HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_05Aug10
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
MINUTES
August 10, 2005
Mayor Gehrz convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Council members Robert Lamb,
Peter Lindstrom, and Laura Kuettel
Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington
COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience.
PRESENTATIONS:
Kay Andrews from Northwest Youth and Family Services (NYFS) and MarySue Hansen from the Suburban Ramsey Family Collaborative (SRFC) gave presentations on their respective programs.
Ms. Andrews gave an update on the program status of NYFS, and the use of their programs by Falcon Heights residents. As of June 30, approximately one-half of the city’s cooperative
service agreement has been utilized. She also mentioned that the St. Anthony Police Department has been working very closely with NYFS to divert youth offenders into their programs.
Ms. Andrews estimated that they had a less than 20% recidivism rate for youth offenders. She also invited the Council and Mayor to upcoming fundraising events this fall, including
the Fall Harvest Gala at Midland Hills Country Club on October 29, and the re-opening celebration of Penny Pinchers, the NYFS thrift store, in Mounds View on September 8 from 4-8 p.m.
Ms. Hansen presented “Investing in Youth”, a publication sponsored by the SRFC and their partners, to each council member. She reported that SRFC will likely lose their funding next
year due to state and federal grant cuts. She thanked the Council and Mayor Gehrz for their leadership around youth issues, and encouraged them to remain involved.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The July 27, 2005 minutes were approved as amended by Councilmember Lindstrom, a correction being made regarding his comments about the upcoming Ice Cream Social.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
Kuettel moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as outlined below:
General Disbursements through August 3, 2005: $ 16,746.76
Payroll (7/15/05-7/31/05 ) $ 12,291.34
Approval of Mechanical Contractor License for Academy Heating and AC
Approval of General Contractor License for Dalco Roofing and Sheet Metal
POLICY AGENDA:
Consideration of Election Services Contract with Little Canada
Administrator Worthington presented background information regarding the upcoming fall city election. With the recent hiring of a new deputy clerk, she recommends that the city enter
into a contract with Little Canada to provide election services, and at the same time, train two Falcon Heights' staff members in running elections. Kathy Glanzer, the Little Canada
City Clerk, will provide all services related to running our city election, and train Stacey Kreuser and Lisa Anderson in election management at the same time. Worthington further reported
that the agreement had been reviewed by City Attorney Knutson, and he made no changes. The council also received an updated copy of the agreement, due to a change in the hourly rate
provided by Little Canada for these services. Mayor Gehrz asked about the scope of services provided in this agreement, and Worthington explained that the Falcon Heights city staff
would handle routine requests for voter registration, absentee ballots, and other information at city hall during regular business hours and that Ms. Glanzer would not be expected to
staff our regular operations during this time. Ms. Glanzer will focus primarily on the legal, statutory, and logistical considerations of the election, both leading up to the election
and on Election Day.
Motion by Lamb to approve the Election Services Contract with Little Canada, unanimous approval.
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: None
Respectfully submitted,
Heather Worthington
City Administrator/Clerk