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Home My WebLink About02-24-2021 Regular Meeting CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA February 24, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. NOTE: THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY WEB CONFERENCE* A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: ANDREWS ___ GUSTAFSON____ LEEHY___ MIAZGA ___ WEHYEE___ STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH____ C. PRESENTATION D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. February 10, 2021 City Council Regular Minutes E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: F. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through: 2/18/21 $69,997.87 Payroll through: 2/15/21 $18,153.94 G: POLICY ITEMS: 1. Honorary Naming of Larpenteur Avenue as Philando Castile Memorial Avenue H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. COMMUNITY FORUM: Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion will be held on these items. J. ADJOURNMENT: *You can participate in the meeting by clicking the following Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81446634622 1 of 27 BLANK PAGE 2 of 27 1 | Page CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES February 10, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. NOTE: THIS MEETING WAS HELD BY WEB CONFERENCE A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:02 PM B. ROLL CALL: ANDREWS _X__ GUSTAFSON_X___ LEEHY_X__ MIAZGA _X__ WEHYEE_X__ STAFF PRESENT: THONGVANH__X__ C. PRESENTATION 1. Saint Paul Regional Water Services We are here tonight to discuss upcoming projects at the McCarron Treatment Plant. This is the only facility serving the St. Paul Metropolitan Area. Much of the infrastructure is nearing 100 years in age, but the facility still produces excellent water quality. We’re taking a proactive approach to infrastructure to improve reliability and take advantage of current interest rates. The project scope will involve replacement of about 2/3 of the total treatment process. The project would reduce the site footprint by using new, equivalent technology that involves ozone as part of the treatment process. The financial impacts of the project will increase approximately 25% over the duration of the project. Rates remain below average nationally when compared to similarly sized drinking water providers, with cost remaining less than a penny per gallon of water. More information will be shared in the future with residents. D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 1. January 27, 2021 City Council Regular Minutes Motion to approve by Council Member Andrews; Approved 5-0. E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: F. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through: 2/04/21 $239,768.06 Payroll through: 1/31/20 $20,571.39 2. Approval of City License(s) 3. Ramsey County Election Services 4. Forestry Services 3 of 27 2 | Page 5. Conduit Bonding: New Harmony Care Center – Call for a Public Hearing 6. Resignation of Susan Risher from the Parks and Recreation Commission Motion to approve the consent agenda by Council Member Leehy. Approved, 5-0. G: POLICY ITEMS: 1. 2021 Pavement Management Project (PMP) – Award Contract Jesse Freihammer, City Engineer We received 10 bids on the project and the low bid was submitted by Molnau Trucking for $965,222.53. Overall, based on the feasibility the overall project cost should be about 13% less than budgeted. Construction would likely begin in late April or early May. Completion is scheduled before the State Fair. Staff recommends awarding the 2021 Pavement Management Project (PMP) to Molnau Trucking LLC of Norwood Young America in the amount of $964,222.53 and approve the attached resolution authorizing the City Administrator and Mayor to execute all necessary documents. Sack Thongvanh We will be bringing a request for authorization of bond sales to a future Council meeting. Mayor Gustafson Overall, the cost to the resident in assessments will be down about 8 percent so the project won’t have as large an impact on our reserves. Motion to approve Resolution 21-08 and authorizing the City Administrator and Mayor to execute all necessary documents by Council Member Miazga. Approved, 5-0. 2. Amendment to the Falcon Heights Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy Administrator Thongvanh This is a proposed resolution amending the TIF fee and policy. The change includes a $10,000 escrow that would finance the contract and legal services involved in the TIF request. The application fee is $5,000 and is non-refundable. Staff recommend approval. Motion to adopt Resolution 21-09 and the business subsidy application form by Council Member Wehyee. Approved, 5-0. 3. Amendment to City Fee Schedule to include Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Administrator Thongvanh This is amending the City Fee Schedule to add the Tax Increment Financing application fee. Motion to adopt Resolution 21-10 and fee by Council Member Andrews. Approved, 5-0. 