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SPECIAL CITY COUNCLL MEETING i t~]
NOVEMBER 2 2, 19 7 7 1 i c7
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A special city council meeting of the City of Falcon
Heights was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at
7:30 p.m.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Steele. PRESENT
Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes and
Attorney Kenefick.
Councilman Labalestra was delayed due to a prior engage- DELAYED
ment.
Fire Chief Jerry Renchin reported to council that
specifications for the fire truck had been drawn up.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black
to authorize Clerk Administrator Barnes to advertise
for bids on the 6th of December, 1977, for bid opening
on December 27, 1977 at 2:00 p.m., with the formal bid
awarding to be at a special council meeting to be held
on the 29th of December, 1977, at 8:00 p.m. Upon a
vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and Steele. The
following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilman Black
to approve the Consent Agenda as follows:
1. Fire 8 Rescue Reports: 103, 104, 105, 106,
107 and 108
2. Ramsey County Sheriff Report: October 1977
3. General Payroll in the amount of $3,763.77
Novembe r - 1st half.
4. Liquor Payroll in the amount of $2,001.40
Novembe r - 1st half
5. General Disbursements in the amount of $54,685.17
6. Sinking Fund Disbursement in the amount of $2,555
7. Liquor Disbursement in the amount of $14,836.48
8. General Corporate Licenses:
Christmas Tree Licenses
B. 8 J Florists #439
1871 W. Larpenteur
Falcon Heights, Mn
Roger W. Conklin #440
Conklin Tree Farms
1523 Branston Street
St. Paul, Minnesota
FIRE TRUCK
SPECIFICATIONS
CONSENT AGENDA
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Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough and
Steele. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
Councilman Labalestra arrived at 7:50 p.m.
HRA - Section 8 housing was discussed by council and
guest speakers Sen. Neil Dieterich, Rep. Ms Wynnia,
Phil Katzung, representing the Metropolitan Council
and Phillip Chenoweth of the Human Rights Commission.
Also, Mr. Andy Holdorf appeared and represented
Commonwealth Terrace Co-Op Student Housing. The
council is not against the housing program, however,
it was felt that the elderly people of Falcon Heights
should be better informed about the program and given
a chance to apply.. Participants in the program pay
at least 250 of their income for rent and the balance
is paid by HUD. Councilman Black moved, seconded by
Councilman McGough to extend Section 8 Housing to
May 1, 1978, beginning December 1, 1977, At that time
the program will be re-evaluated.. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted "ayes': Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The
following voted "nay":. None. Motion carried.
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CONSENT AGENDA
(CONT.)
HRA-SECTION 8
HOUSING -
HUMAN RIGHTS
Sen. Neil Dieterich advised council he had received SEN. NEIL
the ctyts letter in respect to Gas Tax Funds and its DIETER2CH -
use and will become more informed in the area of its GAS TAX
use and to consider legislative change. The City of
Falcon Heights has requested the League of Minnesota
Cities to review the gas tax uses. Sen. Dieterich
noted that it was a good idea to review this periodically.
Council discussed the monies available and the restric-
tions placed against it, as there are many other areas
this could be used.
Attorney John Kenefick reviewed Gas Installer license MONTGOMERY
#338 for Montgomery Wards. Wards subcontracts the WARDS - GAS
jobs, but are responsible for the installation. INSTALLERS
Attorney Kenefick read a letter received from Wards LICENSE
explaining this.. Councilman McGough moved, seconded
by Councilman Steele to approve license #338 issued
to Montgomery Wards. Upon a vote being taken the
following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following
voted i~nay": None. Motion carried.
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Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough MINUTES OE
to approve the minutes of November 10, 1977 as corrected NpV~ 10, 1977
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 read to .council a letter of resigna-
tion received from Leo Ohman, a member of the Planning
Commission effective October, 1977. Mayor Warkentien
moved the acceptance with regret and thanks for the
fine services rendered by Mr. Leo Ohman over the years.
Councilman Black seconded. Council requested Clerk
Administrator Barnes to prepare a written commendation
and letter of thanks for his years of service. 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 the
1794 Tatum to the Planning
approval to fill the unexp
Councilman Black seconded.
the following voted "aye":
mem Black, McGough, Steele
voted "nay": None. Motion
appointment of Harold Nilsen,
Commission with council
iced term of Leo Ohman.
Upon a vote being taken
Mayor Warkentien, Council-
and Labalestra. The following
carried.
Mayor Warkentien reviewed for approval the partial
payment to C.S. McCrossan in the amount of $41,728,
for the Idaho and Hollywood Court improvement. Mayor
Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to
approve payment as submitted. Upon a vote being
taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Clerk Administrator Barnes suggested to council that
Larpenteur Avenue be posted No Parking on both the
north and south side from Cleveland Avenue to Fry
Street. This request was made due to the county's
concern for snowplowing. Council suggested the
County Engineer make a request before council
reviews the matter. Defered to the next meeting.
LEO OHMAN
RESIGNATION
PLANNING
COMMISSION
APPOINTMENT -
H. Nilsen
PARTIAL PAY-
MENT -
C.S. McCROSSAN
LARPENTEUR
AVENUE "NO
PARKING"
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman PLANNING
Labalestra to adopt the By-Laws of the Planning COMMISSION
Commission as submitted. Upon a vote being taken, BY-LAWS
the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Council-
men Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The
following voted "nay": None, Motion carried.
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Councilman Black reported that School District 623 TENNIS COURT
might be favorable toward installation of tennis courts FALCON HEIGHTS
at the Falcon Heights Elementary School.. It would take SCHOOL
further negotiations as to the responsibility for the
installation costs. Councilman Black volunteered to
look into the matter and report back at a later date.
Attorney Kenefick reviewed with council the specifica- INSURANCE
tions for city insurance that was expiring Jan. 1, 1978. BPECIFICATION
He suggested to council that the General Automobile
Liability (Bodily Injury) requirements be at $100/$300
as stipulated by State Statutes. Attorney Kerffick
further suggested the council retain the General Liquor
Liability (dram shop) at $250/$500 as required by State
Statutes.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele
to authorize Clerk Administrator Barnes to prepare a
cover letter to accompany the insurance specifications
for 1977, with City Attorney's reccomendations,
excluding the Institutional Policy as it does not expire
until January 1979 and forward a set to numerous insurance
companies for their consideration of a bid. Upon a vote
being taken the following voted 11aye": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The
following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
The Liquor Store financial report for October 1977 was LIQUOR STORE
noted. REPORT -
OCTOBER 1977
Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien ADJOURNMENT
to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 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
Attest:
O ~ ~ " ems--~
ewan B. Barnes
Clerk Administrator
Special City Council Meeting
November 22, 1977