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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_76Apr83 6, LJ MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA APRIL 8, 19?6 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:00 p.n-. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and PRESENT Labalestra. Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineers Lemberg and Cook, and Attorney Kenefick. None. ABSENT Moved by Councilman Steele, seconded by Councilman Labalestra APPROVAL OF to approve the Minutes of the regular meeting of March 25, 1976, MINUTES: as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": MARCH 25, Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labales- 1976 tra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Mayor Warkentien told those present that the meeting tonight also included a discussion of proposed improve¢nents to Garden Avenue from Snelling Drive to Hamline Avenue. He stated this was an informational meeting only and that Council was hoping to take final action on these improvements at the meeting of April 22, 1976. Engineer Lemberg reviewed the history of the street and explained it was in need of repair at present. He stated the street had been accepted as a Minnesota State Aid Street in 1973, and thus qualified for MSA funds, if reconstruction met State Aid regu- lations. Engineer Lemberg noted the street at present varied in width from 32 feet 7 inches to !~1 feet 8 inches. He stated that one of the reasons for the meeting this evening was to help deter- mine the width of the street should the proposed reconstruction take place. Engineer Lemberg summarized a letter from the State Department of Highways concerning a request to construct Arona Avenue at a 32 foot width. The letter, dated April 6, 1976, noted Arona Avenue could be constructed at a 32 foot width, but also indicated that it was hoped future traffic and functions of the roadway should be thoroughly considered. Mr. Lemberg explained State Aid funding and noted that Garden Avenue construction would not involve assessments. He proposed that the street be 36 feet wid®, with concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk on one side, and built at a 9 ton capacity. DISCUSSION: GARDEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS Minutes April 8, 1976 Page Two James Duffy, 1961 Summer, and Richard Shibrowski, 18l~6 Arona, memabers of the Recreation Advisory Committee, presented four trophies to the City Council, on behalf of the Falcon Heights Hockey Association. These trophies were won by th• Bantam "B" and Pee-Wee "B" teams during laat season's competition. Two petitions were presented to the Council by Robert Lamb, 1811 Simpson, on behalf of residents living on Garden Avenue and in the immediate area of th• Avenue. The petitions were signed by 155 residents and read as follows: We, the undersigned residents of Falcon Heights, do hereby petition the City Council of Falcon Heights to take the following action concerning Garden Avenue: Disapproval of arty and all motions to rebuild the street. The petitions are on file in the City-Administrator's office and listed as Exhibit A. Robert Lamb, as spokesman for the petitioners, said that the consensus of the group was that they would like to stop arxy upgrading of the street, if possible. They also had alternate proposals that' wanted to present to the Council. William Helms, 1789 North Asbury, stated that the people living in the area wanted a "Village" to reside in and simply did not want more traffic, which they felt would result from the improve- ment of the street. 3~ HOCKEY TROPHY DISCUSSION cont. GARDEN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS Mr. Lamb stated he felt the street carried too much traffic alreac~. He felt the street was now a thoroughfare for too much non-residential traffic. William H. Brown, 1808 Asbury, a professional engineer appearing as a citizen, read a report he had prepared (assisted by an engineer, whose name he refused to divulge) on the evaluation of Garden Avenue from Snelling Drive to Holton Avenue. The report stated the condition of the road at present and repairs that were needed for proper maintenance. It was noted there were, by traffic count taken over a 2~ hour period the past week, 1608 vehicles using Garden Avenue. Paul Saxerud, 1803 North Pascal, using drawings and posters, illustrated different types of control of traffic loads. Three possible methods were illustrated: additional stop signs, a barricade of the street at Snelling Drive, or a traffic diverter at an intersection. Robert Lamb, address previously given, stated that the residents would like to have a committee appointed to solve the problems of traffic control. He also asked if residents could stop cars to make a study of origin and destination. Minutes April 8, 1976 c~ Page Three 3 ~ e • trir. Lamb stated three points the residents had in mind: (1) To schedule Garden Avenue for patching and ssalcoating this year; (2) To appoint a committee to investigate the traffic problem on Garden ATenue; and (3) To call the question this evening on the upgrading of th• street. Brad Nelson, 1800 Holton, noted there was a noise problem on the Avenue already. He also felt upgrading would result in more traffic. Mr. Lamb asked-that if the question was not called this evening that affected property owners be notified before the next meeting at which the improvsn:ent would be acted upon. Mayor Warkentien noted that no action was to be taken this evening on the project, but was scheduled for the April 22, 1976, meeting. He also asked that if a study of traffic designations was made by citizens, the City insurance coverages be investigated. He noted that Garden Avenue was not in the area to be sealcoated this year. The Mayor stated that the appoint:eent of a committee to investigate traffic problems had con- siderable merit. William Brown, address previously mentioned, asked again that the question be called this evening. Mayor Warkentien reiterated the Council had previously decided to take final action on April 22, 1976. • Councilman Steele concurred that Council had decided on April 22, 1976, for final action, but felt that action could be made this evening, as this decision was not in the form of a motion. Moved by Councilman Steele that final appropriate action be taken this evening on the repair or nonrepair of Garden ATenue from Snelling Drive to Hemline ATenue. Mayor Warkentien ruled the motion out of order. Councilman Steele appealed the chair. Mayor Warkentien declared the motion dead for lack of a second. Councilman Ecklund requested to second the motion. Mayor Warkentien declared the motion revived. Councilman Ecklund seconded the motion. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Councilmen Steele and Ecklund, and the following Toted "nay": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black and Labalestra. Motion failed. Mayor Warkentien indicated that final action would be taken on Garden Avsnus improvements at the meeting of April 22, 1976. Norbert Hermes, owner of the Hermes Property, at the northwest corner of Larpenteur and Snelling, stated they were having proble~ss in the alley, north and west of the Shopping Center. The alley is private and used for loading and unloading, however, some vehicles are using it for parking, even though there are privately posted "No Parking" signs. Ths Hermes are requesting assistance with en- forcement by law enforcement officials for emergency purposes. • RESOLUTION N0. 76-11 Councilman Steels introduced the following Resolution, and moved its adoption. NOR~tT HERMES: REQUEST FOR LIMITED PARKING SIGNS RESOLUTION N0. 76-11: AUTHORIZING LIMITED PARKING SIGNS AND EN- FORCEMENT OF SAME ~J 1 Minutes April 8, 1976 Page Four A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PLACEMENT OF LIMITED PARKING SIGNS, WITH THE COST TO BE PAID BY HERMES SHOPPING CENTER, AND EN- FORCEMENT OF SAME Councilman Black seconded the foregoing resolution, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warken- tien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. The Village Engineer is to authorize placement of the signs. The cost of the signs is to be paid by the shopping center and policing will be enforced after the signs are installed. RESOLUTION N0. 76-11: (CONT.) Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Ecklund to BICENTENNIAL approve the contract with Dan's Ramblers, 727 Margaret Street, ENTERTAINMENT Saint Paul, for music for the Bicentennial Celebration dance, AGREEMENT to be held May 26, 1976, in the amount of $180.00, which is to b• prepaid. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 76-12 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR 1976 SEALCOATING AND PATCHING AND SETTING A DATE FOR BIDS, WITH THE OPTION OF GARDEN AVENUE BEING ADDED Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing resolution, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warken- tien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 76-13 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR 1976 Il~ROVEMENT PROJECTS AND SETTING A DATE FOR BIDS Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing resolution, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warken- tien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. The two foregoing resolutions authorize a bid opening date of May 25, 1976, at 2:00 p.m., with the bids to bs awarded at the regular Council Meeting of May 27, 1976. 39 ~ RESOLUTION N0. 76-12: AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR 1976 SEALCOATING AND PATCHING AND SETTING A DATE FOR BIDS RESOLUTION N0. 76-13: AUTHORIZING BIDS FOR 1976 IME'RrOVEMErTT PROJECTS AND SETTING A DATE FOR BIDS 1 1 1 Minutes 4 ~ • April 8, 1976 Page Fire This item was deferrod until the meeting of April 22, 1976. STATUS OF UNIVERSITY GROVE TAKEOVER J. Gregory Murphy, George M. Hansen Company, was present to 1976 AUDIT. discuss the audit of the City of Falcon Heights for the year DISCUSSION ending December 31, 1975. MoTed by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to RECREATIONAL authorize the transfer of $7,663.00 from the General Fund to IMPROVEMENT the Recreational ImproTement Fund to reimburse the fund. Upon FUND REIMBURSED a Tots being taken, the following noted "aye" : Mayor Warkentien, Counci].seen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the follow- ing Toted "nay": None. Motion carried. MoTed by Councilman Steele, seconded by Councilman Black to FINANCIAL authorize publication of tha Balance Sheet and Financial State- STATEMENT msnt for the year 1975 for the City of Falcon Heights. Upon PUBLICATION a rote being taken, the following Toted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following Toted "nay": None. Motion carried. Fire reports, Nos. 26 and 27, were noted. FIRE REPORTS Clerk-Administrator Barnes read the report made by the Ramsey BOTTLE CLUB County Sheriff's Department concerning apparent after hours LICENSE: closing liquor Tiolations occurring April !t, 1976, at the FALCON LANES Falcon Lanes, 1650 West Larpenteur ATenue. Council noted that the Crime Lab reports of seized sTidence hale not been receiTed to date. The Clerk-Administrator was directed to contact the Sheriff's Department this eTening to inquire if a report had been prepared from the Crime Lab, after which time the item was to be brought up again for discussion. of $3,732.29• Upon a Tote being taken, the following Toted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following Toted "nay": None. Motion carried. MoTed bT Councilman Steele, seconded by Councilman Ecklund to DISBURSEN~NTS: approTe th• General Payroll March 16 - 3l, 1976, in the amount GENERAL PAYROLL Minutes April 8, 1976 Page Six Moved by Councilman Labalsstra, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to approve the Liquor Payroll, March 16 - 31, 1976, in the amount of $1,880.Lt7. Upon a vote being taken, tha following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilman Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Labalsstra to approve the General I}isbursement, Check No. 9506, dated March 31, 1976, in the amount of $127.32. Upon a vo to being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Council- men Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 4~-•~' DISBURSEMENTS: LIQUOR PAYROLL GENERAL DISBURSEMENT, MARCH 31, 1976 Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Labalsstra, GENERAL to approve the General Disbursements in the amount of DISg[TRSEMENTS $l~,832.26. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye" Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Labalsstra, seconded by Councilman Steele LIQUOR to approve the Liquor Disbursemisnts in the amount of DISBURSEMENTS $6,7?l~.72. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye"s Mayor Warkentien, Counci]nen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalsstra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. This ite:a was deferred to a later meeting date. GAS ORDINANCE REVISION DISCUSSION The Building Inspection report for January, February, and BUILDING March, as submitted by the Building Inspector, Larry Squires, R~EPOR TION was noted. Action was deferred. MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORE OPERATIONS DISCUSSION Clerk Administrator Barnes reported that the Sheriff's BOTTLE CLUB Department Crime Lab did not have the report on the con- LICENSE: tents of evidence seized at Falcon Lanes, April !t, 1976, FALCON LANES at this time. Moved by Councilman Labalsstra, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to defer consideration of suspension hearings of the Bottle Club License issued to Falcon Lanes, 1650 West Larpenteur Avenue, until the meeting of April 22, 1976, because full and con~lete evidence has not been presented to Council to date. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye" : Mayor Warkentien, Minutes c~ April 8, 1976 '~+ . "~ Page Seven Councilmen Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": Councilman Ecklund and Steele. Motion carried. The Council accepted a letter of resignation fr~x Albert J. FIRE CHIEF Helbig, Chief of the Volunteer Fire Department, dated April 5, RESIGNATION 1976. The resignation is to become effective May 15, 1976. The Mayor requested that a discussion regarding the appointment of Fire Chief by Council vs. election by the Fire Department be placed on the agenda for the April 22, 1976, meeting. Clerk-Administrator Barnes stated he had received a request CITIZEN REQUEST from a citizen to ride one watch with the Ramsey County Sheriff TO RIL1E WITS patrol and asked Council opinion of thispractice. SHERIFF Council agreed the practice of citizens riding in patrol cars would be a poor policy, especially if they were residents of Falcon Heights. They suggested they investigate the possibility of riding in cars from another community. Moved by Councilman Steele, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to PAYMENT TO approve payment of $210.00 to Dr. C. Gustav Hard, City HORTICULTURIST Hard, for services rendered during the period from January 1 through March 31, 1976. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ay®": Mayor Warkentien, Councilman Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Steele to ADJOURNMENT ad3ourn the meeting at 11:00 p.m. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ay®": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nays': None. Motion carried. Willis C. A. Warkentien, Mayor ATTEST: s Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk-Administrator Regular Meeting of April 8, 1976.