HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCAgenda_88Aug10ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE
AUGUST 10, 1988
1. St. Mary's Street Signage
2. Recycling
3. Preliminary Plans for Office Building at 2061 I.drpeiiteur
4. Community Park Repairs Underway
5. Reminder - Twins Game on August 23rd.
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
AGENDA
AUGUST 10, 1988
A. CALL TO ORDER 7:00 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL: WALLIN _ BUSH _ CIERNIA _ P. CHENOWETH _
BALDWIN WIESSNER S.CHENOWETH ATTORNEY ENGINEER
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 27, 1988:
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ACTION:
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None.
CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Fire/Rescue Reports
2. Disbursements
a. General Disbursements through August 10, 1988, X45,611,72
b. Payroll 7/16/88 - 7/31/88, X8,672.41
3. Commission Minutes
a. Park & Recreation Minutes of July 11,1988
b. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of July 20, 1988
c. Planning Commission Minutes of August 1, 1988
4. Appointment of Joseph Olson to Fire Department
5. Licenses
6. Appointment of Michael Haglund to Solid Waste Commission
ACTION : _ _ ~_ ,MY__
REPORTS, REQUESTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Geometrics and Traffic Signal Study for Larpenteur Ave. - Prior/
Gortner Intersections
ACTION: _Dn 3 _
2. Status Report on Hamline Alley Project
ACTION:
3. Appointment of Election Judges for Primary Election (September
13) and General Election (November 8)
ACTION:
4. Discussion - Public Hearing Process ~~ ~~'~~' ~~
ACTION:
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPDATES:
ADJOURNMENT:
ACTION:
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 27, 1988
Acting Mayor Ciernia called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENT
Wallen, Bush, and Ciernia. Also present were Wiessner, and S.
Chenoweth.
ABSENT
Baldwin and P. Chenoweth.
MOMENT OF SILENCE IN MEMORY OF REPRESENTATIVE JOHN ROSE OBSERVED
Ciernia presented a statement in memory of representative John
Rose which was followed bq a moment of silence.
MINUTES OF JUNE 22, 1988 APPROVED
Council approved the minutes of June 22, 1988 as presented..
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
Council approved the following Consent Agenda:
1.Disbursements
a. General Disbursements through 7/27/88, $83,073.31
b. Payroll 7/1/88 - 7/15/88, $12,276.01
c. Statement from Dahlgren, Shardlow & Uban through
6/30/88, $599.40.
d. Statement form Jensen, Hicken, Gedde ~ Soucie for
June, 1988, $1,559.75.
e. Statement from Maier, Stewart ~ Assoc. through
6/25/88, $2,789.70.
f. Sinking Fund, $28,060.00
2.Adopt Resolution R88-11 Authorizing Mayor &
Administrator to Enter into a Joint Cooperation
Agreement with Ramsey County for Community Development
Block Grant.
3.Commission Minutes
a. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of July 6, 1988
b. Planning Commission Minutes of July 11, 1988
4.Withdraw Tsippi Wray from Human Rights. Commission
Roster.
5.Licenses
6.Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for June, 1988.
PARTIAL PAYMENT FOR 1988 ST. MARY'S STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
APPROVE D.
Council approved partial payment in the amount of $10,746.95 to
Bitumin ous Contracting and Consulting, Inc., for the St. Mary's
Street Improvement, as recommended by the City Engineer in his
letter dated July 20, 1988.
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MINUTES
JULY 27, 1988
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FINAL PAYMENT 1988 SEALCOATING APPROVED
Wallen moved adoption of Resolution of R-88-12 authorizing final
payment for the 1988 sealcoating as recommended by the City
Engineer in his letter dated July 20, 1988. Motion carried
unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-88-12
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE 1988
SEALCOATING (NE QUADRANT).
PUBLIC HEARING ON CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FOR POOL HALL
DISCUSSED.
Council briefly discussed scheduling a Public Hearing for a
conditional use request from Chico Ferdowsi and Daniel Kordiak
to establish a pool hall in the Northome Shopping Center which
is in a B-2 zone. The discussion was interrupted to open a
Public Hearing scheduled for 7:15.
PUBLIC HEARING ON CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO CHAPTER 9-2.02,
SUBD 2 OF THE CODE RELATING TO DIMENSIONALLY SUBSTANDARD
STRUCTURES
Ciernia opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m. and presented
background information on the proposed amendment. There being
none in attendance wishing to be heard the hearing was closed at
7:22 p.m. after which Wallin moved adoption of Ordinance
0-88-14. Motion carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE 0-88-14
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-2.02, SUBD. 2 OF THE
CODE RELATING TO DIMENSIONALLY SUBSTANDARD STRUCTURES.
DISCUSSION OF CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FOR A POOL HALL IN A B-2
DISTRICT RESUMED - HEARING SCHEDIILED FOR 8-24-88, 7:15 P.M. ~
Council discussed the conditional use request from Chico
Ferdowsi and Daniel Rordiak after which the matter was referred
to the Planning Commission and the Public Hearing scheduled for
August 24, 1988 at 7:15 p.m.
DESIGNATION OF STREETS TO BE POSTED "NO PARKING, TOW AWAY ZONE"
DURING THE STATE FAIR.
Council approved posting the following streets "No Parking, Tow
Away Zone" during the Fai r:
1.All of N orthome Addition, water side,
2.All of H ollywood Court including alley,
3.St. Mary s, Fry,Maple Knoll Dr.and Garden Ave west of
Snelling on both sides,
4.All stre ets nort h of Larpenteur,between Snelling and
Hamline running to Ros'elawn, exc ept Holton, Albert and
Sheldon north of Ruggles, water side,
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JULY 27, 1988
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5. Tatum 1,300 feet north of Larpenteur,
6. Lindig on Waterside including the cul-de-sacs,
7. Larpenteur Ave from Snelling to Cleveland,
8 Snelling Drive north and southbound and Snelling Ave,
both sides.
NO ACTION NECESSARY ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED ELM TREES AT 1701
FAIRVIEW
The City Forester has reported that both the elms at 1701
Fairview have been removed and no action is necessary.
PERSONNEL POLICY REGARDING CITY EMPLOYEES IN FIRE-RESCUE
DEPARTMENT AND REVISED FIRE MARSHALL JOB DESCRIPTION DEFERRED TO
9-14-88.
Council deferred the item to the September 14, 1988 meeting
after discussion of a written request from Baldwin who felt the
full council should be present for the discussion. Baldwin's
memo also explained that additional information relating to the
matter is now available and should be reviewed prior to making
any decision.
SAFETY MODIFICATIONS FOR CITY PARK APPROVED
Carol Rriegler, Park and Recreation Director, reviewed her memo
dated July 2, 1988 (a copy which is on file in the clerk's
office) recommending procedures to alleviate possible hazards in
the parks and presented approximate costs of the changes.
Following a discussion, Council concurred that the critical
problems should be remedied, and Wallin moved the authorization
of an expenditure of up to #10,000 for the repairs, such funds
to be taken from the Contingency Fund Account. Motion carried
unanimously. Wallin also requested that a letter be written to
the manufacturers of the "Big Toy" asking that they make the
necessary modifications to that item at no cost to the city.
1989 BIIDGET PREPARATION PROCESS PRESENTED - WORKSHOP AND PUBLIC
HEARINGS SCHEDULED.
Wiessner presented the proposed timeline for the 1989 budget and
suggested dates for budget workshops and the Public Hearing.
Following the discussion, Bush moved the scheduling of the
following:
1. Budget workshops at 6:30 p.m. on August 31 and
September 8.
2. Public Hearing on the budget at 7:15 on September 28,
1988.
ASSESSMENT HEARING ON DELINQUENT SANITARY SEWER AND STORM
DRAINAGE CHARGES SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 24, 1988, 8:00 P.M.
Wallin moved that the assessment hearing on delinquent sanitary
sewer and storm storm drainage charges be scheduled for August
24, 1988 at 8:00 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
Council adjourned the meeting at 9:18 P.M.
Paul Cernia Acting Mayor
ATTEST:
Janet R. Wiessner, City Administrator
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Disbursements
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Shirley Chenoweth
EJ~I.ATeATION/SUl4SARY (attach additional sheets as necessary):
a) Disbursements through 8/10/88, $
b) Payroll 7/16/88 - 7/31/88, $8,672.41
ACTION REQUEST:
ASeada Item: E2
lleetiaS Date: Q~8
2D Jul 1998 Paid Register ' Page
Thu 4:28 PM ~ City of Falcon Heights
Day Pty
Check Eaployee Eeployee Pay Group .Group Check
Nu~ber NuatKr Naw Period Nuebe~^ Description Check Aaount Date Status
016694 0 0.00 29-Ju1-88 VOID
016693 0 0.00 29-Ju1-88 VOID
016696 0 Q.00 29-Ju1-88 VDID
016697 000000002 Wiessner, Janet R.14 OI sewi-Monthly 1,123.06 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016698 000000004 Kriegler, Carol J.14 01 sesi-ionthly 345.01 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016699 000000011 ChenoMeth, Shirley 6.14 01 swi~oelhly 673.69 29-Ju1-8B Outstandin3
016700 000000020 Iverson, Terry D.14 O1 ssi-~-thly 771.37 29-Ju1,98 Outstanding
016701 000040027 Morgan, Jay M.14 O1 ssi-wonthly 645.07 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016702 040000031 Rolek, Rlan J.14 01 saeiyonthly 700.17 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016703 000000038 Wright, Vincent D.14 O1 seri-eonthly 830.05 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016704 000000043 Raeeer, Sue R.14 01 seei~+thly 363.29 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016705 000000048 Marshall, Tieothy 14 O1 seei-MOr-thly 361.20 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016706 0000000`4 Kubes, Jon E.14 01 seei-~thly 378.39 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016707 000000061 Kelly, Jaees E.14 01 saei-eo~thly 131.19 24-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016708 000000001 Baldwin, Thaeas Y.7 03 eonthly 2 356.84 c''~Jul-B8 Outstanding
016709 000000003 Bawann, Nicholas &7 03 monthly 2 48.90 29-Jul-88 Outstanding
016710 000000005 Berndt, Ross 7 03 Monthly 2 40.00 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016711 000000007 Bianchi, Joseph D.7 03 monthly 2 66.00 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016712 000000008 Brown, Aaysond F.7 03 eonthly 2 61.00 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
v16713 000000009 Bush, Patti J.7 03 ranthly Z 236.77 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016714 000000010 ChenoMeth, Philip E.7 03 aonthly 2 291.12 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016715 000000012 Ciernia, Paul C.~7 03 eionthly 2 250.00 29-Jul-BB Outstanding
016716 000000018 Holsgren, John M.7 03 eonthly 2 130.00 29-Jul-88 Outstanding
16717 000000022 LeMay, Dennis 6.7 03 eonthly 2 54.OU z9-Jul-88 Outstanding
016718 000000024 Lindig, Leo 7 03 uonthly 2 294.24.29-Ju1-B8 Outstanding
C}16719 000000033 Schauffert, Craig F.7 03 eaonthly 2 130.00 29-Jul-BB Outstanding
0:6720 000000034 Seida, Gail 7 03 wonthly 2 61.00 29-Ju1-88 Outstanding
016721 000000037 Wallin, Gerald E.7 03 monthly 2 300.00 29-Jul-88 Outstanding
416722 000000039 Morgan, Jay 7 03 Monthly 2 40.00 29-Jul-88 Outstanding
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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Commission Minutes
SUBMITTED BY:
Various Commissioners
REVIEiiED BY:
Shirley Chenoweth
ERPLANATION/SUMMARY (attach additional sheets as necessary);
a) Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of 7/11/88
b) Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 7/20/88.
c) Planning Commission Minutes of 8/1/88
ACTION REQUESTID:
Approval
Agenda Item: E3
Meeting Date: 8'10-88
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PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
JULY 11, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Linda McLoon, Carol Kriegler, Paul Nelson, Tom Mountain,
Bob Cehrz, Connie Lasser
MEMBERS ABSENT: Karsten Eckberg, Lloyd Jacobson, Pat Bush
PARK REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENTS
Caool Kriegler presented some updated information from last meeting regarding
play ground equipment. Big Toy Mfg has responded regarding their piece of
equipment which is in the Falcon Heights Community Eark. They will try to give
us specific recommendations. They will also give us an estimate on a slide to
replace the old metal slide which has been replaced for safety reasons. Sand 8
inches deep should be placed around the playground equipment and maybe bordered
in.
Electrical work has and will continue to be worked on at Idaho-Snelling and at
the Community Park.
The item regarding parking curbs at the Community Park will be delayed and perhaps
presented to the City Council at a later date. Also the sidewalk at the Community
Park around the building is a problem.
An insurance sponsored survey of Falcon Heights' parks was done several years
ago. Carol will attempt to meet with the representative regarding some of their
findings and suggestions.
The culverts at Idaho-Snelling are a concern from a safety standpoint. A City
engineer will look at them soon.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FOR PARKS
We will try to obtain the help of a U of M intern to assist us in this plan.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
The enrollment was very good and the programs have gone well.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Carol has made all necessary arrangements.
entertainment.
A senior citizens band may play for
MINUTES
SOLID WASTE COMMISSION
July 20, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT: Brynildson, D. Klisch, Misra, Salewski
Meeting was convened at 7:30 by chair Misra
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the July 6th meeting were approved with the following corrections:
spelling of Salewski should be changed to Salewski
under supercycle zontract correct the word access to excess.
under promotion correct the sentence to read Rlisch will design sign
structures and pick up necessary materials.
under budget proposal correct the amount requested under subject code
29 to $12, 000 plus 10°6
correct the sentence "Seed money issue will be decided at nest meeting".
under student intern correct the spelling summerizing to summarizing
YEAR END REPORT TO RAMSEY COUNTY
Misra reported on her work on City's !ear end report to Ramsey county. The
tabulation of recycled amounts is not yet complete. ?iisra will share the report
with the Commission when it is complete. There was some discussion on the
item of the report concerning progress being made with regard to long term
funding. The county suggests in its documents that a public hearing may be
necessary for second year funding. It Boas decided informally that the Commission's
development of a work plan and its budget proposal to the City would satisfy
the requirements for long term planning at least in this initial report.
SUPERCYCLE CO:~ITRACT
The Commission reviewed Thompson's report. After some discussion on the issue
of tonnage limits and excess charges, it was MOVED by Salewski and SECONDED by
D. Klisch that:
The solid Waste Commission proposes that the Falcon Heights
tonnage limit for the remainder of the year be 28 tons and that
the excess tonnage charge be $50.
The motion PASSED
The Commission also discussed an alternative proposal of a limit of 25 tons
and an excess of $30 per ton. No action was taken on this suggestion. Misra
will contact Chenoweth about typing a contract proposal and will draft a cover
letter for the proposal.
BUDGET REQUEST
The budget request sheet submitted by Hard and included with the meeting notice
was discussed. However, members of the Commission had several questions about
the capital Budget items. It was MOVED by Salewski. anal SECONDED by Brynildson
that:
The budget request be tabled until the August 3rd meeting and
that Hard be asked to clarify the capital budget amounts included
in the report of request form and be requested to prepare a
cover letter to the council concerning the budget request.
The motion PASSED. `
Salewski will contact Hard and clarify the intent of the Commission.
The next meeting of the Commission will be on August 3rd at 7:30 g.m.
The chair a3ourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m. in order that members may reconveneintheCityshoptoassemblerecyclingsigns.
MIN[JTES `
REGULAR PLANNING COI~iISSION MEETING
AUGUST 1, 1988
Chairman Black called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M.
Black, Duncan, Barry, Finegan, Daykin, Carroll, Grittner and Boche. Council PRESENT
Liaison Wallin was also present.
Nestingen. ABSENT
Barry moved, seconded by Daykin, to approve the July 11, 1988, Planning Commission
Minutes as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 7/11/88
MINUTES
The conditional use request for establishment of a pool hall in a B-2 district APPROVED
was moved down on the agenda due to the fact that no one was in attendance.
Helen Verbrugge, 1666 Coffman, presented the resident's request for a "one
hour parking" zone on the east side of Coffman and issuance of resident parking
permits. She advised that 1666 Coffman has 90+ units with 90 underground
parking spaces and 53 above ground parking spaces for their residents. They
are encountering University of Minnesota students parking all day on the east
side of Coffman which is an area that the residents of 1666 Coffman desire
to use as they live on the west side of the building and find parking on the
street closer and more convenient for themselves, guests and family.
Carroll advised that as a resident of the University Grove area she was of
the opinion that the issue is more complex. She then advised that she had
contacted the President of the Grove Association regarding a total review of
the present parking practices in the Grove with the inclusion of the 1666
Coffman residents to develop a uniform parking scheme.
Boche arrived at 7:45 P.M.
Ted and Jean Watson, 1666 Coffman, advised that they have lived in the building
for two years. Since there are only so many dedicated parking spaces for
residents, they were of the opinion that if they were allowed to park on
Coffman it would alleviate some parking problems. The area is more convenient
for their guests and family. University of Minnesota students have caused
the majority of the problems of not being able to park on Coffman during
the school year and they should be made to use available parking on University
property.
PARKING
REQUEST
1666
COFF~SAN
HELEN
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Carroll moved to table the issue until the next Planning Commission meeting and CARROLL
if no action is taken by the Grove Association by the next meeting, the Commission
should approve such parking request. Motion died for a lack of a second.
Discussion then ensued as to whether to move ahead with the Coffman request
or allow more time for the issue to be discussed with the Grove Association.
