HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_97Feb12CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3 ~ ;~
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 12, 1997
Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
PRESENT
Gehrz, Gibson Talbot, Hustad, Jacobs, and Kuettel. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson,
Maurer, and Treeful.
COMMUNITY FORUM
There was no one wishing to take advantage of the community forum.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 22, 1997
Minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
PUBLIC HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED STREET AND STORMWATER
IMPROVEMENTS FOR LINDIG STREET AND CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTIONS
REGARDING SAME
Engineer Maurer reported that there are two different kinds of street improvements
proposed for Lindig Street. Most of the street will have a mill and overlay of asphalt
to improve street conditions. The three properties on the north end of the street will
have their street completely constructed (it is now gravel.) The storm drainage
portion will consist of improvements to catch basins and a directing of surface water
across the city park land and across a proposed easement. Maurer recommended
that there be no assessment on the through lots that front both Fairview Avenue and
Lindig Street and that the properties abutting the mill-and-overlay streets be assessed
on a per unit basis rather than a front foot basis.
Mayor Gehrz opened the public hearing at 7:14 p.m.
Kevin Busch, 1804 Lindig Street, spoke in favor of the proposed project. He stated
that he favors the improvements because of the need to alleviate flooding problems.
There being no one else wishing to be heard, Mayor Gehrz closed the public hearing
at 7:15 p.m.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve Resolution 97-04, ordering
the improvement. Motion passed unanimously.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to approve Resolution 97-05, ordering
the bidding of the plans and specifications. Motion passed unanimously.
City Council Minutes
February 12, 1997 3 ~,
Page 2
PRESENTATION
RECOGNITION OF THE 1996 UNITREE GRANT
Forester Linda Treeful introduced Gail Steinman of the Twin Cities Tree Trust. Ms.
Steinman presented the city with an award for its 1996 Unitree grant tree planting
activities at Community Park. Ms. Steinman also recognized the work of the Grove
neighborhood, who independently received a Unitree grant to plant trees in a vacant
lot of their neighborhood. Marty Dworkin, representing the Grove neighborhood,
recounted the history of that project and thanked the Tree Trust for their assistance.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Motion was made by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to approve the following consent
agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Disbursements
2. Licenses
3. Authorization to contract for the installation of replacement burners for the city
hall heating units
4. Authorization to make donation to the Retired Senior Volunteer Program
POLICY AGENDA
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 97-01 REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS
ANTENNAS AND RESOLUTION 97-06 AUTHORIZING SUMMARY PUBLICATION
Administrative Assistant. Asleson reported that this was a housekeeping item; the
proposed ordinance had already been unanimously approved by both the planning
commission and the city council. However, formal approval is required again, since
an amendment to the zoning code requires a 4/5 affirmative majority and there were
only three councilmembers present at the time of first adoption.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve Ordinance 97-01 and
Resolution 97-06. Motion passed unanimously.
r
City Council Minutes
February 12, 1997 3 ~ cy
Page 3
UPDATE AND DISCUSSION WITH SENATOR JOHN MARTY AND REPRESENTATIVE
MARY JO MCGUIRE
The council discussed a number of items with Senator Marty and Representative
McGuire, including issues regarding control of city rights-of-way, LGA/HACA
proposals, property tax relief, welfare reform, and regional emergency management
radio systems.
DISCUSSION ON ADDITIONAL ITEMS RELATED TO THE LINDIG STREET AND
LARPENTEUR AVENUE PROPOSED ASSESSMENTS
The council discussed several items regarding the proposed Lindig and Larpenteur
Avenue assessments, including the payback period, interest rate, and whether to
assess the through lots on Fairview Avenue.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to establish the following:
• The interest rate will be 7%;
• The payback period will be 10 years for street reconstruction and 5 years for
mill-and-overlays, with people given the option fora 10 year payback prior to
the assessment hearing; and
• The through lots on Fairview Avenue will not be assessed for Lindig Street
reconstruction, unless the Lindig properties are developed within the next ten
years. If development occurs within five years, the total cost of the
assessment will be due from the property owner. After five years, the amount
of the assessment will be reduced by 5200 per year until after the tenth year
when it will be eliminated. An application for a building permit will initiate the
charge.
Motion passed unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A SCHOOL ZONE SPEED LIMIT IN THE VICINITY
OF FALCON HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
In response to resident concerns, the city's consulting engineers performed a brief
traffic and engineering investigation near Falcon Heights Elementary School. In
addition to signs and a painted crosswalk, the engineers recommend that a 20 mph
school zone be established along Garden Avenue between Hamline Avenue and
Holton Street.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to authorize a school zone speed limit
of 20 mph along Garden Avenue between Hamline Avenue and Holton Street.
Motion passed unanimously.
it
1
fl
City Council Minutes
February 12, 1997
Page 4
DISCUSSION OF A BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM
t_• 3i~
The council and administrator discussed the possibility of providing lower interest
loans to city businesses making property improvements. The funding would come
from the city's community/economic development fund. Since the proposed program
would be a loan program rather than a grant program, the city would receive its
money back over time.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to direct the administrator to proceed
with developing this program. Motion passed unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:57 p.m.
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary