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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_77Mar10MINVTEs REGULAR CITY COUNCIL-MEETING CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA MARCH 10, 1977 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order by Acting Mayor Black at 7:30 p.m. Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra. Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick. Mayor Warkentien. ~$ ~`1~ .~ PRESENT ABSENT Fire Chief Jerry Renchin gate a brief presentation, before roll call, about APARTMENT OWN- smoke detectors for the benefit of the Falcon Heights apartment owners who Efts INPUT RE- were present. He stated the City was considering an ordinance requiring in- GARDING SNARE stallation of smoke detectors in each apartment unit. Chief Renchin invited ~TECTORS comments from the apartment owners and they were as follows: Mr. Al Rubinger, owner of Larpenteur Manor Apartments - Mr. Rubinger stated he sees the necessity for smoke detectors. He has 141 units and the coat for installation of the detectors in each unit would be about $10,000.00 He stated 3 years would be a reasonable length of time for completion of the installation. Mr. Wm. Korstad, representing James Boyd, owner of the Fairfield apartments at 1800 and 1818 Larpenteur - Mr. Korstad stated his client would like at least 3 years for ccnnpletion of the project. He further stated they ex- pected expenses to run about $6,500.00 for the installation of the detect- ors in the two buildings. Mr. Mel Spiegler, owner of the four apartments on Fry Street - Mr. Spiegler urged Council to hold off for a while before passing an ordinate and to study the situation further. He stated at least three years would be need- ed for completion of the pro3ect. Acting Mayor Black expressed appreciation to the apartment owners for their input and assured then that the City would not rush into passing an ordin- ance and would keep abreast of whatever the State Legislature is doing in this area. Acting Mayor Black also stated the itertn would be on the agenda in the fhture and the City would advise the apartment owners at that time. Councilman Ecklund moved and it was seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as follows: 1. Basic Field Incident Report, No. 8. 2. Falcon Heights Compar~r Fire Reports, Nos. 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13. 3. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report, January, 1977. !~. Yellen and Associates Year End Report, 1976. 5. General payroll (2/1.-15/77) in the amount of $3,561.55. 6. Liquor payroll (2/1-15/77) in the amount of $1,817.16. 7. General payroll (2/16-28/77) in the amount of $3,886.65. 8. General disbursements in the amount of $23,11118.16. 9. Liquor disbursements in the amount of $13,532.71. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye„: Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, St®ele and Labalestra and the following voted "Nay": None. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF CON- SENT AGENDA MINUTES MARCH 10, 1977 pace 2 `~ ~ ~~ Clerk-Administrator Barnes read the official publication on notine of PUffi,IC HEARING assessment hearing for the Arona Avenue Storm Sewer Project 1976-1. AROMA AVE. AREA STORM SEWER IM- Engineer Leaaberg read the actual costs of the project and stated that PROVEMENT 2976-1 only the main trunk line would be assessed in the amount of $10,592.00 plus engineering, legal and contingency fees for a total assessment to each lot of $174.33. Mr. David Anderson, 1512 W. Idaho Avenue inquired if the City would suffer ar~p- penalties if the project were not assessed and paid for out of the General Revenue Fund. Acting Mayor Black stated there would be no penalty but that the City's policy has bean to assess aL projects such as this. Harold W. Green, ].Li82 W. Idaho stated that from his house east to the corner, the water stands in the street and does not drain. Therefore, he claims, he does not benefit from the project and doesn't feel he should have to pay for the assessment. Ralph Reed, 1485 W. Idaho stated he has lived at his present address since 1947 and has been trying to get curb and gutter since 1948. He claims the high point of the street is at the manhole in front of ].189 and he is the first lot east. He stated there is water standing in front of his home constantly. The water extends six feet from the curb. He said the project does not benefit his property and he doesn't want to be assessed. Don Madole, ].4,79 W. Idaho submitted photographs to Council, showing water standing in front of his home. He stated there is no drainage to the west. He further stated he sees no apparent benefit to his property from the project and therefore doesn't feel he should be assessed. Elmer Weltzin, 11178 W. Idaho stated his property is not benefitted from the project and thinks he is being unfairly taxed. Bngineer Lemberg