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MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
JULY 10, 1975
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A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order
by Mayor Warkentien at 8:02 p.m.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, and Iabalestra. Also present PRESENT
were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg, and Attorney K enefick.
Councilman Ecklund, who was out of town. ~~
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to appmve the MINUTES
minutes of June 26, 1975 as corrected. Upon a vote being taken, the JUNE 26,1975
following voted "ay e": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, and
Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Engineer Lemberg presented the Council with a tabulation of the bids for 1975 STREET
the 1975 Street Maintenance and Seal Coating Contract, as followss MAINTENANCE
Arm sEAL coATING
Bituminous Construction, Inc. $15,850.00 BIDS AWARD
Allied Blacktop $16,335.00 RESOLUTION 75-16
Mayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution, and moved its
adoptions
RESOLUTION X75-16
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A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR 1975 STREET MAINTENANCE
AND SEAL COATING PROJECT TO BITUMINOUS CONSTRUCTION, Ir1r.,
IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,850.00 AS PER THE RELATION OF
THE CITY ENGIlJEER, AND AURHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CLERK-
ADMINISTRATOR Ta EXECUTE THE CONTRACTS
Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote being
taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black,
Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
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Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to refer the variance
request of Warner's Stellian, Inc., 1711 North Snelling, for sign replace- VARIANCE REQUEST
meat to the Planning Commission. Upon a vote being taken, the following WARNER'S
voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, and Labalestra, STELLIAN, 1711
and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. NORTH SHELLING
Councilman Steele introduced the following Resolution, and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION #75-17
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A RESOLUTION ADOPTING CHANGES Td THE PROPOSED OPEN MEETING
LAW AS RECOMMENDED TO THE LDGISLATURE BY THE LEAGUE OF
MINNESOTA MUNICIPALITIES
Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote
being taken, the following voted "aye" : Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None.
Motion carried.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve
RESOLUTION 75-17
OPEN MEETING LAW
JOHN BURKARD AS
VOLUNTEER
FIREMAN
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the application of John Burkard, 1717 North Pascal, as a volunteer fireman.
Upon a vote being taken
the followin
voted '~
d'
M JOHN BI~RKARD,
,
g
a3
:
ayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, Steele, and Iabalestra, and the following voted "nayt~: CONTINUED
None. Motion carried.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the
application of John A. McEachron
4605 Moorland Avenue
Edi
t JOHN MCEACHRON
,
,
na,
o allow
him to operate four "hot dog" carts during the State Fair near the entrance REQUESTING
PEH
MISSION TO
on Snelling Avenue at Commonwealth between Como and Hoyt, subject to a
$10
00 f
It ,
OPERATE HOT
.
ee.
was noted Mr. McEa.chron had applied for concession space
in the Fair Grounds, however, that none was available at the time
and that DOG STANDS
DtktING FAIR
,
his application was on standby. Mr. McEachron also informed the Council he
discussed the possibility of utilizing the boulevard area with Mr. Wenzel
of the State Fair staff, and stated the State Fair would not object to this
provided the Falcon Heights Council approved of it. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black
,
Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve TOM THUMB
Cigarette License renewal No. l~27 for Tom Thumb Superette, 1705 North CIGARETTE
Snelling, for the period of July 1, 1975 to Jude 30, 1976. Upon a vote LICENSE RENEWAL,
being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nays': None.
Motion carried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve Faster MASTER GAS
Gas Installers License No. 321 for Cronstrosns Heating & Air Conditioning INSTALLERS
lt1t10 Excelsior, for the period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. Upon a LICENSE N0. 321
vote being taken, the following voted "aye"s Mayor Warkentien, Council- CRONSTROMS
men H1ack, Steals, and Labalestra, and the following voted 'nay": None. HEATING &
Motion carried. AIR COND
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve Non-
Intoxicating Malt Liquor License "Off Sale" No. 132 for Tom Thumb
Superette, 1705 North Snelling, for the period of July 1, 1975 to June ~,
1976. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following
voted ''nay": None. Motion carried.
NON-INTO%ICATING
MALT LIQUOR
LICENSE N0. 132
TOM THtA4ID
S'tTPERETTE
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to approve FILLING STATION
Filling Station Operators License No. 323 for Standard Oil, 1691 North OPERATOR'S
Snelling, for the period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. Upon a vote LICENSE NO. 323
being taken, the following voted "aye"s Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay's: None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the
following Refuse Hauler License renewals for the period of July 1, 1975
to June ~, 1976:
Van's Rubbish Reanoval, 170 W. Co. Rd. B, License No. 320
Poor Richards, Inc., l~00 Whitall, License No. 322
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye"s Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "na~':'+
None. Motion carried.
Engineer Lemberg presented his report on the improvement and possible
utilization of the Flower City parking lot and e~d.sting service road for
parking purposes. He also presented possible plans for the closing of
REFUSE HAULERS
LICENSE
RENEWALS
FLOWER CITY
PROPOSED
IMPRAVEMENTS
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the service lane by the Standard Station. He noted the proposal had been CONTINUED
presented to ,the Businessmen's Association and the State Highway Depax~tinent,
and that he was waiting for a reply frown John Sandahl of the Highway Depart-
ment before ate action could be taken.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, that the bill
of General Safety Corporation in the amount of $2l~3.00 for repair of the
fire truck door latches be held until Councilman Ecklund would be present.
Upon a vote beitag taken, the following voted "aye~~ : Mayor Warkent5e n,
Councilmen Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay":
None. Motion carried.
GENERAL SAFETY
CORPORATION BILL
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, that the FOOD AND HEALTH
Attorney be authorized to draft a 'short-form" Food and Health Ordinance ORDINANCE
to be presented at the next meeting. Upon a vote being taken, the following
voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele. and Labalestra,
and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
The Council directed Clerk Administrator Barnes to secure additional CHAIR QUOTES
quotes on chairs for the City Hall.