BEt'LAH
Beulah Hebbel, 1666 Coffman, informed that she was in favor of a parking permit HEBBEL
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 1, 1988
PAGE 2
0
system, a total parking ban on Coffman would not be acceptable, UniversitystudentsshoulduseUniversityparkingfacilitiesandshouldbeticketedif
found parking on Coffman once the request is approved.
Carroll again requested that the item be postponed with the understanding CARROLL
that the Grove Association work with the Coffman residents with the critical
timeframe in mind that the item be addressed with a formal statement by the
next Planning Commission meeting. Barry was of the opinion that those working BARRY
on the issue not address the specifics but instead be addressed by City
Staff, Planner or Engineer.
PARKING
Finegan then moved, seconded by Boche, postponement f°or further consideration. 1666 COFFMA
Motion carried unanimously. POSTPONED
Black directed City Staff to look at parking requirements for the Grove area, BLACK
University system and City of St. Paul and determine how the best of all the
requirements used by these areas could be adopted for this area of Falcon
Heights as well as all other areas of Falcon Heights. Boche agreed that the
issue needs to be addressed in a broader sense.
The conditional use request was again considered with the applicants not being COIv'DITIONAL
present. Barry moved that the conditional use be denied because the applicant USE REQL?ESI
was not present. Motion died for lack of second. FOR A POOL
HALL
Daykin then moved to direct staff to specifically notify the applicant that NORTHO~•SE
his request ~vill be considered at the Senter~ber Planning Commission meeting. SHOPPING
4otion died for lack of second and no action was taken. CENTER
Carroll moved, seconded by Duncan, to increase the amount for the Planning
Commission's attendance for travel, conferences and schools to $1,000 for the 1989
1989 budget. Motion carried unanimously. BUDGET
Planner Dwinell reviewed .his July 20, 1988 letter on planning review methods.
Boche indicated frustration on lack of staff input and a request that this be PLANNER
communicated to the City Council. There is a need for basic staffing input DWINELL
at Planning Commission meetings. Black and Daykin agreed that background information
is lacking.
Black asked if staff should make recommendations to which Duncan replied that
the Planning Commission should make its own recommendations but staff should BLACK
provide the framework. Boche was of the opinion that staff should provide BOCHE
alternatives.
Dwinell then reviewed the Procedure Manual for the Planning Process and Review DWINELL
of Residential Setbacks. Planning Commission members reviewed the documents
and offered suggestions. Written comments should be submitted to Dwinell.
He then briefly reviewed his July 26th memorandum and asked for comments.
The Planning Commission will consider at its next meeting the public hearing
process (proposed to be handled by Planning Commission members) and variance
issues.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AUGUST 1, 1988
PAGE 3
Dwinell asked if the housekeeping changes to the zoning code should also be DWINELL
reviewed at the next meeting but members felt the previous Cwo issues mentioned
should be the only ones addressed at the'next meeting in addition to the
regular agenda items.
Barry moved, seconded by Duncan, to adjourn the meeting at 10:00 P.M. ADJOURNMENT
Motion carried unanimously.
Submitted by:
Katherine J. Zimmerman
APPROVED: September 12, 1988
Edgar Finegan, Secretary
Consenter
t~y,CI?T OP TALCON HEIGHTS
tEQULS? !!Olt COUNCIL COpSIDE1tl1?IOiQ
xTEh DESCaIPTION:
Appointment of Joseph Olson to Fire Department
Benda Item: E4
lleetfn; Due: 8-10-88
SUE?IIT3'ED DY: Leo Lindig
REVIEWED SY: Shirley Chenoweth
E7~LAhATION/StM~iARY (attach additioaal sheets as necessary):
Joseph is already a member of the Rescue Squad, but Fire Department
by-laws require he be officially appointed to the Fire Department.
ACTION REQUESTED:
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ont Ed.(F.H.F.D. 1986 to date, approx. 82 rs).
include any first aid, EMT, and firefighter training.
MPLOYnENT
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CITY O F FALCON NE 1 GHTS SllOi
F 1 RE DEPARTMENT AND RESCUE SQUAD
Application for Membership
To:
Academic Year 1986-87, Visiting Professor, end. of term
FALCON HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
AVAILABILITY AGREEMENT
consideration of membership on the Falcon Heights Fire Department, I,
hereby agree to the following statements and conditions;
1) That as an applicant for membership on the Falcon Heights FireDepartment, I have represented myself as available to respond to emergencycallsbetweenthehoursof8:00 AM and 5:00 PM;
2) That, as a candidate for membership, I was advised of the fact that ImustexecutethisAgreement, and that I understand that this Agreement isauthorizedbytheFalconHeightsFireDepartmentmembership;
3) That my inability to respond to emergency calls during all or part ofthetimeperioddesignatedinSection (1) of this Agreement, unless excusedbytheactingFireChiefpersuanttoSection (4) of this Agreement, shallconstitutecauseformyremovalfrommembershipoftheFalconHeightsFireDepartment. Response to less than thirty (30) percent of all emergencycallsbetweenthehoursof8:00 AM and 5:00 PM during any consecutiveninety (90) day period designated by the acting Fire .Chief shall beconclusiveproofofmyinabilitytorespond. My removal shall be at thediscretionoftheactingFireChief, whose decision will be subject to thesndardofreviewpersuanttoARTICLEXIoftheRules, Regulations, andedures. Removal under this agreement will disqualify the claimant fromayunemploymentcompensationbenefits; .
4) That I will notify the acting Fire Chief of any change in availabilityasdescribedinSection (1) of this Agreement within one week of suchchange; and
5) That this Agreement shall remain in force and have effect for a periodoftwoyearsfromthedateIexecutethisAgreement. After two years ofsatisfactoryservice, the member may apply for a v cant night call positionorcontinuethisAgreement.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this ~ day of , 19~~
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1j DA~LEi~;E A. SENN.RT
In signing this Agreement, I acknowledge receipt and examination of same.
Fire Chief Date
Consent x
tY CI?Y OF TALCON HEFTS
lEQULST !OA COUNCIL COlISIDEMTIOli
ITD~! DESCRIPTION:
Licenses
SUBMITTED EY:
REVIENED BY:
Shirley Chenoweth
EJ~LANATION/SU!~4l~,RY (attach additional sheets as necessary):.
See attached list.
All of these licenses are renewals.
ASenda Item: E5
Meeting Dste: 8-10-88
ACTION REQL'ESTID:
CONSENT AGENDA
AUGUST 10, 1988
LICENSES
GENERAL CONTRACTING CORPORATE CONT.
Fred J. Keller Asphalt Paving #140 Delange Dancer's Studio 41138450HatchAve1899W. Larpenteur AveSt. Paul, Mn 55117 Falcon Heights, Mn 55113
Wallmaster Co. 41143 Domestic Sales Dba: Round Bobbin1191PayneAveSewingCenter41134St. Paul, Mn 55101 1534 W. Larpenteur Ave
Falcon Heights, Mn 55113
MECHANICAL CONTRACTING Bullseye Golf Center 41133
1557 W. Larnenteur Ave
Aquarius Plumbing and Heating 44142 Falcon Heights, Mn 551131261PauneAve
St. Paul, Mn 55101
Air Comfort Inc. ~~137
3944 Louisiana Circle
Mpls., Mn 55426
DRAIN OR SE:1ER CL~AIr'ERS
Roto-Rooter Services Co. 41135
14530 27th Ave N.
Plymouth, Mn 55369
REFUSE HAULING
Woodlake Sanitary Services, Inc 4`136
8661 Rendova St.
Circle Pines, Mn 55014
TREE TRIMMING
A-1 Walsh Inc. 41140
1080 Norton St.
St. Paul, Mn 55117
Allstate Tree Services 4139
7510 Jackson St. N.E.
Fridely, Mn 55432
CORPORATE
Packaging Store 44141 '
1543 W. Larpenteur Ave
Falcon Heights, Mn 55113
CoASent X
licy CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS.
BEQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
Agenda Item: E6
Meeting Date:8-10-88
PALCON HEIGHTS COI~IISSION/COUNCIL APPLICATION
DATE
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CITY OF TALCON HEIGHTS .$-10-88MeetiASDate.
HF.QUEST !OR COUNCIL COIiSIDE1tA?IOI~
ITEl1 DESCRIPTION:
Geometrics and Traffic Signal Study for Larpenteur Ave - Prior/
Gortner Intersections.
SUBKITTED EY: Ramsey County Public Works Department
REVIE~IED sY: Jan Wiessner copies sent to representatives of U of M,
Hewlett Packard, Falcon Heights Fire Department)
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY (attach additional sheets as necessary):
Dan Soler of Ramsey County's Public Works Department will be present at the.
City Council meeting to discuss the recently completed feasibility report
which the City requested.