4 of 27 3 | Page H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council Member Wehyee • There was discussion about electric vehicles as well as communication and outreach on some of the environmental initiatives underway. This could involve some partnership with the Community Engagement Commission in the future. Council Member Leehy • The Philando Castile Community Peace Garden Committee has been in conversations with the State Fair Grounds because it is located on State Fair property. The dialogue has been favorable, there should be additional information in the coming months as plans are finalized with the architects. Council Member Andrews • I would like to compliment Administrator Thongvanh on the article about him in the Hamline University Newsroom “Using Public Administration for Good: Sack Thongvanh MPA ‘06” which can be viewed at: https://www.hamline.edu/news/2/2021/sack-thongvanh-mpa/ . Mayor Gustafson • We have openings on our city commissions, I would encourage residents to think about becoming involved. • I will be filming a video to share with the community on Friday about various topics in the City including public safety, streets, parks and affordable housing. Administrator Thongvanh • Staff and I continue to move forward with the Amber Union project. • The Community Park has sustained another interior water break. We may be unable to flood the rink for the duration of the year. One thing that is an item for the Parks & Recreation Commission to review is a new park building, which would include a permanent rink structure that could allow staff to flood the rink earlier in the year. If the City was to invest significant dollars in renovation or reconstruction of the building, we would need commitment from the University to guarantee a long-term lease of the park land, as the land is owned by the University. • Staff are continuing to roll out the logo and are researching the cost of implementation. We’ll probably do a monthly update with the mayor as he mentioned and I asked staff to research production equipment and software so that we can produce videos more often. • The Council retreat will be via Zoom in March and can be flexible based on your availability. • Nine North does a podcast and it might be an opportunity for Council and commission members to talk about the work being done. I. COMMUNITY FORUM: Please limit comments to 3 minutes per person. Items brought before the Council will be referred for consideration. Council may ask questions for clarification, but no council action or discussion will be held on these items. 5 of 27 4 | Page J. ADJOURNMENT: 8:19 PM ________________________________ Randall C. Gustafson, Mayor Dated this 10th day of February, 2021 _________________________________ Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator 6 of 27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item General Disbursements and Payroll Description General Disbursements through: 2/18/21 $69,997.87 Payroll through: 2/15/21 $18,153.94 Budget Impact The general disbursements and payroll are consistent with the budget. Attachment(s) • General Disbursements and Payroll Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve general disbursements and payroll. Meeting Date February 24, 2021 Agenda Item Consent F1 Attachment General Disbursements and Payroll Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director 7 of 27 BLANK PAGE 8 of 27 9 of 27 10 of 27 11 of 27 12 of 27 13 of 27 BLANK PAGE 14 of 27 REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota __________________________ Item Honorary Naming of Larpenteur Avenue as Philando Castile Memorial Avenue Description At the December 16, 2020 City Council Workshop, Council Member Leehy with the support of Mayor Gustafson presented the concept of providing an honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue as Philando Castile Memorial Avenue. The City Council directed staff to conduct a short survey to see if community members would support the concept of providing an honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue as Philando Castile Memorial Avenue. The signage would be posted from Fulham Street to Fry Street. Survey results were presented to the City Council during the February 3, 2021 Workshop. Staff was directed to include the agenda item for the February 24th City Council Meeting for action. Budget Impact The estimated to be $600 to $1,500. This will dependent on if the City will be allowed to install a similar signage as the County on the intersection of Fairview Ave and Cleveland Ave. Standard signage size of 48” x 9” would cost about $600. Attachment(s) • Summary Survey Report • Resolution 21-11 Approving the Installation of an Honorary Naming of Larpentuer Avenue as Philando Castile Memorial Avenue from Fry Street to Fulhum Street Action(s) Requested If approved, staff would recommend approval of attached resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of the Philando Castile Memorial Avenue sign on Larpenteur Avenue from Fry Street to Fulhum Street. Meeting Date February 24, 2021 Agenda Item Policy G1 Attachment N/A Submitted By Sack Thongvanh, City Administrator 15 of 27 BLANK PAGE 16 of 27 Honorary Naming of Larpentuer Avenue Philando Castile Memorial Avenue Survey Results* February 3, 2021 *Disclaimer: The intent of the survey is to provide general data, and in no way claiming to be statistically significant or scientifically sound. 17 of 27 Question #1: Do you support the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue from Fulham Street to Fry Street in Falcon Heights as ‘Philando Castile Memorial Avenue?” Answer Choices Response % Response # Yes 60.3 % 1,158 No 39.7 % 761 TOTAL 1,919 The first question in this series asked to the total 1919 respondents if they supported the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue from Fulham Street to Fry Street in Falcon Heights as “Philando Castile Memorial Avenue”? Over 60% reported Yes and under 40% reported No. Question #2: Please tell us why you are in support of the honorary naming The City received 942 qualitative responses in support of the honorary naming of Larpentuer Avenue. Question #3: Please tell us why you are not in support of the honorary naming of Larpentuer Avenue The City received 953 qualitative responses no in support of the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue. 39.7% 60.3% 0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%70.0% No Yes 18 of 27 Question #4: Select the box that best describes your age Answer Choices Response % Response # Under 18 .5 % 8 18-24 5.8 % 100 25-34 19.9 % 343 35-44 23.6 % 406 45-54 17.8 % 307 55-64 15.9 % 274 65+ 16.4 % 283 TOTAL 1,721 The results show that the majority of survey respondents were from the ages of 25 to 54 accounting for 61.3%. 