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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_86Aug27MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1986 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Baldwin PRESENT Baldwin, Hard, Chenoweth, and Wallin. Also present were Barnes, Schroeder, and Schunicht. ABSENT: Ciernia. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF AUGUST 13, 1986 APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Minutes of August 13, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON 1987 BUDGET AND REVENUE SHARING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 24, 1986, 7:15 P.M. Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, scheduling of a public hearing on the 1987 Budget and Revenue Sharing for September 24, 1986 at 7:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLEY NORTH OF LARPENTEUR, ARONA ST. TO SNELLING DRIVE At 7:05 P.M. Baldwin opened the public hearing on assessments for the alley north of Larpenteur, Arona to Snelling Drive, and presented the Affidavits of Publication and Mailing. Schunicht presented information on the project and explained the costs and proposed assessments. Baldwin then read into the record letters of objection from Vincent Landis, 1538 Crawford St., and Evelyn Peterson, 1522 Crawford St., both of whom stressed they do not use the alley as their garages and driveways do not have access from the alley. Baldwin explained the city makes certain services available to the residents which benefit the property even though the resident does not choose to make use of the service, and which would be available for possible future owners. VINCE LANDIS, 1538 CRAWFORD ST., personally stated his objection as he has no use of the alley. He also commented on lack of snowplowing, stockpiling of snow and ice, late night deliveries at the Bullseye Building, and was of the opinion Bullseye and Embers have the most use of the alley. There being no others wishing to be heard Baldwin closed the hearing at 7:29 P.M. Council agreed to 8~ interest over a ten year period after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, adoption of Resolution R-86-30 approving the assessment roll. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-30 s A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR 1986 IMPROVEMENTS TO ALLEY NORTH OF LARPENTEUR, ARONA ST. TO SNELLING DRIVE MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1986 PAGE 2 SUBDIVISION REQUESTS FROM IRENE MACGREGOR, 1795 FAIRVIEW, AND SPING LIN, 1785 FAIRVIEW, REFERRED TO PLANNING COMMISSION, CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE COUNCIL SCHEDULED FOR 9/2+/86, 8:00 P.M. Baldwin presented subdivision requests from Irene MacGregor, 1795 Fairview, and Sping Lin, 1785 Fairview, after which Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, referring the requests to the Planning Commission, scheduling continuation of the public hearing before Council for September 24, 1986 at 8:00 P.M, and authorizing publication of the same. IRENE MACGREGOR, 1795 FAIRVIEW, informed Council she, the Lins, and Behrens have made an offer to the owner of the one foot strip needed for Lindig St. extension, and have given him 10 days in which to reply. PROPOSED CHANGES IN CODE RELATING TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DEFERRED TO 9/ 10/ 86 Schroeder presented a proposed ordinance amending the section of the code relating to alcoholic beverages and explained the changes are necessary to be in compliance with recent changes in state statute. Council briefly discussed the matter after which Baldwin recommended any member with questions relating to the proposed changes submit them to the city secretary who will in turn refer them to the attorney. The matter will be placed on the September 10th agenda. RESOLUTION RELATING TO WILLIAMS PIPELINE ADOPTED Wallin moved, seconded by Hard, adoption of Resolution R-86-31. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-31 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO WILLIAMS PIPELINE COMPANY AND THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE OF PIPELINE SAFETY PRECINCT 2 POLLING PLACE CHANGED TO FALCON HEIGHTS UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Baldwin explained the facility at Como Park Lutheran Church is no longer available for Precinct 2 polling place and arrangements have been made to move Precinct 2 to Falcon Heights United Church of Christ. Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, adoption of Resolution R-86-32. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-32 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO CHANGING THE PRECINCT POLLING PLACE FOR PRECINCT N0. 2 OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS PROPOSED ORDINANCE RELATING TO IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES ADOPTED Baldwin explained when the code was re-written this particular section was not amended to correspond with Section 7-1.02, Subdivision 2(h) of the code, and the wording should be changed to be in compliance with the intent of the code. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, adoption of Ordinance 0-86-1~4. Motion carried unanimously. 61 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1986 PAGE 3 ORDINANCE 0-86-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 7-1.02, SUBDIVISION 3(a) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO IMPOUNDING OF VEHICLES PUBLIC HEARING ON ASSESSMENTS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO HAMLINE AVE. AND ALLEY SOUTH OF LARPENTEUR, ALBERT ST. TO HAMLINE AVE. At 8:00 P.M. Baldwin opened the public hearing on assessments to Hamline Ave. and alley south of Larpenteur, Albert St. to Hamline Ave. and presented the affidavits of publication and mailing. He informed the public any questions relating to construction may be discussed with the city and County engineers following the hearing. Baldwin stated one senior citizen hardship deferral request has been received and that such requests will be reviewed individually as the city has no set policy relating to deferrals. Schroeder explained state statute does allow considering deferral for seniors 65 or older or anyone retired due to total disability. The deferral request will be placed on the September 10th agenda to allow time to obtain information on deferrals from other governmental agencies. STEVE HORAZDOVSKY, OWNER OF THE SERVICE STATION AT 1565 HAMLINE, asked what the interest rate and length of term for the assessment would be, to which Baldwin replied it would be 8$ for 10 years. BEVERLY DOBIN, 1362 W. LARPENTEUR, asked when the alley will be completed and commented driveways are breaking down due to the construction. Schunieht stated the alley is scheduled to be completed the next day (August 28th), and Baldwin recommended Mrs. Dobin discuss her other problems with the engineers following the hearing. Baldwin read into the record a letter from CONSTANCE AND ROBERT OLSON, 1386 W. LARPENTEUR, objecting to the assessment as the alley does not drain properly and they object to paying for poor construction. Schunieht assured the alley will be reconstructed to drain properly. Baldwin explained the decision to construct a sidewalk on Hamline from Idaho to Larpenteur was made following receipt of a petition signed by 50 persons and 2 of 3 three property owners abutting the sidewalk deciding they would like the sidewalk. The vote of approval was taken by phone and passed 3 to 2. Since there were no others wishing to be heard Baldwin closed the hearing at 8:22 P.M. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-33. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-33 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR 1986 IMPROVEMENTS TO HAMLINE AVENUE AND ALLEY SOUTH OF LARPENTUER, ALBERT ST. TO HAMLINE AVE. UPDATE ON 1666 COFFMAN AND STRATFORD OFFICE PARK 6b Barnes explained there are plans to close on 30 units at 1666 Coffman on MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1986 PAGE 4 August 28th, the building inspector and fire department have signed off, and all that remains is signing of documents which will be available for the Mayor's signature following the meeting. Baldwin asked if Council can be assured all inspectors have signed off and Barnes assured they have. Chenoweth commented that just prior to the meeting he had been informed by Iverson that smoke barriers are required from atrium area to the upstairs, and asked how they could sign off if this work has not been completed. Barnes explained the east side is completed where persons are moving in tomorrow, and the remainder is being worked out with the architect. Barnes informed Stratford has applied for permits For site preparation and construction of two shells for the office park development north of city hall. ADJOURNMENT 1 L Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, adjournment at 8:34 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ,- , ~ ; ~,, j~ ewan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator ~~ Regular City Council Meeting of August 27, 1986 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 27, 1986 i 1 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports #1-01786 & #1-01886 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ;~2-05786 -#2-06486 3. Lauderdale Fire Report ~3-01686 ~. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports ~4-03486 -#4-03786 5. Mutual Aid Drill Report 6. Disbursements 8/13/96 - 8/27/86 $ 50,727.39 Sinking Funds $152,996.84 7. Payroll 8/1/86 -8/15/86 $ 9,726.76 8. Request from Cindy Laszewski, 1712 St. Maryts, to Barricade St. Mary Ts on September 6, 1986, 4:00 to 10:00 P.M. for a Block Party 9. Attorneyts Statement for Services Through July 31, 1986 10. Request from Barbara O~Neill, Vice President of Falcon Heights School PTA, to Barricade Garden Ave. from Hamline to Holton, 10:30 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. for Re-opening Celebration 11. George M. Hansen Company Report Relating to City's Financial Statement for the Year Ending December 31, 1985 12. General Contraetor~s Licenses: Budget Construction #1633 1299 Arcade St. St. Paul, MN 55106 Anderson Roofing X1634 366 Rose Lane Little Canada, MN 55117 D.R. Schultz & Assoc. X1635 4624 W. Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN 55410 R.A. Ungerman Const.~2636 4330 Upton Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55410 13. Request from Jean Snowden, 1380 W. California, to Barricade California, Albert to Pascal, on September 3, 5:30-9:00 P.M. for a Block Party