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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_77Dec22MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1977 1 2 A regular 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, Steele PRESENT and Labalestra. Also present were Clerk Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorney Kenefick. None. ABSENT Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman CONSENT Black to approve the consent agenda as follows: AGENDA 1. Fire and Rescue Reports, 114, 115 and ll6 2. General disbursements in the amount of $38,480.66 3. Liquor disbursements in the amount of $25,606.44 4. General Payroll - ls~ half-Dec. $3,862.77 5. Liquor Payroll - 1st half -Dec. $1,806.25 6. Licenses: MASTER GAS INSTALLER LICENSE Northeast Sheet Metal, Inc #339 4347 Central Avenue N.E. Minneapolis, Mn (NEW) GENERAL CORPORATE LICENSE RUBBISH HAULER Vincen L. Humphrey #441 Humphreys Rubbish Removal 970 Central Avenue St. Paul, Minn (re-newal) Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. James and Mark Rutzick appeared to discuss their conditional use application to operate an amuse- ment center at 1544 W. Larpenteur, zoned B-2. He furnished council with photographs of the present business he is operating at Maryland near Johnson Parkway in St. Paul, Mr. Rutzick explained the amusement center would consist of foozeball and pinball machines. CONDITIONAL USE/VARIANCE 1544 LARPENTEUR Mayor Warkentien asked what ~r.ampted them to consider Falcon Heights? Mr. Rutzick said the location of Snelling and Larpenteur. Councilman Labalestra asked why he hadn't come before. James Rutzick informed council that Milton Cohen's realtor had called them and said space was available at the above address as Mr. Cohen had called earlier informing him the pool hall would be available soon. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1977 Page 2 Councilman Labalestra requested Mr. Rutzick to give a profile of his clientele customers and hours of opera- tion. Hours of operation during school days would be 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to midnight on Friday.- 12:00 noon to mid- night on Saturadays - 12 noon to 11:00 p.m. on Sundays. During the summer months they are open 12 noon to 12 mid- night. ~~O CONDITIONAL USE (CONY) Clientele is usually 15 years and older during the day and in the evening they are usually 17 years and older. Peak times are 7:30 p. m. to 9:30 p. m. with an estimated 30 patrons. Curfews are enforced and require identification. Smoking and beverages are prohibited in the store. They would like to open within 60 to 90 days. Attorney Kenefick suggested it be sent to the planning commission with more specific information. Councilman Black requested the following: 1. Amount of square feet 2. Number of machines and classified 3. Hours of operation 4. Estimate ages of clientele and number of patrons needed to make the business profitable. 5. Also letter from the St. Paul Police in reference to any problems at their arcade at the present location. Mayor Warkentien asked if he had much occasion to call the police at his present business. His answer was "no". He also related they do not permit loitering in area outside of the business. Councilman Labalestra inquired as to who would be caretaker of the business. Mr. Rutzick informed council he would have one full time employee at all times who presently is a part time employee at the present business. Motion by Councilman Black, seconded by Council- man Steele to refer the conditional use request to the planning commission meeting on January 9, 1978 at 8:00 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. Minutes of Dec. 8, 1977 meeting tabled until the next MINUTES OF meeting. DEC. 8, 1977 Engineer Lemberg explained the State Aid Street System STATE AID and the available mileag:e,.28 miles the city has to STREE7SYSTEM designate and available construction funds of $208,000. He also mentioned Roseville has 1.2 miles available to designate and $571,000 for construction. He stipulated that the mileage could be used to designate Roselawn Avenue., if both communities so desired. This would permit the county to improve Roselawn Avenue. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1977 Page. 3 Councilman Black reported that out of eleven firms which were requested to bid on the city insurance, only two firms had submitted bids as follows: 1. Greentree Agency, Inc. (Carl A. Bennetsen) Suite 300-822 Marquette Ave Minneapolis, Minn 55402 Liquor Liab. $3,464.00 2. Paul J. Breher Agency (Home Ins.) 625 Stryker Avenue St. Paul, Minn 55107 Liquor Liab. $3,812.66 Workman's Comp. $3,734.00 General Automobile Liab. $1,612.00 1 Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra to award the 1978 Workman's Compensation policy in the amount of $3,734.00 and General Auto- mobile Liability Ins. in the amount of $1,612.00 to Paul J. Breher Agency and award Greentree Agency, Inc the 1978 Liquor Liability Ins. policy in the amount of $3,464.00. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion carried. Clerk Administrator Barnes reviewed with council the increase of sanitary sewer rates. Payment for 1978 to the Metropolitan Waste Control would be $190,612. This would raise the residential rate from $10.00 to $13.00 per quarter and commercial from .35~ a thousand to .50~ a thousand in order to meet our cost to Metro. Mayor Warkentien moved the adoption of Ordinance #158 which will bring the quarterly charge for single dwelling to $13.00 per quarter and increase commercial rate to .50~ per 1,000 gallons and authorize publication. Councilman Steele seconded. 131. INSURANCE BIDS SANITARY SEWER RATE INCREASE MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1977 Page 4 ORDINANCE #158 13:? AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0 46, ENTITLED "AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE OPERATION OF THE MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REQUIRING CONNECTIONS TO BE MADE TO THE MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM ESTABLISHING REQULATIONS AS TO TYPES AND KINDS OF WASTES THAT MAY BE DISPOSED OF BY THE USE OF THE MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF ANY TYPE OR KIND OF SURFACE WATERS INTO THE MUNICIPAL SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM AND PRESCRIBING RATES AND CHARGES FOR DIS- POSAL SERVICES", .ORDINANCE N0. 82, ORDINANCE NO 110, ORDINANCE N0. 113 and ORDINANCE N0. 155. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra. The following voted 11nay": None. Motion carried. Clerk Administrator Barnes discussed with council the 1978 Ramsey County Police contract and requested authorization for the Mayor and Clerk Administrator to sign said contract. Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black to authorize the Mayor and Clerk Administrator to sign the 1978 Policing Contract with Ramsey County. 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 Labalestra informed the council on the progress of the Job Corps Center at Bethel College site. The community groups are going to fight the decision in court. Councilman Labalestra requested to have Attorney Kenefick look into the legalities of the city contributing funds for legal fees. Attorney Kenefick was directed to have an answer on Jan. 11, 1978 meeting. 1978 POLICE CONTRACT RAMSEY COUNTY JOB CORPS Councilman Labalestra reported on the contents of the FIRE INSPECTION fire inspection report for the Liquor Store. There LIQUOR STORE are some electrical problems and etc. Discussion was tabled until the December 29, 1977 special council meeting. 1 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 1977 Page 5 1~3 Councilman Labalestra reviewed the profit and loss NOVEMBER 1977 statement for the Liquor Store, prepared by Yellan LIQUOR STORE and Assoc. for the month. of November showing a profit FINANCIAL of $2,368.32 for the month and a profit for the year STATEMENT to date $18,455.30. Councilman Labalestra asked whether Councilman McGough could monitor police calls which might be attributed to Job Corps Councilman McGough concurred with the request. Mayor Warkentien discussed with council the letter he received from Mr. Vern Peterson, regarding the membership in the Assoc. of Metropolitan Municipalities. Mr. Peterson suggested the city join prior to Feb. 1, 1978 this would give the City of Falcon Heights a full year of membership for $348, rather than the $695 yearly dues. This would give the City of Falcon Heights a chance to evaluate the benefits offered. Mayor Warkentien moved to join the Association of Metropolitan Municipalities on a trial basis for one year, Councilman Black seconded. Upon a vote being taken, the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilman Black, McGough and Labalestra. The following voted "nay": Councilman Steele. Motion carried. JOB CORPS POLICING METROPOLITAN LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITIES Mayor Warkentien presented to council the bill received KELLER CORP. from the Keller Corp. for the Fidelity-Surety Bond for BOND Clerk Administrator Barnes for the coming year at a cost of $50.00 for the $10,000 bond. Mayor Warkentien moved for payment, seconded by Council- man Labalestra. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra.. Councilman McGough moved, seconded by Councilman Steele to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p. m. Upon a vote being taken the following voted "aye": Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, McGough, Steele and Labalestra and the following voted "nay": None. Motion ca/rried. 'Z WILLIS C.A. WARKENTIEN, MAYOR Attest: a~-_.. ewan B. Barnes Clerk Administrator ADJOURNMENT