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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_86Mar26MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 1986 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Baldwin. PRESENT All members present, Baldwin, Hard, Ciernia, Chenoweth, and Wallin. Barnes was also present ADDENDA TO AGENDA Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, addition of Item 5(g) to the agenda (relating to indemnification resolution), and addition of Item 11 to the consent agenda (Human Rights Minutes of March 20, 1986). Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, approval of the Consent Agenda with the deletion of Item 6 (Park & Recreation Minutes), such item to be added to the regular agenda as requested by Hard. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSID ORDINANCE AMENDING PORTIONS OF THE CODE RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Council briefly reviewed proposed code amendments relating to the Human Rights Commission as recommended by the Commission, after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Ordinance 0-86-11. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 0-86-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PART 6 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION RESIGNATION OF TOM HOVE, 1905 TATUM, FROM HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Baldwin moved, seconded by Hard, accepting the resignation of Tom Hove, 1985 Tatum, from the Human Rights Commission. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE GRANTED TO PAUL BAEHR, 1746 HOLTON, FOR DRIVEWAY CONSTRUCTION Council reviewed, discussed, and revised the proposed driveway plan for 1746 Holton after which Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, granting of a variance as follows: The variance will commence 100 feet east of the east curb line of 1746 Holton after which point the driveway may be constructed within one foot of the lot line providing a curb is installed to assure proper drainage away from the neighboring lot to the south. The westerly 100 feet must adhere to the required 5 foot set back, and the driveway must be installed prior to July 1, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. Baehr will be provided with a copy of the plan and a letter explaining the procedure to be followed. NO ACTION TAKEN ON FALSE ALARM PROCEDURES ~~ Hard requested no discussion be held regarding false alarm procedures as Ken Lancaster, 1905 Snelling, was not in attendance and had not responded MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 1986 PAGE 2 to Hard~s letter dated March 7th inviting Lancaster to participate in the discussion. Lancaster contacted Hard in the fall of 1985 objecting to the procedure. PROPOSED ROSELAWN IMPROVEMENTS (CLEVELAND TO 280) Barnes explained that Ramsey County has completed plans for the Roselawn improvement and recommended the plans be referred to the city engineer for review. He presented an overview of the costs being allocated to Falcon Heights and requested Couneil~s permission to negotiate with the University of Minnesota for funds since only University property abuts the proposed improvement. A lengthy discussion ensued regarding the lack of action on the part of the Legislature to appropriate funds for the University, the fact that the project will not go forward if Falcon Heights fails to approve the plans, and the possibility of encouraging the University to petition for the improvement and agree to finance the portion abutting their property. Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, authorization for Barnes to meet with the University, inform them that Falcon Heights will not participate in the financing, and suggest the University petition for the improvement and agree to pay the costs. Motion carried unanimously Baldwin referred to his letter dated March 21, 1986 to Representative John Rose expressing displeasure at the lack of action on funding for the Roselawn project and Rosets subsequent reply dated March 2~, 1986. Baldwin was of the opinion that legislative action should be taken to prevent communities from being forced to go through this type of procedure with each project, perhaps a statute to make the University responsible in some way for local assessment policy. Council agreed legislation is necessary to make this sort of funding more automatic, and Hard suggested the League of Cities be approached in respect to proposing such a bill. ALCOHOL IN THE PARRS - PERMITS TO BE REQUIRID FOR GROUPS OF 25 OR MORE Council reviewed information received from the city attorney and League of Cities relating to the city~s liability in the issuance of permits for use of beer in the parks, discussed whether or not to prohibit the use of alcohol as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission, or if discontinuing the issuance of permits but not prohibiting use of alcohol would make the city less likely to be named in a lawsuit. Wallin was of the opinion that no matter what precautions are taken it would still be possible for the city to be named. Ciernia explained that Parks and Recreation did not approve of alcohol in the parks as they feel parks are family orientated, and alcohol consumption is not an appropriate activity. Ciernia then moved prohibition of alcohol in the parks as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission. The motion died for lack of a second. Council determined that the permitting process does provide some control and stipulated that groups of 25 or more must obtain a permit. PROPOSED AMENDMENT OF INDEMNIFICATION RESOLUTION R-86-9 Baldwin explained that Cable Commissioner Ronald Eggert has some concern over the wording of Resolution R-86-9 relating to State Statute which restricts the limit to $200,000, and has requested Council consider a resolution based on the ordinance adopted by the City of Roseville. Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-86-13 which will ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 1986 PAGE 3 delete reference to State Statute, subject to review and approval by the city attorney. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-13 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION R-86-9 RELATING TO INDEMNIFICATION OF CITY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES PARK AND RECREATION MINUTES OF MARCH 10, 1986 Hard questioned the Commissionts policy on prohibiting rental of hockey rinks during open rink hours and Ciernia explained that persons coming to use the rinks during open hours were displeased to arrive and find the rink was reserved and in use. Hard also commented on possible future plans for University Grove Park which are being formulated by the Commission with assistance from the Grove Association. Ciernia stated the sub-committee has been provided with a map and are to present some ideas appropriate for the space. SALARY INCREASE FOR VINCE WRIGHT APPROVED Barnes informed Council that Public Works Foreman Vince Wright has completed the 6 months probation set forth by Council following a determination that his performance was not satisfactory, that his performance has improved, and an increase might be granted. Following a short discussion Baldwin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of a 3~ salary increase. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Chenoweth moved, seconded by Ciernia, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:02 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: .-~ Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator ~. ~~ Regular City Council Meeting of March 26, 1986 3~At 1 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 1986 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports ~1-00586 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~2-0 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports ~4-00686 4. Disbursements 3/13/86 - 3/26/86 Sinking Funds 5. Payroll 3/1/86 - 3/15/86 - ~1-00786 ?086 - ~2-02286 - X00886 $464,912.32 104.84 $ 7,979.42 6. Bi-Monthly Financial Report 7. Statement for Legal Services through 2/28/86 - Briggs & Morgan 8. Prosecutors Statement for February 1986 - Jerome Filla 9. General Corporate Licenses: The Hoover Company #1467 1539 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, Mn 55113 W. F. Simon & Assoc. X1468 1550 W. Larpenteur Rm. 203 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 10. Human Rights Commission Minutes of March 20, 1086