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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_77Sep8MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING `~~ ~1 SEPTEMBER 8,1977 The regular consent agenda meeting of the City . Council of the City of Falcon Heights was called to order at 7:15, at which time the swearing in of Mr. Peter McGough, new councilman was held. Mr. Peter McGough assumed his seat on the council at that time. Mayor Warkentien welcomed Council- man McGough and acknowledged his family in atten- dence for the swearing in. The regular meeting of the council of the City of PRESENT Falcon Heights was called to order at 7:30 p.m. and the the following were present: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Labelestra and McGough. Councilman Steele ABSENT Councilman Black arrived at 7:55 due to an earlier DELAYED commitment. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman CONSENT McGough to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: AGENDA 1. Ramsey County Sheriff Bulletin for August 2. Fire 8 Rescue Reports: 78, 79, 80, 81 and 82. 3. General disbursements in the amount of $6,537.77 4. Liquor disbursements in the amount of $13,281.37 5. General Payroll in the amount of $3,694.17 6. Liquor payroll in the amount of $1,828.60 7. Licenses: General Corporate - Retail C.R. Forester/dba Flameburger 431 1533 Larpententeur Falcon Heights, Mn Mando Photo 432 1790 Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn General Corporate - Tree Trimmer Ceres Tree Company 433 2196 Carter Avenue St. Paul, Minnesota Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Labalestra and McGough. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele absent. _~ MINUTES , REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~ ~ ~'~ SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 Page 2 Mayor Warkentien informed council that Councilman COUNCIL McGough would assume all of former Councilman ASSIGNMENT Ecklund's council assignments with the exception PETER MCGOUGH of representative to the Ramsey County League of Local Government, which Councilman Black will assume and Councilman McGough would be an alter- nate. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman MINUTES OF Labalestra to approve the minutes of August 25, AUGUST 25, 1977 as corrected. Upon a roll call the following 1977 voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele absent. Mr. Todd Lefko appeared before council and discussed TODD ~EFKO the Land Planning Act and programs initiated by the METROPbLITAN Metro Council. These programs were brought up to COUNCIL date and new ideas that are being started were dis- cussed. Following Mr. Lefko's discussion the council held a question and answer period on over-all programs handled by the Metro Council along with State and Federal programs now in effect and others being drafted. Clerk Administrator Barnes asked whether the contract for the Section 8 Housing has been drafted, the City must have this contract before clerical help can be paid, as yet we do not have a contract. Fire Chief Jerry Renchin and Bruce Fredrick, repre- senting the Motorola Company appeared before council regarding digital dial radio equipment for the squad car for rescue purposes. Mr. Fredrick reported that just the top module will be added, adapting our squad with Ramsey County Sheriff equipment now in use. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to give Fire Chief Renchin authority to purchase the module system equipment, not to exceed $270.00. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Labalestra and McGough. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele absent. FIRE CHIEF JERRY RENCHIN COMMUNICATION RAMSEY COUNTY HOSPITAL AUTOMATIC FIRE DOOR FOR FIRE STATION monies paid to the City for State Fair service, totalling $1,000.00. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Labalestra. The following voted "Nay": None. Motion carried. Fire Chief Jerry Renchin reported to council the purchase of the automatic door equipment would come from funds realized from the Minnesota State Fair when they contracted the fire truck for $100 per day. Fire Chief Renchin explained to council the operation of the door and how the timer for closing the door will operate. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to authorize the pur- chase of the automatise door opener, with timer, with MINUTES SEPTEMBERI8, 1977CIL MEETING _J Page 3 ~ ~`'' Fire Chief Jerry Renchin reported to council the FIRE STATION bottom panel of the side door of the fire station DOOR REPAIR was in need of repair. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black to use the monies from the building maintenance fund - Acct. 409 to be used for the repair of the door at a cost of $12.5.00. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. Councilman Steele absent. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Council requested Clerk Administrator Barnes to MEDIAN write the Ramsey County Engineer to finalize the LARPENTEUR agreement to remove the median strip on Larpenteur AVENUE Avenue in front of the fire station and City Hall entrance. Clerk Administrator Barnes presented to council RESOLUTION Resolution 77-22, Final Payment - Allied Blacktop 77-22 as follows: ALLIED BLACK- . TOP RESOLUTION 77-22 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PAYMENT TO ALLIED BLACK- TOP FOR WORK DONE FOR THE 1977 STREET, ALLEY AND SEAL COATING PROJECT Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to authorize Clerk Administrator Barnes to make final payment to Allied Blacktop in the amount of $797.02. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele absent Clerk Administrator Barnes brought before council CONDITIONAL the conditional use permit for Ralph Morris of USE PERMIT 1412 Idaho to locate a two car garage 2' from his side RALPH MORRIS lot line and 3' from the rear lot line. Councilman Black moved seconded by Councilman Labalestra to refer it to the Planning Commission. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele absent. MINUTES REGULAR CITY SEPTEMBER 8, Page 4 COUNCIL MEETING 1977 ~~ Attorney Kenefick suggested to council adoption of Resolution 77-23, Northwest Suburban Joint Powers Agreement as follows: RESOLUTION 77-23 ~] ~I A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF' FALCON HEIGHTS TO PARTICIPATE IN A JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH NUMEROUS COMMUNITIES KNOWN AS THE NORTHWEST SUBURBAN YOUTH SERVICE BUREAU RESOLUTION 77-23 JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black to adopt the foregoing resolution. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele absent. Council brought up for discussion the positi s o DIRECTOR AND m Qr ~ x~ delegate and alternate to the Ramsey County/~omm ica-~ ALTERNATE TO Lions Board. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by RA SEY,,~~..~~O. Councilman Labalestra to appoint Fire Chief Jerry 'f"~~I~~TNYCATION Renchin as delegate and Councilman McGough as alter- BOARD nave. Upon a vote the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele was absent. Clerk Administrator Barnes brought before council STOP PAYMENT a request for stop payment on check #8683 dated LOST CHECK July 7, 1977 in the amount of $32.00 and issuance of a duplicate check lost by Craig Dachtera. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to authorize the stop payment and issue a replacement. Upon a vote the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele was absent. Clerk Administrator Barnes requested council to REVENUE authorize publishing the use of the revenue sharing SHARING E.P. #9 allocation for police purposes. Mayor Warkentien moved seconded by Councilman Black. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele was absent. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~{~ SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 e7 Page 5 Councilman Black informed council that he was in receipt of a parking lot proposal from N. L. Hermes, 1755 St. Marys, on Lot 7 of the Crossroads which they own north of the shopping center. After a discussion on the proposal, the following motion was made: Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien to direct the Clerk Administrator to write Mr. Hermes that the following requirements under Ordinance 64 must be met before submitting to council. 1. Comply with Section 14.2 (2.8)e of Ordinance 64 which requires in a B-2 district, adjacent to an R district have a 10 foot set back. This would require the north and west line to have a 10 foot set back. 2. Comply with Section 14.2 (3.9) of Ordinance 64 which requires screening when off street parking is adjacent to a R district and plans shall be submitted showing details of such screening. 3. Comply with all other requirements relating to parking lots, especially traffic flow, area to be provided for each vehicle, and material relative to construction. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele was absent. Council discussed pornography ordinances other communities were adopting and requested Attorney John Kenefick to review the possibility of Falcon Heights council adopting a similar ordinance. Attorney Kenefick mentioned to council he would get copies of other city ordinances and review them for consideration. Clerk Administrator Barnes noted to council that registration for hockey and figure skating will be held on September 30, 1977 at the City Hall, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Clerk Administrator Barnes also re- quested authorization to pay $399.00 to Oscar Johnson Arena for the 38 hours scheduled for figure skating which is $10.50 per hour to apply towards the total bill of $1,349.00. The balance will be paid from registration fees. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman McGough. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele was absent. N.L. HERMES REQUEST FOR PARKING LOT PORNOGRAPHY HOCKEY AND FIGURE SKATING MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING SEPTEMBER 8, 1977 Page 6 9~ Clerk Administrator BArnes brought before council a request from T.R. Williams for tuition fees for a course in municipal accounting to be held at the Anoka Ramsey Community College, in the amount of $69.95. Councilman Black moved, seconded by Council- man Labalestra to approve payment of tuition. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. .Motion carried. Councilman Steele was absent. SCHOOL FEE T.R. WILLIAMS Clerk Administrator Barnes informed council that he ROSELAWN had a meeting with Manager James Andre and his City PROPOSED Engineer of Roseville on the possible improvement of IMPROVEMENT Roselawn Avenue from Snelling to Fairview that Ramsey County is proposing in their 1978 budget. The County is suggesting a 36 foot wide improvement and Roseville would like a 24 foot wide improvement with curb and gutter. A discussion was held and the general consensus of the council was to advise Roseville and the County that Falcon Heights preferred the 36 foot improvement with curb and gutter and to pursue the idea with Roseville that the street be designated a Minnesota State Aid Street as the City of Falcon Heights has avail- able funds for their estimated share of cost which is $66,000.00. Labalestra to adjourn the meeting at 10:58 p.m. Upon a vote the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien Councilmen Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Councilman Steele was absent. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman ADJOURNMENT - G't/~L,4~' ~1' /a 1. L'( ~~ I.'(.~![~r -w--~t.il-.c.. L WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR Atte ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator September 8, 1977