It should be pointed out that the cost estimates included on page 3 do
not include the estimated costs of the Larpenteur Avenue (Snelling -
Clevel.and)Rehabilitation project scheduled for 1991. These costs are for
signal system(s) only.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approval of feasibility report as recommended by Ramsey
County Public Works. (Note: if the City Council disagrees
with the recommendation, the report should be approved with
the exception(s) noted.)
FALCON HEIGHTS
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 5511 3-5594 PHONE 612-644-5050
August 4, 1988
T0: Don Hamilton, Hewlett Packard
Oi1_yn Miller, U of M Planning Department
Leo Lindig, Falcon Heights Fire Department
FROM: Jan 'diessner
City Administrator
RE: Larpenteur - Prior/Gortner Signal Study
Dan Soler of Ramsey County Public Works Department delivered the enclosed
Feasibility Study Final Report today. I know you have all been anxiously
awaiting the conclusion of this study as I have. 'T'his will be discussed
by the City Council at their next meeting, Wednesday July 10, 1988, ~:QO n.-m.
at Falcon Heights City Hall. Dan Soler will be present to discuss the
recommendations and answer questions. You are welcome and I encourage you
to attend this meeting.
If you have any questions, you can call me Friday at 644-5050. I will be
out of town next week but you can direct your questions/comments to Mayor
Tom Baldwin, 644-8293 or 644-5050.
I'm sending two copies of the report tb each of you. I'd appreciate it
if you would share the information to others from your organization who
may be interested. Thanks.
cc; Dave Roeser, HP
Harvey Turner, U of M
Clint Hewitt, U. of M
Deon Stuthman, U of M
Howard Hock, U of M
Lester Potts, U of M
Garry Wilson, U of ~q
Terry Iverson, F.H.
Dan Soler, R.C.
Ken Wflltzin, R.C.
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HOME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AND THE U OF M INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE
FEASIBIIdTY BEPOBT
FOR
GEOMETRICS AND TRAFFIC SIGNALS
ON
LABPENTEIIR AYENIIE
At Prior/Gortner
in Falcon Heights
Ramsey County, Minnesota
i•Recommended for .Approval:
amsey County Engineer
and Director of Public Works
City of Falcon Heights
Prepared by:
Ramsey County Public Works Department
Kenneth E. Weltzin, P.E.
County Engineer and Director of Public Works
Suite 270
350 St. Peter Street
St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
Draft: Aril 1988P
1• ig8
Date
Date
Final: July 1988
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I'P-~Introduction
1
Description of Existing Conditions 1
Existing Deficiencies
1
Alternatives Considered 2
Estimated Costs
3
Recommendations
3
Project Manager 4
ILLUSTRATIONS
1.Existing Conditions
2.Accident Diagram (1984-1985)
3.Accident Diagram (1986-1987)
4.Alternate 1
5.Alternate 2
6.Alternate 3
7.Alternate 4
8.Recommended Alternate
APPENDICES
A. Volume Warrants - Larpenteur Avenue at Gortner Avenue
B. Volume Warrants - Larpenteur Avenue at Prior Avenue
C. Turning Movement Counts - Larpenteur Avenue at Gortner Avenue
D. Correspondence
INTRODIICTION
This feasibility report for Larpenteur Avenue at Prior/Gortner has 'been prepared bytheRamseyCountyPublicWorksDepartmentinordertooutlineposss`~ble improvementsintheareaofLarpenteurAvenueatPrior/Gortner, what alterrfhtives have beenconsidered, what the impacts of making these improvements would be and how theimprovementscouldbefunded.
D~CBIPTION OF EXLST'ING CONDITIONS
Larpenteur Avenue is under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County Public Works Department.Gortner Avenue .and Prior Avenue are city streets within the City of Falcon HeightsseeFigure1).
Larpenteur Avenue has a functional classification of minor arterial. The current averagedailytrafficcountis13,100 on Larpenteur Avenue between Cleveland Avenue andFairviewAvenue. The projected traffic volume ipr 2008 is 20,900 for this section ofLarpenteurAvenue.
Larpenteur Avenue is currently a concrete roadway, 4 lanes with bituminous shouldersanda4footmedian. The median has openings for turns at Lindig, Tatum, Gortner,Prior, and Falcon Heights City Hall in this area. The speed limit is 40 mph. ThereiscurrentlyasignalatClevelandAvenuetothewestandSnellingAvenuetotheeast.Other intersecting streets stop for Larpenteur Avenue traffic.
Gortner Avenue accesses Larpenteur Avenue from the south across from an entrancetoHewlettPackardfromthenorth. Gortner Avenue is a direct access into theUniversityofMinnesotaCampus. Gortner Avenue is a 24 foot wide street with onelaneofapproachtoLarpenteurAvenue. Land use on both sides of Gortner Avenue isUniversityofMinnesotaAgriculturalFieldPlots.
Prior Avenue accesses Larpenteur Avenue from the north. The intersection of PriorandLarpenteurisathree-leg intersection with no leg to the south.. Prior Avenue istheonlycurrentaccesspointtoLarpenteurAvenuefortheFalconHeightsFireandAmbulancevehicles. Hewlett Packard also has access onto Larpenteur from Prior.There is proposed future office development at the north end of Prior Avenue. Prior isa36footwidecitystreetwithonelaneofapproachtoLarpenteurAvenue. PriorAvenue. is located approxirhately 240 feet to the west of Gortner Avenue.
EXL'S'I'ING DEFICIBNCIES
The main concern regarding the Larpenteur Avenue at Prior/Gortner area is access onandoffLarpenteurAvenueatbothPriorandGortner. There are currently no protectedleftturnlanesonLarpenteurAvenueforturnsontoPriororGortner. Also there isnosignalsystemateitherintersection. The City of Falcon Heights has expressedconcernovertheaccidentsattheseintersectionsandwiththeEmergencyVehiclesenteringLarpenteurAvenuefromPriorAvenuewithoutasignal. Hewlett Packard hasexpressedconcernovertheiremployee's access to Larpenteur Avenue at both locations.
A review of accidents at these two intersections indicate two accidents have occurredatLarpenteurandPriorsince1984whichresultsinanaccidentrateoflessthanoneperyear. There have been 11 accidents at Larpenteur and Gartner since 1984 for anaccidentrateoflessthanthreeperyear. Of these 11 accidents; nine of them involvedmovementsthroughthemedianopeningatGortner (see Figure 2 do 3). These accident
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rates alone are not sufficient to warrant a traffic control change as per the MinnesotaManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
Ramsey County Public Works Department has r
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p ogrammed a project to improve thegeometriesatintersectionsandrehabilitatethepavementonLarpenteurAvenuefromClevelandAvenuetoFairviewAvenue. Under this project, Larpenteur Avenue wouldbewidenedtoeliminatetheexistingninefootshoulders, remove the median and installacontinuoustwo-way left turn lane, add curb and gutter and storm sewer, install atrafficsignalatLarpenteurandFairview, and revise the traffic signal at LarpenteurandCleveland. The project is tentatively scheduled for summer of 1991.
The purpose of this feasibility report is to outline what alternatives should be consideredforimmediate (1989) improvements to the area of Larpenteur at Gortner/Prior. Thefollowingalternativesarediscussedintermsofperceivedimpactontrafficconditions,accidents, access, emergency vehicles and compatibility with the future LarpenteurAvenuedesign.
Alternate 1 would install a signal system at Gortner Avenue (see Figure 4). ApproachcountsweretakenattheintersectionandwarrantsweremetforsignalizationaspertheMinnesotaManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices (see Appendix A). A signalsystemattheintersectionwouldprovideeasieraccessontoLarpenteurfromGortnerforboththeUniversityandHewlettPackard; especially during peak hours. However, ifasignalwastobeinstalledatthislocationwithouttheappropriategeometricchangesi.e. left turn lanes on Larpenteur Avenue) it would not necessarily reduce accidents.Left turning vehicles off Larpenteur Avenue would still be turning from a thru laneandyeildingtooncomingtraffic. This alternate may provide safer access to La1'penteurforemergencyvehiclesenteringfromPriorbytheuseofspecialemergencyvehiclepre-emption on the signal. This alternate would allow for modifications to the signalsystemwhenturnlanesareaddedtoLarpenteurAvenueunderthefutureproject.
Alternate 2 would install a signal system at Prior Avenue and close the median atGortnerAvenue (see Figure 5). Approach counts taken at this intersection indicate atrafficsignalisnotwarrantedaspertheMinnesotaManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices (See Appendix B). Ramsey County does not participate in the cost of installationofunwarrantedsignals, therefore a signal at this location would be funded entirelywithcityfunds. Closing the median at Gortner would eliminate most of the accidentsattheintersection; however, it would severely limit access into the University ofMinnesota. Turning movement counts by Ramsey County. Public Works Departmentindicate352leftturnsontoGortnerinthea.m. peak, with only nine left turns fromGortnerduringthep.m. peak (see Appendix C). Vehicles would be required to accesstheUniversityatanotherlocation, most likely from Cleveland on Folwell or Common-wealth. Neither of these intersections is currently signalized. Installing a signal atPriorwouldprovidebetteraccesstoLarpenteurAvenueforEmergbncyVehiclesandHewlettPackardemployees. A signal at Prior would also be deficient in terms ofgeometries; however, the signal would be designed to allow for future left turn lanesonLarpenteurAvenue.
Alternate 3 relocates Gortner Avenue to the west (see Figure 6). Gortner would thenlineupdirectlywithPrior. The median would be closed at the Hewlett PackardentranceandtheirmainaccesswouldbefromPrior. The signal would be warrantedbasedonGortnerAvenuetraffic. The alternate would also be deficient in geometries;however, this signal would be designed to allow for future left turn lanes on Larpenteur
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Avenue. Moving Gortner completely to the west is the most feasible way to alignthesetworoadwaysfromanengineeringstandpoint. Initial discussions with theUniversityofMinnesotaindicatesobjectionstomovingGortnerbecauseoftheadjacentfieldplots. This alternate also provides signalized access for emer~ency vehicles.
Alternate 4 would install a signal system at both Gortner Avenue and Prior Avenue intheirpresentlocations (see Figure 7). Consideration was given to treating this as oneintersectionandinstallingone .signal system to serve both Gortner and Prior as offsetlegstotheintersection. The Minnesota Department of Transportation considers roadwaysoffsetbyadistanceof240feettobetwoseparateintersections, and therefore twoseparatesignalsystemswouldhavetobeinstalled. The two signals would have to beinterconnectedandcoordinatedwitheachother. A signal system would be warrantedatGortnerandwouldnotbewarrantedatPrioraspertheMinnesotaManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices. Installing a signal at both locations would improve access toLarpenteurAvenuefortheUniversityofMinnesota, Hewlett Fackard and the FalconHeightsFireDepartment. The entrance to Hewlett Packard directly across fromGortnerwouldbeclosedandtheirmainaccesswouldbeoffPriorAvenue. Emergencyvehicleswouldbeabletopre-empt both signals, allowing easier access to LarpenteurAvenue. As noted in alternate two, because a signal at Prior is unwarranted, the costwouldbefundedentirelywithcityfunds. This alternate would also be deficient ingeometries; both signals would be constructed to allow for future left turn lanes onLarpenteurAvenue.
Alternate 5 is the "do-nothing" alternate. This alternate would allow the county tomakegeometricrevisionstoLarpenteurAvenuein1991andcontinuetomonitortheaccidentsandtrafficvolumesatbothintersections.
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Estimated Costs
Total County CityAlternate1 -Signal at Gortner
Signal System $90,000 $45,000 $45,000
Alternate 2 -Signal at Prior, Close Median at Gortner
Signal System 90 000 90,000CloseMedian5000
95 000
5 000
5 000 90,000 ~
Alternate 3 -Signal at Gortner/Prior, Reloc ate Gortner
Signal System 90,000 45,000 45,000 'Relocate Gortner 30,000 30 000
120,000 45,000 5 000
Alternate 4 -Signals at both Gortner and Prior
Gortner Signal System 90,000 60,000 30,000PriorSignalSystem9000090000Interconnect*25,000 21,000 3,850
205,000 O81 123,850
includes costs oY interconnecting with Cleveland and Fai rview
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Maintenance costs to City for signal system at either location:
Power $1100/yrStreetLights150/yrEVP360/ r
1610. yr* '"
Maintenance costs for Alternate 4 would be twice for two signals
RECOMMENDATIONS
Ramsey County Public Works recommends that the best overall solution to the problemsinthisareaistoinstallasignalsystemwhichservesallfourlegsofthisintersection.This would improve access to the University of Minnesota, Hewlett Packard and theFalconHeightsFireDepartment. The signal would, in the future, be coordinated withthesignalsatClevelandandFairviewtoallowfor ,progression along Larpenteur Avenue.
The best way to signal all four legs of the intersection is to implement Alternate 3realignGortner, install signal) which would provide one complete signalized intersection.However, preliminary discussions with the University of Minnesota have indicated thatitwillnotbepossibletorealignGortner. If it is not possible to realign Gortner toformoneintersectionthenRamseyCountyrecommendssignalizingtheintersectionofLarpenteurandGortnerinitspresentlocation. Because a signal system at Prior isnotwarranted, the county cannot recommend that one be installed. However, if thecitywishestofund100% of the cost of a signal at Prior, the county will include theinstallationaspartoftheproject.
It .should be noted, however, that signals installed at these locations without the propergeometricchangeswillnotnecessarilyreducetheaccidentrateforleftturningvehiclesonLarpenteurAvenue, and will require additional expenditures for revisions with thegeometric/rehabilitation project. Therefore, it is recommended that the signalinstallationbepartofthegeometric/rehabilitation project in 1991. The intersectionwillbeasshowninfigure8.
Project Manager
The project manager is Daniel E. Soler, Ramsey County Public Works Department, 3377NorthRiceStreet, Shoreview, Minnesota 55126, telephone 484-9104.
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Appendix A
Location
Date
Factor
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC SERVICES
SI6NAL NARRANT ANALYSISLARPENTEUk@60ERTNEk
03-Q7-86
1.000
PDPULA7IDN LESS THAN 1U,000 : NO
SEVENTY PERCENT FACTOR USED : YES
SPEED APPkOACN
41 tlajor App. 1 :LARPENTEUR AVE, EAST b0UN9
41 Major App. 3 :LARPENTEUR AVE, NEST BOUND
Minor App. 2 ;
3Q Minor App. 4 :6DERTNER AVE, NDRTH BOUND
LANES
2
2
1
42U/630 iQ5/52 lU5/52 1/2
HOUk
MAJOk
APP.1
MAJDk
APP.3
TDTAL
1t3
YAF'RANT
MET
MINOk
APP.2
MINDR
RPP.4
NARRANT NAkitAirT
MET APP.2 MET APP.4
MET SAME
HDL"RS
6-7 A.M.14b 332 478 X/
r
Q b
7-8 A.M.352 1x95 1447 X / X U 21
8-g A•M.3Ub 635 941 X / X Q L4
9-1U A.M.254 383 637 X / X U 3U
1U-11 A.M.26U 315 575 X /U 57 t X
12-12 P.M.376
I
326 JU2 X / X U 05 X X
12-1 P.M.9U 4=884 X / X'y6 I x IX '
I 1-2 P.M.34U 4?2 ~612 X / X u t o 1 1
2-3 P.M.
3-4 F.M.
39U
414
4U5
446
795
922
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X / X
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5-b P.M.b21 464 1U85 X / X Q 149 ~X/X X/X
5-7 P.M.365 409 194 X / X U 64 X 1X
7-8 P.M.225 345 57Q X /U 51 X
8-9 P.M.2U1 246 449 X !Q b2 X
9-10 P.M.173 244 417 0 72 X
10-11 P.M.
ARkANT 1 NAS NDT MFT
112
z
138
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0 3$
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NAkkANT 6 IiDUME kE@L'IREMENTS NEF.E MET. CHECK ACCIDENT DATA
NARRANT 8 NA5 NDT MET 7 HOURS MET / 1U HDUk5 MET
NARRANT 9 NA5 MET b HDQRS SATISFIED REQUIREMENTS
NARRANT 11 NAS MET : AT LEAST 2 HOURS SATISFIED REQUIREMENTS DATA FILE -->
RgMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKSTRAFFICSERVICES
TRAFFIC COUNT DATA ~
LGCA1"IQrJ : GpERTI~lER AVE, 1'JUR`fH LsQUhlDCGUIUTY :RAMSEYRGUTE # : c:i.~c_i
FGF; CGUhJTS E;EL; I rJrJ x rJC:, : lyla rc t'i 7 y 1 S'SS
DATE 7 S 1 t~rDAYMOrJ " TUE . ~ 11 • AVE .WED. THU. FRI. Wf.-DAY C.i~: r
1:; AVk~~;Ai~E:HOURS ---------------------------~--------------- ..,F 1 " ~UhJ . t~JEEk:E r~~D1 ^h1-1
C ------------------------~--1-~' ~ ~ b 1S
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TU-("ALS a94 --i'8:' ---44ci---------------------5-______~ __------
4 HOUR FACTOR : 1 . ci
r E t-~ARr;s
DATA FILE --. .DA4
N RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC SERVICE5
TRAFFIC COUNT DATA i
LOCATIOPJ :LARF'E'I~!'fEUR AUE, WLST E{OUI'JDCOUNTY :RAMSEY
ROUTE # ; i>;u
FOR CGUNI_S EtE[3Ihtldl'hJC.i h'larc.:h 7, i988
DATE 7 8 9DAYMOhJ .TUE .
i{-~
WED . THU
11, AUE. i i:'; AtJEI-~AC~EFR ]:41k::. DAY SAT . SUhJ . WEEF:: '~EiVIOUFiS
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1.1 1 ~i
1 i
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5-b 451 478 457
6-'7 Y87 4-~~4S4
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4 HOUR FACTOR i . ~~
AADl- : 7486
r-;cr~Ar~s:::s
DATA Fr~E --• .DAw
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC SERVICES
TRAFFIC COUNT DATA ;
L_OC;AT I OI'J : LAFiF'EhJTEUR AVE, EAST LjC)UItiIDCCiUNTY : RAMSE`{
FOti C;CIUhJTa F.cEGIhJhdTl`1G ; March `7, 19SS
DATE
DA`{
7
MGhJ .