replied that the Storm Sewer district was based on street centerline grades. H® stated that even though at the present time there does not seem to be any apparent benefit to some of the property owners, there was a future benefit. He further stated that in the future if curb 'and gutter is installed on Idaho Avenu®, the trunk line would pick up the water. Therefore, he stated, the resi- dents were being assessed for future benefits. Acting Mayor Black moved adoption of Resolution 77-0 and it was second- RESOLTTION 77-9 ed by Councilman Steele. ADOPTION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL RESOLUTION 77-9 FOR AROMA AVENUE STORM SEWER PROJ. A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR ~ AROMA AREA STORM SEWER PROJECT 1976-1 Resolution 77-9 sets the payment period at 5 years with interest of 8K per annum. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye°: Acting Mayor Black, 1 MINUTES MARCH 10, 1977 page 3 Councilman Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Phil Chenoweth, Chairman of the Human Right Commission; Andy Holdorph, Vice-Chairman; Florence Chambers, Secretary, and members Nancy Kareken, Gregory Stende aad Margaret Amberg and Janet Weisner, Program Coordin- ator for the North Suburban Senior Council all appeared before Council to urge the City to adopt the Rant Assistance Program (Title 8) as set up by the Metro Housing Authority. Members of the Commission answered questions about inspections of the housing, where the funds come from, who gets priority on the program, eta. Acting Mayor Black stated he is distrustful. of at~y Federal Programs and'~he administrators of such programs. -He made it .clear he does not approve of programs of this type. He suggested that the City adopt the grogram on a one year trial basis. After further discussion, Councilman Ecklund moved the adoption of Resolution 77-10 and it was seconded by Councilman Labalestra. RESOLUTION 77-10 1 1 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE METROPOLI?AN COUNCIL TO APPLY FOR HOUSING ASSISTANCE FUNDS FOR IMPLEMENTATION WITHIN THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. ~1 ~ 0 RESOLUTION 77-10 RENT ASSISTANCE (TITLE 8 ) Councilman Ecklund moTed and it was seconded by Acting Mayor Black to APPROVAL OF PAUL approve the appontment of Paul Ciernia, 1868 Holton Street, to a 3 CIERNIA Ta HUMAN year term, b inning January 1, 1977, to the Human Rights Commission. RIGHTS COMMISSION Upon a vote Bing taken the following voted "aye" Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay"; None. Motion carried. Mr. doe Peterson, University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Serr3.ce, appeared before Council to discuss the proposed community plots north of Garden Avenue. He stated he had received only one letter from the residents whose property abuts the proposed garden area. He further stated he still intends to get stateanents from the property owners of the six lots abutting the proposed garden site and that he intends to reappear before Council. Mr. William H. Burke, 1665 Garden Avenue, whose lot borders on the University property asked about the types of surfacing to be used for th® proposed access road. He stated he was concerned about the number of cars that would be traveling to and from the sites, especially on the weekends, security measures and fencing aroung the area. Mr. Burke stated he felt Mr. .Peterson should write a letter to the Garden Avenue residents with more particulars about the proposed project. FURTHER DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED COMM- UNITY GARDEN SITE Council directed Clerk-Administrator Barnes to send notices to the Garden Avenue residents who will be aff acted, informing thew when the is again on the agenda. MINUTES MARCH 10, 1977 page !t Councilman Steele moved and it was seconded by Councilman Labalestra approve the On-Sale Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License #215 to David Wayne Pawlik for one day only on May 7, 197?, for a bluegrass music festival at the !~H building at the State Fairgrounds. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the Following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. '~' ~ ~. to APPROVAL OF NON- INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE X215 - DAVID WAYNE PAWLIK -ONE DAY ONLY Councilman Labalestra told Council that Liquor Store Manager George DISCUSSION OF WAGE Willkom, on the advice of his doctor, would not be able to work more AND HOUR REDtK;TION than 25 to 30 hours per week. Mr. Willkom has Pound out that he cannot OF LIQUOR STORE collect eith~ar PERA ar FICA. Councilman Labalestra sc~ ~d he would MANAGER DUE TO negotiate further with Mr. Willkom and report his conclusions to Council HEALTH REASONS at the next meeting. Clerk-Administrator Barnes prnposed to Council they adopt a resolution, under the conditions of Minnesota Statute 435.193, deferring