HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_05Nov09CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
November 9, 2005
Mayor Gehrz convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Council members Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb,
Peter Lindstrom and Richard Talbot. Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington, Deputy Clerk Stacey Kreuser, Attorneys Martin Costello, Katrina Joseph, and Russ Platzik.
COMMUNITY FORUM: Bryan Olson, 1592 Roselawn, addressed the council with questions on the upcoming Grand Opening of the Town Square building at Snelling and Larpenteur.
John Hustad, former Falcon Heights city councilmember, gave congratulations to the city on a well-run election. He stated that in his professional opinion, Falcon Heights city government
is the most open form of government he has ever encountered.
PRESENTATIONS: Falcon Heights prosecuting attorney firm Hughes and Costello presented legislative changes and judicial decisions made during the 2005 session. Katrina Joseph presented
case law changes, while Russ Platzik gave statutory updates.
Mayor Gehrz asked for council approval to make an addendum to the agenda. Council approval of an invitation for Mayor Gehrz to attend the U of M football game became consent item G5.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes dated 10/26/05 were approved.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Kuettel moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda, and the motion was unanimously approved:
General Disbursements through 11/04/05: $32,911.59
Payroll 10/16/05 – 10/31/05: $12, 828.20
Approval of Mechanical Contractor’s Licenses for T&E Mechanical Services and Comfort Plus
Certification of election results from the 11-08-05 general election
Approval of Christmas Tree Sales Licenses for Forestry Club, Ltd (U of M) and Falcon Heights/Lauderdale Lions Club
Approval of invitation to U of M football game for Mayor Gehrz
POLICY AGENDA:
1. Elected official out-of-state travel policy
Gehrz introduced the item by stating that it is rare that any elected officials travel out-of-state, however requirements by the legislature are cause for passing of this policy.
Administrator Worthington added the model was given out by the League of Minnesota Cities, and would serve as an adjunct to the Falcon Heights policy already in place.
Councilmember Lamb requested that the council strike all provisions that were not necessary in the policy, adding that the bulleted provisions were all common sense.
Councilmember Lamb moved to adopt the elected official out-of-state travel policy with the agreed upon changes, striking the last sentence of the first paragraph and all bulleted items
following it. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Talbot. Motion passed unanimously.
2. SCORE Grant Resolution
Administrator Worthington introduced the item by stating the resolution is a perennial item required in order to accept funds to offset recycling expenses. For 2006, the grant amount
is expected to be $10,447.00 which goes towards education items like newsletters and flyers.
Councilmember Lindstrom moved to approve the SCORE grant resolution. The motion passed unanimously.
3. Combination of Parcels
Administrator Worthington began the item by stating the parcel combination request came from the homeowner. The combination of parcels is due to old lot combinations in the city, and
would issue a new PIN number and combined assessments for the property.
Councilmember Kuettel moved to approve the combination of parcels. The motion passed unanimously.
4. Amoco/BP Lease Amendment
Administrator Worthington began the item by stating that BP/Amoco recommended a memorandum of lease, which is a restatement of the current lease of a narrow strip of land about 10 feet
wide owned by the City and leased to BP/Amoco. She added it is standard to ask for this document, and has seen it in instances of refinancing and title insurance renewal. The document
was looked over by City Attorney Roger Knutson, and was changed to reflect format for city and county use.
Councilmember Talbot moved to approve the BP/Amoco Lease Amendment. The motion passed unanimously.
INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Councilmember Talbot shared about his experience interviewing candidates and winners for CTV during election night. He was told that more people watch CTV for election results than
go to the Ramsey County website, and congratulated all for a well done election.
Councilmembers Lindstrom and Kuettel thanked election judges and all those who voted.
Councilmember Lamb reminded residents of the upcoming recycling changes in 2006, with recycling moving from 1st and 3rd Friday to simply every other Friday. A new calendar is slated
to go out in mid-December.
Mayor Gehrz invited residents to the Taste of Falcon Heights on November 15th. Entertainment, tours, food, music, city information, and townhome information will be available.
1. Update: Hockey Warming House at Falcon Heights Elementary
Administrator Worthington gave a hockey warming house update. She stated none of the residents she contacted had a problem with the proposed site location of the warming house. The
costs associated with the house are as follows: $1700 pedestal drop (one-time cost); $900 electricity for season; $1300 building rental November-March. Councilmember Lamb offered to
do the pedestal drop for the City.
Administrator Worthington also noted the Truth in Taxation hearing will be held on December 5th at 7:00 in the Council Chambers.
Mayor Gehrz adjourned the regular city council meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey Kreuser
Deputy Clerk