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9 iC)
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11 AVE. i2 i._AVER AGEIFF~Wt~::. I)AY SAT . SUhJ . I~JEEF::EP,ID
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DATA FILE --. .DA1
Appendix B
Location :LARPENTEUR @ PRIOR
Date :03-U1-88actar :1.000
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC SERVICES
S16NAL NARRANT ANALYSIS
POPULATION LESS THAN lU,0U0 : ND
SEVENTY PERCENT FACTOR USED : YES
SPEED APPROACH
LArJES
41 Major App. 1 :LARPENTEUR AVE, EAST BOUND !241MajorApp. 3 ;LARPENTEUR AVE, NEST BOUND ~ `
30 Minor App. 2 ;PR1Gk AVE, SOUTH 6DUND 1MinorApp. 4 ;
470/630
RRANT 1 NAS N TD ET 0 HOURS SATISFIED 'nEDUIRE!1ENTS
IiARRANT 2 NAS NUT MET :2 HOURS SATISFIED REAUIRE!tENTS
NARRANT 6 VOLUME REDUIRE MENT5 MERE kOT MT
NARRANT 8 NAS NOT ME1 1 HOUR MET i 4 HDUF:S MET
NARRANT 9 YAS NDT MET 2 HDQRS SATISFIED RE@UIREMENTS
NARRANT 1 NAS NOT MET 0 HOURS SATISFIED REDUIREMENT5
HDUR
MAJOR
APP.1
MAJOR
APP.3
TOTAL
1+3
NARRANT
MET
MINOR
APP.2
MINOR
APP.4
NARRANT
MET APP.2
WARRANT
MET APP.4
MET SAME-
HOURS
b-7 A.M.304 520 b24 X / X 1 0 1
7-8 A.M.343 663 100b X / X 8 C
8-9 A.M.322 425 747 X / X 11 0 1
9-10 A.M.316 249 615 X /g 0
10-11 A.M.341 29i b32 X / X 25 0 r
r____--11-12 P.M,446 276 122 X ! X 44 0 1 i /
1-1 P.M.44U 440 Sou X / X 47 r;1-
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1-2 P.M.402 395
i 197 X / X 37 ~0 t_~
2-3 F.M.457 414 976 X ! X 30 C
3-4 P.M.653 4:6 1019 X / X 22 0 I
4-5 P.M.766 461 1227 X / X 71 0 X X
5-b P.M.b01 401 1002 X/ X 101 0 1 X,
r
X
b-7 F.M.366 336 702 X / X 19 0
7-8 P.M.247 272 519 X !11 0
b-9 P.M.242 212 514 X /g 0
9-10 P.M.183 206 399 li 0
1C-11 F ~°M. 1~J 133 a59 7 t !l !l r - f
DATA FILE --;
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKSTRAFFICSERVICES
TRAFFIC CDUNT DATA i
L_OCAT I OiV : LARPEIVTEUR A'JE , EAST HOUNDCOUI~!"1"Y : RAMSEY
FOR COUhJTS EtEC~IfVIV:[h1i-.7 I"I~~r-ch 7, 1S~8S
DATE 7 8
DAY MOM TUE-
9
WED .
1t-i 1i.. _~ _
THU . FR I A'.~'Er,FyC~kvi
HOURS
111 DA t SF T . gr n
1~M-i 44 4bi - ~~
16 4°
11 cl i 9
4
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1.i~1~
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b~j b i
ii-i~r•1
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i-~.4c:~_4G 44u
y-4•'•~48~:4U
65~6°~4 457
4-~758 774 b5._,.
c-b 5b=6L7 766
b-7 50 8 bi ~1
7-8 2~ 5 27c:f b5
8`g 2~y X55 247
9-1C>157 2Gg X42
1i-i2M 88 71 1~5
TOTALS i57 6707 75i,
b8s r7
4 HOUF; FACTO)!; : i , r~
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RLh1r=~Rk::B
DATA F I t_E --~• . UA.l.
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC SERVICES
TRAFFIC COUNT DATA
i
LOCAT I Ohd : FR I OF' AUE , SOUTH bOUhJDCOUhJT`r : FtAI~fSE'~
FCIF: COUhJTS EtEl=r I hJi'J I hdt~ : Ma rc t-i 7 , 19f3C
BATE
1JF5Y
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9
WED
itf 11.• AUE. i~ i.Y AVERAGEl"HU FFt I . W}; . D~Ay SF~T . SUh~a . 1'+EEF~::Eh~iD
HCJURS
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5°b 9G 1t~4 71
b-7 17 it~i
7-c3 1i ii 19
8-9 12 4 it
9-iG 1t>1~S i
its-ii q 11
1. i-1~M 4 4 7
l~OTALS b9 471
491
AFyD 1 491
RC=I~tARk:;S
DATA FILE --, .DA?
M RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC SERVICES
TRAFFIC COUNT DATA '
LOCATIOhJ :L..ARPEhJTEUR AVE, WEST EtOU(VDCOUhJTY : FiAMSEY
ROUTE # ; i ~.1c i
FOR COUNTS BEC I hJhJ I Itil~:; March ? , 7.9Sa
DATE
DAY
7
MOIV .
8
TUE .
9
WED
it_a 1 i ' AVE . 1 w i ~ F•',VE:RAGETHUFRI . Wk:. DAY SF~-{" . SUhJ . U1E:Et::EhJP
HOURS
1^M-i C -c~
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191 ~1 ~i 4
4-~,i+:>
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4 4?4 4y8 419
4-~4?4 449 4~e;
b 98 4i ~4
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9 b9 7? 1
y-1C~t~~9 U.Y
ii_>-11 i~b 14i>b
ii-i'h1 78 U i '=,
TOTALS 219 661?97.65~~~. '
4 HOUR FACTOR : i . i~
REMARk::S
AADT b5`4
DATA F I l._E -- . . DH--
Appendix C
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
TRAFFIC SERVICES
L~
J
A.M.
DATE : 03-30-88
0
LDCATIDN LARPENTEUR AVE B 60RTNER AVE
PEAK HOUR : 07:15-08:15
3
1200 #2
0
0 6 0 0
6 H J
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5
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4
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1
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1
L 784 1
3
M 352 b 4 1453
RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS '
TRAFFIC SERVICES
P.M.
DATE : 03-31-B8 0
LOCATION : LARPENTEUR AVE # 60RTNER AVE
PEAK HOUR : 16:15-17;15
3
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0
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Appendix D
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s~r countrypueutcwow
SEP 1 61987CITYOF
F -ALC d HN E I~GHt~y
2077 W. LApPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, INN 55113.5684 PHONE 612-644.6050
September 10, 1987
Mz. Ren Weltzin
Ramsey County Public Works Department350St. Peter Street
Suite 270
St. Yaui, 1~1 55102
Dear Ren,
As you are probably aware, for several years the city of Falcon Heights has beenconcernedabouttrafficproblemsintheareaofLarpenteurAvenueandthecrossstreetsofPriorandGortner. in addition to the heavy east and west trafficonLarpenteur, Gortner is a hea~~ily used access to the Dniversity of MinnesotacampusaswellastoHewlett-Packard's parking lot. Less than a block away,Prior is the access to the city's fire department and is frequently used byfireandambulancevehicles. The location is further complicated by frequentcrossingofLarpenteurbybicyclistsenteringandexitingthecampus.
The City would like to request Ramsey County to study the area to determine thefeasibilityofinstallingtrafficsignalsand/or changing the existing trafficgeometriestoimprovetheexistingdangeroussituation. The Fairview-Larpenteurintersectionshouldalsobeincludedinthestudyasitsproximityisafurthercomplicationandsignalstherecouldalsobepartofthesolution.
I understand the reconstruction of Larpenteur is not currently included in thecounty's comprehensive plan. We believe this situation is dangerous enough towarrantexpeditiousstudyandresolution.
Please let me know if you need further information.
Sincerely, ,
Qpnet R. Wi saner ~ '.~--
lerk Administrator
JRW:kjz
cc: Howard Heck
Leo Lindig
Terry Iverson
Don Hamilton, Hewlett PackardnSolez
1•
M~~ OF 1~ A+IIli~O'ta kTaTF FAiR MO ?IE Y OF M MiTTTVTE Of A01110L4TL11E
70T? w. ~~ Jleane
lkeu ait!-U. ~ttne..,u ds l I a
es~-solo
March 17, 1987•
Mr. Dan Fuller
Traffic Engineer - Ramsey County3377NorthRiceStreet
St. Paul, MN 55126
Dear Mr. Fuller:
In re: Proposed Traffic Light - Prior and Larpenteur
ciTY couNCIL
MAYOR
TOM BALDWIN
COUNCIL MEMBERS
PAUL CIERNIA
STEPHEN HARD
PHILIP CHENOWETH
GERALD E. WALLIN
CLERK ADMINISTRATOR
DEWAN B. BARNES
As per our conversation of February 25, 1987, I am writing a letter askingforyourconsiderationintheinstallationofanopticomequippedtrafficlightatLarpenteurandPriorStreetsinFalconHeights.
The Falcon Heights Fire and Ambulance Service must cross the four concretelanesandtwoasphaltturninglanesduringeveryemergencycall. There havebeenmanynearcollisionsasthefireapparatusmuststop, observe 40 m.p.h.traffic and then proceed to emergency calls. There are also 600 employeevehiclesthatmustenterthissameintersectiononadailybasisfromStratfordOfficeDevelopmentandHewlettPackardCo. I have also included aRamseyCountySheriffaccidentreportonamotorcycleaccidentfatalitythatoccurredjusteastoftheintersectionofPriorandLarpenteur. The FalconHeightsFireDepartmentwouldliketogoor~ record with the opinion that thisproposedtrafficsignalisanecessitytobeconsideredforfuturepublicsafety.
Please note if we could have a meeting when the time is available. I wouldgreatlyappreciateyourinputintothispotentiallydangeroussituation.
Sincerely,
J~ ~~
Terry D. Iverson n
Fire Marshal
TDI:kj2
TERRY D. IVERSON
Fire N-wrs-+°{
i
FALCON HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
D{VISION OF PUBIK SAY
p77 yy, lprpenfsur Avg.
Fokon Heiphy. MN 55113
e1st e44-5050
HEWLETTPPACKAAD
MIDWEST SALES REQION •2025 W. Larpantaur, SL Paul. Mimgoh 55113. Tilapfwna a12 64411Q0
Mr. Wayne Leonard
Coordinating Engineer March 6, 1987
Public Works Department
Ramsey County
3377 North Rice Street
Shoreview, MN.
5512 6
Dear Mr. Leonard, ~ ~ psP~,f-N
Hewlett-Packard Copant' has a growing concern about trafficsafetyattheGortner, Larpenteur, Prior intersections.
We are aware that preliminary plans are in process forLarpenteurAvenueimprovements, but wanted the opportunitytoinputourexperienceandobservationsconcerningtraffic infrontofourbuilding.
We have witnessed one fatal accident and several other accidentsinwhichseriousbodilyinjurieshaveoccurred.
Our building location is such that the intersections are underobservation8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on workdays and we arealarmedatitspotentialforaccidents. For each accident thatoccursweestimatetenormorenearmisses.
We have two hundred and sixty employees at this location, manyofwhommustenterandexitthepropertyseveraltimesadayintheperformanceofcompanybusiness. Our tzaffic plus FalconHeightsEmergency/Fire Vehicle and an expanding new office. parktrafficaresignificantfactorstoconsider.
The intersections are midway between Fairview and;Cleveland andvehiclesonLarpenteurappeartopeaktheiraccelerationatthissectionofroadwayeithermaintainingtheirspeedordeceleratingastheypassthefrontofourbuilding.
Traffic flow seems to peak at 45 to 50 miles per hour despite a40mileperhourposting.
Our observation is that fast moving vehicles on Larpenteur failtoseeormisjudgethespeedoftrafficturningontoLarpenteurand "vice-versa.~~
We believe that the most appropriate solution to be a signal atthePrior/Larpenteur intersection. The signal would moderatetrafficspeeds, allow the traffic flow on to and off of Prior toberegulatedandgiveemergency/fire vehicles an opportunity tostopLarpenteurtraffic. The `signal, stopping traffic on
t
I wanted you to have this input before that meeting.
Larpenteur at intervals, would allow Gortner trafficopportunitiestoexitorentersafely.
The County proposal, as I understand it, will include speciallanestofacilitatesafeturning.positive step but, to repeat, it seemssthatethevfast movingavs. slow iaoving vehicles are theneedtomoderateandcontrolthisptrafficpflow~s~ There is a
I would like the opportunity to participate in future meetingsconcerningLarpenteurimprovements. Falcon Heights .City Admin-istrator Dewan Barnes, aware of our concerns, has invited me totheApril8, 1987 ,meeting scheduled at the City Hall.
Si erely,
Don Hamilton
Hewlett-Packard CompanyFacilityManager
1
Consent
scy_______CITY oy sucoN HEIGaZ's
F.QIIEST ToR COUNCIL
ITEM DE5Ca1PTI0N:
Status Report on Hamline Alley Pro
SU8lSITTED BY
Terry Maurer
REVIENED DY: Jan Wiessner
PJCPLAICATION/SUMMARY (attach sdditional sheets as ne
I,genda Item: F2
lleetsag Date: 8-10-88
Mayor Baldwin requested a written summary of the sups taken in .the
Hamline Alley project. Terry Maurer will be presen to answer questions/discuss the project. ~,
I
Attachment:
Letter dated August 4, 1988 from Terry Maurer
ACTION REQL?ESTEL`
Information Only
August 4, 1988
File: 330-000.00
i CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Maier Stewart & Associates Inc.
Ms. Jan Wiessner
City of Falcon Heights
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
RE: Hamline Alley
Dear Ms. Wiessner:
As you are aware, we became involved in the Hamline Alley situation back in
October, 1986. At that time, we gave our opinion regarding the problem and
a recommendation for correction. In April, 1987, we reviewed this with the
City Council and were directed to secure quotations for accomplishing the
corrections. Progressive Contractors, Inc. gave us the low quote of $4,960
to mill off a portion of the bituminous surfacing and then place a thin
overlayment on the alley in an effort to improve the drainage,
This work was undertaken in October, 1987. After lowering the catch basin,
milling the bituminous and placing the overlayment there were still two
areas which puddled water. The major problem was the lack of grade in the
alley which is a result of the original design. Placement of bituminous
material can not be done to exact tolerances and therefore very flat grades
will have a tendency to cause."birdbaths". The Minnesota Department of
Transportation specification provides for tolerances of between one half and
one eighth inch in the placement of bituminous material. After the
corrective work was complete, the areas which puddled water were within the
State specification.
However, we did take another step to improve the situation further. We had
the contractor mill a shallow narrow strip down the middle of the alley.
This reduced the "birdbaths" substantially, but left a rough finish in the
center of the alley. We thought about patching it with a hand placed
bituminous layer. We decided against this due to the labor intensive cost
and the potential of re-establishing the "birthbaths". Therefore, in an
effort to make the alley more aesthetically pleasing, we included it in this
years seal coating project. The aggregate used for the seal coat will be
evident longer here than on a City street due to the lower traffic volumes.
1959 ~SLOAN PLACE, ST. PAUL, MINNES9TA 55117 612-7746021
Ms. Jan Wiessner
August 4, 1988
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It is our understanding the original project cost to reconstruct the alleywasapproximately522,000. Since it was economically impossible to tear it
up and start over, we believe the corrective action taken provides the best
overall solution to the problem.
If you have any questions regarding this, please call.
Sincerely,
MAIER STEWART & ASSOCIATES. INC.
Terry J. Maurer, P.E.
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Conssnt
oY % ~.CI1Y OF lwI.CON HEIGHTS
AStnda Itsm: F3
Ms~tiAg Date: _ip_gg
SEQUEST !OR COUNCIL CONSIDERATI~
Coa~iant
P~cy_C21'Y OF tALCON HEIGBTS.
Agenda Item: F4
Meeting Date; 8/10/88
REQUEST l~OR COUNCIL COIiSIDEAATIi~N
ITElI DESCRIPTION:
Discussion - Public Hearing Process ',
SUB?tITTED ~= Shirley Chenoweth
REVIEWID DY:
ERPLANATION/SUI4ll-RY (attach additional sheets as aecess~ary):
Attachments;
a) .July 26, 1988 Letter from Flanner Dwinell
b) August 1, 1988 Memo from Cdiessner to Plannling Commission
c) Copy of Planning Commission Minutes of Augjust 1, 1988
d) Letter from David Black, Planning Commissijon Chair, dated
August 5, 1988
ACTION REQIIESTID:
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3~CITY OF
FALCON HEIGHTS
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113.5594 PHONE 612-644-5050
August 1, 1988
T0: Chair, David Black and Planning Commission~Members
FROM: Jan Wiessner~
RE: Public Hearing Process for Planning Issues.
