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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_05Mar09 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS MINUTES March 9, 2005 Mayor Gehrz convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Council members Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb, Peter Lindstrom and Richard Talbot Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington, Deputy Clerk Mary Shea Kodluboy, Fire Chief Clem Kurhajetz and Fire Captain Dan Johnson-Powers COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience. PRESENTATIONS: None Scheduled APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes dated February 23, 2005 were unanimously approved as submitted. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled CONSENT AGENDA: Kuettel moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as outlined below. The motion was unanimously approved. General Disbursements through March 2, 2005: $ 47,928.45 Payroll (02/15/05 – 02/28/05) $ 11,877.32 POLICY AGENDA: Consideration of an amended interim use permit for a farmer’s market at 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue Administrator Worthington said that the Planning Commission, at their regular February 22nd meeting, held a public hearing to reconsider the Interim Use Permit for the Farmer’s Market located at Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union (TCCFCU). Two residents testified they had concerns regarding trash blowing into their yards, and trucks parked on the cul-de-sac on Prior Avenue around 6:00-6:30 a.m. with their engines idling. They were also very effusive in their praise for the Farmer’s Market, and emphasized that they very much enjoyed having it in the community. The Planning Commission had an in-depth conversation regarding their concerns, and Cindy Hartley, of Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union, said they will allow access to their south parking lot for vendors arriving before the 6:30 a.m. set-up time. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -2- March 9, 2005 Consideration of an amended interim use permit for a farmer’s market at 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue (continued) Administrator Worthington said that vendors who arrive before 6:30 a.m.will need to park in the south parking lot (Larpenteur side). In addition, Twin City Co-ops will monitor the trash issue closely to ensure that this problem is addressed. The Planning Commission voted to add the following provision: The property owner will allow access to its south parking lot for vendors arriving before the 6:30 a.m. set-up time. Vendors who arrive before 6:30 a.m. must park in the south parking lot (Larpenteur side). This provision addressed the two residents’ concerns, and they were amenable to the IUP going forward as amended. Administrator Worthington utilized the LCD projector to give a brief historical perspective of the two years the Farmer’s Market has been at the Twin City Co-ops site in Falcon Heights, the current interim use permit and the modifications being proposed to said permit. Two representatives for the Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union were in attendance, Cindy Hartley and Todd Barduson. Ms. Hartley said the Farmer’s Market is a great asset to the City of Falcon Heights. Everyone comes over and enjoys it. This year it will open on Tuesday, May 3, right before Mother’s Day, enabling people to purchase bedding plants. Todd Barduson travels the perimeter of the property to make sure there is regular cleanup. Mayor Gehrz thanked Twin City Co-ops Federal Credit Union and its staff for their ongoing involvement and participation in the Falcon Heights community. Lamb moved affirmation of the Planning Commission’s recommendations, and approval of the amended Interim Use Permit for the Farmer’s Market at 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue, including the additional provision regarding vendor access appended by the Planning Commission, as outlined below. The motion was unanimously approved. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA INTERIM USE PERMIT 1. Permit. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Falcon Heights (“City”) hereby grants an Interim Use Permit (“IUP”) to allow a Farmer's Market at Twin Cities Cooperative Federal Credit Union, 2025 W. Larpenteur Avenue, Falcon Heights operated by the St. Paul Farmer’s Market. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -3- March 9, 2005 Consideration of an amended interim use permit for a farmer’s market at 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue (continued) 2. Subject Property. The IUP is for that certain real property located in Ramsey County, Minnesota, commonly referred to as 2025 W. Larpenteur Avenue, Falcon Heights, MN and legally described as follows: The South 765 feet of the parcel of land which consists of the West 20 acres of the East half of the Southwest Quarter and the East 15 acres of the West half of the Southwest Quarter, all in Section 16, Township 29, Range 23 of Ramsey County, Minnesota; except the East 131 feet of the South 186 feet of said West 20 acres and except the West 60 feet of said East 15 acres (subject to roads and easements) And Except the South 765 feet of the part East of the West 60 feet and except the South 522 feet of the West 60 feet of the following described tract: The South 15 acres of West 20 acres of the East half of the Southwest Quarter and the East 15 acres of the West half of the Southwest Quarter (subject to roads and easements) in Section 16, Township 29, Range 23 of Ramsey County, Minnesota 3. Conditions. The IUP is granted subject to the following conditions: Market may only be open to the public between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and Noon local time on Tuesdays. Set-up will begin no earlier than 6:30 a.m., and the market must be taken down and all vendors must have vacated the Location no later than 1:30 p.m. local time. The property owner will allow access to its south parking lot for vendors arriving before the 6:30 a.m. set-up time. Vendors who arrive before 6:30 a.m. must park in the south parking lot (Larpenteur side). There may not be any sales prior to 7:30 a.m. There may not be more than 60 selling stalls. The Farmer's Market may be held on the Property during the months of May through October. The vendors may not occupy more than 75 parking places at the Location, for selling stalls and parking. No fewer than 181 parking spaces must be available at the Location for customer parking. Property owner must provide at least 160 parking spaces for its employees during the hours of the Farmer' Market, either at the Location or another location to be specified. Vendors are responsible for leaving the area clean when they leave. The Location and all adjoining land must be free of any trash or debris which results from the Market or is reasonably attributed to the Market. Vendors will sell only what they grow or produce themselves. Items for sale will be limited to fruit, vegetables, flowers and decorative plants, bedding plants, meat and dairy products, honey, baked goods, salsa, jams, preserves and similar products, all of which shall be subject to and must comply with applicable local, state and federal health and safety and food rules, regulations and laws, and the rules of the St. Paul Farmer’s Market. No sound amplification devices may be used during the Farmer's Market by the Market or by vendors. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4- March 9, 2005 Consideration of an amended interim use permit for a farmer’s market at 2025 West Larpenteur Avenue (continued) The Property Owner's Director of Facilities will be the managing agent responsible for the conduct of the vendors in compliance with the conditions of the Interim Use Permit. Use of the Location must be pursuant to a written agreement between the owner of the Location and the St. Paul Farmer’s Market. The owner of the Location must make the St. Paul Farmer’s Market aware of this Permit and require the St. Paul Farmer’s Market to comply with all applicable terms and conditions of this Permit. The owner of the Location shall be obligated to make sure that a policy or policies of insurance of the proper type, kind and amount are in place to cover any injuries or damages to individuals and property which may occur at, during or as a result of the operation of the Market at this Location. Reasonable and appropriate measures must be taken to prevent unreasonable disturbance to adjacent properties, such as trash or debris finding its way onto the adjacent properties, and not being removed, or customers of the Market crossing over adjacent properties without permission of the owner. The owner of the Location shall take reasonable and appropriate measures to ensure that the St. Paul Farmer’s Market does not disturb adjacent property owners with excessive noise. 4. Termination of Permit. The Permit shall terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events, whichever first occurs. a. Sale of the Subject Property or any part thereof. b. A lease of the Subject Property, or any part thereof, if Twin Cities Cooperative Federal Credit Union is no longer a primary tenant of the Subject Property. c. Violation of any of the conditions set forth herein. d. A change in the zoning ordinance which no longer allows the use. 5. Recording. This permit may be recorded against the title to the subject property. Authorization for staff to solicit bids for the purchase of a fire pumper Administrator Worthington said staff is seeking authorization to solicit bids for a new fire pumper. This truck is budgeted in the 2005 Capital Improvement Budget and will replace the 1978 LaFrance pumper the City currently owns. That vehicle’s transmission is no longer reliable, and its “in-service” hours have been severely limited in the last year. Staff will prepare bid documents, bid notifications, and utilize a competitive bidding process as defined in State statute. This process will begin in mid-March, and the hope is to bring bids back to the Council for consideration in late April. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -5- March 9, 2005 Authorization for staff to solicit bids for the purchase of a fire pumper (continued) Council member Kuettel asked about combining the bid with bids the State of Minnesota or Saint Paul might be doing for fire equipment. Administrator Worthington said the State doesn’t purchase fire trucks. Fire Chief Kurhajetz said Saint Paul isn’t purchasing any pumpers this year. Mayor Gehrz asked Fire Chief Kurhajetz to describe the current pumper for the viewing audience. Fire Chief Kurhajetz said it is a 1978 LaFrance that was built in New York and purchased new for $65,000. Members of the Fire Department went out to New York to drive it back. The Department rebuilt the transmission in 1991, but it is hard to find replacement parts for it anymore. Talbot moved authorization for staff to solicit bids for the purchase of a fire pumper. The motion was unanimously approved. Appointment of Dan Johnson-Powers and Greg Hoag as Deputy Emergency Managers Administrator Worthington said that by City Council direction, the City Administrator serves as the City’s Emergency Management Director. It is prudent to appoint two staff members to serve as deputy emergency managers in the event that the City Administrator is not present for an emergency, or is incapacitated and cannot serve in that function. Greg Hoag is the City’s Public Works Director, and also serves as a Fire Captain with the Roseville Fire Department. He brings 15 years of experience in first response as a firefighter, and has considerable emergency management skills. He also brings expertise about public works functions and their role in emergency response. Dan Johnson-Powers is a Fire Captain with the Falcon Heights Fire Department, is the City’s primary CERT trainer, and is pursuing certification in emergency management through the State of Minnesota. He has assisted the City in planning and executing emergency drills and exercises, and serves as a liaison to county and state agencies that are interested in CERT planning. These two have agreed to serve in this role as part of their regular staff duties with the City. In the event of an emergency, they will be compensated for their time, per City policy. Kuettel moved approval of the appointment of Greg Hoag and Dan Johnson-Powers as Deputy Emergency Managers for the City of Falcon Heights. The motion was unanimously approved. Step increase and title change for Greg Hoag, Director of Public Works Administrator Worthington said that Greg Hoag has completed his six-month employment probation with the City, and has had excellent performance during this period. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -6- March 9, 2005 Step increase and title change for Greg Hoag, Director of Public Works (continued) Administrator Worthington said that Greg has become an integral member of the management team at the City, and his exemplary performance has been invaluable to the City’s residents, employees, and business and institutional property owners. He has shown excellent judgment, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to take on new duties and responsibilities as needed. She said she was recommending a 5% step increase for Greg and a title change to Director of Parks and Public Works to better reflect his job duties and responsibilities. Lamb moved approval of the 5% step increase for Greg Hoag and a title change to Director of Parks and Public Works. The motion was unanimously approved. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: None INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council member Kuettel reminded the viewing audience that the second annual food drive will be taking place during the latter part of March and finish up on Saturday, April 2. Right now food drop off sites are being recruited. The Falcon Heights Elementary School is on board, as is City Hall. Residents can either give food products or checks, which can be made out to Keystone Community Services. Council member Talbot reminded the viewing audience that each year, the North Suburban Communications Commission and Comcast give scholarships to students majoring in communications and who live in one of the ten cities serviced by the Commission. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college or vocational training. Applications are available at city halls, high school counseling and college financial aid offices, libraries in the 10-city area; at the NSCC website: www.nsccmn.org, or by calling the NSCC office at Completed applications must be returned no later than 4:00 PM, April 15, to the NSCC office. The regular City Council meeting was adjourned at 7:35 PM. Respectfully submitted, Mary Shea Kodluboy Deputy Clerk