HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_96Dec11CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING '~ ~ ;„~
MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 1996
Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Gehrz, Gibson Talbot, Hustad, Jacobs, and Kuettel. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson,
Kriegler, and Sampson.
MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 27, 1996 AND DECEMBER 4, 1996
Both sets of minutes were approved by unanimous consent.
PUBLIC HEARING
A PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES
At 7:01, Mayor Gehrz opened the public hearing regarding the assessment of delinquent
utility charges to the property tax rolls. There being no one wishing to speak on the
subject, the public hearing was immediately closed.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve Resolution 96-26, levying
special assessments for delinquent utility charges. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Motion was made by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to approve the following consent
agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Disbursements
2. Licenses
3. Approval to continue MPCA air monitoring lease agreement
4. Approval of request for contribution from the North Suburban Tobacco
Compliance Project
5. Approval of tax increment administrative fee transfer
POLICY AGENDA
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 1997 BUDGET AND CERTIFYING THE 1997
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Mayor Gehrz explained that the city held its budget and taxation hearing the previous
week. Adoption of the budgeted and associated property tax levy finalizes the budget
process for 1997.
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City Council Minutes
December 1 1, 1996
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Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to adopt Resolution 96-24, authorizing a
city operating budget of 51,209,143 and a certified tax levy of 5577,309. Motion
passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION REDUCING THE 1997 DEBT LEVY ON GENERAL OBLIGATION DEBT
Administrator Hoyt explained that each year the city must adopt a resolution removing
general obligation debt from the property tax levy.
Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to adopt Resolution 96-25, reducing the
1997 debt levy on general obligation debt. Motion passed unanimously.
HIRING OF MR. WILLIAM MAERTZ AS PARKS/PUBLIC WORKS SUPERINTENDENT
Carol Kriegler, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, introduced Bill Maertz,
who is the recommended candidate to fill the Parks/Public Works Superintendent
position. Mr. Maertz emerged as the recommended candidate after a thorough
application and selection process.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the hiring of Bill Maertz as
Parks/Public Works Superintendent. Motion passed unanimously.
TRANSFER OF CITY UTILITY/RECYCLING BILLING TO THE ST. PAUL WATER
UTILITY
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Administrator Hoyt reported that staff had met a number of times with representatives
of the St. Paul Water Utility to discuss having the utility perform billing services for
Falcon Heights. Under such an arrangement, property owners would received one bill
for water, sewer and recycling services rather than one bill from St. Paul and one from
Falcon Heights. Start up costs are estimated at 55,005.
After discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to authorize the
City Administrator to proceed with the transfer of utility billing to the St. Paul Water
Utility and to allocated 55,005 for the transition from the sanitary sewer fund. Motion
passed unanimously.
APPROVAL OF FIRST BANK AS THE CITY'S DEPOSITORY FOR CHECKING
ACCOUNT FACILITIES THROUGH THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES 4M FUND
Administrator Hoyt recommended that the city change its checking account depository
to First Bank, since the city can get a better interest rate and no checking fees through
the League of Minnesota Cities 4M fund.
City Council Minutes
December 1 1, 1996
Page 3
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Motion was made by Councilmember Kuettel to adopt Resolution 96-27, designating
First Bank as the city's checking account depository. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A CITY RESPONSE TO A CHEMICAL LEAD AT HAWKINS
CHEMICAL
Mayor Gehrz explained that Hawkins Chemical, located in Minneapolis just west of
Lauderdale, had a chlorine gas release on December 6. Some residents of Lauderdale
were evacuated, and the city's police and fire departments assisted with the situation.
This is the third such release at this facility in two years.
Mayor Gehrz asked the council if it concurred with her wish to send a letter to
Minneapolis Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton, expressing concern over the situation and
support for Minneapolis' efforts to prevent future occurrences. The council supported
Mayor Gehrz's idea.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary