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MINUTES OF REGULAR CO UNCII, MEETING
FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 12, 197
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A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order
by Mayor Warkentien at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor Warkentien, Councilmen Blaek, Ecklund, Steele, and Labalestra.
Also present were Clerk-Administrator Barnes, Engineer Lemberg, and
Attorney Kenefick.
None.
Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve
General Corporate License No. 302 for Hermes Floral (Alfred L. Hennes)
to sell Christmas gees. Motion carried.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve
General Corporate License No. 301 for Vets Tree Service (William F.
Curtis, Jr.) to trim trees. Motion carried.
Councilman Black presented for discussion the subdivision application
of the Luther L. Johnson property, legally described as: Except the
East 25 feet, the North 150 feet of the South 825 feet of the East
1 /3 of the NW 1 /?~ of East 60 acres of Sw 1 /1~ of Section 16-29-23, and
related it was not yet ready for Council action until a public hearing
was held. Councilman Ecklund questioned the status of this area in
regard to "No Build" area in regard to the drainage proble~ws, and
whether or not the property owner had been advised of this problem.
Councilman Labalestra related that the property owner might not
realize the Council was considering this as a "No Build" area. Council-
man Black informed the Council that the property was already sold as the
deeds indicate, and that Ramsey County would not record them as it re-
quires aresolution by the Council granting the subdivision. Council-
man Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to set up a public
hearing to be held on January 9, 1975 at 8:00 p.m., and directed the
Clerk-Administrator to prepare legal publication. Motion carried.
PRESENT
ABSENT
GENERAL CORP.
LICENSE N0. 302
FiERMES FLORAL
GENERAL CORP.
LICENSE N0. 301
VETS TREE SERVICE
LUTHER L. JOHNSON
PROPOSED SUB-
DIVISION
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve APPLICATION OF
the application for employment of Craig F. Schauffert as a volunteer CRAIG F.
fireman sub3ect to passing a physical. Motion carried. SCHAUFFERT
The request off' the Ramsey County Highway Department for Falcon Heights RAMSEY COUNTY
to mark 22 fire hydrants with steel posts tipped with reflective paint HIGHWAY DEPT.
for snow plowing crews this winter was noted and approved by the Council REQUEST
for Clerk-Administrator Barnes to handle.
Councilman Black presented the subdivision request of Harry L. Gilbert
to subdivide the property legally described as follows: Sub3ect to the
New Brighton Road, the South 96 38/100 feet of the North 13?~5.1l~/100
feet of East 195 feet of SW 1 /t~ of 16-29-23, and informed the Council
that it had not been submitted to the Planning Commission for approval.
Councilman Black also made note to the Council that the Planning Com-
mission indicated at the last meeting that they recommend subdivisions
of this nature not be referred to the Planning Commission.
PUD Public Hearing deferred to later in the meeting.
HARRY L. GILSERT
SUBDIDISIGN
REQiTEST
PUD PUBLIC
HEARING
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Fire Reports 61 - b7 were read and noted.
Mayor Warkentien called on Mr. Jack Hanley of the engineering firm
of Fowler-Hanley, Inc. and Mr. Frank Nemeth of the architectural
firm of Ralph Rapson & Associates, Inc. to make their presentation
on the World AGROmart proposal. Mayor Warkentien opened the dis-
cussion by stating that so far the plans for World AGRAmart were
nebulous, but felt that the people of Falcon Heights should know
about the general planning of World AGROmart and the firms involved.
He further stated that Mr. Hanley had tried to schedule a meeting
before the Council previously, but felt that at that time there
would have been to marry questions because of Minnesota's open meeting
law. Mayor Waxicentien stated that the World AGR;Omart plan for
foreign nations to exhibit was supported by Senator Hubert H~unphrey.
He also noted that Senator Ashbach, Mr. Lowell Hargens of the Farmers
Union Grain Terminal Association, and businessmen in the area did not
know anything of the proposed World AGROmart plan. Representatives
Neil Dieterich and Walter Hansen, as well as Senator Ashbach,, were
present at the meeting to obtain more information, and were introduced
by Mayor Warkentien.
Mr. Hanley and Mr. Nemeth presented a slide presentation that showed
the various proposals, including office space, convention halls, a
race track, hotels, exhibit space, mono-rail system, a shopping mall,
and a domed stadium that would seat 55,000 to 70,000 people. They
stated that the plans are currently in the "embryonic stage.+'
It was noted that there would have to be an environmental impact study
that would take a year or two, that an economic feasibility study would
have to be made, and that the Fair Board, Metro Council, Executive Council
of the State of Minnesota, and that the Falcon Heights City Council would
yet have to make a decision.
There was a question and answer session after the slide presentation that
consisted of the following:
Q Dr. R. C. Eggert, 1868 Simpson: "What is the role for the Village in
the planning and approval or disapproval of this project? Wi11 Falcon
Heights have any voice in the decisions (referend~uns)? Who are the
financial backers?"
Mayor Warkentien stated that the role of the Village will be the last
analysis of what we would want and dontt want because an emrironmental
impact study must be made. "The land is governed by the State Fair Board,
and beyond that, the Metropolitan Council and the State of Minnesota have
the final say. The Metropolitan Council is definitly in the picture, so
what we hope to achieve with the Village Council is to have our voice
heard and make it heard loud enough so that the other agencies that will
be involved will listen. The matter of a referendum will probably not
be in the picture." Mr. Nemeth stated that until a decision is made to
do anything, there are no financial baclers. Attorney Kenecick stated that
there will probably have to be some type of legislation.
Q Rev. Peter Wycoff, 183~.Arona Avenue: "What political bodies must take
action on this pro3ect?++
Mayor Warkentien stated that the +'State Fair Board, Metro Council, and
the State of Minnesota hopefully will. Also, the legislature and th e
representatives will have a definite clout in this type of development.''
FIRE REPORTS
WORLD AGRIJMART
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Q Frances J. Anderson, 21118 Ione Street, Lauderdale: "There is no
amount set aside in your pro forma list of costs for land acquisition.
Do you expect to get the land from the state? If not, how do you
expect to get it?"
Mr. Hanley stated, "We don't expect to get it, but the point is that the
law provides ahoy/se11/lease property. It has been the assumption that
the land would be leased and that it wcyuld be located on state property."
Q "Does the Dayton Hudson Corporation have at~y meney in this project?"
Mr. Hanley answered "No. Only three poor firms have anything in it. There
is very little money in it at this time."
Q R. C. Brown, 1592 Maple Knoll Drive: "What is the reason for a r~sce
track and a darned stadium to do with a World AGROmart?"
Mr. Hanley stated, "fhe track is already there; the fair uses the track
every year for automobile races and they're not going to get rid of it,
and as I said, in the very beginning, we're not proposing a total change
at the State Fair. Whatever functions and activities that are there
should continue."
Q D. Elving Anderson, 1775 North Fairview: "Is the domed stadium an
essential part of the plan? Why would't an auditorium seating less
than 5,000 satisfy the AGROmart concept?'~
Mr. Hanley stated, "I would think that if the donned stadium were not
there, there would have to be some other facility nearby probably seating
5,000 for information eomrentions on scene subject." Mr. Nemeth then
stated, "The answer is 'no' to the first part, but we do see in the con-
cept for a facility of space that w~ old draw a sizeable amount of people
together. We havn't really developed the details of the program and the
answers;'
Q "What changes in the feeder roads (Larpenteur and Snelling) might
be required to accomodate such a complex?+'
Mayor Warkentien answered, "I think that question might be prompted by
the paragraph in the brochure. I think the present roads would be
adequate to handle the vehicular traffic flowing to and from the World
AGROmart site without causing traffic problems."
Q Harry Brtuzcke: "Do you consider streets and highways will carry the
stadium traffic?"
Mr. Nemeth stated, 'bur proposal involved the setting in terms of trans-
portation links and how our vehicles came and go. We have relied almost
entirely upon the Bather, Ringrose, and Wolsfeld study of the Metro Area,
which this pro3ect is eventually utilizing. Essentially, there will be
no change for the proposed mass transit. We have not proposed a variation
or a redeveloping of the systems other than what is already proposed.-'
Q Mrs. R. H. Bonde, 1895 North Fairview: "What about roads to handle all
the traffic for the big parking lots you show?"
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Mr. Nemeth answered, "Well, there is more parking proposed for this project than
is now on the Fair Grounds, but there is no more parking proposed for~the Ringrose
proposal for the transit linkage proposal."
Mrs. Bonde commented that "if pari~nutual betting is allowed in this state,
you will be alreac~,y to go."
Mr. Nemeth answered, "Right, I don't know how to answer that statement."
Q Mrs. Jerry Jenkins, 2252 Fo1we11: "When you refer to a transit system,
are you talking about an elevated fixed-guideway system?"
Mr. Nemeth answered, "Yes, the Metropolitan Transit Commission has not reached
any conclusion. We have simply relied on two studies, one doh for the IIniversity
of Minnesota, and the other the Ringrose proposal. As you know, a decision has
not yet been made as to whether or not this is going to be a rail system, a fixed
rail system, a bus, or what."
Q Gene Palfe, 1800 West Larpenteur: "How will I benefit by the existence of the
World AGROmart in my community?"
Mr. Hanley stated that he could not answer that, "other than it c:auld being in
tax revenue."
~? "Does this make State property taxable?-'
Mr. Hanley stated, "No, not at this time."
Q A. Corneim, 17t~6 North Snelling Drive: "The project is valuable, but why
is the development planned north of the Fair Grounds into the residential
area, and not south of the Fair Grounds from Como until the railroad yards?"
Mr. Nemeth stated, "That is a good question. The answer is that we have
answered the question in a way. We don't feel that the land proposal in
Scheme "B" is that of the land proposal ar~r more than "A" or "C" --but, there
had been land use south of Como onto the railroad tract."
Q Mrs. Jane Lindberg, 1892 Carl Street, Lauderdale: "Since this project
proposes an interesting combination of state owned land and/or privately
owned land, what agency will have the final vote for approval or disapproval?"
Mr. Nemeth answered, "The Stafie Fair Board, through the bceeutive Council. It
is hard to foresee the State Legislature, but Ism sure, will be the final."
Q John Carnes, 1775 North Snelling: "If AGRDmart is opearted by the State
of Minnesota, will we have any means of preventing acquisition of our personal
property by condemnation?"
Mr. Hanley answered, "I think there is an underlying problem here that has
been touched on a cov~ple of times that Itm familiar with that will have to
be special legislative approval for a pro3ect like this. I think it is
pretty obvious that some of these questions can only be handled by some
type of action of legislation establishing a commission separate from the
Fair Board to run a pro3ect like this. It seems to me that an awful lot
of these questions are really unable to be answered because there isn't any
present statute vehicle."
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Q Alvin C. Rueter, 1603 Garden Aeenuez "What recompense to residence
owners 3ust north of the parking area for Plan "B?" The traffic noise
will definitly lower our property value.+'
Mr. Neaneth answered, "About the same answer I've given about the indicated
use of land. The very preliminary design study and what we see that modi-
fication of the boundaries would be extended. We feel that it has not been
studied in great detail, atxi that it is eery schematic."
Q Mr. and Mrs. Bi11 Brown, 1808 Asbury: ''Would the present zoning north
of Larpenteur allow this development? Comment on the peripheral effects
of such development, i.e., a1a Bloomington."
Councilman B1aek answered, "Present zoning wcavld not."
Mayor Warkentien stated, "Bloomington is anxious to maintain their facilities
out there (several million dollars worth) that they are willing to give up
three per cent admissions tax to build new facilities. Representative Walter
Hansen contacted Senator Hubert Humphreys office, who. did say that he would
use his inf~ilance to get AGROmart to develop foreign countries to exhibit.
He also contacted John Boland of the Metro Council and he said that they would
have final say on the project."
The Mayor then asked if there were arty questions from the Council.
Councilman Steele stated, "I hav+~t really to many questions, but it is very
visionary in appearance as I would see it.+' (He does not disagree k~tii all
their concepts, but wished that they would practice their visions further
South) "If you speak of tax income, there will be no Village to tax if that
center is put there." (He disagreed with the point of locating the complex
between the two cities, by stating to the effect that there is no way that
people from out-oi-state are going to be caught going through two ma3or
downtown business districts to get to AGROmart.') He also stated that
he thought "the plan would be good for an architectural student, but wished
that it would be planned for Lakeville for same other area."
Councilman Labalestra stated, ''I concur with Councilman Stsele's feelings,
but in talking with members of the connnunity, there seems to be an under-
lying concern that has not been brought to the surface. This would be a
statement made earlier this evening that 'three very poor' firms are in-
volved and that there are no financial backers as yet." He then asked Mr.
Hanley, "How much money is that?"
Mr. Hanley stated, "Other than time, $2,200.00'
Councilman Ecklund mentioned "that he had heard a statement by a person
not connected with the City that, "if the Vikings would sign a contract,
that construction of the stadium could start in two years."' He also
noted that an emrironmenta3 impact si~udy would have to be made.
Councilman Bla+ak stated, ''I appreciate the fine manner in which these
gentlemen have come out to address us, and that they know we are in-
terested, and they know of our opposition and the citizen's opposition.
Obviously all the people on the Council, speaking for.~yse]f, can hardly
represent the people of Falcon Heights, and yet be in favor of the project
in any way. I feel that there are matXy problems as to financing, envi-
ronmental impact studies, tra~sporation, and how to acquire property.
There is no way that a private individual can go out and btu it. They
can not condemn property."
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Engineer Lemberg: "No comment."
Attorney Kenefick: "No comment."
Representative Dieterich stated, "Yes, I do have one or two comments.
One, I'm sitting up here and can't see at~}r expressions and I hope that
the people aren't worried about running out and selling their homes and
that sort of thing. But I think these people have a long, long way to
go. For any private land they have to go through the Faleon Heights City
Council; for any development of this size they would have to go through
the Metropolitan Council, which would consider the questions that have
dust been raised on roads, sewer, and transit. The impact statement
would require information on air pollution, congestion, the surrounding
zoning changes, and this type of thing, and hopefully they would have to
convince the Governor that this is something he should get away from his
busy schedule to go and .build the domed stadium on the Fair Grounds. I
think they realize that I'm opposed to this as Representative of the
western half of Falcon Heights, and have been for a long time."
Mr. Nemeth then stated, "In response to the comments of Mr. Black, we
certainly did have some reservations toward this project you under-
stand, and we want to appear honest and forthright with you, and you
certainly know what our intentions are that we are exploring the project
in one variation or another, and we realize you have a long road to
travel. So, we very much appreciate the attitude to the questions and
interests expressed here tonight."
Representative Walter Hansen commented, "I am sure Neil Dieterich ex-
pressed quite adequately the steps that are going to have to be taken."
He then mentioned that he had spoken with John Boland of the Metropolit
Council, and mentioned to the effect that even changing the traffic pat
would imrolve the Metropolitan Council. He then stated, "Representativ
Dieterich and I will do all we can on the State level to make sure that
the people of Falcon Heights have the final voice in what happens here,
after a11; it is the people that will be affected."
George Plant, Chairman of the Planning Commission: "No comment."
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Mayor Wiesen of Lauderdale: "No comment."
Mr. Brinkerhoff, Vice President of the University of Minnesota, "The
gentlemen have properly reported the conversation they had with the
University about six months ago, and they are primarily noncommittal.
We are against the concept of any development on University property."
Dr. Hueg had left earlier, stating "that he had heard it three times,
and is now all the more against it."
Mr. Mike Heffron, Assistant G'sneral Manager of the .State Fair Grounds,
stated, "I would like to reiterate what Vice President Brinkerhoff said,
fh at the Fair Board is likewise opposed to the utilization of Fair Ground
property. The Fair Board is neither a proponent or an opponent of AGRO-
mart. We have been on record since June 1, 1971 with a resolution in
respect to this proposal as follows ."
"A delegation representing several Minneapolis architectural,
engineering, and construction interests, identifying themselves
as World AGROmart Associates, appeared before the Board to pre-
sent site and general concept plans for conversion of the Fair
Grounds to an International Agricultural Trade 8enter. This
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hearing follows a presentation made to the Society's Executive
Committe last winter (see minutes, November 10, 1973.) After a
lengthy discussion, the Board declined to take any action which
would inrrolve the Society in such a plan, and instead, instructed
the Secretary to advise World AGROmart Associates that the plan
did not seem appropriate to the purview and authority of: he
Society nor possible of accomodation on the present land holdings
of the Fair without causing severe in3ury to those use(s) to
which said property is dedicated by statute."
Mayor Warkentien stated,"fhat this was so premature that these men were
counseled not to come here to make this presentation, as it was not in
final form, or have arty decision powers have been asked for, and there-
fore, I would like to thank Mr. Hanley and Mr. Nemseth for coming this
evening to present their proposal on their own time."
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Mayor Warleentien reopened the public hearing on Planned District
Development. Councilman Black read the proposed amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 61~ to provide for Planned District Development, and the
proposed changes in the draft were read and discussed. Councilman
Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to advise the City Attorney,
John Renefick, to draft the proposed amendment for Ordinance No. 64.
Motion carried.
Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve
the minutes of the regular Council meeting of November 1l~, 1971 as
corrected. Motion carried.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to approve
the minutes of the special Council meeting of November 23, 19711 as
corrected. Motion carried.
The conditional use request of Gary Grandprey to operate an amusement
center with six amusement devices at 1662 North Snelling for public use
was discussed by the Council. Th~~general feeling of the Council was
that enough information was not available at the present time, and that
the Ordinance wasntt specifically clear as to whether or not to permit
this or not. Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black,
to table the matter until a later date. Motion carried.
The SRA Report was read by Clerk-Administrator Barnes, and it was de-
cided that for the population of Falcon Heights, the cost of one
vote would be too expensive in litigation proceedings. Councilman
Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to vote no action.
Councilman Ecklund abstained. Motion carried.
The discussion on the proposed widening of Larpenteur Avenue was
deferred until the next meeting.
The survey report made of Mrs. Northrup and Mrs. Rosendahl was
read by Clerk-Administrator Barnes in regard to the vacant lot
on Summer Street. The Council decided to leave the matter until
next summer when the Falcon Woods Playground would be complete,
and then study the situation at that time. Clerk-Administrator
Barnes was directed to inform the Revieres' of the Council's action.
PUD PUBLIC
HEARING
MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 1I~, 197
MINUTES OF
NOVEMBER 23, ~971~
GARY GRANDPREY
CONDITIONAL USE
REQUEST - 1662
NORTH SHELLING
SRA REPORT
SUBURBAN RATE
AUTHORITY
WIDENING OF
LARPENTEUR
SURVEY REPORT
UNIMPRfJVED PRIOR
AVENUE VACANT
P1~PERTY.
