HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_96Oct23CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~~ ~}
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 23, 1996
Mayor Gehrz convened the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
PRESENT
Gehrz, Gibson Talbot, Hustad, and Jacobs. Also present were Hoyt, Asleson, and Maurer.
ABSENT
Kuettel.
MINUTES OF OCTOBER 9, 1996
Minutes were approved as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Mayor Gehrz asked that discussion regarding a materials holding facility be pulled from the
consent agenda and made a policy item. Motion was made by Councilmember Gibson
Talbot to approve the following amended consent agenda. Motion passed unanimously.
1. Disbursements
2. Resolution authorizing the city clerk to apply for SCORE recycling grant funds from
Ramsey County
3. Approval of election judges
POLICY AGENDA
REQUEST FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE OPERATION OF A
SECONDHAND GOODS STORE AT 1579 N. HAMLINE AVENUE, CHAPTER 9-8.01
SUBD. 3 (d)
Administrator Hoyt reported that this conditional use permit request had been reviewed
by the planning commission and that the commission had unanimously recommended
approval with the conditions as noted in the resolution. Property owner Dirk Bordsen
and proprietor Sandy Roth were present to answer questions.
Motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to approve Resolution 96-18, approving a
conditional use permit for a secondhand goods store. Motion passed unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE ST. PAUL
WATER UTILITY REGARDING TRANSFER OF THE CITY'S WATER SYSTEM
Administrator Hoyt presented a memorandum of understanding from the St. Paul Water
Utility regarding transfer of the city's water system. Presently, the city owns the water
system with the Water Utility maintaining it and providing water at retail rate (120% of
St. Paul's rate.) The Water Utility is proposing that the city transfer ownership of the
system to them. This would give the Water Utility along-term assurance of having
Falcon Heights as water customers. The benefits to Falcon Heights include: a) by
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2003, Falcon Heights residents would pay the same rate for water as residents of the
City of St. Paul; b) St. Paul will continue to maintain the system and will begin paying for
capital improvements; and c) the city gets suburban representation on the Water Utility
Board. The memorandum of understanding is not a final agreement to transfer, but
would precede a formal agreement.
After discussion, a motion was made by Councilmember Hustad to sign the
memorandum of understanding with the St. Paul Water Utility. Motion passed
unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ELECTING TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATION IN THE
METROPOLITAN LIVABLE COMMUNITIES ACT
Administrator Hoyt reported that this resolution is similar to the one passed by the
council for 1996. The city meets or nearly meets each of the affordable housing
benchmarks already and there would be no costs associated with participation. The
city's participation would demonstrate the city's recognition of the importance of
maintaining the condition of affordable housing.
Motion was made by Councilmember Gibson Talbot to approve Resolution 96-17,
continuing participation in the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Motion passed
unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR RECYCLING SERVICES
Administrative Assistant Asleson reported that, per review by the Solid Waste
Commission and direction from the city council, staff had contacted officials at E-Z
Recycling regarding signing a new contract for recycling services. There would be no
changes in the content of the new contract other than minor clarifications. E-Z is willing
to sign a three year contract, with a 1997 rate of S 1.42/household/month, with
inflationary adjustments in 1998 and 1999. This is an excellent rate for the service
received and E-Z Recycling has provided good service to the city in the past.
Motion was made by Councilmember Jacobs to authorize the Mayor and Administrator to
enter into an agreement for recycling collection with E-Z Recycling through February 28,
2000. Motion passed unanimously.
PROPOSAL TO CONSTRUCT A MATERIAL HOLDING FACILITY BEHIND THE PUBLIC
WORKS GARAGE
The council and staff reviewed the proposals received to construct the holding facility.
There was concern that the cost was too high. After discussion, the council directed the
administrator to proceed with the construction of the facility with the understanding the
alternative construction techniques be investigated to reduce costs.
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CITY INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilmember Hustad reported that the Keeping Connected Task Force was completing
the neighborhood directories and considering other projects.
Councilmember Gibson Talbot reported that the Human Rights Commission would be
meeting in November.
Mayor Gehrz reported that the Pioneer Press may be contacting councilmembers, as they
are doing a story on intergenerational issues in the area.
Administrator Hoyt reported on the success of the Fire Prevention Open House. She also
thanked Dave Tretsven, Vince Wright, and Lauderdale Public Works staff for their efforts
in light of the temporary short staffing situation in the Public Works Department.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned to a workshop at 8:40 p.m.
Carla Asleson
Recording Secretary
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Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor