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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_76Jun10to (,v MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA JUNE 10, 1976 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund and Labalestra. Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineer Cook, and Attorney Galvin. Councilmen Black and Steele. Councilman Steele arrived late. PRESENT ABSENT Moved by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Councilman Labalestra APPROVAL OF to approve the Minutes of May 27, 1976, as submitted. Upon a MINUTES: vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, MAY 27, 1976 Councilmen Ecklund and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. 1 Gary Mueller, former University of Minnesota student, has pre- pared a report dealing with recreational needs and site planning in the City of Falcon Heights. He reviewed his report using slides showing the present condition of the Idaho-Snelling Park and offered proposed recommendations for the improvement of its facilities and the park site. The report, illustrations, and the result of the survey are on file in the Clerk-Administrator's office. Paul Kurpiewski, 15l~3 Iowa, living east of the park, said that he felt the holding pond constituted a health hazard and was also a danger to drowning. H® stated that he felt a baseball diamond could be constructed, along with a one-half court basketball area. ~`."°' Mr. Kurpiewski also was in favor of maintaining a hockey rink at the Park. Robert 3utula, 1530 West Iowa, stated his children used the Park frequently, and he would like to ses it improved. Drainage problems at the area of the Park were discussed. It was suggested that a representative of the Highway Department be con- tacted in order to discuss improving the matter of water drainage. RECREATIONAL SURVEY FINAL REPORT: GARY MUELLER The Mayor expressed his appreciation for the park excavation work APPRECIATION donated by Peter McGough, 1977 Summer, and other citizens who FOR PARK have helped to develop the flower beds at the Community Park. EXCAVATION Moved by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Councilman Labalestra CONSENT to approve the following items: AGENDA 1. Fire Reports, Nos. ~.1 and l~2; 2. Building Inspector's Report, May; 3. Liquor Store Financial Status Report, April; !~. Resignation from Recreation Advisory Committee: Sandy Riach; ~7 Minutes June 10, 1976 Pag® Two 5. Approval of Licenses: (a) Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor #200-Renewal Charles L. Johnson 3933 45th Ave. South Minneapolis #203-New Tito and Pat Enterprises 711 West Lake Street Minneapolis (b) Cigarettes #lala.5-Renewal Charles L. Johnson 3933 45th Ave. south Minneapolis #1~7-Renewal Flameburger 1533 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights #1G1i.8-Renewal Theodore Steichen Fairgrounds Falcon Heights (c) Master Gas Installers #332-Renewal Twin City Furnace Company 459 North Snelling St. Paul #333-Renewal Northwestern Service, Inc. 2296 Territorial Road St. Paul (d) Refuse Haulers #312 -Renewal All-State Disposal Service Hamel #31~=Renewal Wileyfs Remov-a11 l~92 West County Road B2 t. Paul ~g Minutes June lo, 1976 Page Three (e) Tree Trimming #3k3-Renewal Vets Tree Service Bloomington; 6. Approval to Hire Recreation Assistants: Carol Osterberg ~ $2.50 per hour Nlichael Rukavina C~ $2.25 per hour; 7. Approval to Cancel Check #9615 issued to Hotpoint because of duplicate payment; 8. General Disbursements in the amount of $5,061.59; 9. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of $18,123.77; Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Ecklund to LIDO CAFE approve the Sunday On-Sale Liquor License #3 and the On-Sale LIQUOR Liquor License #~ to the Lido Cafe, Inc., 1611 West Larpenteur LICENSE Avenue. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye'': APPROVAL Mayor Warkentien and Councilman Ecklund, and the following abstained: Councilman Labalestra. Motion carried. Jerry Renchin, Fire Chief, noted that a report was due to the State Fire Marshall's office on all fire calls and asked if the same form could be used to report Lo the City also. Council agreed the State form was acceptable as the City copy. Councilman Steele arrived at 9:10 p.m. Glenn Martin, 3263 Sandeen Road, has submitted a preliminary plat for subdivision of a lot located at 1765 Fairview Avenue, extending west to Lindig Street. A portion of the lot is in the "No-Build Area" of Falcon Heights. Prior to building on this lot, conditions of Resolution 76-8 are to be met. The Attorney requested that the following information be provided: 1. The proposed house elevation; 2. Finished contours of the lot; 3. A certificate from a prof essional Engineer that the structure would not effect water drainage STATE FIRE REPORTS SUBDIVISION: GLENN M4~R.TIN, N6-BUILD AREA Minutes June 10, 1976 Page Four Moved by Councilman Labalestra, seconded by Councilman Ecklund to adopt Resolution No. 76-27 PERTAINING TO TIIC PREZIt~IINARY APPROVAL OF THE SURVEY, SUBDIVISION, AND VARIANCE FOR LOT SUB- DIVISION for Glenn 0. Martin, 3263 Sandeert Road, for a lot located at 1765 Fairview Avenue, as submitted by Mr. Martin, referring the survey to the Planning Commission on June ll~, 1976, waiving time periods expressed in the subdivision ordinance, and authorizing publication of notice of a public hearing on said subdivision to be held at 8:00 p.m. on June 21~, 1976. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Labalestra, seconded by Councilman Steele that improvement of the Community Park parking lot be recon- sidered and included in 1976 Street Maintenance and Seal Coating projects. Upon a vote beitag taken, the following voted "ayer': Mayor ~larkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra introduced toe following resolution and moped its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 76-2~ A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 76-20 AND INCLUDING IP~'ROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY PARK PARKING LUT IN THE 1976 STREET MAINTENANCE AND SEAL COATING CONTRACT WITH ALLIED BLACKTOP COr~ANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $x.,520.66 TO BE PAID FRIJM THE GENERAL FUND Mayor Warkentien seconded the foregoing resolution and upon a vote being taken, the following voted r'aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Peter McGough, 1977 Summer Street West, stated he had noticed the trails for hiking in the Community Park were in need of weed removal. He offered to supply weed detenoent chemical to help alleviate the problem. The following bids were received for 1976 Municipal Improvement Projects: C. S. McCrossan, Inc. $175,056.85 B-Tu Mix Company 188,0111.95 Riegger Roadways, Inc. 189,897.75 Ashbach Construction Company 201,316.90 Total Asphalt Construction Company 217,940.75. RESOLUTION N0. 76-27: PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SUBDIVISION: MARTIN RESOLUTION N0. 76-2J~: RESCINDING RESOLUTION N0. 76-20 TO DELETE PARKING LOT FROM STREET MAINTENANCE BIDS COMMUNITY PARK WEED CONTROL RESOLUTION N0. 76-25: AWARDING BID FOR 1976 MUNICIPAL PROJECTS 70 Minutes June 10, 1976 Page Five Mayor Warkentien introduced the following resolution and moved RESOLUTION its adoption: N0. 76-25: Continued RESOLUTION N0. 76-25 A RESOLUTION AWARDING THE BID FOR 1976 PNNICIPAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS TO C. S. MC CROSSAN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $175,056.85, INCLUDING $23,215.25 FOR THE ln'ATER MAIN ON GARDEN AVENUE 1nkiICH IS NOT COVERED BY STATE AID FUNDS Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing resolution and upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following ~ voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele introduced the following resolution and moved RESOLUTION its adoption: N0. 76-26: PARTICIPATION RESOLUTION N0. 76-26 IN STATE SAFETY PROGRAM A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT TO PARTICIPATE FOR ROADWAY IN THE MINNESOTA HIGHGJAY SAFETY PROGRAM FOR ROADWAY SIGNING SIGNING IN FALCON HEIGHTS AS SUBMITTED 13Y THE CITY ENGINEER Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing resolution and upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Action was deferred on the method of dealing with citizens who BOULEVARD plant shrubs and bushes on boulevards and right-of-ways in order PLANTING that the Attorney might investigate this. VIOLATIONS Councilman Ecklund introduced the following Ordinance and moved ORDINANCE its adoption: N0. 151: REGULATING ORDINANCE N0. 151 PUBLIC PARKS AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE USE OF AND MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES titi1ITHIN THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS (Subject to final draft by the Attorney) Mayor Warkentien seconded the foregoing motion to adopt Ordinance No. 150, and upon a vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steel®, and Labalestra, and the following voted against: None. Motion carried. ~/ u Iyiinutes June 10, 1976 Page Six Councilman Labalestra introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 76-28 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR TrdARKENTIEN AND COUNCILMAN ECKLUND, A5 ALTERNATE, TO THE BOARD OF DII~ECTORS OF THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU 1 Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing resolution and upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. notion carried. Moved by Councilman Ecklund, seconded by Mayor Warkentien that the air conditioner, presently in storage and owned by the City, be checked as to proper working condition, and that the east window of the Council Chambers be modified in order that it be installed there. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele Tree Diseases had He also said that by now. noted that the recent meeting regarding been very informative and was well attended. tree trimming in the City should be underway RESOLUTION No. 76-28: APPOINTMENT TO YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU AIR CON- DITIONING FOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS TREE DISEASE MEETING It was noted that the ice cream truck was still operating in the ICE CREAM City without being licensed. TRUCK Councilman Ecklund suggested that the $25.00 allocated for flowers PARK SOD at the Community Park be used for sod in front of the flower bed, as additional flowers were not needed due to the bed being smaller than first planned. Moved by Councilman Steele, seconded by Mayor Warkentien that BICENTENNIAL Don Grittner, 1718 North Arona, be paid $100.9l~ for expenses EXPENSES incurred by the Bicentennial Committee. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye': Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. /i4 ~J Minutes June 10, 1974 Page Seven Moved by Councilman Steele, seconded by Councilman Ecklund to adjourn the me®ting at 10:27 p.m. Upon a roll call being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. ADJOURNP~NT ~" ;/ i tidILLI S C . A . WARKENTIEN, P~iayor / [' ATTEST: ewan B. Barnes, Clerk-Administrator Regular meeting of June 10, 1976.