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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_75Jan9' .i MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA JANUARY 9, 1975 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra. PRESENT Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg, and Attorney Kenefick. Councilman Black. ABSENT Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, MINUTES to apporve the minutes of December 30, 1974 as corrected. Motion carrf~d. Mayor Warkentien introduced Professor Todd Lefko, who had been METRDSCSUNCILD LEFKO appointed Commissioner to the newly created Metro Council seat for District No. 2. Professor Todd Lefko submitted his credentials to the Council amd informed them that he intended communicating with all Councils and citizens relative to their cgeccromnendedlthe the district as well as the over all metro area. Council for their openess in conducting their public meetings. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to appoint Councilman Black as Acting Mayor for 1975. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moveointmentsefory1975ncilman Ecklund, to make the following app Henry J. Dachtera Civil Defense Director - prank B. Eha Gas Inspector - Robert Clauson Electrical Inspector - Dr. C. Gustav Hard Horticulturist - Richard Alquist Plumbing Inspector - Charles P. Stone Tax Consultant - Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, Prosecuting Attorneyaforcthe City appoint Ronald Riach as of Falcon Heights for 1975. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to designate Briggs and Morgan Law Firm as the Falcon Heights Legal Firm for 1975. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to designate Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates as the Engineering Firm for the City of Falcon Heights for 1975. Motion carried. Kayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to ~eSignate Juran and Moody Citth ofFFalcon Heights foro1975e Fiscal Consultant for the Y Motion carried. ACTING MAYOR APPOINTMENTS FOR 197° PROSECUTING ATTORNEY LEGAL FIRM ENGINEERING FIRM FISCAL CONSULTANT G'. Councilman Steele introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #75-1 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE NORTH STAR STATE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORIES BANK OF ROSEVILLE AS THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY NORTH STAR STATE BANK OF THE GENERAL AND SINKING FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS FOR 1975 Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing Resolutions and upon a vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien~ Councilmen Ecklund~ Steele, and Labalestra and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #75-2 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE ROSEVILLE STATE ROSEVILLE STATE BANK BANK OF ROSEVILLE AS THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY OF THE LIQUOR FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FALC~IJ HEIGHTS FOR 1975 Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing Resolution and apon a vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien,: Councilmen Ecklund~ Steele and Labalestra and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #75-3 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO THE SAFETY SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX DEPOSIT BOX AT THE NORTH STAR STATE BANK FOR 1975 ~'(~j~; AND CLERK ADM.C Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing Resolutions and upon a vote being taken thereon the following voted in favor there- of: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund~ Steele and Labalestra the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved seconded by Councilman Labalestra HEALTH OFFICER to appoint Dr. Duane R. Ausman as Health Officer for a period of three years expiring 12-31-77. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved seconded by Mayor Warkentien~ to ANIMAL C9NTROL designate the firm MAPSI as Animal Control Agent for 1975. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved seconded by Councilman Labalestra to OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER designate the St. Paul Dispatch and Pioneer Press as the official newspaper for the City of Falcon Heights for 1975. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to designate George M. Hansen Company as the official Auditing Firm for the general and sinking funds for 1974. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to designate Ralph Z. Yellen and Company as the official Auditing Fir~:~f or the Falcon Heights liquor fund for 1974. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien requested those that were present for the Harry Gilbert property subdivision puB~lic hearing if they would object to delaying the hearing until after the "No Build" area discussion was held. All present and interested agreed. to the Mayor's request. Engineer Lemberg read his letter of recommendation and pr.