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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 22, 1977
A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was
called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 P.M.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, Labalestra
and McGough. Also present were Clerk Administrator
Barnes, Attorney Kenefick and Engineer Glenn Cook.
None.
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PRESENT
ABSENT
Mayor- Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele CONSENT
to approve the Consent Agenda thru Item 6 and place AGENDA
Item 7 (licenses) on the General Agenda. Upon a vote
being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, Steele, Labalestra and McGough. The
following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
1. Fire & Rescue Reports 83, 84, 85 and 86
2. Building Inspectors Report (August)
3. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of $14,890.05
4. General .Disbursements in the amount of $29,637.86
5. Liquor Payroll, first half - in the amount of
$1,829.35
6. General Payroll, first half - in the amount of
$3,933.27
Councilman Labalestra moved seconded by Councilman McGough MINUTES OF
to approve the minutes of September 8, 1977 as corrected SEPT. 8,1977
Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, Labalestra and McGough.
The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to RESOLUTION
adopt Resolution 77-24 relating to Delinquent Sewer Service 77-24
Charges. DELINQUENT
RESOLUTION 77-24 SEWER
CHARGES
A RESOLUTION LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESS-
MENTS FOR DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER
RENTAL CHARGES
Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, Labalestra and
McGough. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
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Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra POLLING SITES
to establish the City Election hours of 12:00 noon to
8:.00 p.m. on November 8, 1977 and to approve the following
polling places:
1. PRECINCT 1 - City Hall - 1644 Larpenteur
2. PRECINCT 2 - Como Park Luthern Church-1547 Sheldon
3. PRECINCT 3 - Falcon Heights Elementary-1393 Garden
4. PRECINCT 4 - Commonwealth Terrace Comm. Center
1250 Fifield Place
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Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, Labalestra and McGough.
The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Council discussed the request of the St. Paul Association ST. PAUL
for Retarded Citizens for funds in 1978. Councilman Steele ASSOCIATION
moved, seconded by Councilman Black to review each appli-
cant requesting funds to participate in the program and
decide at that time the amount to be provided in the year
1978. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye".
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, Labalestra and
McGough. The following voted "nay": None Motion carried.
to perform snow removal services for the 1977-1978 winter
season and install load limit signs in the spring of 1978 at
the same time they install county load limit signs. Upon
a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien
Councilmen Black, Steele, Labalestra and McGough. and the
following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black to SNOW REMOVAL
direct the Clerk Administrator to request Ramsey County SERVICES
There was a discussion by council regarding a request HARVEY
to delay parking lot repair from Harvey Investment/ INVESTMENT:
Cchen property. Council reviewed the situation and it COHEN REQUEST
was decided that they be required to comply with FOR DELAY -
Ordinance 139. Clerk Administrator Barnes was requested PARKING LOT
to write Harvey Investment and advise them their request REPAIR
has been denied and that they will have to comply with
Ordinance 139. Maryor Warkentien moved, seconded by
Councilman Labalestra. Upon a vote being taken the following
voted "aye: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele,
Labalestra and McGough and the following voted "nay":
None. Motion carried.
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Councilman Black reviewed with council the variance and
conditional use .request of Roger Schei, 1717 N.Fairview
to construct a storgage building 16' x 22' at the above
property. The variance relates to the number of square
feet of the building of 720 square feet in conjuction
with the garage. The Planning Commission recommended
the council approve both the variance and conditional
use requested by Roger Schei, at 1717 N. Fairview.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman McGough
to approve the conditional use and variance of Roger
Schei. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted
"aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough,
Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay":
None. Motion carried.
Councilman Black Reviewed with council the variance
request of Ralph Morris- 1412 to construct a two car
garage at the above address, 12 feet from the east lot
line and 3 feet from the south courner lot line. The
Planning Commission recommended to council to approve
said variance.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman McGough
to approve the variance of Ralph Morris, 1412 Idaho
to construct a two car garage 12 feet from the east lot
line and 3 feet from the south corner lot line. Upon a
vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black , McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
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Mr. Michael Traucano appeared before council with a re-
quest for a block party in the honor of Effie Nelson
for her 90th birthday. Councilman Steele moved, seconded
by Mayor Warkentien to approve the block party for Effie
Nelson on September 25, 1977 at 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
and authorize Asbury street to be blocked off between
Garden and Guggles. Upon a vote being taken, the following
voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough
Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None.
Motion carried
Upon a discussion by council, Clerk Administrator Barnes
was requested to draft a letter to Effie Nelson wishing
her a happy birthday on behal of the Mayor and Council.
