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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_75Apr24MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL ME'BTING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA APRIL 2l~, 1975 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:33 p.m. ~~ Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra. Also PRESENT present were C1erk,Administrator Harnes, Engineer Lemberg, and Attorney Davies. None. ABSENT Councilman Steele moved, seconded. by Councilman Ecklund, to approve the MINUTES minutes of the meeting of April 10, 1975 as corrected. Upon a vote being APRIL 10 taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentiem, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. The 1975 proposed seal coating of the northeast quadrant of Falcon Heights 1975 SEAL was discussed. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to COATING FLANS authorize Engineer L~anberg to prepare plans and specifications. Upon a AND SPECS vote being taken, the following voted "aye"a Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen FOR NORTHEAST Black, Eeklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "na3T": QUADRANT None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra presented the discussion on the Health Inspector HEALTH position being considered by Falcon Heights. He noted that ordina.ncea INSPECTOR and regalationa from surrounding eonnnunit3.es had been compiled, and DISCUSSION suggested that the discussion be delayed until the Clerk~Administrator and himself would have time to review them and to come up with recommen- dations in regard to the position. Attorney Davies suggested that an ordinance be prepared to establish the duties of the Health Inspector, according to State Law. No action was taken b~ the Council. Mr. Todd Lefko of the Metro Council was present to discuss any questions MR. TODD LEFKO the Council may have relative to the Metro Council, and the activities now OF THE METRO taking plac®. The following items were discussedf the "committee bill" COUNCIL before the legislature that would give the Metro Council more authority; Section 8 Housing; welfare programs; the University of Minnesota Sewers; SAC charges; and Metro Transit planning. Mr. Lefko answered the Council's questions and comments, and stated the Metro Council was trying to help. The general Council consensus was that they thought the Metro Council was gaining too much authority, and that it would gradually overtake the local governments in decision making and authority. Councilman Slack presented the discussion on the capitalization of the CAPITALIZATION sewer system. Engineer Lemberg stated that very few coimnnni.ties had done OF SEWER anything on this. Engineer Lemberg did mention that this would "build up" DISCUSSION the fund for sewer replacement if necessary, and that an assessment pro- cedure could be used. He then stated he did not feel capitalization was necessary, as the sewer itself is only about 18 years; that the e~cpected life of a sewer is 50 to 100 years, and that this is not needed as yet. No action was taken ~ the Council. Mayor Warkentien presented the discussion on special sewer rates for senior SPECIAL SEWER citizens. He noted he had received a letter from a senior citizen who ~TF; DISCUSSION thought Falcon Heights should do something on this, since Roseville has a p~OR SENIOR special rate. No action was taken by the Council. CITIZENS ~9 lJ e Mayor Wai'kentien read the letter from Mr. Marcel Richter in regard to the University Grove serer dilemma. A discussion t:as held relative to this. Clerk-Administrator Barnes stated before acceptance is mad®, a spsteaa a°~alpsis should be made, the sgstem brought up to standards, and that a meeting be set with the University to determine what is to be done to correct the problems. The Council directed Clerk-Adminiatra.tor Barnes to continue negotiations with the University. No action was taken by the Council. The letters from Attorney Davies on Ordinance 69 relating to procedures for plat approvals were noted by the Council. Attorney Davies then dis- cussed the drainage problems at the Thatcher plat. No action was taken by the Council in this matter. Attorney Davies presented the discussion on the NSP Electrical and Gas Franchise. He noted he had been in contact with the NSP legal depart- ment, and that he would like to change the language as suggested by Cl ~k-Achninistrator Barnes in the Franchise. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to authorize Attorney Davies to incorporate into the NSP Franchise language changes he would feel necessary in regard to tree problamas. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ape": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nap": None. Motion carried. Clerk Administrator Harnes presented the discussion from the minutes of his meeting with Commissioner Salverda. He discussed the Fairview speed limit, and noted previously it had been requested to lower the speed limit to 30 miles per hour. The proposal of Gibbs Farm to have domestic animals from Como Zoo was also discussed. The Council agreed to allow animals at the Gibbs Farm, provided the animal wastes would be disposed of daily. No further action was taken. l~apor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to prepare plans and specifications for the Snelling Drive improvement from Crawford south to the a11e~r, subject to the State and City sharing the cost on an equal basis from State Aid Funds. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ape": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Fire Reports 23 through 25 were read and noted by the Council. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the April 16-30 general payroll in the amount of $3,081.93 Upon a vote being taken, the following noted "aye"= Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nap": None. Motion carried. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve the April 16-30 liquor payroll in the amount of $1,b59.t~7 Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ape" : Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen $1.ack, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nap": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the general disbursements in the amount of $22,085.31 Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ape": Mayor Warkentisn, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay"a None. Motion carried. IINIVSRSITY GROUP SEWER DISCUSSION LETTERS FROM ATTORNEY DAMES NSP ELECTRSC AND GAS FRANCxzsE DISCUSSION DISCUSSION OF MEETING WITH COMMISSIONER SALVERDA PLANS AND SPECS FOR SHELLING DRIVE Il~ROVffi~lENT SOUTH ~ AT•T•F.y FIRE REPORTS GENERAL PAYROLL LIQUOR PAYROLL GENERAL DISBURSEMENTS ~~ Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve LIQUOR the liquor disbursements in the amount of $1?~,371.?~ Upon a vote being DISBURSEMENTS taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor warkentien, Councilmen B1aek, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution, and moved its RESOLUTION adoption: ?5-15 GEATERAI, RESOLUTION ~3~ REP&NITE SAARING A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING REVENUE SfiARING FITNDS. ENTITLF,MENT PERIOD N0. 6, TO BE EXPENDI~D FOR PUBLIC SAFETY OFERATII~ EXPEHD'ITURTS Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor: Mayor warkentien, Councilmen B~.ack, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. The Ramsey County League of Municipalities proposed sno~anobile ordinance SNOWMOBILE was noted by the Council. ORDINANCE The letter from Senator Hansen thanking the Council for its letter in re- i.ETTSR FROM Bard to domed stadium construction, and his apposition to amr public funds to SENATOR HANSSN be appropriated for a domed stadium, was noted. The Human Rights Commission's minutes from the March 26 and April 23 AtA+~AN RIGHTS m®etings were noted by the Council. COMI~SSION A letter from State Representative Howard Neisen concerning the adult LETTER FROM detention center was read, and it was noted the Ramsey County league of STATE REP. Municipalities had passed a resolution supportit:g a new ~ai1 facility, NtESEN but not particularly that one. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to authorize the UNIVERSITY Attorney to draft a formal complaint against the University in regard to MANURE PILE the manure pile. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "fie:" COMPLAINT Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay's: None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele noted the Boy Scouts would be manning the dumping area DUMPING AREA from May 1st to May 18th located on the State Fair Grounds. Councilman Labalestra reminded the Council of the Businessmen's association BITSINESSMENtS meeting May 5, 1975 at Lido Cafe. ASSsN MEETING Councilman Ecklnnd requested a security light discussion be on the next agenda for the park and tennis courts at the Falcon Community Park Center. The first meeting of the Falcon Heights Bicentennial Committee was noted, and that Brian Boyd is a near member. Gouncilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to ad3ourn the meeting at 11:07 p.m. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted 'sire": Mayor warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. SECURITY LIGHT FOR PARK BICENTENNIAL MEETING ADJOURNMENT ~/ ~~ --- ,;- ;_ WILLIS C. A. WARK ,Mayor Attest: i ~.~ ~~ Ddwan B. Barnes, Clerk-Ac~ninistrator Regular meeting of April 2~., 1975. [~