HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_98May13CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
• MINUTES OF MAY 13, 1998
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Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Gehrz, Hustad, Kuettel, and Jacobs. Also present was Hoyt, Asleson, and Maurer.
ABSENT
Gibson Talbot.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum.
MINUTES OF APRIL 22, 1998
Minutes were approved with the following change: page six, sixth paragraph: "He also
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CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
• Councilmember Hustad moved to approve the following consent agenda. The motion
passed unanimously.
1. Disbursements
2. Licenses
3. Approval of Reciprocal Fire Service Agreement
4. Approval of change order #2 with Killmer Electric
5. Authorization to purchase 21 evergreen shrubs and 20 deciduous trees for boulevard
planting
6. Acceptance of Falcon Heights/Lauderdale Lions Club donation toward the city's
summer recreation open gym program
7. Appointment of Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief
8. Approval of payment to Jay Brothers of 54,696.80 toward the State Fair sign
POLICY AGENDA
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 98-10, APPROVING THE BID FOR THE HOYT
AVENUE PROJECT
Administrator Hoyt explained that the city's agreement with the City of St. Paul
regarding the improvement of Hoyt Avenue is that St. Paul is to bid and award the
project and Falcon Heights must give formal approval to the selected bidder. The
• proposed resolution approves the low bidder, Palda and Sons. Falcon Heights' share of
the project is estimated to be 5186,642.21 for street reconstruction, streetlights,
engineering, and inspection.
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May 13, 1998
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Councilmember Kuettel moved approval of Resolution 98-10, approving the bid of Palda
and Sons for the reconstruction of Hoyt Avenue between Cleveland and Fulham
Avenues. The motion passed unanimously.
ESTABLISHMENT OF HOYT AVENUE ASSESSMENT RATES AND CONSIDERATION OF
RESOLUTION 98-11, DETERMINING COST TO BE ASSESSED AND ORDERING
PREPARATION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL
Administrator Hoyt explained that the city council needed to set the assessment rates for
the Hoyt Avenue improvement project. The proposed rates are 526.50/front foot for
street reconstruction, 514.51 /front foot for streetlight assessments to residential
properties, and 520.85/front foot for streetlight assessments to tax exempt properties.
The street assessment rate is the same rate used for residential properties for the Lindig
and Larpenteur Avenue improvement projects. The proposed streetlight assessment rate
was calculated by dividing the cost of the "St. Paul" style decorative lights by the total
available front footage and then applying a 510,000 credit to taxpaying properties. The
510,000 represents the amount that the city would have invested in replacing five of the
"standard" streetlights on Hoyt Avenue.
Councilmember Jacobs moved approval of the following assessment rates: 526.50/front
• foot for street reconstruction (residential properties), 514.51 /front foot for streetlights
(residential properties) and 520.85/front foot for streetlights (tax exempt properties.)
The motion passed unanimously.
Councilmember Hustad moved approval of Resolution 98-1 1, determining total cost to be
assessed and ordering preparation of the assessment roll. The motion passed
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 98-12, CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED
ASSESSMENTS TO HOYT AVENUE PROPERTIES
Administrator Hoyt reported that the council is asked to adopt a resolution establishing
the Hoyt Avenue assessment hearing for June 24, 1998. Each property owner will
receive notice of their proposed assessment amount.
Councilmember Jacobs moved approval of Resolution 98-12, scheduling the Hoyt
Avenue assessment hearing for June 24, 1998. The motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 98-13, ORDERING A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE
NORTHEAST AREA STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Engineer Maurer reported that the city has been reconstructing its local residential streets
• over the past several years. The northeast quadrant of the city remains the major area
for reconstruction. The first step in undertaking a street improvement project is to order
a feasibility study, which will provide information on the proposed project and its costs.
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The feasibility study would also address whether the project should be conducted in one
year or two years.
Councilmember Hustad moved approval of Resolution 98-13, ordering a feasibility study
for the northeast area street improvement project. The motion passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE PLANTERS FOR THE SNELLING AND LARPENTEUR
BUSINESS DISTRICT
The city council discussed the planters proposed for the Snelling and Larpenteur
business district. Several of the councilmembers felt that the proposed plan would
spread the planters too far apart and that the flowers would look too sparse. In the
interest of a fuller foliage look, the city council decided that more or larger planters might
be necessary.
Councilmember Hustad moved approval of $20,000 for planters for the Snelling and
Larpenteur business district, in a number and style to be determined by the city staff in
consultation with the landscape architect. The motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m.
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Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary
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Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
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