HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMIN_07.28.21CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
July 28, 2021 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:01PM
B. ROLL CALL: ANDREWS _X GUSTAFSON—X LEEHY
MIAZGA _X` WEHYEE_X_
STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH X
Motion to move item F4 to policy item G2 by Council Member Wehyee;
Approved, 4-0.
C. PRESENTATION
D, APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
1. July 7, 2021 City Council Workshop Minutes
Motion by Council Member Andrews to approve minutes with one minor change on page 1 as requested
by Council Member Wehyee;
Approved, 4-0.
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS:
F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through: 7/23/21 $391,268.09
Payroll through: 7/15/21 $19,727.33
2. Approve City License(s)
3. Closing 2013A GO Improvement Bond Fund
5. 2021 Pavement Management Project - Pay Estimate #3
Motion to approve the consent agenda by Council Member Wehyee;
Approved, 4-0.
G: POLICY ITEMS:
1. Surplus City Property - Fire Trucks
Administrator Thongyanh
At previous meetings, the Council declared certain properties surplus items. This included fire trucks and
equipment. We are estimating $500,000 for the sale of both fire trucks. Staff recommend sale of the trucks,
and the process has been vetted by our auditor and attorney. Part of the proceeds will go towards the
debt service on the trucks, and remaining funds will be used for the community park building.
Motion to approve the sale of surplus City property by Council Member Andrews;
Approved, 4-0.
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2. Amend Fire Relief Association Bylaws
Administrator Thongyanh
The relief association is requesting the Council to amend some language in their bylaws. The association
receives funding from the state and each association determines how this funding is distributed to
members. In the past, the bylaws have required service for at least a year to receive credit but this
amendment would modify the compensation to a monthly basis. This would allow newer members to
receive some compensation even if they served for under one year.
Council Member Wehyee
How long will the City be involved with the relief association?
Administrator Thongyanh
They will need to work with their attorney and the State and after the funds are distributed, they will
likely be dissolved before the end of the year.
Motion to amend the Fire Relief Association Bylaws by Council Member Andrews;
Approved, 4-0.
H. INFORMATION/ ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I. COMMUNITY FORUM:
Les Rogers, 1830 Tatum St.
The restoration for the pavement management project is really bad. I watered my grass every day since
they put down the seed, and it's just weeds. It needs redoing. I am also wondering who is responsible to
water the seed.
Administrator Thongyanh
Residents will be receiving a letter with information on restoration, explaining that the wrong seed mix
was used, and stating next steps. The recommendation from the engineer is to continue to mow the new
growth until crews can redo the areas when the weather is cooler this fall. I will need to check the
contract and find out whether the contractor is responsible for watering the seed and for how long.
Ruth Marston,1920 Roselawn Ave
I do not believe that the contractor, Q3 waters the restored areas enough. The areas have weeds and look
terrible. There's also a hole behind the curb that I am concerned about as a tripping hazard.
ADJOURNMENT: 7:44PM
Dated this day of July, 2021
Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator
Randall C. Glogirson, Mayor
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