special assessments for persons 65 years of age or older. Clerk-Administrator Barnes read various resolutions passed by other municipalities. There was discussion as to the eligibility requirmnents and definitions of what constitutes hardship. Council instructed the Clerk-Administrator to drafts resolution and have it put on the agenda for next meeting. Clerk-Administrator Barnes advised Council that George M. Hansen Co. had advised him that several accounts in the sinking fund had balances in them and recommended transferring the funds to other funds. Councilman Labalestra moved and it was seconded by Councilman Ecklund to direct Clerk-Ad:ni.nistrator Barnes to transfer $17,163.80 from account 104, Sanitary Sewer 1957 (Refund .Bond account of 1963) to the General Fund and all future deferred assessments to be collected be credited to account 103, Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Improvement of 1963. That further, the Clerk-Administrator shall transfer $4,213.38 from account 106, NE Storm Sewer 1966, to the General Fund, effective Deceanber 31, 1976. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Clerk-Administrator Barnes informed Council that he would like to have the annual Spring Clean-Up on May 13-22. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. DISCUSSION OF ADOPTION OF OR- DINANCE TO DEFER ASSESSMENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS TRANSFER OF SINK- ING FUNDS ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP - MAY 13-22 Attorney Kenefick made Council aware of a decision in a case involving MEMORANDUM ON THE the denial of a variance. The memorandum in regard to the decision GRANTING OF makes it apparent that i~ is important to articulate, in the Council VARIANCES meeting minutes and the Planning Commission recommendations, the reasons for denial of a variance. Councilman Labalestra moved and it was seconded by Councilman Black to extend the Council meeting time beyond 11:00 p.m. Upon a vote be- ing taken the following voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None Motion carried. EXTENSION OF MEET- ING TIME Councilman Ecklund stated he would like to propose an ordinance reg- MINUTES MARCH 10, 1977 page 5 ~ c~ r ~~ ~ ti ulating the licensing of mechanical amusement devices for the next ITEMS FOR NEXT Council meeting. AGENAA,(CONT.) Councilman Ecklund also informed Council that Northern States Power Con~az;y, his eanployer, is looking for a site in Falcon Heights upon which to build an energy efficient home in conjunction with Honeywell. He said the house would be open to the public for inspection for a few weekends and then in the future be sold to a private party. He wanted to know if the Council had any objections to the idea. Council did not voice at~yy objections. Engineer Lemberg stated he would like the 1977 Sealcoating project put on the next agenda. Clerk-Administrator Barnes noted that the Liquor Store inventory would LIQUOR STORE b® taken on April 1, 197?, at 8:00 a.m. INVENTORY Councilman Steele moved and it was seconded by Councilman Ecklund to APPOINTI~:NTS TO approve the appointment of James Duffy, Lil Duethmann, LaNay Davis, RDCREATION ADVIS- James Westland and Paul Kurpiewski to the Recreation Advisory Committee. ORY COMMITTEE Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye"s Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": Non®. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund questioned whether the Recreation Advisory Committee was now a full commission. If so, he stated, it would take a resolution to change it from a committee to a full commission and he stated that the question should be on fine next agenda. Councilman Steele noted that the alley behind Flower City was an ab- solute mess with numerous boxes laying around. He suggested Chief Renchin issue a ticket for a fire code violation. J ITEM FOR NEXT AGENDA ORDINANCE VIOLA- TION -FLOWER CITY Councilman Ecklund moved and it was seconded by Councilman Steele to hold CITIZENS INPUT FOR a citizen's ir:put meeting on the p(~rposed improvement of Tatum Street at TATUM STREET PRO- 8:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11~, 1977. Upon a vote being taken the follow- POSED PROJECT ing voted "aye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Labalestra moved and it was seconded to approve, as corrected, APPROVAL OF MIN- the minutes of February 28, 1977. Upon a vote being taken the following UTES OF 2/28/7? voted "aye": Acting Mayer Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved and it was seconded by Councilman Ecklund to ADJOURNMENT adjourn the meeting at 11:21 p.m. Upon a vote being taken the following voted TMaye": Acting Mayor Black, Councilmen Ecklund, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. ~` WILLIS C. A. WARKENTIEN, Mayor Attest: ~j; ~ ~, ~~~ / ~. 1 -ESL. {_ mkt ~~ ~2 i -_ , an rues, er - i s a or Regular meeting of March 10, 1977