- sented his map showing the outline of the "No Build" aret:, which documents were designated Exhibit "A" and which were filed with the Clerk. A discussion on the "No Build" area was held as to its accuracy, and it was proposed that a survey be made. Attorney Kenefick suggested if Exhibit "A" was generally .accurate, the Council could adopt it and file it with the County Registrar of Deeds Assessor, Surveyor, and at that time they might inquire about a survey. Councilman Steele introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: AUDITING FIRM GENERAL _ SINKING AUDITING FIRM LIQUOR FUND RESOLUTION #75-4 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING THE "NO BUILD" AREA BETWEEN NO BUILD AREA FAIRVIEW AVENUE AND LINDIG STREET NORTH OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT "A" SUBMITTED BY ENGINEER LEMBERG AND WHICH IS ON FILE IN THE CLERK-ADMINISTRATORtS OFFICE Councilman Ecklund seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. Clerk-Administrator Barnes was directed to file Exhibit "A-' with the Ramsey County Registrar of Deeds, Surveyor, Assessor.and to mail copies to all property owners concerned. i' Mayor Warkentien opened the public hearing to consider the sub- GILBERT SUBDIVISION division request of Harry Gilbert to subdivide the following legally described property: The South 96.38 feet of the East 495 feet of the North 1345.14 feet of the SW 1/4 of Section 16, Township 29, Range 23, according to the Government Survey thereof, subject to New Brighton Road. Mr. Leonard Vanek, representing Mr. Gilberts withdrew the subdivision application, at this time, as the property concerned was included in the "No Build" area. The Council permitted the withdrawal and took no further action. Mayor Warkentien opened the public hearing to consider the subdivision request of the Luther L. Johnson property legally described as: Except JOHNSON the East 25 feet, the North 150 feet, of the South 825 feet, of the SUBDIVISION South 825 feet of the East 1/3 of the NW 1/4 of East 60 acres of the SW 1/4 of Section 16, Township 29, Range 23• ~__.. J 4 A discussion was held informing the subdivider that it was in- cluded in the "No Build" area, and that no permit to construct any building would be issued. Mayor `iarkentien introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #75-5 A RESOLUTION APPROVING LUTHER L. JOHNSON'S REQUEST FOR A SUBDIVISION OF EXCEPT THE EAST 25 FEET, THE NORTH 150 FEET OF THE SOUTH 825 FEET OF THE EAST 1/3 OF THE NW 1/4 OF EAST 60 ACRES OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 29, RANGE 23, PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION #75-4 IN REGARD TO THE "NO BUILD" AREA Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the sames None. Motion carried. Mr. Thomas Lindgren, representing Lido Cafe, was present to discuss the issuance of a building permit for the revised plans for a kitchen facility addition to the Lido Cafe. A memorandum from Councilman Black, who was absent, was noted by the Council, stating that he and the Building Inspector had reviewed the plans and found them in order, and that the plans were substantially less than originally approved, and that it did not appear.~• neces- sary to be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to authorise the issuance of a building permit to Lido Cafe for the addition to provide additional kitchen facilities to the east of the existing structure. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra abstained. Filler-Up's request to install a sign approximately four by eight feet was deferred to some future meeting when sufficient data will be presented to the Council. A discussion was held in respect to the maintenance of commercial parking lots, and Attorney KeneEick was directed to draft a pro- posed ordinance. Engineer Lemberg peesented and submitted blue prints drawn up by the Ramsey County Engineering Department for a suggested widening of Larpenteur Avenue from Albert to Hamline which would permit residential parking along Larpenteur Avenue. It was noted that the cost would be approximately $72,000.00 and that the County would not participate in the cost. The Council directed Clerk- Administraton Barnes to notify the property v~mers involved that the blue prints are on file as well as the cost figures. Clerk-Administrator Barnes read a proposal submitted by Robert R. Licht representing Midwest Planning and Research, Inc. to assist the City of Falcon Heights if they so desire in applying for a portion of the $1.4 million available to Metropolitan Communities under Title 1 of the Housing and Redevelopment Act of 1974. The Council requested that this be deferred until the next meeting of January 23~ 1975 when Councilman Black could be present to discuss the matter. LUTHER L. JOHNSON SUBDIVISION REQUEST LIDO CAFE BUILDING PERMIT FOR NEW KITCHEN FACILITIES FILLER-UP'S REQUEST FOR A SIGN COMMERCIAL PARKING LDT MAINTENANCE LARPENTEUR AVENUE