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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_86Apr23MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1986 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Baldwin. PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Chenoweth and Hard. Also present were Barnes and Schunicht. ABSENT Wallin (arrived later). CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF APRIL 9, 1986 APPROVED Baldwin moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the Minutes of April 9, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. BULLSEYE GOLF, 1557 W. LARPENTEUR, REQUEST TO ERECT A SALE TENT APPROVED Council briefly discussed a request from Dennis Hunt, Buullseye Golf, to erect a tent for the purpose of holding a golf sale. Mr. Hunt explained the sale will be held May 23 through May 26 during the following hours: Friday 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, and Monday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and that there will be an off-duty police officer on the site Friday and Saturday. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the request contingent upon approval by the State Highway Department as the tent will be on State right-of-way. Motion carried unanimously. BULLSEYE GOLF, 1557 W. LARPENTEUR, GRANTED PERMISSION FOR SIDEWALK SALE Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval oP Mr. Hunt's request for permission to hold a sidewalk sale for the merchants in Bullseye Plaza July 10 through July 12, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. BULLSEYE GOLF REQUEST FOR PERMANENT CONDITIONAL USE FOR GOLF-O-MAT MACHINES REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION, PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 7:15 P.M., MAY 28, 1986 Following the discussion Baldwin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, extension of the present temporary conditional use to May 30, 1986, referral of the conditional use request to the Planning Commission, and setting a public hearing for 7:15 p.m., May 28, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. The Planning Commission will be informed that Council would consider the conditional use if the matter may be reevaluated annually, preferably in April. REQUEST FROM DAVID H. OLSON, OWNER OF PROPERTY AT 2061 W. LARPENTEUR, TO PURCHASE A 20 FOOT STRIP OF CITY PROPERTY - ALSO VARIANCE REQUESTS David H. Olson, owner of the property at 2061 W. Larpenteur presented a preliminary plan for a two story brick office building on that site, and requested that Council consider selling a 20' strip of city property - - ~ 36 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1986 PAGE 2 ad~acant to the site For additional parking and landscaping. Mr. Olson also explained that set back variances would be needed on all four lot lines, and ~ossibily a parking variance. WALLIN ARRIVES Wallin arrived at 7:26 p.m. OLSON REQUESTS DISCUSSED, VARIANCES REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION . ~ ~ 3'7 Council briefly discussed the possible sale of land to Mr. Olson, indicating the cost would be at least the amount the city paid for the land ($2.00 per square foot). The variances were referred to the Planning Commission, and Mr. Olson was requested to present his plans to the City Planner for review. MSA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PRESENTATION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R-86-16 Schunieht presented a report on the Minnesota State Aid system and the allocation of funds to Falcon Heights. He then reviewed his report dated April 18, 1986 relating the the city's Five Year Municipal State Aid Capital Improvement Program (a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's Office) and recommended Council adopt a resolution approving the five-year plan. Council discussed streets presently on the State Aid System and the possibility of transferring State Aid designation to other streets after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-16. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-16 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FIVE-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREETS DISCUSSION - REDEVELOPMENT OF SE CORNER, LARPENTEUR AND SNELLING Apfelbacher informed Council of recently adopted Federal and State laws affecting the use of tax increment financing and stressed the fact that the city may still implememt tax increment financing between now and September 1, 1986. Apfelbacher then presented a preliminary draft of his computations relating to redevelopment of the southeast corner of Larpenteur and Snelling and its relationship to Stratford Development's proposal. A copy of the report is on file in the Clerk's Office. Apfelbacher and Barnes requested Council give some guidelines for prospective developers and during the discussion the following guidelines were developed: 1) would prefer a mix of housing and commercial, 2) would entertain considering a building higher than three stories, 3) would prefer a 10 year tax increment period but would consider a longer period if a developer convinces Council it is appropriate, and ~) would consider condemnation only as a last resort. Council concurred it would be prudent to obtain an appraisal on the property after which Baldwin moved, seconded by Hard, Barnes be authorized to contact the City Attorney for names of appraisers, and arrange for such appraisal. Motion carried unanimously. Barnes also was directed to cheek into relocation costs. LICENSE FEE INCREASE DISCUSSION AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION R-86-17 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1986 PAGE 3 After a discussion of proposed license fee increases recommended by staff Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-17. Motion oarried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-17 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING INCREASED LICENSE FEES FOR THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS NEW SIGN TO BE PURCHASED FOR ENTRANCE TO CITY HALL Council reviewed the design of a proposed sign for the entrance of City Hall, and discussed the quotes received. All members except Hard felt the present sign inadequate and a new sign desirable. Following the discussion Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, authorization of the purchase of the sign at a cost of up to $2,500, such amount to be taken from the Contingency Fund. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Baldwin, Ciernia, Chenoweth, and Wallin, and the following voted against the same: Hard. Motion oarried. Council requested information on expected longevity of the sign. PARK/CITY HALL USE - LIST OF GROUPS TO BE CHARGED/NOT CHARGED APPROVED Ciernia presented a proposed list oP public service or city related organizations which would not be charged a Fee for use of city parks/ buildings and a list of groups to be charged. After a short discussion and the addition of some other groups, Council agreed the list should be used as a guideline. Council discussed a proposal for a new sound system for the Council Chambers as the present system has a great deal of background noise and feed back and would not be serviceable when taping meetings for Cable TV. Council agreed the system needs upgrading and directed staff to obtain two more quotes on a new system. LETTER FROM MN/DOT REGARDING CITY'S COST FOR STORM SEWER ON SNELLING AVENUE A letter dated April 3, 1986 from the Minnesota Department of Transpsortation relating to the City share of storm sewer costs at the time Snelling Avenue is reconstructed ($43,500.00) was discussed. Council recalled that MN/DOT had previously stated there would be no charge for storm drainage as most of the drainage was from Snelling Avenue and the State right-of-way not Prom the city. Sehunicht will review the matter and discuss it with MN/DOT. CAP TO BE PLACED ON PLANNERS FEES RELATING TO 2061 W. LARPENTEUR Hard felt there should be a limit on the amount of expense incurred for planning fees on behalf of the developer oP 2061 W. Larpenteur. Council concurred and directed Barnes to inform the City Planner there is a $500.00 cap on fees. 3€ MIlJUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1986 PAGE 4 REPORT ON RAMSEY COUNTY LEAGUE OF LOCAL GOVERMNMENTS MEETING Hard and Chenoweth reported on the last RCLLG meeting relating to risk management and suggested the City's insurance be reviewed using suggestions made at the meeting such as increasing deductible, etc. ADJOURNMENT Wallin moved, seconded by Ciernia, ad3ournment at 10:06 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. C Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST ~" ~ ~/ ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator - 39 Regular City Council Meeting of April 23, 1986 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 23, 1986 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report 1-01086 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Report 2-02586 3. Lauderdale Fire Report 3-00486 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports 4-01086 - 4-01786 5. Disbursements 4/10/86 - 4/23/86 $ 61,228.40 6. Payroll 4/1/86 - 4/15/86 $ 9,012.99 7. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of April 7, 1986 8. Planners Statement for Month Ending 3/31/86 9. Prosecutors Statement for March, 1986 10. Ramsey County Sheriffts Report for March, 1986 11. Licenses: Tree Removal X1472 Metro Tall Timbers 93 Big Circle Drive Little Canada, MN 55117 Vending Machine ;1475 John C. Weatherston 2700 N. Dale Roseville, MN 55112 (Located at DeLange Studio, 1899 W. Larpenteur) [~ General Contractor X1474 Metro Summit Builders 900 W. 94th St. Bloomington, MN 55420 Peddlers License X1471 Blue Bell Ice Cream 3218 Snelling Minneapolis, MN 55406