HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_05Aug24CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
MINUTES
August 24, 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, Deputy
City Clerk Stacey Kreuser
COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience.
PRESENTATIONS:
Jennifer Bergman of the Greater Minneapolis Housing Corporation, Housing Resource Center
(GMHC, HRC) gave a presentation on their program. Ms. Bergman updated the Council on the
program status of GMHC and HRC in the metro area, and summarized the services used by Falcon Heights residents, along with focusing on the three main services they offer: housing information
to residents, construction consultations, and financing. Ms. Bergman mentioned GMHC and HRC offer grants of up to $20,000 for health and safety improvements in homes, and also can help
in advising homeowners during home construction projects, landlords with rental issues, financing advice, and mediation. As of the end of 2004, GMHC and HRC have provided 59 Falcon
Heights residents with over 95 free services, with 30-35 of those residents using the construction consultation program for help with bid reviews, inspection advice, and monitoring of
construction projects. Ms. Bergman thanked the City Council for building awareness of GMHC and HRC in Falcon Heights. Ms. Bergman invited residents to call the Shoreview office of
GMHC and HRC, which serves Falcon Heights at 651-486-7401, and keep an eye out for an upcoming feature story in the Roseville Review, or stop over to City Hall for a brochure on services.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
The August 10, 2005 minutes were approved without additions or corrections.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None
CONSENT AGENDA:
Kuettel moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as outlined below:
General Disbursements through August 18, 2005: $ 60,775.58
Payroll (08/01/05 – 08/15/05) $ 15,558.12
Approval of Human Rights Commissioners
Approval of tree-trimming license for Prime Cut Tree Services
REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Councilmember Lindstrom: Gave a reminder that State Fair emergency and general phone numbers are available on the Falcon Heights website or by calling City Hall with concerns or questions.
Mayor Gehrz: Watch for the flyers distributed the week of August 22 with State Fair information
including parking and traffic issues, the City-wide Clean Up on September 24 and the City-wide
Garage Sale on September 17. Thanks to everyone who had a block party this year, as these
parties foster strong and healthy neighborhoods. Ask for more information on block parties at
City Hall. Filing dates for City Council are from August 30-September 13 at City Hall. Applicants must be residents of the City for 30 days previous to filing, and there is a $2 filing
fee.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Budget workshop for the 2006 budget will be held on September 7 at 6:00 p.m. at Falcon Heights City Hall.
Garage Sale on September 17.
Clean-up on September 24. Please remember to bring your voucher and an ID.
Watch for signage changes in regards to the State Fair. Please encourage use of Park and Rides.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey Kreuser
Deputy City Clerk