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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
NOVEMBER 10, 1977
A regular city council meeting of the City of Falcon
Heights was called to order by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m,
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. Also present were Clerk Administrator
Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick.
None.
Councilman Black delayed due to a prior engagement.
Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilman
Labalestra to approve the Consent Agenda with the
exception of Licenses which were put on the regular
agenda for discussion.
1. Building Inspectors Report - October
2. Fire and Rescue Reports 100, 101 and 102
3. General Payroll - 2nd Half - Oct. $3,883.87
4. Liquor Payroll - 2nd Half - Oct. $1,822.75
5. General Disbursements in the amount of: $2,956.62
6. Liquor Disbursements in the amount of: $15,929.30
Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
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PRESENT
ABSENT
DELAYED
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough MINUTES OF
to approve the minutes of October 27, 1977 as corrected OCT. 27, 1977
and amended. Upon a vote being taken, the following
voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele,
and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
Clerk Administrator Barnes presented the conditional
use of Jerold Lindmeyer, 1771 Asbury as approved by
the planning commission for a metal storage shed to
be constructed on his patio.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough
to approve the conditional use permit for Jerold
Lindmeyer of 1771 Asbury for the construction of a metal
storage shed on the patio. Upon a vote being taken the
following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen
McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted
"nay": None. Motion carried.
CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT -
JEROLD
LINDMEYER -
1771 ASBURY
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Clerk Administrator Barnes brought before council for
discussion the Larpenteur Avenue flashers which are
hanging quite low and will pose a problem this winter
with the sanding trucks hitting them while they are
sanding our streets. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded
by Councilman Labalestra to request Ramsey County to
remove them. Upon a vote being taken the following
voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien Councilmen McGough,
Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None.
Motion carried.
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LARPENTEUR
AVENUE
FLASHERS
Attorney Kenefick brought before council for discussion SMOKE DETECTOR
a notice regarding smoke detector rules and regulations.
After discussion by council, it was decided to draft a
cover letter from the Mayor to be attached to the notice
and sent to all apartment owners in Falcon Heights.
Clerk Administrator Barnes reported receipt of Anti-
Recession funds received from the Federal Govt in the
amount of $750.99.
Clerk Administrator Barnes requested council to authorize
usage of these funds to be used for the median cut on
Larpenteur Avenue. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by
Councilman Labalestra to authorize Clerk Administrator
Barnes to use the funds towards the Larpenteur Avenue
median cut bill. Upon a vote being taken, the following
voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele
and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
Council discussed the licensing of DeLange Dance Studio,
1550 W. Larpenteur Avenue, which is above Shakey's
Pizza. (license #438). Councilman Steele moved,
seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve license
#438, for DeLange Dance Studio, 1550 Larpenteur. Upon
a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
Council discussed the application for General Corporate
license #437, applied for by Hamline Foods now under new
ownership. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Council-
man Steele to allow a transfer of the General Corporate
License from one owner to another, providing there is
not a change in the type of business being conducted and
that the new owner pay a $15.00 transfer fee. Upon a
vote. being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele and Labalestra.
The following voted "nay": None Motion carried.
ANTI -
RECESSION FUND
DeLANGE DANCE
STUDIO -
LICENSE #438
HAMLINE FOODS
LICENSE #437
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Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman
Steele the transfer fee to be charged in the transfer
of all General Corporate licenses be $15.00 to cover
administration costs, provided there is not a change
in the type of business being conducted. Upon a vote
being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmen McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following
voted "nay": None. Motion carried.
After discussion by council, Mayor Warkentien moved,
seconded by Councilman Labalestra to approve the
Off-Sale Malt Liquor and Cigarette licenses for
Hamline Foods, 1579 Hamline Ave.. Upon a vote being
taken the following voted "any": Mayor Warkentien,
Councilmem McGough, Steele and Labalestra the following
voted "nay": None. Motion carried
Mayor Warkentien read a copy of a letter Mr. Mike
Heffron, Manager of the Minnesota State Fair had
written to Mrs. Martha Norton, Chairperson of the St.
Paul Planning Commission, expressing his opposition to
the Fairview Avenue extension. Mr. Heffron included
with his letter a copy of the resolution drawn up by
the Fair Board stating their opposition.
Mayor Warkentien also referred to an article from the
St. Anthony Bugle, Nov. 1977 issue, which he read to
council. The article was in reference to the Kasota
and Fairview Avenue extension proposal. No action was
taken, matter was tabled.
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TRANSFER FEE
GENERAL CORP.
HAMLINE FOOD
OFF-SALE AND
CIGARETTE
LICENSES
TRANSFER
ROUTE -
FAIRVIEW
EXTENSION SOUTH
A letter from the Chief Administrator Richard J. METRO WASTE
Dougherty of the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission CONTROL
was discussed by council. Mr. Dougherty is requesting ASSIST IN
support from the Metro area communities to oppose LEGAL ACTION
possible litigation proceedings being threatened by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. U.S.E.P.A.
maintains the permit expired June 30, 1977 which was
issued for the construction of an approved wastewater
treatment plant. The plant is currently under construc-
tion and Mr. Dougherty is requesting communities to write
letter to legislators requesting an extension of time on
the permit so the construction can be completed.Mr.
Dougherty emphazied the cost of court proceedings in this
matter could be rather costly. He also stated that Metro
is spending over $250 million dollars to bring the plant
into compliance already. Engineer Lemberg recommended
council support of Mr. Dougherty's request to avoid further
expense in possible litigation proceedings.
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Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman McGough
to support Mr, Dougherty's request and request Engr.