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Councilman Steele reported on the contact he has had with Mrs. J. ROSEYILLE
Demos, Roseville Council; Dr. M. Nicholson, District b23 School BASKETBALL
Board, and Mr. J. Klassen, District 623 Administrator, regarding REPORT
the Roseville District basketball program. The City of Roseville
has been asked by the school board to administer the program fcr
the year of 1975. In setting up the fee for part;. Mr. F. Rogg,
Roseville Recreation Department Director, set a fee of $11.00 for
residents of Roseville and $22.00 for nonresidents.
Several citizens of Falcon Heights called Mr. Steelle, complaining
that the school facilities being used by Roseville were a part of
the school district and that all residents of the school district
should be allowed to participate for the same fee. 71~e results
of Councilman Steele~s negotiations were that the fee would be
the same for all residents, of all communities, partly or wholly
within District 623. The school district cancelled all charges for
all facilities used in the 1975 basketball program. The school
board and the mayors from all communities imrolved are to meet and
attempt to develop along-term program of recreation activities for
the citizens of School District 623.
The Commercial Parking Lot Maintenace discussed deferred to the COMMERCIAL
next meeting. PARKING DISCUSSIC
Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve GENERAL PAYROLL
the general payroll of November 16-30 in the amount of $3,183.51 NOVEMBER 16-30
Motion carried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to approve GENERAL PAYROLL
the general payroll of December 1-15 in the amount of $3,270.86 DECEMBER 1-15
Motion carried.
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to LIQUOR PAYROLL
approve the liquor payroll of November 16-30 in the amount of NOVEMBER 16_30
$1,153.29 Motion carried.
Councilman Black moved, seconded by Councilman Steele, to approve LIQUOR PAYROLL
the liquor payroll of December 1-15 in the amount of $1,1i91~.92 DECEMBER 1-15
Motion carried.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Labalestra, to GENERAL DISB.
approve the general disbursements of Noveiroiber 11~-30 in the amount NOVEMBER 1 l~-30
of $11,865.15 Motion carried.
Councilman Ecklund moved, seconded by Mayor Warkentien, to approve GENERAL DISB.
the general disbursements of December 1-11 in the amount of $37,308.75 DECEMBER 1-11
Motion carried.
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Steele4,. to approve LIQUOR DISB.
the liquor disbursements of November 1l.~-30 in the amount of $26,938.66 NOVEMBER 11~-30
Motion carried.
Councilman Labalestra moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to approve LIQUOR DISB.
the liquor disbursements of December 1-11 in the amount of $10,2111.96 DECEMBER 1-11
Motion carried.
Councilman Ecklund introduced the following Resolution and moved
its adoption:
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RESOLUTION 7l~-2b
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE REQUEST OF THE LARPENTEUR RESOLUTION 7l~-26
MANOR APARTMENTS TO INSTALL FIRE LANE STGNS AT THEIR LARPENTEUR MANOR
O4JN ~~~ FIRE LANE SIGNS
Councilman Labalestra seconded the foregoing Resolution, and upon a
vote being taken, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor
Warkentien, Councilmen Black, Steele, Ecklund, and Labalestra, and
the following voted against the same: None. Motion carried.
Mayor Warkentien moved, seconded by Councilman Ecklund, to approve SUMMER
the employment application and requirement format of the Summer RECREATION
Recreation Director. Motion carried. DIRECTOR
Governor Anderson~s letter, considering Mrs. Jerry Jenkins to the
post in District No. 2 for the redistricted Metropolitan Council,
was read and noted by Mayor Warkentien,
Miss Kathleen O~Brien~s letter, 163l~ North Snelling Apt. 5, was
read in portion, and it was noted that it had been referred to
the State Fire Marshal. The Council requested Clerk-Administrator
Barnes to write a letter.
Attorney Kenefick noted that Falcon Heights had been servbd with
four claims imrolving policing, and he stated that he had been in
contact with Captain Spencer who felt that there was no real
difficulty with these claims of police over-reaction.
