmember Brown that the resolution be adopted. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION 80-26 RESOLUTION
80-26
A RESOLUTION CERTIFYING THE BONDS AND INTEREST
COLLECTIBLE IN 1981 AND 1982
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Mayor Warkentien informed Council that he had received a letter from
Mike Heffron, State Fairgrounds, in response to an article in the Sun
Newspaper regarding Fair time problems in Falcon Heights. Council
suggested that the Mayor contact Mr. Heffron and discuss the matter.
Mayor Warkentien opened the 1981 Budget discussion with the proposed
Fire and Rescue Budgets. Chief Renchin was in attenance to present
his recommendations. During the ensuing discussion the following
motions were made:
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LETTER FROM
MIKE HEFFRON
REGARDING SUN
NEWSPAPER
ARTICLE
1981 BUDGET
DISCUSSION
(1) Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson FIRE & RESCUE
that the per diem for Fire and Rescue Travel, Conferences BUDGET CHANGES
and Schools be increased from $25.00 per day to $45.00 per
day for remainder of 1980 if the Budget permits, and for 1981.
Motion carried unanimously.
(2) Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert
that the Fire and Rescue Call Salaries be increased from $5.50
per hour to $6.00 per hour starting January 1, 1981. Motion
carried unanimously.
(3) Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson
that the 1981 Budget for Chief and Assistants be increased
from $5,100.00 to $6,672.00 for the year starting January 1,
1981. Motion carried unanimously.
(4) Councilmember Brown moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson
that the following salary increases be approved for the year 1981:
(a) Chief - increase from $135.00 to $150.00 per month
(b) Assistants - increase from $85.00 to $95.00 per month
(c) Captains - increase from $35.00 to $40.00 per month
. (d) Rescue Captains - increase from -0- to $40.00 per month
(e) Lieutenants - increase from $25.00 to $28.00 per month
Upon a vote being taken the motion carried unanimously.
While considering the 1981 Budget items for Mayor and Council the sub3ect COUNCIL
of Council salaries arose. After a discussion Councilmember Eggert moved, SALARIES
seconded by Mayor Warkentien that Ordinance X173 be adopted increasing
the Mayor's salary $40.00 per month and Council salaries $30.00 per month.
Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Council-
members Steele, Brown, Eggert and Larson and the following voted "nay" None.
Motion carried.
ORDINANCE ~R173 ORDINANCE
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AN ORDINANCE FI%ING THE SALARIES FOR THE MAYOR AND
COUNCILMEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FALCON HEIGHTS AND REPEALING ORDINANCES 130, 143 AND
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' Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the meeting ADJOURNMENT
be adjourned at 11:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor
Attest:
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ewan B. Barnes, Clerk A 'nistrator
Special City Council Meeting of September 17, 1980