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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_75Jun26MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA JUNE 26, 1975 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 8:06 p.m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra. Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg, and Attorney Kenefick. Councilmen Ecklund and Steele. ~~~ PRESENT ABSENT Councilman Black presented the discussion on the variance and conditional DANIEL NORDELL use request of Daniel Nordell, 1l~30 West Iowa, for a radio tower. He read RADIO TOWER the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of June 25 that recommended VARIANCE AND the request be tabled until further information on side-yard set back, de- CONDITIONAL USE sign of antenna, possible encroachment, and sufficient liability insurance DISCUSSION for damage to person or property are obtained. No action taken. Councilman Black presented the discussion on the variance request of C. P. C. P. HOOKER Hooker, 1756 St. Mary's, for construction of a tennis court, with a 10 foot VARIANCE REQUEST high fence, 60 x 110 court, and a three foot side-yard variance to place FOR TENNIS the court 2 feet from the north side-yard line. COURT Mr_ Hooker was present, and stated _he would like to move the tennis court within 5 feet of the rear lot line if possible. A discussion was held, and Attorney K enefick stated the Council could approve the variance reugest. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the variance be approved, subject to a letter of approval from the property owner east of their property, and subject to Planning Commission approval. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye" : Mayor ~~arkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay's: None. Motion carried. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the MINUTES minutes of June 12, 1975 as corrected. Upon a vote be~rag taken, the follow- ing voted "aye's: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the DANIEL GIISIKAN application of Daniel Gillman, 1168 Fifield, Apt. N-2, as a Summer Recre- AS SUTR~LER ation assistant to fill the position vacated by Beth Lec~y. Upon a vote RECREATION being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Zti'arkentien, Councilmen ASSISTANT Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve BOTTLE CLUB Bottle Club License No. 316 for Falcon Lanes, Inc. (Clement A. Lehnen) LICENSE N0. 316 1550 West Larpenteur, for Idle period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. FALCON LANES Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, INC. CLEMENT Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay's : None. Motion carried. A. LEHNEN Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve TEL~'HONE FOR the installation of a telephone booth at Falcon Heights Community Park FALCON HEIGHTS with an installation fee of $25.00, and $11.80 ger month. Upon a vote COMMUNITY PARK being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor titiTarkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. ~. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to authorize PUBLICATION OF Clerk-Administrator Barnes to publish Actual Use Report No. 5 for ACTUAL USE general revenue sharing. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted REPORT N0. 5 "aye" : Mayor Tr~arkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the follow- ing voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the NON-INTOXICATING following "On-Sale" Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License renewals for the MALT LIQUOR period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976: LICENSE RENEWALS Pizza Hut, 1650 N. Snelling, License No. 187 Lawrence Breen, Blk 50-501 Hippodrome, License No. 188 Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Iabalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the REFUSE HAULER'S following Refuse Hauler's License renewals for the period of July 1, 1975 LICENSE RENEWALS to June 30, 19 76 : Walter's Disposal Service, 2930 101 Ave. N. E., License No. 318 Splichal Rubbish Service, 1269 Schaffer Ave., License No. 319 Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor k'arkenti en, Councilmen Black and L~.balestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the MASTER GAS renewal of Master Gas Installer's License 320 for Midwest Equipment INSTALLER+S Company, 300 University Avenue, for the period of July 1, 1975 to LICNESE June 30, 1976. Upon a vote bei ng taken, the following voted "aye" : RENEWAL Mayor Warkentien, Counci..lmen Black and Labalest~, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve CIGARETTE the renewal of Cigarette Licnese No. 126 for Clark+s Submarine, 1670 LICENSE N0. l~26 North Snelling, for the period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. Upon CLARK' S a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Council- SUBMARINE men Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Engineer Lemberg presented the discussion on the proposed parking facility FLOTrrER CITY changes at Flower City, and presented a map indicating the changes. A PARKING LOT lengthy discussion followed, and the Council indicated they would like to see it brought up before the Businessmen's Association. Engineer Lemberg stated he would set up a meeting with the State before the proposal is to be brought before the Businessmen's Association. The service lane adjacent to the Standard Station was also discussed, and SERVICE LANE it was noted people use the service lane as a short-cut to Larpenteur, BY STANDARD rather than using the stoplights at the intersection of Iarpenteur and SERVICE STATION Snelling Avenues. It°was recommended this also be brought before the Businessmen's Association. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the "stop payment" and cancellation of Check 8792 to the Ramsey County RAMSEY COUNTY Treasurer for lost check, and the duplicate check issue. Upon a vote TREASURER being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen CHECK REISSUE Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. ~, 1 -~~/ Attorney K enefick presented the discussion on the proposed Food and Health PROPOSED FOOD Ordinance. A lengthy discussion followed, centering on inspection fees and AND HEALTH inspection of food establishments in Falcon Heights. Councilman ORDINANCE Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to table the Food and DISCUSSION Health Ordinance until such a time when there is a full Council for decision. