HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_97Sep10CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ 3 ~ v`
MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:08 p.m.
PRESENT
Gehrz, Hustad, Jacobs, and Kuettel. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, and Maurer.
ABSENT
Gibson Talbot.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum.
MINUTES OF AUGUST 27, 1997
Minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve the following consent agenda.
Motion passed unanimously.
1. Disbursements
2. Licenses
3. Planning Commission appointment and resignation
4. Approval of request to proceed with the purchase of a new tractor
5. Approval of agreement for legal services
6. Approval of the 1998 Lauderdale fire contract
7. Acceptance of Metropolitan Council grant for comprehensive planning
8. Approval of payment #1 to Jay Brothers
POLICY AGENDA
PRESENTATION AND PROPOSED AGREEMENT WITH NORTHWEST YOUTH AND
FAMILY SERVICES
Kay Andrews of Northwest Youth and Family Services (NWYS) reviewed proposed
revisions to the city's joint powers agreement with the organization. The revisions
were made to reflect changes to NWYS' organizational structure. It also proposed a
new funding formula which would request funding from cities on aper-resident basis.
The city council agreed to have the agreement reviewed by the city attorney, and to
take action by November 1, 1997.
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REPORT ON THE PLANS FOR GIBBS FARM
Bob Olsen, representing the Ramsey County Historical Society, gave a brief
presentation regarding long-range plans for the Gibbs Farm site. The plans include,
among other things, a trail and interpretive center. The council agreed to have
Mayor Gehrz send a letter to the Historical Society indicating the council's support
for the proposed plans.
REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 97-36, APPROVING RAMSEY COUNTY'S
FINAL PLANS FOR THE 1998 RECONSTRUCTION OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE
Dan Soler, Ramsey County Project Engineer, reviewed the final 1998 Larpenteur
Avenue plans with the city council.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve Resolution 97-36, approving
Ramsey County's final plans for the 1998 reconstruction of Larpenteur Avenue.
Motion passed unanimously.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR THE
1998 RECONSTRUCTION OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE
Dan Soler reviewed the various funding sources for the 1998 reconstruction of
Larpenteur Avenue. Falcon Heights' share of the project costs are 5182,332.15, of
which 528,427.35 is reimbursed by Municipal State Aid funds. The entire project
cost is 53,544,626.00.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve the cost participation
agreement for the 1998 reconstruction of Larpenteur Avenue. Motion passed
unanimously.
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF AGREEMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
CONTROL SIGNALS AT THE FARIVIEW/LARPENTEUR AND GORTNER/LARPENTEUR
INTERSECTIONS
Dan Soler explained that the proposed agreements require the city to maintain the
Emergency Vehicle Preemption devices at the Fairview/Larpenteur and
Gortner/Larpenteur intersections. The county maintains the facility and the city pays
the power costs because the signals are at the intersections of a city road.
The council briefly discussed whether it would be appropriate for the University of
Minnesota and/or Hewlett Packard to share in the cost of the contract as their private
roads are part of each of the intersections. Soler indicated that the county requires
that the maintenance agreement be signed with the city. The city is free to decide
on its own if it requires payment from property owners.
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Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve the agreements for
maintenance of the traffic control signals at Fairview/Larpenteur and
Gortner/Larpenteur intersections. Motion passed unanimously.
LARPENTEUR AVENUE STREETSCAPE ELEMENTS
Michael Schroeder and Todd Halunen of Hoisington Koegler gave updates on the
status of the streetscape project. Schroeder presented a new design for the picnic
shelter pavilion at city hall. He will get cost estimates on the design for later council
consideration.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve chan_ a order #1 with
Killmer Electric, for an electrical service re-feeds at Dino's Gyros (5,098.00) and
Amoco ($5,635.00) and for furnishing and installing lighting and power connections
for the city signs ($15,445.00). Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to authorize up to $1 1,000 for concrete
removal and replacement and lighting changes at the front of city hall. Motion
passed unanimously.
REQUEST TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 97-37, CERTIFYING THE BUDGET AND LEVY
TO THE RAMSEY COUNTY AUDITOR
Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve Resolution 97-37, certifying
the proposed general fund budget of $1,205,981 and a certified levy of $589,410 to
the Ramsey County Auditor. Motion passed unanimously.
ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING DATES ON THE CITY'S BUDGET AND PROPERTY
TAX LEVY
The public hearing date for the 1998 budget and property tax levy hearing was set
for December 3, 1997. If a continuation hearing is necessary, it will be held on
December 17, 1997.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m
Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor