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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_74Apr25 P?INiJTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL riEETING FALCON HEIGHTS, P4INNESOTA APRIL 25, 197l~ 1 3 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, Ecklund, and Steele, PRESENT and Councilwoman Stocker. Also present were Clerk-Ad- ministrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg and Attorne.R,~ Skor. None. ABSENT Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stoc?:er, MINUTES to appro~re the minutes of the meeting of April 11, 1971, as corrected. Motion. carried. Councilman Black presented the application for a sign variance as submitted by Clark's Submarine Sa.nd4,riches, Inc., to be located on the southeast corner. of Larpen- teur and Snelling on the Gu1.f Oil property. It was proposed to place lettering on the building on the pylon 1a' x 12', on the front of the building 3' x 31~', and on the side of the building 3' S3' , v~~hich t~rould be in excesG of the permitted sign area. Councilman B1aek read the minutes of the Falcon Heights Planning Commission *ahich convened on the l7th day of April, 1971, and recommended approval of said variance. The Planning Commission also discussed their concern with the parking problem which they brought to the Council's attention. Present for discussion were Clark Armsteaci, Donald Evans, Roger Gamme1, and Richard Malone, representing Clark's Submarine Sandwiches, Inc. A brief discussion and presentation of the plans for the building, try ffic ingress and egress, lighting, parking and landscaping plans was made by Mr. Armstead. Mr. Armstead stated that they hope that their business could be the start of redevelopment for the business district, and that they would be willing to trork with the Council, the Businessmen's Committee, and the Shoir~ing Center Committee in their efforts to restore the business district. He also stated that by closing off one entrance on Larpenteur Avenue, and one entrance on Snelling Drive, it would alleviate traffic congestion on the southeast streets adjacent to the intersection. Councilman Steele objected to the idea of displaying advertising flags on top of the building, in this case they are affixed to the top of the pylon, and felt that the Council would def eat its -purpose in restricting large advertising signs, etc., by allo~Ting the placement of advertising type flags. SIGN VARIANCE -CLARK'S SUBP!ARINE SANDi~TICHE S, INC . r'Ir. Armstead stated that they have tried to make all of their shops uniform, with a particular design or motif so that people will recognize the restaurant as a Clark's Submarine Sandurich shop. He stated that if the Council objected they would be willing to delete the flags from the building. He also explained +,h at there are no bright lights or bulbs illuminating the building, that it is all indirect lighting to create a soft appearance yet well enough lighted to draw peoples attention. Councilman Black inquired if they had thought of possibly limiting the sign area. Mr. Armstead replied that they felt the lettering would need to be +.,he siz^ for which they plan because of the h~ighth of the building. _41so discussed was the parking concern brought to the Council's attention by the Planning Commission. If the parking requirement were to be enforced in accordance with Ordinance 6~., the narking area would have to have a ten foot setback from the right of way on both Snelling DrisTe and Larnenteur Avenue. Engineer Lemberg stated that if this were enforced there would not be enough space for parking to meet the zoning ordinance. It was discussed that a variance might have to be aonlied for and ref erred to the Planning Commission regarding this parking problem. 3 Councilman Black moved, seconded by ivTayor Warkentien, A_pPROVAL OF SIGN VARIANCE that the variance submitted by Clark's Submcrine Sand- AND PARKING -CLARK'S t-~iches, Inc., be granted, subject to the reduction of SUBMARINE SANI~rIICHES, INC. the vertical sign, excluding the pylon, from three feet to two feet, and that the parking be approved as provided in the plans. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, PROHIBITING ADVERTISING that an amendment be added to the original motion, FLAGS ON THE BUIZDING regarding Clark's Submarine candwiChes, Inc., pro- hibiting the placement of advertising flags on the building. Upon a vote being talLen thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Ecklund, and Steele, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against the same: Mayor Warkentien, and Councilman Black. Motion carried. Upon a vote being taken th ereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Steele, and the following voted against the same: Councilwoman Stocker. Motion carried. Alan Force and ZTayne Nelson, graduate students from the University of Minnesota, were n resent and showed their plans for the Community Park, which they prepared as a thesis project. The Council commended them for their efforts. Engineer Lemberg reported that he and Clerk-Administrator Barnes met with Mr. Hawkins of the Rosehill Nursery about PARK PLANS - UNIVERSITY STUDENTS HA~IKI N S EA S~.~'IENT 1 C the possibility of obtaining an easement located on th e nursery property between the nark and the cul de sac on rloore Avenue, which the City could utilize as an entrance to the Community Park, and that Mr. Hawkins has agreed subject to the erection of a fence of at least four feet. Pete McGough, Phillip I~Zelcher, rTr, and I~1rs. George Plant, Eric Rauch, and rTr. and r1rs. Ralph Strutzel, whose proper- ties abut the proposed Community Park, were present to request that the fence behind their property be left thirty feet west of the west property line of their lots, to keep people from cutting through their yards for access to the nark. At the present time there are two fences between the park and the private property creating a buffer zone. The residents feel that the activity areas are far enough away so that it won't be an annoyance, but ~roul d sti7.1 like protection .from intruders entering their property. Engineer Lemberg explained that if the erection of a fence was agreed upon, the old fence would be taken down and the new fence placed on the property line. The residents were in agreement that a five foot high chain link fence would serve the purpose intended. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, that a five foot high chain link fence be erected on th e east property line of the park, between the Roselawn right of way and to the south easement, and also that a thirty foot natural buffer zone be provided, subject to the sale and issuance of park bonds. Motion carried. Councilman Black introduced the following Resolution and moved its adoption: RE~LUTION 71~-9 r~ A RE.~LUTIGN PROVIDING FOR PUBLIC SALE OF X100,000. GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF 197t~. Said bids are to be opened on the 23rd day of May, 197, at 2:00 P.M., in time to be tabulated for the regular meeting of May 23, 19?!~. Mayor ti~Jarkentien seconded the foregoing Resolution and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Steele, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion unani- mously carried. 34 FENCING DISCUSSION COMP4UNITY PARK FIVE FOOT FENCE FOR SIX LOTS ADJOINING PARK PROPERTY ISSUANCE OF PARK BONDS Councilman Ecklund introduced the following Resolution and PARK PLANS AND SPECS moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 74-10 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FLAN" AND SPECS FOR THE CON~NNITY 35 PARK ATJD DIRECTING THE CLERK-ADT•7INISTRATOR TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS, SUBJECT TO THE SPECIFICATIOTIS ON FILE. BIDS ARE TO BE RECEIVED BY 2:00 P.M. ON T~,AY 22, 197l~ Councilwoman Stocker seconded the foregoing Resolution and Steven A. Nelson presented the first draft of the codifi- cation of the ordinances. He stated that if the codification is adopted, a notice would have to be published saying that the code has been adopted and is available in the Clerks office for inspection. He also requested that the Council pay 500 of the contract cost at this time, as his firm has absorbed all costs for publishing and clerical help up upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof : ?layor ti•Iarkentien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Steele, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against the same: None. notion unanimously carried. to this date. Councilwoman Stocker moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, that the Council pay 50p of the contract cost to the firm of Barnett, Ratelle, and Hennessy, amounting to X1,625.00. Motion unanimously carried. PRELIMINARY CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES Councilwoman Stocker introduced the following Ordinance and ELECTIONS -ODD YEARS moved its adoption: ORDINANCE X133 L~ 1 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS TO HOLD REGULAR CITY ELECTIONS IT3 ODD-NUT~'IBERED YEARS RATHER THAN EVEN-1`nJA~ERED YEARS Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing Ordinance, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Ecklund, and Steele, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against the same: Mayor Tflarkentien, and Councilman Black. ?lotion carried. The discussion on a proposed ordinance for development and maintenance of commercial property, was tabled. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, that the meeting be moved to 8:00 P.M. for the period of May 1, 197t~, through October, 197 Upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Steele, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against the same: Mayor ti°~arkentien. t°iotion carried. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to approve the 197t~ dues for the Human Rights Commission to join the Teague of Minnesota Human Rights, in the amount of X30.00. Motion unanimously carried. Clerk-Administrator Barnes reported on the proposed 197 recreation program. The recreation commit+~ee has de- cided +..o offer their program at the Falcon Heights School PROPOSED ORDINANCE DES~LOPMENT & MAINTENANCE MEETING TIME CHATIGE HUT-1AN RIGHTS DUES 197t~ RECREATION PROGRAM ~s and the Commonwealth Terrace Area, for grades kindergarten through four, two days a week at each playground. A fee of X2.00 will be charged to the residents participating in the Commonwealth area, and th~* are also to provide volunteer assistants for the brogram. It was suggested that instead of charging $2.00 per child that a "package deal" of a minimum of `~~00.00 be charged, to be collected by the University or the residents in Common- wealth, and then submitted to the City of Falcon Heights. A director will b e hired along with two assistants at $2.25 per hour, and i.f necessary another two assistants would be hired. Mayor I.larkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, RECREATION DIRIxTOR that Craig Strane, 530 01d Highway 8, New Brighton, b e CR4IG STRANE hired as the recreation director for the 197i.~ program, at a salary of X1,200.00. Motion unanimously carried. Clerk-Administrator Barnes also reported that the Rec- reation Committee would again like to offer a figure skating program for boys and girls in tt•~o -ten week sessions. The program would be self-sustaining. P•~a~•or Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, FIGURE .SKATING LESSONS to approve the offering of figure skating lessons in two sessions, at X20.00 per child, for each ten week session, and authorized Clerk-Administrator Barnes to procure ice time at X30.00 per hour. Motion unanimously carried. T~iayor Warkentien introduced the following Resolution ICE ARENA -LITTLE CANADA and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION 71~-11 A RE~9OLUTION COIvTP~NDING THE CITIZENS OF LITTLE CANADA FOR THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE A PUBLIC ICE ARET3A Councilman Steele seconded the foregoing Resolution and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof : Mayor W~.r'_centien, Councilmen Black, Ecklund, and Steele, and Councilwoman Stocker, and the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried. The Abandoned Auto Proclamation requesting that muna,ci- ABAPTDONED AUTO PROG??Ari palities have a clean up program of all junk autos acid scrap metals, was noted. ~ ~~, Fire report number 17 was noted. ~'~, FIRE REPORT The Sheriff's report for March, 1974, was noted. SHERIFF'S REPORT Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, SERVICE'S FOR SENIOR CITIZENS that the City expend X30.00 from the Human Rights Budget to pay for the printing of documents by the c anmittee, listing services available to senior citizens. Motion carried. 1 1 ~I I ~_~ Councilwoman Stocker moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, QUESTIONNAIRE -SHOPPING to approve an expenditure of up to $50.00 to finance the CENTER COIM4ITTEE cost of printing of a questionnaire for the shopping center committee. P4otion carried. The 1973 year end inventory reoort for the Municipal Liquor Store was noted. INPENTORY RFd'ORT Mayor ?tirarkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Black, that upon review of the inventory report, the inventory need only be taken twice a year, and that the Council receive a detailed semi-annual report and abbreviated semi-monthly reports. Motion carried. Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, GEPI~,AL PAYROLL to approve the general payroll for the second half of April, 1971, in the amount of $3,110.10. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Black, GEATERAL DISBURSEMENTS to approve the general disbursements for the second half of April, 1974, in the amount of $35,330.22. Motion carried. ~Zayor ?~larl:entien moved, seconded by Councilwoman Stocker, LIQUOR PAYROLL to approve the liquor payroll for the second half of April, 1971x, in the amount of $1,1.~05.1a3. Motion carried. Councilwoman Stocker moved, seconded by Councilman Black, LIQUOR DISBURSEP~SENTS to approve the liquor disbursements for the second half of Aprril, 1971, in the amount of :10,193.62. Motion carried. Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, ADJOURNMENT to adjourn the meeting at 12:I~5 A.NT. Motion carried. ?-+TILLIS C. A. WARKENTIEN, Mayor Attest ~~ ~ ewan B. Harries, Clerk-Administrator Regular meeting of April 25, 197