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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_75Aug14MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 8 FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUGUST 1~., 19 75 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien, at 8:00 P.M. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra. Also present PRESENT were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg, and Attorney Kenefick. Councilman Steele, who was on vacation. ABSENT Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the MINUTES minutes of July 2l~, 1975, as corrected. Upon a vote being taken, the JULY 2!~ following voted "ayes': Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. The minutes of the special meeting of July 29, 1975, on the Crawford and MINUTES Arona improvements were defera~s~i to the next meeting, when each Council- JULY 29 man would have a copy. Councilman Black presented the minutes and report of the Planning Com- FRONT YARD mission meeting of August 11, 1975, concerning the petition of Mrs. Reiter PARKING 17l~6 North Fry Street, and other citizens on Fry Street and St. Mary's PETITION- that requested the Council rescind Ordinance 118 , that does riot permit RESULTS OF front yard parking. Councilman Black reviewed the petition, and stated PLANNIPiG at the public hearing of August 11, that the Planning Commission unani- COT~~ SSION mously voted to retain Ordinance 118 in its present fpran. PUHLIC HEARING. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, that the Council accept the Planning Commission minutes and report of August 11, 1975, concerning yard parking during Fat~r week. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ays": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien then asked the audience if they had any questions or comments, and if so, to present them to the Council. Mrs. A. J. Steinworth, 1735 North Fry, stated she was concerned what to do with the cars of friends or visitors, if cars could not be parked on the grass. Councilman Ecklund stated as many cars as possible could be parked on her driveway. Mrs. Ritchie, 1767 North Fry, asked the Attorney to interpret the ordinance, as to title of car owner, and where the owner of the car could parlc the cars. Attorney Kenefick stated that up to three cars could be parlced, as long as they were registered in the name of the residents residing on the property. He then stated the cars have to beparked on a surfaced area of the front yard. 1 1 1 8~ ~ Councilman ~31ack stated this may be so, however, there was no necessity in the PARKING ordinance that this even be referred to the Planning Commission, and that the CONTINUED people on the Planning Commission are unpaid volunteers, dedicated to the community. He also stated that everyone preaant at the he~'~ing had a charce to speak, and that he felt the Planning Corsr_ission did an excellent job cn t:ir. hna.-ring . Millie Reitex, 17L~6 Fr~r, stated that the parl:i.ng on her property was for charity, and that property owners should have the right to allow parking on their properties. Harold Nilsen, 179 Tatum, (former Niayor of Falcon Heights) discussed Zoning Ordinance No. 61~, and the reasons that it was adopted. He stated that Zoning Ordinance b~., itself, would ban this type of parking, even without Ordinance No. 118, as this type of parking would constitute a commercial use in a residential zoning area. Mrs. Ritchie then asked who carries the fire department insurance for parking in the City Hall lot? C1ekr-Administrator replied Home Insurance Company does, and that the premiums are paid for by the Fire Department, out of their own funds, and that it is not public money. He then stated the Council gives permission for parking i n the lot. Jean Hermes Klosterman, 3l~25 Skycroft Circle (not a resident), representing Hermes Shopping Center, stated she was concerned about the democratic vote of August 11, and stated she felt a Council should vote for what the majority would want. Councilman Black stated this is true, however, it is impossible for a Council to know what every citizen in a community would want, unless a referendum would. be taken. Mrs. Ritchie then stated she thought the Council was wrong in permitting the hearings if the ordinances would not have permitted parking of this type in the first place. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the following Resolution: 75-2t~.. A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE RECOM~":ENDATIOPd OF THE PLANNING COMr1ISSI0N TO KEEP IN FORCE AND EFFECT 08DINANCE . 118 OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted ~~aye~~: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalests, and the following voted "nay~~: None. notion was carried. BUCK ~ S Mr. Roger Buck of Buck's Unpainted Furniture, 1639 West Larpenteur, was UNPAINTED present to request permission to place a flag pole on the inside edge of FtkZNITURE their parking lot on the boulevard. FLAGPOLE REQUEST Attorney Kenefi_ck and Engineer Lemberg stated this is something that would have to be discussed with the Ramsey County Engineer, and suggested NIr. Buck contact them on this. No action was taken. r g ~~ A discussion was held relative to the storm sewer proposal from the ARONA last meeting concerning the Arona Avenue and Northome Addition. Several members Ir~ROVE- of the audience felt there was a discrepancy in notice of hearing, whether i t MENT. was a combined street and sewer hearing, and the fact that people might not have been adequately notified as to the complete nature of the improvement. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalest_~2, that a public hearing for storm sewer on Arona Avenuein the Northome Addition be set for September 11, 1975 at 9:00 P.M., and that the Clerk-Administrator be authorized to publish the notice. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye's: Mayor Warkentien, Counciloren Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay'': None. Motion carried. Mr. Warner of Warner's Stellian, Inc., 1711 North Snelling was present to WARNER'S request a variance to replace the present sign with a s~.gn of approximately STELLIAN 318 square feet- Sign size should be: 271. square feet. SIGN REt~UE ST . Councilman Black read the Planning Commission minutes of July 22, 1975, that recommended approval of the variance. A discussion was held by the council, and the concensus was the sign was too large. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, that the request to increase the sign be denied. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ay®": Councilman Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": Mayor Warkentien. Motion carried. Mayor tivarkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, that the discussion CRAWFORD concerning the widening and upgrading of Crawford Street between Arona and IMPROVE'N1ENT Snelling Drive be reopened, as per the request of several residents of Crawford Street. A discussion was held, and the residents of Crawford indicated they were not in favor of the proposal as passed at the special meeting of July 29, 1975, that would improve Crawford Street from Arona to Asbury at a 36 foot width, and Arona Street to Snelling Drive at a 1.t~.foot width. Instead, the residents indicated they would like a !~0 foot street straight through with parking banned on. one side of the street, preferably the north. Mayor Warkentien moved; seconded by Councilman Labalestra, that Crawford Street between Arona and Snelling Drive, be made Ito feet straight through, that State Aid funds be used with no assessments levied, and that parking be banned on the north side. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councila~n Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. I~:otion carried. REQUEST TO Councilman ycklund moved, seconded by Councilman Black, that a public VACATE hearing be set for the request to vacate the alley west of Arona, between Aj,T,F"Q WEST Iowa and Idaho, 8:30 P.M ., Sept. 11, 1975, and the Clerk-Administrator OF ARONA, publish the 1e~a1 not~.ces. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted BETWEEN "aye": Mayor Warkentien, C ounciz7:men Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and IOT~ti'A AND the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. IDAHO. Ci ~J The Council noted the request to vacate the a11e~T would have to be approved VARLA~E before the variance request of Dr. 0. E. Ockuly, 1532 West Idaho, for a AND CON- storage shed could be considered. (It was noted his requested placement DITIONAL of the storage shed would fall within the area of the alley) . The Council USE REQUEST requested that Clerk-Administrator Barnes notify Dr. 0. E. Ockuly of the OF DR. 0. E. hearing, and the delay in their variance and conditional use request. OCKULY,1532 W. IDAHO Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, that the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator be authorized to execute the seal coating SEALCOATING contract for 1975. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted :aye": AND STREET :4ayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the --- following voted "nay'!: None. Motion carried. MAINTENANCE CONTRACT The discussion on the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities was deferred until the next meeting when Councilman Steele would be present. ASSN. METRO MUNCI. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to approve the following Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor On-Sale licenses 189 to 197 in sequence for the period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976. NON-INTOX- ICATING MALT LIQUOR ON- SALE LICENSE FOR trSNN. ST.FAIR William S. Brede, Beer Garden, Commonwealth and Underwood, No. 189 r1rs. Katie R. Little, Block 42, Arcade, Minnesota and Liggett No . 190 Bart Blinstrup, 31ock 42,Arcade, Minnesota and Liggett, No. 191 Kenneth E. Cleworth, Block 42, Arcade, Minnesota and Liggett No. 192 A Gordon Schierman, Block 30, Lot R, Underwood near Commonwealth No. 193• Agnes G. Junkin, Block 28, Grandstand, Commonwealth between Chambers and Nelson, No. 194 James A. Davis, J1ock 50, Coliseum, Judson and Liggett, No. 195 Rodger Lee, Block 47, Mexican Village, Judson and Underwood, No. 196 Fred C. O'Neil, Block 45, Ag Hort, Minnsota and Cooper, No. 197 Upon a vote being taken, the follotti~ing voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labaestra, and the fol~owing voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve the followi.xig Cigarette Licenses for the period of July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1976: William Segal, 531 Rice, State Fair Grounds, License No 1. 428 CIGARETTE LIC. Steichen's 643-45 University, State Fair , License No. 429 STATE FAIR Charles Vo1in, State Fair Grounds, Licenses 430 to 436 TIME Bart Blinstrup, Frontier Bar, State Fair, Licens~:'~o. 437 Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Council- men Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted ''nay": None. notion carried. Councilman Ecklund moved, second®d by riayor Warkentien, to approve YLAWITTER TREE Tree Trimming License No. 326 for Klawitter Tree Service, 3211 Owasso ~RVICE TREE Boulevard, for the period of July 'l, 1975 to June 30, 1976. Upon a vote TRIl"II'~iING LIC. being taken, the following voted 'aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen N0. 326 Black, Ecklund, and Labale~§tra, and the following voted "nay": None. A discussion was held relative to cost estimates and installation"of an air conditioner for the City Hall Council Chambers. Engineer Leanberg stated the estimated cost for tx> units for the roof would be about $15,700.00„ and that bids would be required, as the cost is over $5,000.00 The Council directed Engineer Leanberg to secure price quotes. The letter from Michael Heffron of the State Fair Board to Fire Chief Helbig concerning fire and rescue services from Falcon Heights was noted. A discussion was held concerning the possibility of striping yellow lines 30 feet from stop signs and l0 feet from fire hydrants to control parking. The Council directed Clerk-Administrator Barnes to secure price quotes for paint for this project. Fire reports !~9 through 50 were noted AIR CO~I~O~ FOR CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRE AND RESCUE FOR STA"'y FAIR PAINTING OF CURBS AND STOP SIGN AREAS TO CONTROL PAI3~ING FIRE REPORTS Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve GF:N~RAT• the general payroll for August 1-15 in the amount of $3,529.37• Upon PAYROLL a vote being taken, the following voted "aye's : Mayor Larkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve LIQUOR PAYROLL the liquor payroll of August 1-15 in the amount of $1,852.69. Upon a vote AUGUST 1-15 being taken, the following voted "aye" : Mayor lydarkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted :nay": None. Motion carried. Councioman Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve the GENERAL general disbursements in the amount of $4,781.79• Upon a vote being taken, DISBURSENIENT5 the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nays': None. Irtotion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve the LIQUOR DIS- liquor disbursements in the amount of $22,882.89. Upon a vote being taken, BURSEMENTS the ~n3lowing voted "nay" : None. I-lotion carried. A discussion was held rel~~tive to 's no parkings' signs for the areas of the NO PARKING Municipal Liquor Store and Embers. It was also stated that no parking should CITY PROPERTY be permitted on City property where posted. Councilman Labalestra informed the Council he had discussed with Manager LIQUOR STORE George Willkon_ of the Liquor Store possible mark down prices of stock under the new price listings. No action was taken, but it was the concensus of the council to allow mark downs provided a record of those mark downs be maintained. The Summer Recreation Report submitted by Recreation Director Ronald SU~`~ ~~- tivoodbury was noted. TION REPORT- ti^700 DBURY The letter f rom the Minneapolis Police Department concerning the American AMERICAN Legion Convention was noted. LEGION The next Bicentennial meeting of August 25, 1975 at 7:30 F .ri. was noted 13I-CENTENNIAL. MEETING . The letter from Robert Gy Butala, 1530 West Iowa, was noted cono~rning the E 8 public hearings of Jw.1y 29, 1975 complementing the Council for its procedures in conducting the meetings. BUTATA LETTER The donation of X200.00 from Bonestroo, Rosene, nderlik and Associates was accepted for playground equipment at the new park, and the Council DONATION directed Clerk-Administrator Barnes to write a letter expressing the Ci-~,~ Ccuncil's appreciation for such a donation. The Ramsey County League of Municipalities meeting of August 11, 1975 RANISEY COUNTY concerning the hearing record for administrative and operational procedures LEAGUE OF of the Pletropolitan Waste Control Commission was noted. hftJNICIPALITIES The letter from General Safety Corporation in North i3ranch concerning the Fire Department truck door latch problems was noted. The notice of public heari ng from the T~ietropolitan Transit Commission concerninn the proposed five cents increase in the freew~r express bus s®rvi.ee surcharge on T~~~ednesday, August 27, 1975 at 7:30 P.I~1. at the Maplewood Fire Station was notcc3. The proposed Ramsey County Sheriff f s budget for 1976 i.n the amount of $110,518.00 was noted. The resignation of Cheryl J. Oestreich, Secretary, was accepted, effective August 20, 1975 GENr.R.~L SAFETY CGNPO.~ATIOIv LETTER METIt.C7 TH,APdSIT COMMISSION I~,,I~ISEY coUIu'TY SHERIFF BUDGET RESIGNATION Councilmen Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Slack, to accept the SHIIZLEY STAUFF application of Shirley Stauff as Secretary, effective August 25, AS SECRETARY 1975 at a monthly salary of $600.00. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye'! : IJiayor Trlarkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklutzd, and Labalestra, and the following voted "aye:: I`tono. Motion carried Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to adjourn the ADJOURNMENT meeting at 12:15 A.M. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor 1n'arkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 1~--- 7 ,, / ,~~I - / WILI,IS C. A. WARKENTIEPI~ r,AYOR ATTEST: ~_~v~. ewan B. Barnes, Clerk-Administrator Regular meet:~ng of August l4, 1975. ~~