Lemberg to draft a letter for council in this matter.
Upon 3 vote being taken, the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay°i: None, Motio~~
carried.
The Clerk Administrator submitted the following General
and Special Election results:
FOR THE OFFIrE OF THE MAYOR
Wil1._is C.A. Warkentien 954 votes
WRITE IN VOTES
John Labalestra 29 votes
Ralph Strutsel 1
Peggy Baumgartner 3
Richard Bardon 1
Maxine Harkness 1
C. G. Hard 1
Herbert Christensen 1
Joseph Bianc::i 2
Joe BroT~m 1
Gene Steele 3
Douglas Galvin 1
Al Glen 1
John E. Turner 1
Bob Lees e 1
Dick Jeske 1
John Vance
Ozzie Godert ~
Ho~•~ard Merri?n 3
DOn Tnlick l
Be~~erly Bocke 3
Peter Wyckoff 3
Richard Foster 1
Gary Langer 1
Larry McDonald 1
Bernadine Stemedel 1
Glen Olsen 1
Ho:~;ard Morris 2
S~Lery 1 Bonsta 1
~~o V~te~ Cast 142
D~fecti;;e Ballot 1
I2D
METRO WASTE
CONTROL
(CONT.)
CAN~~'ASSING
BO^RD REPORT
s RESOLUTION
77-28
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NOVE~~BE~? 10 , 19 7 7 ~ 2
P~a,ge 6
F0 THL OFFICE OF COU^;CILMAP, (T,^:0 VA.CAr?CTES CA?`iVASSI?~,G
BOAR ( CONT'
Gene Steele 677 votes
Helen Brown 628
Richard Foster 397
John Labalestra 389
Mike Labalestra 1
Harold Nilsen 1
Gisela Harden 1
RESOLUTION 77-28
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEETING OF
THE CANVASSING BOARD MEETING OF
NOVEMBER 9, 1977, DECLARING THE FOLLOWING
ELECTED TO OFFICE: WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN
TO THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR: GENE STEELE
AND HELEN L. BROWN TO THE OFFICE OF COUNCIL=
MEMBER AND ACCEPTING THE TALLY OF THE SPECIAL
ELECTION ON THE PROPOSITION FOR A NEW FIRE
TRUCK.
Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilman Black to
approve .the Canvassing Board Report and adopt Resolution
77-28. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye":
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion
carried.
SPECIAL ELECTIO
ELECTION
RESOLUTION
77-29
RESOLUTION 77-29
A RESOLUTION FOR THE CANVASSING OF RE-
TURNS OF SPECIAL ELECTION
"SHALL THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BE
AUTHORIZED TO BORROW MONEY ON THE
AUTHORITY OF ITS GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED
$66,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING
A FIRE TRUCK"
Votes Yes 1036
Votes No 122
Blank Ballots 8
Total Ballots 1166
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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Fire Chief Jerry Renchin appeared before council re-
garding the specifications on the new fire truck, Fire
Chief Renchin stated that he will have specifications
by the November 22, 1977 meeting. Mayor Warkentien
moved, seconded by Councilman McGough to authorize
Fire Chief Jerry Renchin to draw up the specifications
for the new fire truck, as designated through the
Special Election of November 8, 1977. 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 continuance of membership in the
League of Minnesota Cities, at a cost of $1,326.80.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman McGough
to continue the membership in the League of Minnesota
Cities and to authorize payment of $1,326.80 for
membership fees. Upon a vote being taken, the following
voted "aye": Councilmen Black, McGough Steele and
Labalestra. The following voted "Nay"; None. Abstain:
Mayor Warkentien. Motion carried.
Council reviewed the membership to the Metro League.
After discussion by council, Mayor Warkentien moved,
seconded by Councilman Labalestra to join the Metro
League for a half year. Upon a vote being taken
the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien. The
following voted "nay": Councilmen Black, McGough
Steele and Labalestra. Motion denied.
Clerk Administrator Barnes reported the added cost
for thermo lined drapes as requested by council.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by
Councilman Black to purchase the drapes from J. C.
Penney with RocLon lining at a cost not to exceed
$1,299.79, installation included. Upon a vote being
taken the following voted "aye": Councilmen Black,
Steele and McGough. The following voted "nay": Mayor
Warkentien and Councilman Labalestra. Motion carried.
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JERRY RENCHIN
FIRE TRUCK
SPECIFICATIONS
LEAGUE OF
MINNESOTA
CITIES
METRO LEAGUE
MEMBERSHIP
DRAPES -
COUNCIL AND
FIRE HALL
Councilman Labalestra reported a price for Bethel College ~
had been agreed upon. Councilman Labalestra also noted Bethel College
to council there would be a march on the Capital if
enough are interested from the area.
Mayor Warkentien read a letter received from Mr. Mike
Heffron, State Fair Manager, stating his opposition to
the Job Corps.
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Councilman Steele requested the council invite Phil
Chenoweth, chairman of the Human Rights Commission
to the Nov. 22nd, 1977 meeting to discuss the HRA
Section 8 program to determine whether the city
should continue participating in the program. Council
directed Clerk Administrator Barnes to invite the _.
Human Rights Commission to attend the Nov. 22nd, 1977
meeting for discussion. Deferred to Nov. 22, 1977
The review of the Planning Commission By-Laws was
held over to the Nov. 22nd, 1977 meeting.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman
McGough to adjourn the meeting at 10:12 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:
Dewan B. Barnes
Clerk Administrator
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SECTION 8
HRA HOUSTNG
PLANNTNG
COMMISSTON
BY-LAWS
ADJOURNMENT