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
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VARIANCE
REQUEST
ROGER SCHEI
1717 N.
Fairview
VARIANCE
REQUEST
RALPH MORRIS
1412 Idaho
BLOCK PARTY
EFFIE NELSON
ASBURY AVENUF
BIRTHDAY
LETTER
EFFIE NELSON
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COUNCIL MEETING
1977
Councilman Steele reported to
findings of September 14th.
to council the list of trees
follows;
Hamline
Albert
Holton
Pascal
Simpson
Arona
Asbury
Snelling Dr.
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Crawford
Garden
Ruggles
Roselawn
Larpenteur
council the tree committee
Councilman Steele presented
suggested for planting as
Oak
Summit Ash
Honey Locust
Hackberry
Redmond Linden
Red Maple
Ash (Marshall)
Austrian Pine
(East Alley)
Oak in Blvd.
Silver Maple
Sugar Maple
Sugar Maple
Ironwood
Ginko (Male)
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TREE
COMMITTEE
MEETING
Councilman Steele moved the acceptance of the trees desig-
nated by the tree committee of Falcon Heights, secondly,
that the City of Falcon Heights Contact the State of Minn.
to apply for a survey to be made for the Idaho Snelling
area provided that trees are available. Mayor Warkentien
seconded. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra
to direct Clerk Administrator Barnes to write a letter
expressing the council appreciation for their contribution
of $200 for the parks and/or equipment. Mayor Warkentien
expressed the council's thanks to Mr. Glenn Cook while he
was at the meeting. Upon a vote being taken, the following
voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough,
Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay":None
Motion carried.
There was a discussion by council on the Garden Avenue
stop signs at which time Clerk Administrator Barnes
presented the latest traffic counts made and compared
them with the readings taken earlier in the year; May-
August. Attorney Kenefick reported to council State
Traffic Regulations where stop signs are permitted.
Mr. Bilk Brown and Mr. Jim Pratt and Mrs. Betty Kilpatrick
addressed the council in favor of retaining the stogy--signs
Mrs. Kilpatrick is the Safety Representative of the Falcon
Heights School PTA.
BONESTROO
CONTRIBUTION
GARDEN AVENUE
STOP SIGNS
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough for
the retention of the stop signs until council votes other-
wise. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
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There was a discussion by council to purchase a suitable NORMAN
plaque for Norman Ecklund for his service on the council ECKLUND
and contributions made to the community. Mayor Warkentien PLAQUE
moved, seconded by Councilman Black. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The
following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Attorney John Kenefick submitted to council Chapter 7 CODIFICATION
of the Codification pertaining to traffic and motor
vehicle control for their review and further discussion
at a later date.
Councilman Black suggested to council that the City of TREE
Falcon Heights try and get at least two more contractors CONTRACTOR
for removing public trees for the remainder of the year.
Councilman McGough suggested contacting Total Tree Co.
one of the largest in the State. Councilman Black moved,
seconded by Councilman McGough to direct Clerk Administrator
Barnes to obtain further quotes if there are more trees to
remove. Upon a vote, the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Councilman Black advised council that Hermes parking lot HERMES
might not require screening. However, they are to be PARKING LOT
advised to submit another plan for consideration.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien.
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
Tree Trimming licenses for Robert Savala and Frances M. TREE LICENSE
Seward, Frans Tree Service will be granted upon presenta-
tion of insurance requirements as required by City Ordinance.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman McGough.
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Council discussed the issuance of Gas Installers license GAS INSTALLER
to Montgomery Wards as there was not a responsible party LICENSE
noted on the license. The council decided not to issue
the license until such time Montgomery Wards can supply
a person or persons responsible.
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Mrs. Helen Brown, 1827 Hamline, representing the League LEAGUE OF
of Women Voters reported to council that an Energy Meeting .WOMEN VOTERS
will be held September 26, 1977 at 7:30 p.m. at the Falcon
Heights City Hall and all are invited to attend.
Mayor Warkentien noted to council the certificate received CERTIFICATE
by Vincent WRight of our maintenance department, for the VINCENT
completion of a program in the Operation and Maintenance WRIGHT
of Wastewater Collection Systems. Clerk Administrator
Barnes was requested to have Vincent Wright appear before
council for presentation of the certificate at the October
13, 1977 meeting.
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black ADJOURNMENT
to postpone adjournment past the 11:00 p.m. deadline and POSTPONMENT
go to 11:30 p. m. Upon a vote the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted"nay": None Motion
carried.
Fire Chief Jerry Renchin submitted to council the Fire FIRE DEPT.
Department Budget for 1978 for consideration. Council BUDGET:
advised him they would review it later on during the JERRY RENCHIN
meeting.
Council discussed the 1978 budget for the remainder of BUDGET
the alloted time in the adjournment motion made. It was
decided that there would be a further discussion of the
budget on September 28, 1977.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to ADJOURNMENT
adjourn the meeting at 11:30 p.m. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The
following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
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WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR
Atte
ewan B. Barnes
Clerk Administrator
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