16.4% 15.9% 17.8% 23.6% 19.9% 5.8% 0.5% 0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0% 65+ 55-64 45-54 35-44 25-34 18-24 Under 18 19 of 27 Question 5: Select the box that best describes your gender Answer Choices Response % Response # Female 60.5 % 1,039 Male 31.5 % 541 Transgender Female 0.8 % 14 Transgender Male 0.6 % 11 Gender Variant/Non-conforming 4.9 % 84 Other (please specify) 1.57 % 27 TOTAL 1,716 1.6% 4.9% 0.6% 0.8% 31.5% 60.6% 0.0%10.0%20.0%30.0%40.0%50.0%60.0%70.0% Other (please specify) Gender Variant/Non-conforming Transgender Male Transgender Female Male Female 20 of 27 Question 6: Are you a resident of Falcon Heights? Answer Choices Response % Response # Yes 48.0 % 842 No 52.0 % 911 TOTAL 1,753* *166 (8.7%) Skipped this question 52.0% 48.0% 46.0%47.0%48.0%49.0%50.0%51.0%52.0%53.0% No Yes 21 of 27 Question 7: How many years have you lived in Falcon Heights? Answer Choices Response % Response # Less than 1 year 8.5 % 69 1-5 years 28.2 % 228 6-10 years 19.4 % 157 11-15 years 9.3 % 75 16 years 34.5 % 279 TOTAL 808 34.5% 9.3% 19.4% 28.2% 8.5% 0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0%40.0% 16+ 11 - 15 years 6-10 years 1-5 years Less than 1 year 22 of 27 Question 8: Using the map below for reference, please select the quadrant in which you reside Answer Choices Response % Response # Quadrant 1 (Southeast) 21.0 % 166 Quadrant 2 (Northeast) 24.5 % 194 Quadrant 3 (Northwest) 25.0 % 198 Quadrant 4 (Southwest) 29.6 % 234 TOTAL 792 29.6% 25.0% 24.5% 21.0% 0.0%5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%35.0% Quadrant 4 (Southwest of Snelling & Larpenteur) Quadrant 3 (Northwest of Snelling &Larpenteur) Quadrant 2 (Northeast of Snelling & Larpenteur) Quadrant 1 (Southeast of Snelling &Larpenteur) 23 of 27 Data Analysis Comparison 1: Resident vs Non-Resident Question 1: Do you support the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue from Fulham Street to Fry Street in Falcon Heights as ‘Philando Castile Memorial Avenue?” Answer Choices Resident Non-Resident Yes 464 591 No 378 320 TOTAL 842 911 Resident Non-Resident Yes 55.1%64.9% No 44.9%35.1% 55.1% 64.9% 44.9% 35.1% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% Yes No 24 of 27 Comparison 2: What quadrant respondents reside that support or do not support the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue to Philando Castile Memorial Avenue? Quadrant by Quadrant Quadrant 1 Quadrant 2 Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4 TOTAL Support 101 104 99 137 441 Do Not Support 65 90 99 97 351 TOTAL 166 194 198 234 792 60.8% 53.6%50.0% 58.5% 39.2% 46.4%50.0% 41.5% 0.0% 10.0% 20.0% 30.0% 40.0% 50.0% 60.0% 70.0% Quadrant 1(Southeast)Quadrant 2(Northeast)Quadrant 3(Northwest)Quadrant 4(Southwest) Support Do Not Support 25 of 27 Comparison 3: What quadrant respondents reside that support or do not support the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue to Philando Castile Memorial Avenue? Quadrant by Total Quadrant 1 Quadrant 2 Quadrant 3 Quadrant 4 TOTAL Support 101 104 99 137 441 Do Not Support 65 90 99 97 351 TOTAL 166 194 198 234 792 22.9%23.6%22.5% 31.1% 18.5% 25.6% 28.2%27.6% 0.0% 5.0% 10.0% 15.0% 20.0% 25.0% 30.0% 35.0% Quadrant 1(Southeast)Quadrant 2(Northeast)Quadrant 3(Northwest)Quadrant 4(Southwest) Support Do Not Support 26 of 27 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS COUNCIL RESOLUTION February 24, 2021 No. 21-11 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE HONORARY NAMING OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE AS PHILANDO CASTILE MEMORIAL AVENUE FROM FRY STREET TO FULHUM STREET WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a valued and loved member of his family and community; and WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a young man with a full life ahead of him; and WHEREAS, Philando Castile was killed in Falcon Heights on July 6, 2016; and WHEREAS, that as members of this society, we each carry the responsibility to positively work to eliminate injustices in today’s world and the legacies of past injustices; and WHEREAS, there remains work to be done to strengthen trust in Falcon Heights and the surrounding community; and WHEREAS, there will not be peace without the pursuit of justice; and WHEREAS, segregation of our communities across color is one of the greatest obstacles to becoming a unified community in this nation; and WHEREAS, the City Council has been “Cultivating a Caring Community” and continues to promote our values of inclusion and understanding; and WHEREAS, let us be the ones to take the opportunity to move forward becoming one individual nation, with life, liberty and justice for all peoples. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota approves the honorary naming of Larpenteur Avenue as Philando Castile Memorial Avenue from Fry Street to Fulham Street. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Moved by: Approved by: ________________________ Randall C. Gustafson Mayor GUSTAFSON ___ In Favor Attested by: ________________________ MIAZGA Sack Thongvanh ANDREWS ___ Against City Administrator LEEHY WEHYEE 27 of 27