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkenti en, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. The discussion on signs .for the Falcon Heights Park was tabled until the PARK SIGNS next meeting when more information would be available. Engineer Lemberg presented the discussion on the horseshoe court for the HORSESHOES Falcon Heights Community Park, and noted he would be contacting contractors in regard to this. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the PAINTING OF proposal to have Bill Garlick and Vincent Wright paint the Municipal Liquor LIQUOR STORE Store on weekends, at $7.00 per hour, for approximately 6~. hours, with the ON WEEKENDS City to provide the materials. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved, secoxded by Mayor Warkentien, to appoint the firm of Retail Inventory Service to do the liquor store inventory on July 7, 1975 at 6:00 p.m., at a fee not to exceed $125.00 Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. A discussion was held relative to Liquor Store Manager George Willkom's health insurance. It was noted he had been accepted by American Benefit Insurance Company, and premiums were discussed. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to authorize C1erk,Administrator Barnes to pay George Willkom $38.80 per month toward the premium of American Benefit Insurance Company. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted ~?~kay" : None. Motion carried. RETAIL INVENTORY LIQUOR STORE MANAGER GEORGE WILLKOM'S HEALTH INSURANCE DISCUSSION Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the PURCHASE OF purchase of a Series 200 Torrent Pump and 750 feet of hose for the Snelling PUMP FOR and Idaho flood area for the amount of $815.00 Upon a vote being taken, SNELLING AND the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and IDASO FLOOD Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. AREA Engineer Lemberg discussed the application for subdivision of the Gilbert GII,BERT property between Lindig and Fairview Street. He presented a map and a PROPERTY letter that indicated the area is designated "No Build" due to lack of SUBDIVISION existing storm sewer, wh~~ch is occasionally inundated during spring thaw. DISCUSSION Also discussed was the possibility of City liability in the future should a building permit be issued. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to accept Engineer Lemberg's report, and to submit a copy to the Planning Commission Chairman. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None . 2iotion carried. Fire Reports 39 through !~2 were noted by the Council. It was requested these reports be tabled until the next meeting, when a discussion could be FIRE REPORTS held on the one concerning NSP and the number of men on standby. ~~ ~O Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the GENERAL general payroll of June 1-15 in the amount of $3,085.01 Upon a vote PAYROLL being taken, the following voted "aye" : Mayor tilarkentien, Councilmen JUNE 1-15 Black and Labalestra, and the fallowing voted "nay" : None. ;Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve the LIQUOR liquor payroll of June 1-15 in the amount of $1, 673.30 Upon a vote being PAYROLL taken, the following voted "aye" : Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and JUNE 1-15 Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the GENERAL general disbursements in the amount of $q,I~g2.60 Upon a vote being taken, DISHTRSEi r~VTS the following voted "ayes': Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay'i~ None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve LIQUOR the liquor disbursements in the amount.bf $12,1l~1.1?~ Upon a vote being DISBURSED taken, the following voted "aya" : Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra., and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor tidarkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve check 111 of tdze Sinking Fund to the American National Bank and Trust Compa~r in the amount of $3,813.27 for Falcon Heights Improvement Bonds issued 7-01-67. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Waz~~fentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": Non®. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the cancellation of check 8830 to George Mulholland Company in the amount of $80.30 due to duplicate payment. Upon a vote being tic en, the following voted "aye" : Mayor tiJarkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay's : None. Motion carried. Attorney Kenefick felt an ordinance should be adopted relative to rules and regulations for the Falcon Heights Community Park. No action taken. Attorney Kenefick presented the discussion on extensions of mayor and council terms, and discussed odd and even year elections. SINKING FTTIJD CHECK CANCELLATIOPJ PARK ORDINANCE TERMS OF OFFICE Fi1R GCUrTCIL Clerk Administrator Barnes noted Warner's Stellian Company, Inc., was WARNER'S considering replacing their sign at 1711 North Snelling Avenue, and STELLIAN SIGN that they had submitted preliminary drawings. Councilman Black moted VARIANCE a variance would be required for this, with possible Planning Commission DISCUSSION approval as well. Engineer Lemberg noted he had received a call from the University per our UNIVERSITY agreement, and that the University has changed their plans, and were going AGREEMENT to repair the sewer lines. He noted plans would be ready in 6 to 8 weeks. No action taken. Clerk-Administrator noted the letter he received from the Metro Council POPULATION on Falcon Heights population at this time, which is 5,757• The letter from the PCA. informing Norbert Hermes, owner of Hexme's PCA LETTER Shopping Center at Larpent®u r and Snelling, to close down his incinerator HERr1E5 was noted. The letter from the PCA in regard to the University manure pile was PCA LETTER noted, and that the University plans to construct a stock waste UNIVERSITY ~~ 1 composting facility for the St. Paul Campus. Clerk Administrator Barnes PCA LETTER, was directed to check into this further. CONTINUED The Tray income statement of the Municipal. Liquor Store was noted. LIQUOR STORE The letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities, signed by "OPEN MEETING Dean Lund, requesting the Council to adopt a resolution in regard to LAW" LETTER the "Open Meeting Law's was noted, and it was requested this be put on the next agenda. The Council directed Clerk-Administrator Barnes to secure quotes for CITY HALL ROOF the repair of the City Ha11 roof . Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to adjourn ADJOURNMENT the meeting at 11 :l~3 p.m. Upon a vote being taken, the follotai.ng voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. tl r" r l • C C ~ ~ ~~ -- ,. .: Gee , ti~LLIS C. A. WARKENTIEN, Mayor 1 1 Attest: swan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular meeting of June 26, 1975•