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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_86May28MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 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, Sehunicht and Schroeder. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF MAY 14, 1986 APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, approval of the Minutes of May 14, 1986. Motion oarried unanimously. GROVE PARK AGREEMENT TO BE AMENDED Ciernia requested that Council review the present agreement between the University of Minnesota and Falcon Heights relating to the use of the Grove Park land , make comments, and authorize Barnes to negotiate an amended agreement with the Univerity. Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, that Barnes be authorized to negotiate with the University and prepare an amended agreement for Council approval. Motion carried unanimously. RIDEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 9, 1986, Council briefly discussed a date for a workshop relating to possible development on the Southeast corner of Larpenteur/Snelling, after which the workshop was scheduled for June 9, 1986 at 7:00 P.M. "NO TRUCK PARKING" SIGNS TO BE REMOVED FROM ARONA, LARPENTEUR TO CRAWFORD Barnes explained the signs presently posted were placed there to prevent large trucks from parking on the street while patronizing the Flameburger, and are no longer necessary. Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, removal of the signs. Motion carried unanimously. WATERTOWER TO BE CONSTRUCTED ON FAIRGROUNDS NECESSITATING INSTALLATION OF WATERMAIN IN NORTHOME AREA Barnes informed that St. Paul Water Utility will be constructing a water tower on the Fairgrounds in 1987 and it will be necessary for the City to install an eight inch waterline to increase water pressure to the Northome area. Council will be kept apprised of the situation. 7:15 - PUBLIC HEARING ON BULLSEYE GOLF CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST At 7:15 P.M. Baldwin opened the Public Hearing on a request from Bullseye Golf For a permanent conditional use for Golf-O-Mat machines, presented the Affidavit of Publication, and suggested some method other than conditional use be considered. Schroeder explained a conditional use runs with the land and in view of the fact that Council wishes to review the operation yearly (due to possible parking shortage) it might be proper to control the matter by some other method such as licensing. Council `1 . MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 1986 PAGE 2 discussed the possible license fees for the operation and whether or not there should be a special category. Tony Hunt, Bullseye Golf, indicated they would not ob~eet to licensing rather than issuance of a conditional use. There being no others wishing to be heard Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:27 P.M. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, extension of the existing temporary conditional use to June 13, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. The matter will be finalized at the June 11, 1986 meeting. REQIIESTS FOR SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT NORTH OF LINDIG CUL-DE-SAC Baldwin reviewed the history of the Lindig extension and explained that Council had previously expressed opposition to "piece-meal" development in the area. Schroeder reviewed City Code relating to subdivision and the procedure to be followed, after which Council reviewed a map of the area, and discussed drainage and extension of utilities. FRANK EVANS, 187 FAIRVIEW, asked if the three proposed houses would require a holding pond as residents on Fairview and Tatum have expressed concern. RICK GAUGER, 1815 FAIRVIEW, felt that with development of the area some residents would gain, but with the loss of the back half of his lot his property would lose value and he would expect reimbursement. MALCOLM MACGREGOR, representing IRENE MACGREGOR, 1795 FAIRVIEW, commented on the fast that the people to the north were never guaranteed there would not be development in the area, Mrs. MacGregor has entered into a purchase agreement on her lot for construction of a new home, which would not impinge on other properties, and stressed the rights of persons wishing to sell build should be considered. SPING LIN, 1785 FAIRVIEW, stated when he purchased his home they liked the rural setting and no thought of future sale, but after the Brown property was subdivided the rural look was lost. Mr. Lin felt that since Counoil allowed subdivision and construction on the Brown property, subdivision of his lot should be allowed also. G.H. BEHRENS, 1816 TATUM, informed that since the houses went in on the Brown lots it took the boy out of gardening and he would like to put a nice home next to them. Mr. Behrens indicated he was in Favor of allowing construction of the three homes. NANCY WINKEL, 1825 FAIRVIEW, asked about the need for a holding pond when much of the water in the "no-build" area had apparently been diverted to the present storm sewer. IRENE MACGREGOR, 1795 FAIRVIEW, commented on the "piece-meal" development and felt that her property was left as part of the piece when the Brown property was developed, and the construction of a home on the lot would fill out that corner. Council discussed pros and eons on installing full services to the area, reduction of the "no build" area as a result of the installation of the Good Value/Hewlett Packard and Tatum storm sewers, and the possibility of allowing oonstruotion on the lots to round out the area to the eul-de-sae. `t REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 1986 PAGE 3 Sehunieht explained the "no-build" area has been reduced by the installation of storm drainage in other areas, however, should construction be allowed on lots further north a pond will be necessary to comply with requirements stipulated by the City of St. Paul. Council directed Schunicht to determine the size of the "no build" area based on present storm drainage. PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED ON PROPOSED HOME OCCUPATION CODE AMENDMENT Schroeder reviewed a proposed home occupation ordinance, explained it consolidates requirements in the existing code and clarifying some areas. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, a public hearing be scheduled for June 25, 1986 at 7:05 P.M. and publication be authorized. PURCHASE OF NEW TRACTOR FOR PUBLIC WORKS APPROVID Barnes presented quotes on a new tractor for public works, after which Michael Mika, Custom Products and Services, gave information on the Ransome Bob Cat and John Deere tractors. Following a brief discussion Baldwin moved, seconded by Wallin, authorization to purchase a 1986 Ransome Bob Cat at a cost of $8,075.00. Motion carried unanimously. LES MILNER, REQUEST TO SUBDIVIDE LOT SOUTH OF 1870 W. ROSELAWN Les Milner, owner of property at 1870 W. Roselawn and lot to the south of that property, explained that he has been transferred out of state and has an offer to purchase the lot south of 1870 Roselawn (owner of property at 1900 Tatum, James Keilsmeier, wants the land as an extension to his rear yard). Mr. Milner presented a request to subdivide the lot from the Roselawn property, after which Council referred to request to the Planning Commission. PURCHASE OF SOUND SYSTEM FOR COUNCII. CHAMBERS APPROVED Secretary Chenoweth presented quotes on upgrading the sound system which has been deemed necessary before Council meetings may be televised. Following a short discussion, Chenoweth moved, seoonded by Wallin, purchase of system ~1 from Pro-Com (with deletion of the cassette tape recorder) the total cost not to exceed $1,800.00, such amount to be paid from the Contingency Fund. Motion carried unanimously. UPDATE ON TATUM STREET DRIVEWAY PROBLEMS Schunieht explained the contractor did not install some of the driveways on Tatum according to plans and any errors will be corrected at no cost to the City. ADJOURNMENT Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, ad3ournment at g:19 P. M. ~~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: Dewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of May 28, 1986 1 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report ~1-01186 2. Faleon Heights Ambulanoe Reports ~k2-03186 - ~2-03686 3. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports #`4-01986 - #4-02186 4. Request from Donna Senauer, 2292 Folwell, to Barricade. Burton Street Between Hoyt & Folwell from 4:15 to 8:00 p.m., June 1, 1986 for a Block Party CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 28, 1986 5. Disbursements 4/25/86 - 5/14/86 $50,122.92 Sinking Fund $11,210.00 6. Payroll 5/1/86 - 5/15/86 $8,069.80 7. Planners Statement for Month Ending 4/30/86 8. Proseeutor~s Statement for April, 1986 9. Bi-Monthly Financial Report 10. Licenses: Mechanical Contractor X492 Harris Mechanical 2300 Territorial Rd. St. Paul, MN 55114 General Contractor X1486 General Contractor #1487 Ettel & Franz Co. First Landmark Builders 222 Robbins St. 611 South Snelling St. Paul, MN 55114 St. Paul, MN 55114 11. Park and Reoreation Minutes of May 12, 1986 Tree Removal X1488 Pohl~s Tree Service 974 Western Ave. N. St. Paul, MN 55117