WIDENING PROPOSED FOR PARKING HOUSING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT - TITLE 1 J Clerk-Administrator Barnes presented the Metro Housing Bulletin, METRO HOUSING Section 8, which relates to the Housing Assistance Payments Pro- BULLETIN gram. Ms. Nancy Reeves of the Metro Council staff requested that the Council review and consider this proposal. It was suggested that Pat Buschmann of the Human Rights Commission contact Ms. Reeves and invite her to the next Human Rights Commission meeting of Jan- uary 22, 1975 and review this proposal and report back to the Council on January 23, 1975. Councilman Steele reported that the Tree Committee was in the process TREE COMMITTEE of finalizing their report of trees within the City, and that they would have a final report sometime in the future. The next meeting of the Tree Committee is to be January 28, 1975 with Engineer Lemberg attending. The salary status of Irene Tein, former Traffic Clerk for the City IRENE TEIN of Falcon Heights, was reviewed as requested by Irene Tein. Mayor SALARY STATUS Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, that Irene Tein be paid $250.00 to compensate her for the services rendered over and above normal work hours, and that a letter be written accompaning the payment explaining the Councils action. Motion carried. The Planned Unit Development proposed ordinance was deferred to PUD the next meeting of January 23, 1975. Attorney Kenefick requested the Council to give him some direction MISDEMEANORS in respect to the Misdemeanor Law, Chapter 609, now that Municipal CHAPTER b09 Court would be handling all cases. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to authorize Attorney Kenefick to draft a proposed ordinance dealing with misdemeanors. A discussion was held relative to problems within the commercial NUISANCE AND area as to who should enforce the Nuisance and Blight Ordinance. BLIGHT ORDINANCE Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to authorize Clerk-Administrator Barnes to enforce the ordinance as stipulated with ample warning, and if necessary, to issue a summons so that commercial operators comply. Motion carried. Engineer Lemberg submitted Change Order No. 1 for $498.25, Project CHANGE ORDER NO. 604429, Falcon Heights Community Park. The change was due to in- stallation of steel posts in lieu of wooden ones for the tennis court lights. Councilman Steele introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION ,#75-6 A RESOLUTION APPROVING CHANGE ORDER N0. 1 SUBMITTED FOR $498.25 FOR PROJECT 604429 FOR FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK Mayor Warkentien seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in fauor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #75-7 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FOURTH AND FINAL PAYMENT TO WESTLUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE COMMUNITY PARK BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $15640.24 [~ Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing Resolutions and upon FIIQAL PAYMENT a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor TO WESTLTIND Warkentien~ Councilmen Steele Labalestra and the following voted CONSTRUCTION CO. against the same: None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved seconded by Councilman Ecklund~ to appoint Les Larson of 1477 West Iowa to the Planning Commission for a three year term expiring 12-31-77. Motion carried. PLANNING COMM. APPOINTMENT Councilman Steele moved seconded by Councilman Ecklund~ to approve Mayor Warkentien~s appointments to the Human Rights Commission: Rev. Leo Berreth~ 1863 Albert Walter McFoxland~ 1914 Holton George Carvers 136 W. Idaho J. Andy Holdorf~ 1312 Gibbs Phil Chenoweth~ 1426 Larpenteur Motion carried. Term to 12-31-77 Term to 12-31-77 Term to 12-31-77 Term to 12-31-76 Term to 12-31-77 HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS Fire Reports 1 - 2 were noted. Councilman Ecklund moved seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve the general payroll for January 1-15 in the amount of $3,184.45 Motion carried. Councilman Steele.. moved seconded by Councilman Ecklund~ to approve the general disbursements of January 1-8 in the amount of $5,231.37 Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve the general disbursements of the last half of December in the. amount of $30,262.29 Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve the liquor payroll for January 1-15 in the amount of $1735.93 Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve the liquor disbursements of January 1-15 in the amount of $9062.28 Motion carried. FIRE REPORTS GENERAL PAYROLL GENERAL DISB. GENERAL DISB. DECEMBER LAST HAL' LIQUOR PAYROLL LIQUOR DISB. Councilman Steele moved seconded by Councilman Labalestra' ADJOURNMENT to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 p.m. .Mot' married. i WILLIS C. A. WARKENTIEN~ Mayor Attest; .~GcX~ c~.~.c~aJ Regular meeting of January 9, 1975