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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_86Jan22 MINt~TES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1986 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Baldwin. PRESENT Members Baldwin, Ciernia, Chenoweth, and Hard. also present. ABSENT None. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Clerk Administrator Barnes was Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, that the Consent Agenda be approved with the addition of the Planning Commission Minutes of January 13, 1986, the Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 13, 1986, the deletion of the Bonestroo Statement for November, 1985, and placement of that item on the regular agenda. Motion carried unanimously. (See attached list) MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 1986 APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Baldwin, that the Minutes of January 8, 1986 be approved. Motion carried unanimously. The Clerk Administrator presented the following information obtained from the Falcon Heights Deputies and Ramsey County Public Works: Deputies are opposed to parking on Larpenteur due to the accident record at Fairview and Larpenteur, indicated that the lack of adequate parking in the lot provided is due in part to not-in-use vehicles, and that one resident of the apartments has five or six vehicles; Ramsey County Public Works felt it would complicate snow plowing in addition to being a poor visibility area. Council agreed that parking should not be allowed, but that Mr. Asher be provided with the name of the resident with extra vehicles in order that he may take action on the matter. REQUEST FROM FOREST ASHER, CARETAKER AT 1845-1855 LARPENTEUR, FOR PARKING ON LARPENTEUR DENIED PAT BUSH APPOINTED PART TIME RECREATION DIRECTOR Ciernia reported that the Parks and Recreation Commission interviewed several qualified applicants for the part time recreation director position, and unanimously recommended the hiring of Pat Bush, 1853 Arona. Ciernia moved, seconded by Baldwin, that Pat Bush be hired as recommended by the Commission. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM FRANK IRVING, 1745 TATUM, FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAR REPAIR INCURRED DURING TATUM STREET CONSTRUCTION Frank Irving, 1745 Tatum, explained the circumstances leading to his letter of October 22, 1985 requesting reimbursement for repair of his auto which was damaged while being towed from the mud during construction of Tatum Street. Council expressed concern that this might establish a precedent and discussed determining responsibility (the contractor, city, or vehicle owner) the Pact that the engineer authorized payment of towing charges during construction, and this is not a unique situation, has occurred during other pro~eets. Ciernia MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ' JANUARY 22, 198 PAGE 2 moved, seconded by Chenoweth, that the City reimburse the Irvings in the amount of $100.00 and if the City obtains reimbursement from the contractor, the Irvings will be reimbursed for the remaining $21.88. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Baldwin, Ciernia, and Chenoweth, and the following voted against the same: Hard. Motion carried. PLANNING COMMISSION APPOINTMENTS; DONNA DAYKIN, LEONARD BOCHE, AND JOHN DUNCAN Baldwin moved, seconded by Hard, that the following persons be appointed to the Planning Commission for three year terms: Donna M. Daykin, 1507 W. Hoyt, Leonard Boche, 1776 Fry, and John E. Duncan, 1753 Albert. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSID CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO PARKING FOR DELIVERY RESTAURANTS Council briefly discussed Planner John Ubants recommendation relating to parking requirements for delivery restaurants after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, that tenative approval be given (with recommended changes), subject to Planning Commission approval. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING ON CODE AMENDMENTS SCHEDULED FOR 2/26/86, 7:05 P.M. Baldwin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, that a Public Hearing on proposed code amendments be scheduled for 7:05 p.m., February 26, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST FROM JOHN L. HURRAY III, 174 ARONA, REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION AND PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 2/26/86, B:OOP.M. Hard moved, seconded by Baldwin, that the Conditional Use Request from John L. Murray III, 174 Arona, be referrred to the Planning Commission and that a Public Hearing be scheduled for 8:00 p.m., February 26, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. SCHEDULING OF ASSESSMENT HEARING ON LARPENTEUR/CRAWFORD ALLEY DEFERRED TO 2/26/ 86 Council deferred the scheduling of the assessment hearing on the Larpenteur/Crawford Alley Improvement until March 26, 1986. ORDINANCE 0-86-3 RELATING TO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, that Ordinance 0-86-3 be adopted as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-86-3 RELATING TO AMENDMENT OF SECTION 2-6.02, SUBD. 2 OF THE CODE (HUMAN RIGHTS) RESOLUTION R-86-5 RELATING TO INCREASE IN MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES Council briefly discussed the necessity for increased fees after which Baldwin moved, seconded by Hard, that Resolution R-96-5 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1986 PAGE 3 RESOLUTION R-86-5 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ESTABLISHING INCREASID MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES FOR THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RESOLUTION R-86-6 RELATING TO INCRERASED PLUMBING PERMIT FEES Chenoweth moved, seconded by Baldwin, that Resolution R-86-6 be adopted. Motion carried unanimously RESOLUTION R-86-6 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO ESTABLISHING INCREASID PLUMBING FEES FOR THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RECYCLING COMMITTEE TO BE ORGANIZED Baldwin reported that several persons in the City are interested in working on a recycling program and requested that a committee be formed to do a study on City participation in recycling. Barnes provided information on Recycling Plus, Inc., a firm which will provide curb-side pick up and would be willing to have a representative attend a Council meeting for discussion. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Baldwin, that a recycling committee be organized. Motion carried unaimously. Council requested that a notice requesting volunteers for a recycling committee be placed in the newsletter and that arrangements be made for a representative of Recycling Plus to attend the February 12th meeting. STORM SEWER STUDY TO BE PRESENTED FEBRUARY 12, 1986 Hard commented on the fact that the storm sewer study which was to be prepared by the engineer is past due (due 12/31/85). Barnes informed that the engineer has indicated the report will be presented at the February 12th meeting, after which Council stressed that the report must be available for delivery in the agenda packets for February 12th. FULL TIME FIREFIGHTER DISCUSSION Chenoweth reported that he had met with Chief Renehin and Barnes and presented the latest draft of the Sob description which resulted from that meeting. After reviewing the document Council concurred that an item should be included requiring the person hold and maintain proper certifications (necessary certifications to be determined by the Chief). Starting salary, benefits, and mileage were also discussed after which Baldwin moved, seconded by Hard, that the additional item be included and that the mileage rate be set at $.20 per z mile. Motion carried unanimously. Council also directed that the position be advertised in the League of Minnesota Cities Magazine. WATERSHED REPRESENTATIVES APPOINTED Hard moved, seconded by Baldwin, that the Engineer be appointed as representative to the SW Ramsey and Central Ramsey Watersheds, with the Clerk Administrator as alternate, and the Clerk Administrator be appointed representative to the East Mississippi Watershed District, with the Engineer as alternate. Motion carried unanimously. g .MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ` JANUARY 22, 1986 PAGE 4 REQUEST FROM LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR AN ADDITIONAL 10$ FOR AMICUS PROGRAM DENIED Hard commented on the fact that for two years a fee increase has been voted down by the League Membership and he felt that Funding the Amicus program by charging an additional 10K of regular League dues was a method by which they could obtain an increase without a membership vote. Council concurred that any increase should require a membership vote. Following the discussion Baldwin moved, seconded by Hard, that the League request be denied, and the League be informed that Council views the Amicus program as worthwhile, but should be included in the budget, and deserves a general dues increase for support. Motion carried unanimously. BONESTR00 REQUEST FOR PAYMENT OF $228.13 FOR CRAWFORD/LARPENTEUR ALLEY INSPECTION DENIED Ciernia questioned the payment of $228.13 to Bonestroo and Associates for inspection of the Crawford/Larpenteur alley when proper inspections obviously were not done resulting in drainage problems. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Baldwin, that $228.13 be deducted until the work is completed satisfactorily. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Baldwin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, that the meeting be ad3ourned at 8:54 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. /awl ,~ ~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ~ ATTEST: ~t~~ ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator .J1..i Regular City Council Meeting of January 22, 1986 J CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 22, 1986 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports ~`1-03785 - #1-00186 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~`2-10985 - ~2-00486 3. Lauderdale Fire Report #3-02985 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Report ~4-03985 5. Disbursements 1/1/86 - 1/22/86 $114,609.78 Sinking Fund. $ 39,138.00 6. Payroll 1/1/86 - 1/15/86 $ 8,216.42 7. Cancellation of Lost Cheek #18620 Dated December 10, 1985, Issued to Quinn Cook in the Amount of $25.00 - Authorize Issuance of Replacement 8. Ramsey County Sheriff+s Report for December 1985 9. Ramsey County Sheriffs Report for 1985 10. Licenses: General Constractor ~ 146 Eckberg-Gorton Construction 4122 Blaisdell S. Minneapolis, MN 55409 General Corvorate X1460 PJC Insty Prints 1537 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 I~ 11. Planning Commission Minutes of January 13, 1986 13. Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes of January 13, 1986