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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_97Jul23CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JULY 23, 1997 Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:03 p.m. PRESENT Gehrz, Jacobs, and Kuettel. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, and Maurer. ABSENT Gibson Talbot, Hustad. COMMUNITY FORUM There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum. MINUTES OF JULY 9, 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. Transfer of Funds 4. Approve partial payment to Tower Asphalt for Lindig Street construction 5. Appointment to Park and Recreation Commission 6. Approve agreement with NSP for underground utilities in the business district POLICY AGENDA ADDITION TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE MANUAL ENTITLED "GUIDELINES FOR MOTION PICTURE AND COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY Administrative Assistant/Planner Asleson explained that the proposed addition to the administrative manual would establish procedures for commercial filming such as movies, commercials, and videos. A permit would be required and the film maker would be required to cover the costs of any city personnel or supplies used as a part of the film project. Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve the proposed amendment to the administrative manual. Motion passed unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1997 IMPROVEMENTS OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE AND CORRESPONDING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 3 -~3 Mayor Gehrz opened the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. Engineer Maurer gave a report on Ramsey County's 1997 improvementsto Larpenteur and explained the method of calculating City Council Minutes July 23, 1997 e3 Page 2 the proposed special assessments. As there was no one wishing to be heard on the matter, the public hearing was closed at 7:19 p.m. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS 97-30 AND 97-31 REGARDING THE 1997 LARPENTEUR AVENUE CONSTRUCTION AND RELATED ASSESSMENTS Engineer Maurer explained that passage of the proposed resolutions was the final action necessary to complete the special assessment process for this project. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve Resolution 97-30, ordering the Larpenteur Avenue improvement. Motion passed unanimously. Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve Resolution 97-31, adopting the 1997 Larpenteur Avenue improvement assessment roll. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 97-32, ORDERING PREPARATION OF REPORT ON IMPROVEMENT AND CALLING IMPROVEMENT HEARING FOR THE 1998 LARPENTEUR AVENUE PROJECT Engineer Maurer reported that Ramsey County is preparing for the 1998 segment of the Larpenteur Avenue improvement. The city must order preparation of a report on the improvement and have a public hearing. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve Resolution 97-32, ordering preparation of a report on the 1998 Larpenteur Avenue improvements and calling a public hearing for August 27, 1997. Motion passed unanimously. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR CITY TO SERVE AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THE TEEN COURT PROGRAM AND FOR MAYOR GEHRZ TO ASSIST IN THE FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ON BEHALF OF THE PROJECT Mayor Gehrz reported that she is the co-chair of the Teen Court Advisory Board, which is overseeing fundraising activities for the program. Gehrz asked the council if they would be comfortable with her assisting with the fundraising by making requests of area service organizations and foundations. Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to authorize Mayor Gehrz's fundraising efforts, provided that the fundraising is limited to entities outside of Falcon Heights and that Gehrz raises the funds in the name of Mayor Sue Gehrz rather than that of the city or the city council. Motion passed unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR LARPENTEUR AVENUE LANDSCAPING OFF OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY Administrator Hoyt reported that some of the plantings being done as part of the Larpenteur Avenue streetscape project between Fulham and Cleveland are being off of the right-of-way. rl L1 1 City Council Minutes July 23, 1997 Page 3 3 ~~ l The proposed maintenance agreement would charge the property owner with maintaining the plantings (including potential removals) after the two year maintenance agreement with the landscape contractor expires. The parties involved with these plantings have actively participated in the planning process for the streetscape and helped select the materials to complement their facilities' plans. Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the proposed maintenance agreement with Gibbs Farm, University of Minnesota Golf Course, 1666 Coffman Condominiums, and the Greenburg/Kindschi property at 2129 W. Larpenteur Avenue. Motion passed unanimously. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. .~ ~~~~~ Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor Cam ~'~;~~,~~ Carla Asleson Recording Secretary