Councilman Steele presented his report relative to the Tree Committee. RESOLUTION 75-18
He noted that Oak Wilt and Dutch Elm Disease are oa the increase, and FINANCIAL
suggested the Council adopt a Resolution that would provide financial ASSISTANCE TO
assistance for citizens that have diseased trees to be removed, as the CITIZENS FOR
Minnesota Statutes of 197l~, Section 18.023, amended by Laws of 1975, REN~VAL OF
Chapter 253, provides public funding. DISEASED TREES
Mayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution
and moved its
,
adoption:
RESOLUTION #75-18
A RESOLUTION IN WHICH THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS WILL
PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS FOR THE REMOVAL
OF DISEASED TREES NOT TO E%CEED $25.00 PER :TREE, AND THAT
EACH TREE BE CONSIDERED ON AN INDEPENDENT BASIS
Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote
being taken, the following voted ~~aye-": Mayor`.JWarkentiea, Councilmen
Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted ~~nay'~ : None.
Motion carried.
Reroofing quotes for the City Hall were discussed by the Coutn il; how- REROOFING QUOTES
ever, it was felt at this tip not enough quotes were available. The FOR CITY NALL
Council requested the discussion be tabled and put on the next agenda.
Fire Reports 39 to ~.1 from the last meeting were noted. FIRE REPORTS
Fire Reports l~.2 to !~6 were read and noted by the Council.
Engineer Leaaberg presented the discussion on the proposed baseball diamond
for the park, and presented specifications and costs of the project.
Mayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution, and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION #75-19 RESOLUTION 75-19
A RESOLUTION ISSUING CHANGE ORDER N0. 1 TO WESTLUAID CHANGE ORDER
TO WESTLUND
CONS~iUCTION COMPANY TO CONSTRUCT A BASEBAi~ DIAMOND, FOR BASEBALL
DIAMOND CONST.
~5~
BACKSTOP WITHOUT HOOD, IN THE ANIJUNT NOT TO RESOLUTION 75-19
EgCEED $l~,000.00 CONTINUED
Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote
being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None.
Motion carried.
Councilman Labalestra introduced the following Resolution, and moved
its adoption:
RESOLUTION #75-20 RESOLUTION 75-20
RECEIVING
A RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE PRELIMINARY REPORTS, AND PRELIMINARY
APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FQR THE II~ROVBME~TTS PLANS AND
ON AROMA AND CRAWFORD STREETS, WITH RELATED APPITR.TENANCES REPORTS FOR
ARANA AND
Mayor Warkentien seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote CRAWFORD STREETS
being taken, the following voted 'says": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None.
Motion carried.
Mayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution, and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION #75-21
A RESOLUTION ORDERING A PUBLIC HEARING FOR T~ PROPOSED
INR'ROVF,ME[~TTS ON AROMA AND CRAWFORD STREETS, PURSUANT TO
MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER l~29 TO BE HELD JULY 29, 1975
AT x:00 P.M. AT THE CITY HALL
Councilman Labalestxa seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a
vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien,
Gouncilmen Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted
"nays': None. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 75-21
SETTING A PUBLIC
HEARING FOR
AROMA AND
CRAWFORD SPREET
II~'ROVEMENTS
The Council directed Clerk-Administrator Barnes to issue a General NORM JOHNSON -
Corporate License to Norm Johnson, 191a1~ Kennard Street, St. Paul, to AMWAY PRODUCTS
sell Amway Products door to door in the City of FalconH$ights, sub3ect GENERAL
to a $25.00 fee. CORPORATE
LICENSE
The letter from Tour Guerre of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
to Todd Lefko in regard to the SAC charges was noted, and that the Uni- IINIYERSITY
varsity has paid directly to the Commission. SEWER LETTER
The letter from Representative Walter Hansen in regard to the Falcon REP. HANSEN
Heights Bicentennial Celebration at the Park was noted. LETTER
The letter fttim C. Peter Magrath of the University to the citizens of UNIVERSITY
Hollywood Court in regard to the manure pile and proposed caamposting MANURE PILE
facility was noted. LETTER
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Mayor Warkenti.en, to approve the GENkIiAL PAYROLL
general payroll in the amount of $3,lGOl~.87 for July 1-15. Upon a vote JULY 1-15
being taken, the following voted "aye's: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None.
Motion carried.
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve LIQUOR PAYROLL
the liquor payroll in the amount of $1,821.x.1 for July 1,1 5. Upon a JITl,Y i-15
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vote be~.ng taken, the following voted ~~aye~~: Mayor Warkentien, Council- LIQUOR PAIGiOLL
men Black, Steele, and Labaleatra, and the following voted "nay~~: Nora CONTINUED
Motion carried.
Councilman Labaleatra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to approve GENF~AL
the general disbursements in the amount of $13,035.53 Upon a vote being DISBURSEMENTS
taken, the following voted «aye~~ : Mayon Warkentien, Councilmer. Black,
Steele, and Labaleatra, and the following voted "nay~~: None. Motion
carried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labaleatra, to approve LIQUOR
the liquor disbursements in the amount of $10,035.93 Upon a vote being DISBURSEMENTS
taken, the following voted "ayet~: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black,
Ecklund, Steele, and Labaleatra, and''the following voted "nay~~ : None.
Motion carried.
Councilman Labaleatra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to adjourn ADJOURNMENT
the meeting at 11:x.2 p.m. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted
"ayei~: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen H1ack, Steele, and Labaleatra, and
the following voted "nay~~s None. Motion carried.
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WILLIS C. A. WARKENTIEN, Mayor
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Attest:
Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator
Regular meeting of July 10, 1975.
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