I received the enclosed letter fro m Dick Dwinell regarding the City's
Public Hearing process for various planning issues. This subject has come
up from time to time and I think it would be appropriate for the Planning
Co~nission to discuss the process and make a recommendation to the City
Council if you feel changes are warranted.
Dick will be present at your meeting to answer questions.
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2s July 1988
Jan Wiesner, City Administrator
City of Falcon Heights
2077 Larpenteur Avenue W.
Falcon Heights, Mlv 5~1 i8
RE: Public Hearing for Planning Questions
Dear Jan:
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As per our discussions on the issue of public hearing for planning questions, I am
forwarding two examples of suburban communities and their adopted procedures.
As you are aware, the State law gives full authority to the City Council on all matters
dealing with planning issues. However, the Council may choose to delegate the public
hearing portion of planning issues such as rezonings and conditional use permits to the
Planning Commission.
The City of Burnsville is a 'growing` community with many petitions for planning
activity. The first step in applying for a public hearing involves a meeting with staff to
assure the application is complete, the fee is collected, and the necessary materials are
submitted at the time the application is submitted. The Director of Community
Development sets the date for the public hearing before the Planning Commission and
publishes the date in the local newspaper. The Planning Commission holds the public
hearing and gives its recommendation to the City Council for final action. The entire '
process Sri!! usually take a minimum of six weeks.
The City of Roseville, as an example, is a "mature' community with a detailed public
hearing process. The applicant first meets with the City Planning Director who
confirms that the planning material is complete, the fee is paid, and the application
form is finished. The application is then referred to the City Council. The City Council
refers the matter to the Planning Commission for a public hearing and the Planning
Director publishes the hearing date. The Planning Commission holds the hearing and
makes a recommendation, which is referred to the City Council for final consideration.
The complete public hearing process from initial application to final action by the City
Council will take a minimum of six weeks.
Jan Wiesner, 26 July 1988 Page 2
In the City of Falcon Heights, the petfioner completes the application and pays the
fees to the Administrator's office. The applicant is NOT required to submit application
materials with the application. The application is placed before the City Council for
consideration. The City Counal sets the date for the public hearing and refers the
matter to the Planning Commission for recommendation. The Commission members
realize that the Commission decision has no authority or responsibility in the planning
question. Often times the petitioner does not present detailedplanning documents,
diagrams, and information before the Planning Commission. Therefore, the attitude and
the responsibility of each Commission member may be effected in the decision making
process.
Regardless if the community is mature or growing, the issues conceming the
oaanagement of the public hearing are similar.-First, it is important #or the petitioner --
to know exactly what is expected with the application form. The application should
include complete planning information, not just a `hand drawn` sketch plan. Second, the
petitioner should be given the opportunity to review the application with City Staff
concerning the possible planning issues. Thirdly, the petition should be given a public
hearing where the staff can present a complete review of the project and make a
recommendation. Fourth, the Planning Commission should be given ample time to hear
and judge the petition on the merits of the Comprehensive Plan, the Zoning Code, and
good planning policy. In short, the public hearing process should become an important
part of the City's business.
f believe the delegation of the public hearing responsibilities tothe Planning Commission
and the City Administrator's Crffice is a more efficient public hearing process. The
applicant understands clearly the fees for the hearing, the material that must be
submitted for consideration, and the time table for resolution of the planning process.
The Administrator is given the responsibilities of managing the public hearing process. In
the case of an incomplete planning application, the Planning Commission may continue
the public hearing. The difference between the public hearing process in Roseville and
lumsville involved the Administrator's referral of the application to the City Council as
the first step and the Council's referral to the Planning Commission for the public
fiearing. In Bumsville, the Administrator referred the application to the Planning
Commission for a public hearing. In either case the public hearing is referred to the
Piarin~y ~,:;~mis~i:,^.. 'he ~.~:~io^ .3 adcp~:cn of M referral pror,.2ss cent ret~*mi^~d
by the City of Falcon Heights.
Please call if you have any questions. I would be happy to discuss this issue with the
City Council.
Sincerely,
S V1l~AN U ~
for Planner
INC.
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Richard J. t?vvinell,
PLANNING COP4SISSION MEETING /'
AUGUST 1, 1986
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systcm, a total parking ban on Coffman would not be acceptable, University
students should uee University parking facilities sad should be ticketed if
found parking on Coffman Dace the request is approved.
Carroll again rtquested that the item be postponed with the understaading CARROLL~
that the Grove Association work with the Coffman rtsideats with the critical
timeframe in mind that the item be addressed with a formal statemeat by the
next Planning Commission meeting. Barry was of the apiaion that those Narking BARRY
an the issue not address the specif ics but instead be addressed by City
Staff, Planner or Engineer.
PARKING
Finegan then moved, seconded by Boche, postponement for further consideration. 3666 COFFMA
Motion carried unanimously. POSTPONED
Black directed City Staff to look at parking regniremeats for the Grose area, BLACK
Uaiversity system and City of St. Paul and determine bow the best of all the
requirements used by these areas could be adopted for this area of Falcon
Aeights as well as all other areas of Falcon Aeights. Boche agreed that the
issue needs to be addressed in a broader sense.
The conditional use reouest was again considered z-ith the applicants not being C0~'DITIC~';.'._
present. Barrv moved that the conditional use be derie,: because the a^.Ylicant LTS£ F.L~t ~.
was r.C: ArESer.t. ~lOtvn died fOr lack Of S2C0^.?. ~~~ P L~~'~'-
HALLOa~•kin then moved to direct sta_`r to sped;icall~- notif ~ the applicant that ~'~'=~= ~0-'=
his request will be considered at the Sente~ber ~lan:~ing Coaaaission meeting. SHOFPI'~G
otion died for lack of second and no action was take, CE\TER
Carroll moved, seconded by Duncan, to increase the amount for the Planning
Commission's attendance for travel, conferences and schools to $1,ODQ for the 1989
1989 budget. ,Motion carried unanimously. Bt'DGET
Planner Dwinell reviewed his July 20, 1988 letter on playing revive methods.
Boche indicated frustration on lack of staff input sad a request that this be PLANNER
communicated to the City Council. There is a need for basic staffiag input DWINELL
at Planning Commission meetings. Black and Daykin agreed that backgronnd information
is lacking.
Black asked if staff should make recommendations to which Duncan replied that
the Planning Commission should make its own recommendations but staff should B~~`
provide the framework. Boche was of the opinion that staff should provide BOCHE
alternatives.
Dvinell then reviewed the Procedure Manual for the Plaaning Process sad Review DWINELL
of Residential Setbacks. Planning Commission mashers reviewed the documents
And offered suggestions. Written comments should be submitted to Dvinell.
He then briefly reviewed his July 26th memorandum and asked for comments.
71ie Planning Cos~ission will consider at its next meetfxcg the public bearing
x.. rro.cess (provosed tti handled b~ PlarininR :Coeaa~bezs} as,d variance
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FALCON HEIGHTS
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE •FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 551 13-5594 PHONE 612.644-5050
August 5, 1988
Mayor Tom Baldwin
City of Falcon Heights
2077 W. Larpenteur
Falcon Heights, Mn 55113
Dear Tom;
We have previously discussed the. practice of the City Council holding all public
hearings. I believe that failure to recieve a full range of public comments
severly limits the Planning Commissionts ability to make sound recommendations.
As I recall, you could see some merit in this approach, but we reached no firm
decision on changing the present process. I believe that the time has come to
reach agreement on changing at least some of the public hearings from the City
Council to the Planning Commission.
The most recent example of our problem is the application for a conditional use
permit for the pool hall at Northome Shopping Center. We well be asked, at a
special meeting, to devise a set of conditions appropriate to protect the
surrounding areas from unecessary intrusion by this use. Through various hearsay,
I am aware of some of the problems nearby homeowners experienced with Roc-a-Fellas,
and I hope we can guard against a reocurrance. Yet we will have to make an
attempt without hearing from those most affected by a pool hall. Since the City
Council will hold the public hearing, all sides of the issue will have an
opportunity to be heard, and I am sure that sound and reasonable conditions
can be placed on this use. But I question whether the Planning Commission's
recommendations will stand up in light of new information. I would rather go
through a public hearing at the Commission than to make proposals that are
naive or incomplete because we don't have the necessary information. The
Planning Commission is a dedicated and capable group. With new guidelines to
follow we can successfully hold the public hearings on alI planning and
zoning issues. The Council may want to schedule a second hearing if the
Planning Commission or the general public is sharply divided.
Please discuss this matter at a Council meeting in the near futuie. Let me
know if I could help by elaborating at your meeting.
Sincerely,
David Black
Planning Commission Chair
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Planning Commission
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