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SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
DECEMBER 22, 1980
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A special meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to
order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmembers Steele, Brown, Eggert and Larson. Also PRESENT
present were Clerk Administrator Barnes and Engineer Lemberg.
None.
ABSENT
Councilmember Eggert moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson CONSENT AGEND
that the Consent Agenda be approved with the stipulation that Fire APPROVED
Report ~~F-04180 be amended by the Fire Chief. (amend to read "suspected II
arson") Motion carried unanimously.
1. Rescue Reports DER-07380 & 4~R-07480
2. Fire Reports 4~F-04130 & 4~F-04280
3. Mutual Aid Drill of December 6, 1980
4. Lauderdale Fire Report 4~L-0980
5. General Payroll 12/1/80 - 12/15/80
6. Liquor Payroll 12/1/80 - 12/15/80
7. General Disbursements 12/11/8 - 12/22/80
$ 4,778.75
$ 2,067.11
$18,853.30
8. Liquor Disbursements 12/9/80 - 12/18/80 $ 8,197.67
9. Human Rights Commission Minutes of November 20, 1980
10. Liquor Store Financial Report, November, 1980
11. Licenses:
Master Gas Installer's License ~~392
Hinding Co., Inc.
915 W. 7th St.
St. Paul, MN
Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele, that
the Minutes of December 10, 1980 be approved as corrected. Motion
carried unanimously.
Mayor Warkentien explained to Council that the City could acquire
Property All Risk, Inland Marine, General Liability, Crime, Auto,
Bond, and Public Official Errors and Omissions Insurance from Nordstrom
Risk Management, Inc. at a cost of approximately $6,468. The Clerk
Administrator estimated this to be a savings of approximately $2,096.
Councilmember Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson, that the
Clerk Administrator be authorized to acquire insurance from Nordstrom
Risk Management, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $6,600. Motion carried
unanimously.
Clerk Administrator Barnes requested authorization to renew the
MINUTES OF
12/10/80
APPROVED
CITY INSURANC
TO BE ACQUIRE
FROM NORDSTRO:
RISK MANAGE-
MENT, INC.
LIQUOR
LIABILITY INS.
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~ the Liquor Liability Insurance through Midwestern States Federation LIQUOR
of Beverages Licenses, Insurance program at a cost of $3,013.00. Mayor LIABILITY INS
Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Eggert that the request be (cont.)
granted. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Administrator presented the proposed animal control contract
with MAPSI, 506 11th Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN, and requested that
he and Mayor Warkentien be authorized to enter into the agreement for
1981. Councilmember Brocm moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson,
that the Mayor and Clerk Administrator be authorized to enter into
the agreement for the period from January 1, 1981 to December 12, 1981.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Warkentien presented the Clerk Administrator's request that
Erma. Olson, Section 8 Housing Specialist, and George Barbos, part
time Clerk at the Liquor Store, receive salary increases effective
January 1, 1981. After a short discussion Mayor Warkentien moved,
seconded by Councilmember Brawn, that Erma Olson's salary be in-
creased to $5.75. Motion carried unanimously.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilmember Steele that George
Barbos receive a salary increase of $.50 per hour bringing the hour-
ly rate to $4.50. Motion carried unanimously.
Clerk Administrator Barnes informed Council that he had seen a
demonstration of the Votomatic Voting Machines and gave a short ex-
planation of the system. After a short discussion Councilmember
Steele moved, seconded by Councilmember Larson that the Votamatic
System not be considered for Falcon Heights. Motion carried unani-
mously.
Clerk Administrator informed Council that he has been subpoened and
might possibly be required to testify on behalf of the State of MN
versus Alfred Ende in respect to non-completion of contracts. One
such non-completion exists in Falcon Heights at 1446 W. Iowa.
Council discussed the problem of residents planting trees, shrubs,
etc. on boulevards in the City. The concensus of opinion was that
only plantings that obstruct visibility at intersections should be
trimmed or removed. Mayor Warkentien and the Clerk Administrator
will check all such plantings to determine which are obstructing
visiblity.
Mayor Warkentien informed Council that the City has been requested to
submit a nominee for possible appointment to the Board of Trustees
of the Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust. Following the discussion it
was suggested that Deputy Clerk Rolek be designated as a nominee, if
he is willing.
Mayor Warkentien informed Council that he had met with Clint Hewitt
of the University of Minnesota regarding a possible building site for
the proposed new city hall. Mr. Hewitt plans to meet with Clint
Johnson, Associate Vice President and Treasurer of Finance at the
University, regarding the matter and, hopefully, will arrange a meet-
between Mayor Warkentien and Mr. Johnson for further site discussion.
1981 CONTRACT
WITH MAPSI
APPROVED
SALARY IN-
CREASE FOR
ERMA OLSON
APPROVED
GEORGE BARBOS
SALARY IN-
CREASE APPROV
VOTOMATIC
VOTING SYSTEM
WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED FO
CITY
CLERK-ADM.
SUBPOENED IN
NON-COMPLETIO
OF CONTRACT
SUIT
BOULEVARD
PLANTING
DISCUSSION
NOMINEES RE-
QUESTID FOR
BOARD OF TRUS
EES, MN CITIE
INS. TRUST.
PROPOSED NEW
CITY HALL
UPDATE-
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Councilmember Larson commented on Metro Council's preliminary review of METRO COUNCIL
the City's Comprehensive Plan.and stated that she felt that a letter PRELIMINARY
should be drafted and sent to the City of St. Paul regarding that City's REVIEW OF
comments on the Storm Sewer portion of the Falcon Heights Plan. Some F.H. COMP.
discussion followed after which Councilmember Larson requested that the PLAN. LETTER
Clerk Administrator search out all documents relating to the St. Anthony TO BE WRITTEN
Storm Sewer Project and then write a letter to the City of St. Paul ex- TO ST. PAUL
plaining the City's past involvement in the matter, a copy of the same REGARDING ST0
to be sent to Metro Council. SEWER PORTION
Councilmember Eggert reviewed the progress of the North Suburban CABLE TV UP-
Cable Television Joint Powers Commission. The Commission is now in DATE
the process of determining the needs and requirements, which will
be presented to firms interested in bidding on the franchise.
Councilmember Eggert expressed the Commission's hope that Councils
of all communities involved will be supportive of the final franchise
request prepared by the Commission to minimize any possible litigation.
Engineer Lemberg commented on the Roseville City Manager's letter CITY TO REPLY
objecting to St. Paul's proposal to allocate charges to cities out- TO ST. PAUL
side St. Paul for overflow of storm water at Lake Como. The Engineer REGARDING
recommended that Falcon Heights write Metro Council a similar letter LAKE COMO
strongly objecting to the St. Paul proposal. OVERFLOW
Councilmember Larson inquired as to whether the City Attorney's letter NO RESPONSE
to owners of the properties abuting the walkway between 1740 and 1746 ON WALKWAY
Holton had instigated any response. The Clerk Administrator informed LETTER
that no response has been received.
Councilmember Steele reported that vehicles are running the stop signs RUNNING OF
on Garden Avenue and requested that the deputy be directed to enforce STOP SIGNS ON
both the speed limits and the stop signs on Garden Avenue. GARDEN AVE.
Mayor Warkentien read a note from the Falconeers Senior-Club thanking THANK YOU
the Mayor, Council and office staff for service and support during FROM FALCONEE~
the past year.
Councilmember Larson moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the ADJOURNMENT
meeting be adjourned at 9:52 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
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Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor
Attest:
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Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator
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Special City Council Meeting of December 22, 1980