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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~10 r~ ~.~J
OCTOBER 13, 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, McGough, Steele and PRESENT
Labalestra. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes,
Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick.
None. ABSENT
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman APPROVAL OF
McGough to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: CONSENT AGENDA
1. Ramsey County Sheriff Report - September
2. Building Inspectors Report - September
3. Fire and Rescue Reports: 87, 88, 89, 90, 91
92, 93, and 94
4. General Payroll in the amount of: $3,915.87
Pay Period September 16-30, 1977
5. General Payroll in the amount of: $3,544.77
Pay period October 1-16, 1977
6. Liquor Payroll in the amount of: $1,812.60
Pay period September 16-30, 1977
7. Liquor payroll in the amount of: $1,805.20
Pay period October 1-16, 1977
8. General Disbursements in the amount of: $5,230.05
9. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of: $21,760.46
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 Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black MINUTES OF
to approve the minutes of September 22, 1977 as corrected SEPTEMBER
and amended. Upon a vote being taken the following voted 22, 1977
"aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough,
Steele and Labalestra., The following voted "nay": None.
Motion carried. ..
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Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman McGough
to approve the minutes of the special meeting of
September 28, 19.77 as corrected and amended. 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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Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien,
to approve the minutes of the special council meeting
of October 6, 1977 as corrected and amended. 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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Mayor Warkentien presented Vincent Wright a certificate
awarded him for completion of classes taken for Waste
Water Collection. Mayor Warkentien and the council
commended Mr. Wright on his accomplishments.
Fire Chief Jerry Renchin appeared before council and
explained in detail the bond to be voted upon on
November 8, 1977 for a new fire truck. Fire Chief Renchin
noted to council the need to acquire a new truck. It is
the feeling of the fire department that we are in reality
down to the use of one truck.
Fire Chief Jerry Renchin appeared before council to re-
quest approval for the purchase of 13 pagers - radio
monitors - charges not to exceed $3,375. Mayor Warkentien
moved to authorize the fire department to purchase the
13 pagers (monitors) at a cost not to exceed $3,375,
Councilman Labalestra 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.
MINUTES OF
SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING -
SEPT. 28, 1977
MINUTES OF
SPECIAL COUNCIL
MEETING -
OCT. 6, 1977
VINCENT WRIGHT
PRESENTATION OF
CERTIFICATE
BOND ISSUE -
FIRE TRUCK
RADIO PAGERS
FIRE DEPT.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to GERALD
refer the conditional use request of Gerald Lindmeyer LINDMEYER
of 1771 Asbury to the regular meeting of the Planning CONDITIONAL
commission on November 7, 1977. Upon a vote being taken, USE
the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
Council discussed by precinct the election judges sub- ELECTION
mitted by Clerk Administrator Barnes for the Nov. 8,1977 JUDGES
City Election. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by CITY ELECTION
Councilman McGough to accept the election judges as NOV. 8, 1977
listed:
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PRECINCT # 1
Chairwoman Mrs. Laura Rust (R)
Mrs. Dorothy Bianchi (D) DAYS
Marion Skweres (I)
Harold Nilsen (D)
PRECINCT # 2
Chairwoman Mrs. Rhodi Arndt (R)
Charles Stone (R) DAYS
Marie Christensen (D)
Mary McGuire (I)
PRECINCT # 3
Chairwoman Gladys McKnight (D)
Robert Westlund (R) DAYS
Alice Robertson (D)
James Boyd (R)
PRECINCT # 4
Chairwoman Katherine Meehan (R)
Bernadine Wold (D) DAYS
Doris Rustad (R)
Sheila Richter (D)
PRECINCT # 1
Chairwoman Maxine Harkness (R) NIGHTS
Pat Heffron (I)
Arthur Lindig (D)
Marion Hood (I)
PRECINCT # 2
ELECTION JUDGE
LISTING
Chairwoman Judith Bailey (D)
Erma Olson (D) NIGHTS
Edna Harrison (R)
Marcella Voss (R)
PRECINCT # 3
Chairwoman Lillian Duethman (R)
Faye Olson (D) NIGHTS
Jack Walter (R)
Don Grittner (I)
PRECINCT # 4
Chairman Andy Holdorph (D)
Nancy Kareken (D) NIGHTS
LeNay Davis (R)
Carol Rassmusson CR)
Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
The followi ng voted "nay": None. Moti on carried.
