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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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Attest:
swan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator
Regular meeting of June 26, 1975•