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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_76Aug25 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA AUGUST 25, 1976 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:3$ p.m. Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Black and Labalestra. Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick. PRESENT Councilman Ecklund. ABSENT 4-~ Moved by Councilman Steele, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve APPROVAL OF AUGUST the minutes of August 11, 1976, as corrected. Upon a vote being taken, 11, 1976 MINUTES the following voted ''aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay}': None. Motion carried Mayor Warkentien requested the Clerk-Administrator to remove item #3, ITEM REMOVED FROM Liquor Store Financial Status Report, June, from the Consent Agenda and CONSENT AGENDA place it on the General Agenda. Clerk-Administrator Barnes complied with the request. Clerk-Administrator Barnes requested the List of Election Judges be added to the Consent Agenda, representing item #9. Council complied with the request. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Fire Report Nos. 59-61 2. Building Inspector's Report, July 1~. Approval of Licenses: A. Cigarettes #~59 - Bart Blinstrup, Waconia, MN - renewal B. Master Gas Installers License #3l~3 - Cronstroms Heating and Air Conditioning - renewal lt1~10 Excelsior Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota 55116 5. General Disbursements in the amount of $3,510.61. 6. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of $2.,551.51. 7. General Payroll, August 1-15, in the amount of $3,510.61. 8. Liquor Payroll, August 1-15, in the amount of $1,707.31. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted +'aye++: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Black and Labalestra and the following voted ++Ilayrr ; None. Motion carried. ITEM ADDED TO THE CONSENT AGENDA CONSENT AGENDA Minutes August 25, 1976 page 2 0 1 Councilman Black requested the removal from the agenda, t~ze Con- ditional Use Request of Charles H. Soderberg, 1l~52 Idaho, to erect a radio tower on his premises, until such time as Mr. Soderberg can appear before Council. Council complied with the request to defer the item. ~~ CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST C . H. SELIERBERG RADIO TOWER DEFFERED Mr. Floyd Thompson, a representative of Enviro Services, Inc. MASTER GAS appeared before Council and inform Council that his firm had INSTALLERS LICENSE settled with Mrs. Kutzik out of ,.court and a letter from Mrs. Kutzik #340 - ENVIRO was presented, stating her satisfaction with the settlement. SERVICES, INC. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Steele to approve the Master Gas Installers License #310 to Enviro Services, Inc., 5150 Hanson Court, Minneapolis, Minnesota. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Anthony P. Gangi appeared before Council in regards to his applica-. tion for a Conditional Use request to operate a dog obedience school in the vacant building previously occupied by Applebaums. Mr. Gangi explained they intend to have 15 to 20 one-hour classes per day with each class consisting of 15 to 20 dogs and their owners. Mr. Gangi further stated he intends to keep several dogs, up to 10, of his own in the basement. He intends to house these dogs during the day only, as they will be leased out during the night as watchdogs. A motion was made by Councilman Labalestra and seconded by Mayor Warkentien to approve the Conditional Use Request on the basis of the applicants' use of the building only as an obedience school and not for the purpose of boarding any dogs. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien and Councilman Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": Councilmen Steele and Black. Motion failed. Luther Stalland, attorney for Shakey's Pizza appeared before Council to request that Council consider drafting an ordinance, as provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 340.11, enabling res- taurants with a seating capacity of more than 25, which serve food, to have a wine license. The fee for such license would be one half of the existing on-sale intoxicating liquor license fee, or X2,000, whichever is the lesser amount. Moved by Councilman Steele, seconded by Councilman Black to in- struct Attorney Kenefick to draft an ordinance permitting res- taurants serving food, with a seating capacity of more than 25, to apply for a wine license, in compliance with the State Statutes. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted, "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Black and Labalestra, and the fo11- owing voted "nays': None. Motion carried. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST - DOG OBEDIENCE SCHOOL ANTHONY P. GANGI WINE LICENSE SHAKEY'S PIZZA 97 Minutes August 25, 1976 page 3 Engineer Lemberg stated all street projects are going well. A petition was presented by Mr. Dave Anderson to determine the cost of curbs and gutters on Idaho. Mayor Warkentien moved, and it was seconded by Councilman Labalestra that Council authorize Engineer Lemberg to determine the cost of curbs and gutters on both sides of Idaho Avenue between Arona and Pascal. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Black and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. PETITION TO DETER- MINE COST OF CURBS AND GUTTERS ON IDAHO Upon consideration of Attorney Riach's letter and the advice of Attorney ~RNIE'S TREAT Kenefick, it was decided that no action would be taken against Bernie's CENTER Treat Center, Ice Cream vendor, and that this item would be dropped from the agenda. Engineer Lemberg reported that Hollywood Court is in bad condition and HOLLYWOOD COURT advised against patching. He stated an estimate of new curbs, gutters, IMPROVEMENTS FOR street and alleys is necessary. STREET, CURB, GUTTERS & ALLEYS Moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to have Engineer Lemberg to go ahead with a preliminary cost estimate for new streets, curbs, gutters and alleys for Hollywood Court. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye's: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Engineer Lemberg stated that the State has established a ruling that SCHOOL ZONE SPEED if a municipality so desires, they may, after meeting Engineering LIMITS Traffic Study criteria as to pedestrian traffic, lower the speed limit in the school zone within the municipality, thus by-passing the Comm- issioner of Highways. Mayor Warkentien directed Councilman Labalestra to follow up on this item. Attorney Kenefick stated that the agreement between University Grove UNIVERSITY GROVE and the City of Falcon Heights can be executed and dated today, August AGREEMII~iT 25, 1976. There are still problems pertaining to the legal description of Coffman Street. Attorney Kenefick stated the agreement is effective immediately and that in the future when the deed is conveyed, the streets will become the responsibility of the City of Falcon Heights. A motion was made by Councilman Labalestra and seconded by Councilman Black that the Mayor and Clerk-Administrator be authorized to sign the agreement between the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota and the City of Falcon Heights. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ayes': Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, 81.ack and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. A request to use City Hall facilities was presented from Anthony H. REQUEST TO USE Williams of the Minnesota Rescue and First Aid Association, on CITY HALL - MN. September 21~, 25 and 2b for a Hunter's Survival Safety Clinic. The ASSOC. RESCUE & request was submitted by Clerk-Administrator Barnes. FIRST AID Minutes q~` August 25, 1976 page ~ A motion was made by Councilman Steele and seconded by Mayor Warkentien to approve the Minnesota Rescue and First Aid Association's request. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ayes': MaGyor Warkentien, Councilmen Steele, Black and Labalestra, and the follow- ing voted "nay": None. Motion carried. A motion was made by Councilman Labalestra, seconded by Mayor PARKING ON Warkentien to reconsider the posting of "No Parking" signs on Crawford CRAWFORD Street. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ayes': Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Steele and seconded by Mayor Warkentien to ban all parking on the north side of Crawford from Arona to Asbury and to restrict parking to 15 minutes on both sides of Crawford between Asbury to Snelling Drive. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Moved by Mayor Warkentien, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to have HENRY DACHTERA a plaque made up in honor of Henry Dachtera to show the City's PLAQUE appreciation of his long and distinguished service. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ayes': Mayor Warkentien, Council- men Black, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted a'naysa: None. Motion carried. Moved by Councilman Black, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to APPOINTMENT OF approve the Mayoras appointment of Mrs. Henry (Ruth) Dachtera, RUTH DACHTERA AS subject to her approval, as Civil Defense Director for the remain- CIVIL DEFENSE der of 1976. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "ayeaa: DIRECTOR Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. There was a lengthy discussion as to the status of our Dutch Elm DUTCH ELM DISEASE Program. Council concurred that Dr. Hard is not moving fast enough COMMUNICATION WITH and communication between Dr. Hard and the City office leaves some- DR. HARD thing to be desired. Mr. Barnes was instructed to negotiate directly with Northland Tree Service on prices. The Tree Committee, to meet tomorrow night, August 26, 1976, will try to pinpoint further methods of improving communication with Dr. Hard. It was discussed and decided that the Council will send a certificate JERRY JENKINS of appreciation for her contribution to the community to Henry CERTIFICATE OF Jenkins, who has resigned from the Planning Commission. APPRECIATION The June Liquor Financial Status Report was discussed and noted by JUNE LIQUOR REPORT Council. Council noted and discussed the confiscation, by the Fire Department, CONFISCATION OF of Sam Speigleras lawnmower and various gasoline cans in violation of SPEIGLER PROPERTY fire protection ordinances. The property was subsequently released back to Mr. Speigler. No action was taken. 99 Minutes August 25, 1976 page 5 Moved by Mayor Warkentien and seconded by Councilman Steele to ADJOURNMENT adjourn at 10:x.8 p.m. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye~f: Mayor WarkAntien, Councilmen Black, Steele and Labalestra, and the following voted "nayf~: None. Motion carried. / ; G\ ff LL S C W Attest: Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk-Administrator Regular Meeting of August 25, 1976 1 I A. ARRENTIEN, Mayor