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Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra
that all designs have been statisfied in respect to the
parking lot at 183.0 West Larpenteur. Clerk Administrator
Barnes requested to release the Bond #206257 in the
amount of $5,000 as recommended by Engineer Lemberg, and
that the Clerk Administrator was requested to notify
George Berry that the bond has been released. Upon a vote
being taken, the following voted "any": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The
following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Mayor Warkentien brought before Council a letter from
Governor Rudy Perpich relative to the Governors office
of volunteer services, a questionaire was included to be
filled out as to whether the City would include on their
employment application firms "volunteer Experience". It
was decided that the City has always considered this in
the past and to acknowledge the questionaire in that
manner.
Council discussed the median opening on Larpenteur Ave.
in front of the fire station and city hall entrances.
Falcon Heights is requested to pay half of the removal
cost and Ramsey County the balance. Total cost was
estimated at $2,400. Councilman Labalestra moved,
seconded by Mayor Warkentien. Mayor Warkentien noted
to council that a yes vote signified "no financial
help": no vote signified "participation in financial help"
Upon a vote: "Yes vote": Councilmen Steele, Labalestra
and Black. "No vote": Mayor Warkentien and Councilman
McGough. Whereupon the motion to participate in financial
aid failed.
BOND RELEASE
PARKING LOT
1830 WEST
LARPENTEUR AVE.
GOVERNORS
OFFICE OF
VOLUNTEER
SERVICES
MEDIAN OPENING
LAPRENTEUR AVE.
Clerk Administrator Barnes noted to council a letter STREET LIGHTING
received from the Ramsey County Engineers regarding the LARPENTEUR AVE.
turn over of all the street lighting. A list will be
mailed to the City of Falcon Heights showing the location
of each at approximatly 40. The estimated annual cost
will be $3,072.00.
Mr. Raymond Brown - 1844 Tatum Street appeared before
council in regards to building on land owned by him
north of the cul-de-sac on Lindig Street. He inquired
whether council would permit the cul-de-sac be extended
northerly, partially on his property and the 25 foot
easement the City has. Mr. Brown would like to sub-
divide the land in order that two homes might be built.
Mr. Brown also inquired about water and sanitary sewer
being extended to permit the buildings to be constructed.
Mr. Brown brought to the attention of the council that
Art Lindig would like to acquire the lot the City now
owns which the existing cul-de-sac is partially located
on.
RAYMOND BROWN
LINDIG PROP.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to
authorize Bonestroo, Rensene, Anderlik & Assoc. to do a
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feasibility study of the lots involved to determine Raymond Brown
whether utilities, storm drainage or soil conditions (CONY)
would warrant- further review of the request. It was
further stipulated that the parties concerned must
submit in writting to the Clerk Administrator an
agreement to pay for said feasibility study. 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 Steele reported to council on the tree TREE COMMITTEE
committee meeting held on Oct. 11. The tree committee REPORT
finalized the tree list as follows:
CRAWFORD
RUGGLES
ROSELAWN
LARPENTEUR
HAMLINE
ALBERT
HOLTON
PASCAL
SIMPSON
ARONA
ASBURY
SNELING DRIVE
GROVE AREA
IDAHO/SNELLING
SILVER MAPLE
SUGAR MAPLE
MALE GINKO
HACKBERRY
OAK (ANY VARIETY PURCHASABLE)
SUGAR MAPLE
IMP HONEY LOCUST
HACKBERRY
REDMOND LINDON
RED MAPLE
MARSHALL SEEDLESS ASH
EAST SIDE - PIN OAK
DITCH - HELD DECISION
HELD FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION
Councilman Steele requested council to have Clerk Administrator
Barnes check on the trees designated for Larpenteur as to what the
set back would have to be. Councilman Steele also requested
that Dr. French be asked about the use of Arbotech and its
funding.
Engineering fees for Bonestroo Engineering firm were ENGINEERING
brought before council for discussion. Engineer Brad FEE DISCUSSION
Lemberg explained to council the breakdown of each of
the fees claimed for payment on Hollywood Court and Idaho
Street Improvement. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by
Councilman Black to approve the payment of fees as sub-
mitted. Upon a vote the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra MEETING EXTEN
to extend the meeting to 11:15. Mayor Warkentien called SION
for a vote of council, motion carried.
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Mayor Warkentien read Diane Kelsey's resignation from the DIANE KELSEY
Park Development Committee to be effective immediatly. RESIGNATION
Council commended Diane for a job well done as chair-
woman of the committee.
Councilman .Steele moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien ADJOURNMENT
to adjourn the meeting at 11:13 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
Att t:
ewan B. Barnes
Clerk Administrator
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