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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_75Jul24C~ MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL 2~TING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA JULY 2I~, 1975 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 8:O1 P.M. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra. Also PRESENT present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg, and Attorney Kenefick. None. ABSENT Mayor Warkentien introduced Chairman James Korf of the Businessmen~s BUSINESSMEN'S Association, who presented a map and written proposal for the Re- ASSOCIATION zoning and Beautification for the City of Falcon Heights in an area PROPOSED along Larpenteur Avenue from Arona Avenue to Cleveland Avenue. The REZONING STUDY Council accepted the report ..for further study. Councilman Labalestra noted the Association had spent much tame on the proposal, and that they were hoping this or a similar proposal would be adopted at a later date by the Planning Commission and Council. He then noted that other committees should review the proposal and submit their written thoughts on the proposal Mayor Warkentien presented the discussion on the petition from Mrs. M.E. Reiter, 17.6 North Fry, requesting the Council to permit the parking of STATE FAIR cars in yards on Fry Street and St. Marys. Mayor Warkentien noted that PARKING Ordinance 118, an am®ndment of Zoning Ordinance 64, had been adopted PETITION May 3, 1972, stipulating that no cars could ;he parked on the unsurfaced MRS. REITER area of the front yard, and would permit three cars registered in the name of one or more of the residents of the premises in the rear yard. Attorney K enefick noted that ~Y attempt to change the ordinance could be preceded by a hearing and Planning Commission recommendation and a ~./5 vote by the Council. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, that ClerkAdmin- istrator Barnes be directed to set up a meeting with the Planning Commission, that the meeting be published, and the key people on the petition be notified as to the time and date of the meeting. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, directing Clerk- Administr~.tos~ 3arnes to purchase 180 metal "no parking" signs and the required number of posts for no parking purposes during the State Fair at an amount not to exceed $2,065.90. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": ?ayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestxa, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Black presented the discussion on the variance request of Warners Stellian, 1711 North Snelling, for a new sign of 3l~8 square feet to replace the present sign. A discussion was held relative to the size of the proposed sign in relation to the Zoning Ordinance of Falcon Heights, :and it was felt there is a discrepancy in the size of the proposed sign, and the area actually available for the sign. "NO-PARKINGr' SIGNS FOR STATE FAIR WARNERiS STET•?:TA1~1 SIGN VARIANCE DISCUSSION. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that this matter be DISCUSSION ON tabled until the next regular Council meeting when a representative of COM~ER.CTAL Warner's Stellian could be present. Upon a vote being taken, the SIGN REQUIRE- following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, MENTS and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, that the matter of commercial sign requirements regarding the Zoning Ordinance, and arty proposed changes or recommendations first be submitted to the Business men's Association and then to the Planning Commission. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. REROOFING QUOTES FOR CITY Re-roofing quotes for the City Ha11 were discussed, and the Council directed HALL Clerk-Admir~i.strator Barnes to contact : E. R. Berwald for additional quotes for roof installation, and that all bids be read for the next Council meeting. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the MASTER GAS following Master Gas Installer's License renewals for the period to July 1, INSTAIS,ER'S 1975 to June 30, 1976: LICENSE RENEWALS Neil & Hubbard Heating & Air Conditioning, 99 North Snelling License No. 323 Willard Krinkie, The Snelling Compar~r, 1.00 Concordia, License No . 32~.. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted nnayn: None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the TREE TRIMNLLNA Tree Trimming License renewal of Kelm Tree Service, 1872 Bohland Avenue. LIC~ISE License No. 321, for the period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. Upon a RENEWAL vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted " nay": None Motion carried. A discussion was held relative to joining the Association of Metropolitan ASSOCAITION OF Municipalities~.at a f ee of $695.00. The Council requested that Clerk- METROPOLITAN Administrator Barnes have copies of the application mailed to each Councilman, MUNICIPALI- and that this b® discussed at the next meeting. TIES MENIDEFiSHIP Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve the MINUTES minutes of July 10, 1975 as corrected. Upon a vote being taken, the JULY 10, 1975 following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steel®, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. A discussion was held relative to the proposed Food and Health Ordinance FOOD-HEALTH for Falcon Heights. Attorney Kenefick noted at the last meeting the Council ORDINANCE had requested him to draft a "short-form" ordinance. He then stated a resolution adopting the guidelines as stated would be sufficient, and that food establishments receiue a copy cif the resolution. 2. ~y ii Councilman Labalestra introduced the following Resolution, ar.d moved its adoption: RESOLUTION #75-22 A RESIII,UTION TO REGULATE FOOD ESTABLISEB~NTS, VENDERS, AND FOOD SERVICES IN THE CITY OF FAI,COiV I:EIGHTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE HEALTH INSPECTOR .. 2'0 ENFORCE IT AS PER THE PRESENT HEALTH ORDINANCE 1 Mayor Warkentien seconded the foregoing Resilution, and upon a vote being taken, the following noted in favor: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. Clerk-Administrator Barnes presented the discussion on c'~airs and quotes for the Council Chambers. The Council requested that this discussion be placed on the next agenda. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, that Clerk-Ad- ministrator Barnes be directed to write a disclaimer letter to General Safety Corporation in North Branch regarding the door latches on 1~he fire truck and the bill for $2.3.00, as the locks should have been covered by warranty. CHAIR QUOTES GENERAL SAFETY CORPORATION IN NORTH BRANCH The letter from the PCA regarding the University manure composting facility was noted by Mayor Warkentien. UNIVERSITY A discussion was held relative to the license Falcon Heights granted JOHN MC- John NIcEachron to operate portable hot dog stands at the State Fair outside EACHRON HOT the Commonwealth Gates on Snelling Avenue in Falcon Heights The letter DOG "STAND from Richard J. Keenen of the Minnesota State Agricultural Society LICENSE concerning this was noted, stating they disagreed with Falcon Heights DISCUSSION authority to issue such a license. It was_~noted, however that JuhT1 McEachron had withdrawn his application for the license. The Council directed Attorney Kenefick to write a letter to the S tats Fair Board explaining Falcon Heights stand in respect to their opinions sent out in their letter. Mayor titiiarkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, that the JOHN MC- minut es of July 10th be expanded to include more on John McEachron and EACHRON his application to the Fair Board. Upon a vote being taken, the following CONT. voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the same: None. Iiotion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, that the license issued July Z0, 1975 to J~.hn McEachron be rescir_dea. Upon a vot e being taken, the following voted "aye's: Mayor Warkentien, Council- men Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nays': None. Motion carried. The Council noted the police will be rea~uested to patrol the alleyya;' of POLICE ALL~'YS the City of Falcon Heights as previau.sly had been done. 3• ~6 Fire Reports 1~7 through ~.$ were read and noted. FIRE REPORTS Mayor ti°Jarkentien rnaved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to permit the neighborhood part iv b G p~g*y ~pT~ y g en y isela Harden, 1777 Simpson, July 30, 1975, and to provide barricades for Simpson Street between Crawford and Gard Upon a vote being taken, the following voted ++aye++: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen B 1a,ck, Ecklund Steele and L b l en , , a a estra, and the following voted None. Motion carried. :nay++; Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to approve the general disbursements in the amount of $20,9t~0.69. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted ++aye++ : Mayor TrTarkentien C u il , o nc men Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted ++nay++; None G~,~~, . Motion carried. DISBURSE- MENTS C:>uncilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve the liquor disbursements in the amount of $13 363 10 U LIQUOR , . . pon a vote being taken, the following voted ++aye++: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black Ecklund St DISBIkiSEMENTS , , eele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay'+: Non®. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to approve the sinking fund in the amount of $7 U 957 50 LIQUOR SINKING FUND , . . pon a vote being taxers, the following voted "aye'+: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund Steele d L , , an abalestra, and the following voted "nays+; None. Motion carried. Et~ineer Lemberg stated there was a defe t i th c n e surface of the new tennis court at Falcon Heights Communit Park ii th TENNIS COUP~TS y . e en indicated the court would be repaired at a later date. A letter was received from Chowan Co. to repai t r e c. . Mayor Warkentien introduced the following ftesalution, and moved its adoption : ~, DI~.MOND RESOLUTION 75=23 RESOLUTION #75-23 A ~ZESOLUTION ISSUING CHANGE ORDER NUN~ER 2, VOIDING CHANGE ORDER N0. 1, ISSUED TO WESTLUND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR , THE CONSTRUCTION OF A BASEBALL DIAMOND, BACKSTOP WITHOUT HOOD, AT FALCON HEIGHTS COMMUNITY PARK AT A PRICE NOT TO EXCEED $J~,092.00. Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a vote being taken the followin vot d i f , g e n avor: Mayor Warkentien, Council- men Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried.. The liquor store hold up was discussed, and it was noted there would be increased police protection around closing time LIQUOR STORE . ~. 7/ I Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that the Council REZONING invite the various committees and organizations, such as League of Women DISCUSSION Voters- Citizens Groups, etc., of Falcon Heights to read and rct~ew the proposed rezoning and beautification for the Falcon Heights business district, and that they submit their opinions and proposals to the Council. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye"s Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Bl~>ck, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay's: None. Motion carried. Diseased trees at 1103 and 139l~ West Iowa were noted, and that they were ordered removed by Dr. Hard, the Horticulturist. TREES Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, that negotiations BOCCIE FORD between Rollie Ford of Northland Tree Service, and the Council be approved NEGOTIATIONS for pruning and removal of trees as proposed by Dr. Hard. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. The car nuisance at 1831 Asbury was noted, where people are working on ears well after 10:00 P.M. The attorney noted he would take action if a complaint was CAR NUISANCE filed. Clerk-Administrator Barnes noted the Teenage Group of Falcon Heights TEENAGE had disbanded, and that they wanted to donate the money left in their treast~y GROUP to the Recreation Department for purchase of a grill to be used at the park. OF FALCON HEIGHTS DONATION Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to accept the donation in the amount of $181.85, to purchase a grill, and other equipment and to write a note of appreciation. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay-': None. Motion carri®d . The Recreation Minutes of July 10, 1975 were noted. Mayor Warkentien noted the letter from the Metropolitan Transit Commission on proposed busstop areas. The meeting of Tuesday, July 29, 1975 at 8:00 P.M. for the public hearing on Arona and Crawford was noted by the Council. Councilman Ste®1e moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to adjourn the meeting at 11:27 P.M. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None, notion carried. ~~~~ , L cC ~ =~ ~ <<~ «._~ ~.~ WILLIS C. A. WARKENTIEN, Mayor Atte t: ~ swan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular Meeting of July 24, 1975• RECREATION MTC LETTER PUBLIC HEARING ADJOIkt.NMErNT 5.