It was noted that the State Statutes on Misdemeanors, Chapter 609,
would be brought up at the next Council meeting.
Engineer Lemberg suggested that the Council tour the new Park and
Recreation Building on December 30, 197? at 7:00 p.m.
Councilman Steele requested that the report of the Tree Committee
be put on the agenda for the next meeting.
LETTER FROM
GOVERNOR ANDERSOr
MRS. J. JENKINS
APARTMENT FIRE
LETTER - O~BREIN
CLAIMS AGAINST
FALCON HEIGHTS
REGARDING POLICE
CHAPTER 609
MISDEMEANORS
PARK AND REC.
BUILDING
TREE" COMMITTEE
Councilman Labalestra outlined a rough draft for the proposed SALARY INCREASES
salary increases for liquor store personnel. He suggested that FOR LIQUOR
the report be finalized at the December 30, 1971 meeting. SPORE PERSONNEL
The Council decided to hold the last meeting of the year of COUNCIL MEETING
1 g71~ on Monday, December 30, 197t~ at 7:~0 p.m. in lieu of the
regular Council meeting that would normally be held December
26, 197.
It was noted that a public hearing would be held in regard to PUBLIC HEARING-
the proposed rules relating to the regulatis~ns of cable communi- CABLE COMMtINICAT.
cations at the State Office Building January 17, 1975 in 5t. Paul.
It was also noted that on Tuesday, January 5, 1975 at 7:00 p.m. that PUBLIC HEARING
there would be a public hearing conducted at the Metropolitan Council MISSISSIPPI
Chambers, 300 Metro Square Building, St. Paul, in regard to the pro- RIVER
posed designation of the Mississippi River Corridor as a Critical Area. CORRIDOR
The letter from the Department of Property Taxation in reference to
the laws of Minnesota, Chapter 206, which provides for the deferrment
of special assessments for senior citizens on the basis of hardship was
noted.
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The Ramsey County League Newsletter of December !~, 19?1~ relating RAMSEY COUNTY
to Metro Transit was noted. I t was also noted that the Ramsey LEAGUE NEWS-
County League of Municipalities dinner meeting of Wednesday, LETTER AND
January 15, 1975 with the Honorable Joseph Karth as guest speaker, DINNER MEETING
would be held. The Council directed Clerk-Administrator Barnes
to make reservations at the Ramada Inn for 6:30 p.m.
Clerk-Administrator Barnes informed the Council of the Ramsey RAMSEY COUNTY
County Commissioners Resolution, No. 9-2707, dated December 2, 197. COMNIISSIONERf1S
in regard to the available County road and bridge funds for the RESOLUTION
City of Fa Icon Heights, in the amount of $1, 363.80
The death of Lavern Johnson, Minnesota League of Municipalities CAVERN JOHNSON
Representative, was noted, and that there would be a memorial MINNESOTA
service on December 17, 1971 at 1:30 p.m. at St. Timothy Church LEAGUE OF
in St. Paul. MUNICIPALITIES
The letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities in regard
to Minnesotans open meeting law was noted, and that it would be OPEN MEETING
on the next agenda. LAW
The letter from the League of Minnesota Municipalities in regard POLICE AND FIRE
to the proposed regulations for police and fire personnel under PERSONNEL
the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act was noted.
The Firemants Christmas party of Saturday, December 1~., 197? was FIREMAN~S
noted. CHRISTMAS PARTY
The annual meeting of the Citizen's League to be held at the Jolly ANNUAL CITIZEN'S
Troll 9morgasboard in C-olden Valley, Friday, December 13, 1971 was LEAGUE MEETING
noted.
Councilman Steele moved, seconded by Councilman Black, to adjourn ADJOURNMENT
the meeting at 12:lt5 a.m. Motion carried.
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WILLI C. A. WARKENTIEN, Mayor
Attest:
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Dewan .Barnes, Clerk-Administrator
Regular meeting of December 12, 197j~
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