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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_75Jan22~o 1 1 r', MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA JANUARY 22, 1976 A regular Heating of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:00 p.n. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen t~.ack, Ecklund, Steels, and PRES$NT Labalestra. Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes and Attorney Renefick. None . ABSEriT Moved by Councilman Labalestra, seconded by Councilman Ecklund APPROVAL OF to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of December 29, MINUTES: 1975, as corrected. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted DECEt~ER 29, "aye"z Mayor ~i~arkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and 1975 Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Steele, seconded by Councilman Black to APPROVAL OF approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of January 8, 1976, MINUTES: as corrected. tTpon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": JANUARY 8, Mayor Warkentien, Couneilnen Stack, Steele, and Labalestra, and 1976 the following abstained: Councilman Ecklund. Motion carried. George Plant, Chairman of the Falcon Heights Planning Commission, was present to discuss the functions of the commission. Mr. Plant said the Plaruzing Coa~rmi.ssion felt that the proposed Businessmen's Plan for the rezoning of Larpenteur Avenue should not be termed "rezoning", but be termed a "concept"~ The Plan- ning Commission also was of the opinion that Falcon Heights did not need more businesses on Larpenteur between Hanline and Cleve- land Avenues at the present tine. Councilman Steele stated he felt the Commission should present note facts for their recommendations to Council so that the Council would be better informed on issues brought before them. Mr. Plant suggested that pertinent details relating to requests that cone before the Commission be submitted to the members before the night of their meetings, in order that their nay bacons Wore familiar with these requests. Councilman Teklund said he felt requests should be investigated thoroughly by the Commission before they were presented to the Council. Attorney Renefick noted that the Clerk Administrator could refer items to the Planning Commission without going to the Council for their review first. DISCUSSIONS FUNCTIONS OF PLANNING COMMISSION 2 ~ ~. i~ 1 Discussion waa held regarding probleans the Commission was having regarding meeting dates. Councilman Labalestra suggested setting one date, perhaps the 15th of each month, as the Heating date. Mr. Plant said he would poll the Commission on this suggestion. The proposed Businessmen's Rezoning P1.an for Larpenteur Avenue was discussed. Councilman Steele stated he agreed that +~xisting businesses should try to improve the parking situation and also that the area be made more attractive and appealing, but that further expansion of the business area should not be promoted at the present time. Councilman Labalestra said that Dan Bucholtz, North Suburban Area Chamber of Commerce Vice President, was working with the ~.isiness- men's Association on plans for the area. The Planning Commission was directed to work on plans for the existing business area and also to communicate with the Business- men's Association on this matter. ~e Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat for the Pothen Homeaites Subdivision, Roselawn and Hemline Avenues, sub- mitted by Nick Pothen, 1877 North Hemline Avenue. Th• Planning Commission recommended approval of the plat at its meeting of January 20, 1976, subject to the following requiramemta suggested by the Ramsey Count, Plat Commission: 1. Approval of the Ramsey CountT Engineer for use of ~3 feet dedicated strip instead of 33 feet as shown on the plan; 2. Approval of the Register of Deeds. The additional ten (10) feet is an easement for water and gas installation. APPROVAL OF P~_TMTNA~Y PLAT: POTHFN'S HOMESITES Moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Ecklund to accept the Planning Commission report as submitted recommending approval of the preliminary plat for the Pothen's Homesites Subdivision. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted naTe"; Manor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded bT Councilman Labalestra that secret~riaT -~e1p be provided the Planning Commission as needed at a cost not to exceed $25.00 per month, with actual pa~rment to be determined by the Clerk-Administrator. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aTe": Manor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and the following voted "man": Councilman Steele. Motion carried. SECRETARIAL ASSISTANCE FOR PLANNING COMMISSION Councilman Ecklund will be scheduling a meeting to organize the PARK DEPEZOP- Park Development Committee as soon as possible. Councilman MENT COMMIT- Ecklund also stated the !t-H Club will be planting a flower bed TEE on the northside of the Community Park and will need funding for the seed bed. Clerk Administrator Barnes noted there were available funds in the Treasurer's Cash Fund to accomplish this. Mayor Warkentien reported on a meeting he attended concerning a Youth Services Bur®au which would work with youth who may have delinquency problems. This Bureau would provide counsel- ing to individuals and faYei.lies. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded br Councilman Labalestra that Barbara Whitmore and Dennis Rau of the Northwest Suburban Youth Services Bureau be invited to give a p resentation to Council at the meeting of February 12, 1976, regarding the ' function and objectives of the Bureau. 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. i ,-3 NORTHWEST SUBURBAN YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU Moved by Councilman Slack, seconded by Councilman Ecklund to MASTERS GAS approve Masters Gas Installers License #328 issued to Donal G. INSTALLERS Ruden, Air Comfort, Inc., 3300 Gorham Avenue, Minneapolis, LICENSE #328: Minnesota. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": AIR COMFORT, Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Steele, and INC. the following abstained: Councilman Labalestra. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Steele, s®conded by Councilman Labalestra CIGARETTE to approve Cigarette License #!G!}0 issued to the Falcon Heights LICENSE #I~l.t.0: Municipal Liquor Store. Upon a vote being taken, the following MUNICIPAL voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, LIQUOR STORE and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay's: None.. Motion carried . The Clerk-Administrator was directed to itnvestigate plumbing and gas insp®ction fees in surrounding comununities and compare them with those charged by Falcon Heights. This report is to be sub- mitted at the next Council meeting, February 12, 1976. Councilman Ecklund introduced the following Ordinance and moved its adoption: ORDINANCE N0. 1l~5 AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF SNOWN~DBII.ES AND REPEALING ORDINANCE N0. 99 OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Councilman Black seconded the foregoing motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1~, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof PROPOSED AGR.EEMEAITS: PLUMBING AND GAS IIJSPECTORS ORDINANCE N0. 1~t5: RELATING TO THE OPERATION OF SNOW- MOBILES Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steel®, and Labalestra, and the following voted against: Non®. Motion carried. Action was deferred on the Sheriff's Contract for 1976 with RAMSEY COUNTY Ramsey County until an answer was received from Lauderdale on SHERIF'F'S a 3oint policing agreement. CONTRACT FOR 1976 ~` 1 11 Gounci7.man Ecklund introduced the following Ordinance and moved ORDINANCE its adoption: N0. 1116: LICENSING AND ORDINANCE N0. 1116 REGULATING SALE AND CON- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 5 OF THE CITY OF SUMPTION OF FALCON HEIGHTS ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE LICENSING AND NON-INTOXICAT- REGULATING THE SALE AND CONSUMPTION OF NON-IN~XICAT]:NG ING MALT ` MALT LIQUORS" LIQUORS Councilman Black seconded the foregoing motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1116, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted against: None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele introduced the following 0 rdinance and moved ORDINANCE its adoption: N0. 1117s LICENSING AND ORDINANCE NO. 7.117 REGULATING SALE AND CON- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 132 ENTITLED "AN SUMPTION OF ORDINANCE REGULATING AND LICENSING THE SALE AND CONSIJI~TION INTOXICATING OF INTbXICATING LIQUOR IN CERTA]:N ESTAffi,ISHMENTS AND LIQUOR PROVIDING FDR PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION THEREOF" Councilman Black seconded the foregoing motion to adopt Ordinance No. 7117, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof Maor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted against: None. Motion carr3.ed. Moved by Councilman Labalestra, seconded by Councilman Ecklund HUMAN RIGHTS to approve the appointment of Robert Nicholson, 1716 North Albert, COMN~SSIONs to the Human Rights Commission for the remainder of a term APPOINTMENT expiring Dece:aber 3l, 1976. Upon a vote being taken, the following RY MAYOR voted "aTe": MaTor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "naf": None. Motion carried. Fire reports, Nos. 6 through 11, were noted. FIRE REPORTS Clerk Ada~.nistrator Barney had administered the Oath of Office OATH OF to Norman W. Ecklund, re-elected Counei]man of Falcon Heights, OFFICE: on Januarf 12, 1976. Mr. Ecklund was not present at the meeting COUNCILMAN of Januarlr 8, 19?6. ~~~ Moved bT Councilman Labalestra, seconded bl Councilman Steele to GENERAL approve the General Payroll, Januar~r 1 - 15, 1976, in the amount PAYROLL, of $3,256.87. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aTs": JANUARY 15, MaTor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalea- 1976 try, and the following voted "na,T": None. Motion carried. _z 5 1 ~ Moved by Councilman St®®ls, second®d by Councilman 31ack to in the amount 1976 January 1 - 15 roll uor Pa the Li LIQUOR PAYROLL, , , y , q approve of $1,786.17. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted JANUARY 15, "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and 1976 Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mot®d by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Councilman Black to GENERAL approv® the Genoral Disbursements in th® amount of $22,1l~1.81. DISBTRSEMENTS Upon a vot® being taken, the following tot®d "aTe": Manor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved ~ Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Labal®stra to LIQUOR approve the Liquor Disbursements in the amount of $21,1152.59. DISBURSEMENTS Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": Monti. Motion carried. Councilman Steele noted that Gary Mueller, University of RECREATIONAL Minnesota student, has r®qu®stad to be on the agenda of the St~VEY February 12, 1976, meeting to present the recreational survey he has written to Council for their review. Clerk-Administrator Barnes stated that the Board of Ramsey County "NO PARKING" Commissioners has authorized the placement of "No Parking" signs TATUM STREET on the north sid® of Larpenteur Av®nus, 100 feet east and west AND LARPENTE~t of Tatum Street. (Per Council request, Minutes, Oct. 23, 1975.) AVENUE Moved by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Councilman Steele to ADJOURNMENT ad3ourn the meeting at 10:!15 p.m. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen r3lack, Ecklund, Ste®1e, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. ~ !~ C~ WILLIS C. A. W ENTIEN, Mayor ATTEST: i~~= ,~- Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk-Administrator Regular Meeting of Januar~r 22, 1976. •