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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_86May14MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 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, Chenoweth, Wallin, Hard, and Ciernia. Also present were Barnes, Schunieht and Schroeder CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Baldwin moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF APRIL 23, 1986 APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the Minutes of April 23, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. VARIANCE FOR FENCE GRANTED TO GEORGE H. GREGORY, 1687 W. LARPENTEUR Council briefly discussed a variance request from George H. Gregory, 1687 W. Larpenteur, to construct a 6 foot high fence between the residence at the parking area of the apartments on Fry Street. Mr. Gregory indicated the owner of the apartments did not seem to ob~eet to the fence and may participate in the cost of construction. Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of the variance as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. 1986 SEALCOATING BIDS TO BE OPENED 6/11/86, 11:00 A.M. - RESOLUTION R-86-19 Schunieht presented information and estimated cost ($50,000) for patching and sealcoating the northeast quadrant oP the city, after which Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-86-19. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-19 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR SEALCOATING THE NORTHEAST QUADRANT OF THE CITY FALCON HEIGHTS BOUNDARY CHANGES BETWEEN PRECINCTS 1 AND 2 APPROVED - RESOLUTION R-86-20 Council reviewed the proposed resolution changing precinct boundaries as requested by State Planning Agency and Census Bureau, in order that the boundary will follow physical features. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, adoption of Resolution R-86-20. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-20 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO CHANGE IN THE PRECINCT BOUNDARIES BETWEEN PRECINCT NUMBER ONE AND PRECINCT NUMBER FOUR MAY 12TH DECLARED FAMILY EDUCATION WEEK - RESOLUTION R-86-21 ~Q Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, adoption of Resolution R-86-21. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14 , 19 86 PAGE 2 RESOLUTION R-86-21 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF MAY 12, 1986 AS FAMILY EDUCATION WEEK 7:15 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON ROSELAWN IMPROVEMENTS (CLEVELAND TO 280) Baldwin opened the public hearing and presented the Affidavit of Publication at 7:15 p.m. Council discussed Ramsey County Resolution No. 86-281 agreeing to loan $100,000 to Falcon Heights for construction of Roselawn until the Legislature appropriates funds for the University of Minnesota to reimburse the city, and expressed concern that the resolution provides for repayment of the loan on or before September 1, 1987 with interest accruing after that date. Council concurred the city should not be at risk in any way and would approve the pro3ect only upon the contingency that the city will assume no responsibility for interest costs or other incidental costs. There being no one in attendance wishing to be heard Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:32 p.m., after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-22 with the conditions stipulated above. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-22 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE PROPOSID IMPROVEMENTS TO ROSELAWN AVENUE (CLEVELAND AVE. TO 280) SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-23 contingent upon the pro3eet moving forward. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-23 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO RESTRICT PARKING ALONG A PORTION OF ROSELAWN AVENUE (SOUTH SIDE OF ROSELAWN, FULHAM TO CLEVELAND AVE.) REVIEW OF CONCEPT PLANS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF OFFICE CONDOMINIUM AT 2061 W. LARPENTEUR Planner Uban and Juris Curiskis, Architect for the proposed office condominium at 2061 W. Larpenteur, presented and explained several different concepts for the proposed building and parking area, giving options such as granting several variances for set backs, shared parking with the city, purchase of property from the city, or possible trading of property. Following a discussion, Council indicated a preference for two of the plans and requested Uban and Curiskis draft new plans based on Councils preferences. Barnes was directed to list the options and meet with the attorney to discuss legal implications of shared parking/selling/ trading property. RESPONSIBILITY FOR PLANNERS FEES DISCUSSED Following a brief discussion Council concurred if the city requests assistance From the planner on the proposed condominium the city will be responsible for charges, however, the developer will be responsible for reviews with the architect, etc. Barnes will inform David Olson, the developer, of this decision. 4~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1986 PAGE 3 RECONSTRUCTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE, HOYT TO LARPENTEUR AVENUES AND ALLEY SOUTH OF LARPENTEUR (ALBERT TO HAMLINE) APPROVID - RESOLUTION R-86-24 Schunieht presented, reviewed, and explained costs allocated to the city in the proposed reconstruction of Hamline Avenue and the alley south of Larpenteur, Albert to Hamline, (as outlined in his report dated May 7, 1986, a copy of which is on file in the Clerks Office). Following a discussion regarding whether or not to include the alley in the project Council concurred the alley should be part of the project. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, adoption of Resolution R-86-24 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-24 A RESOLUTION ORDERING THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE, HOYT TO LARPENTEUR AVENUES, AND ALLEY BETWEEN LARPENTEUR AND CALIFORNIA AVENUES, HAMLINE TO ALBERT PRESENTATION AND APPROVAL OF PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS R-86-25 AND R-86-26 RELATING TO TRANSFER OF CABLE TV FRANCHISE Ron Eggert, Cable Commissioner for Falcon Heights, presented and explained the proposed resolutions, and recommended adoption of both resolutions, R-86-25 transferring the franchise to a consortium of Pive experienced, financially sound cable operators, R-86-26 denying transfer from the consortium to North Central Cable Communisations, L. P. due to that firmsts reluctance to provide requested financial information. Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-86-25 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-25 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF GROUP W CABLE, INC. Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-86-26 which carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-26 A RESOLUTION DENYING THE REQUEST TO TRANSFER OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL OF GROUP W CABLE OF THE NORTH SUBURBS, INC. AND TRANSFER OF THE CABLE COMMUNICATION FRANCHISE ORDINANCE TO NORTH CENTRAL CABLE COMMUNICATIONS, L. P. PARTIAL ABATEMENT OF SANITARY SEWER PENALTY, JOHN HURRAY, 174 ARONA Council discussed a request from John Murray, 1741 Arona, to abate the sanitary sewer penalty as the last statement was the third one received which was addressed incorrectly. Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, abatement of the $2.11 penalty but leaving the original penalty of $2.09 in place. Motion carried unanimously. Barnes explained that the cost of the new city hall sign authorized at the last meeting was incorrect, and is $1,000 more than indicated, after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin that the additional $1,000 expenditure be authorized. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor CITY HALL SIGN COST INCREASED TO $3,500 `t MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14, 1986 PAGE 4 thereof: Baldwin, Chenoweth, Wallin, and Ciernia, and the following voted against the same: Hard. Motion carried. IDAHO/SNELLING PLAYGROUND TO BE STRIPED Ciernia explained the Park and Recreation Commission felt it was not necessary to expend funds for green coating on the asphalt at the playground, but did recommend the striping at a cost of $275.00. Council authorized Barnes to arrange for the striping. DISCUSSION - POSSIBLE DESIGNATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY Sohroeder presented a general overview of the latest legislation dealing with establishment of economic development authorities and will draft a summary of the information for Council review. DISCUSSION - POSSIBLE PURCHASE OF USED BOBCAT FOR PUBLIC WORKS Barnes explained the Public Works Dept. has had a used Bobcat on trial, but he, personally, was not sure it would be wise to purchase the used equipment at a price of $8,800 when new may be purchased for $12,640. Council directed Barnes to obtain further information on the new equipment. ADJOURNMENT Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, adjournment at 9:41 p.m. Motion carried unanimously. ~~ ~//~~l~t~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ' r/ ~~i~~-~- Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk, Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of May 14, 1986 r -~ 1 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 14 , 19 86 1. Falcon Heights Ambulanoe Reports ~2-02686 - 2-03086 2. Lauderdale Fire Reports ~3-00586 & 3-00686 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Report ~4-01886 4. Disbursements 4/23/86 - 5/14/86 $ 29,664.73 5. Payroll 4/15/86 - 4/30/86 $ 8,248.56 6. Engineers Statement - 3/1/86 Through 3/31/86 7. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for April, 1986 8. Licenses: (See Attached List) 9. Planning Commission Minutes of May 5, 1986 10. Human Rights Commission Meeting of April 14, 1986 CONSENT AGENDA May 14, 1986. LICENSES Corporate Chinatown Restaurant #1483 1533 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Express Signs, Inc. #1476 1547 West Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Refuse Wiley's Remov-All #1473 615 Holly Avenue St. Paul, MN 551-2 General Contractors Midwest Fence b Mfg. Co. #1479 525 East Villau~me South St. Paul, MN 55075 The Lentch Co., Inc. #1478 988 Dale North St. Paul, MN 55117 Quality Carpentry #1480 4260 Reiland Lane Shoreview, MN 55112 Jos. E. Johnson 5 Son #1482 477 Selby Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 .Arrow Sign Co. #1477 18607 Highway 65 Northeast Cedar, MN 55011 Goulding Construction #1484 1192 Lark Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 Florian M. Rauth #1481 4747 - 5th Street Northeast Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Authentic Construction #1485 719 Portland Avenue St. Paul, MN 55104