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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_86Oct8MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1986 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Baldwin ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Chenoweth, Wallin, Hard, and Ciernia. Also present were Barnes and Schroeder. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 24, 1986 APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the Minut es of September 24, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. ADDENDA TO AGENDA Wallin moved, seconded by Hard, addition of the following items to the agenda: 5. (1) Consider Optieom at Larpenteur/Arona Intersection , (m) Consider Posting "No Parking after 11:00 P.M " at the Park, (n) Day to Day Engineering Concerns, and (o) Resolution of Commendation for Judy McCleery. Motion carried unanimously. CITY CONTRIBUTION TO FIRE RELIEF ASSOCIATION DEFERRED Ciernia commented on the fact that Council did budget for a contribution of $2,500 to the Fire Relief Association for the year 1986 subject to amendment of the by-laws to reflect this City contribution. As of this date the amended by-laws have not been received and Council concurred no action should be taken allocating the funds until such by-laws are available for Council review. RESOLUTION ALLOWING SENIOR CITIZEN HARDSHIP DEFERRAL OF ASSESSMENT ON HAMLINE AVENUE IMPROVEMENT (DONALD SCHAK, 1356 W. HOYT) Council briefly reviewed an application from Donald Schak, 1367 W. Hoyt, for a senior citizen hardship deferment on the Hamline Avenue assessment, after which Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-42. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-42 RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DEFERRAL PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE, SECTION 435.194 (SENIOR CITIZEN HARDSHIP) TO OWNER OF PROPERTY CODED 22-29-23-21-0177 Council discussed a letter dated September 22, 1986 from Attorney Jay McNabb representing Robert Blomberg, owner of the properties at 1579 and 1583 Hamline. Mr. Blomberg was of the opinion the city should in some way compensate him for loss of business to his tenants during the recent reconstruction of Hamline Avenue. Baldwin explained the city has already abated more than 10$ of the assessment (storm sewer costs), the last major repair on the street was in 1938, the city had no control over the cost since it was a Ramsey County project, and in areas where the city had any ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1986 PAGE 2 discretion Mr. Blomberg got what he wanted such as landscaping. No official action was taken as the properties were assessed according to the existing policy, and that policy does not take inconvenience into consideration. Baldwin and Barnes will draft a reply to Mr. McNabbts letter. DECISION ON PROPOSED LINDIG EXTENSION DEFERRED IRENE MACGREGOR, 1795 FAIRVIEW, informed Council the prospective purchasers of her property on Lindig withdrew their offer when they learned an additional ten foot permanent easement would be required, and therefore, she was requesting withdrawal of her previous request for condemnation of the one foot strip necessary for street and utility construction. Baldwin reviewed the problem of obtaining the one foot strip, stated he was uncomfortable with the situation created by allowing a private citizen to control land in which the city had invested funds, felt the matter should be resolved whether or not the development proceeds, and recommended the city make an offer to purchase the strip. STEVE OZANNE, 1799 LINDIG, explained he is willing to sell the one foot strip, however, he felt the price should be one half the amount he was assessed as he was led to believe he was assessed for both sides of the street, and the one foot strip was a mechanism by which he could regain that cost. Baldwin explained the city paid for the east side of the street with tax increment funds and the property owners on the west side were assessed only for their side. HEINRICH LOOS, 1887 N. SNELLING, the owner of the other lot retaining the one foot strip, stated it was his understanding the one foot would give him a method of recouping the amount he had been assessed, and the city did participate due because the lot to the south is owned by the city. Mr. Loos indicated he was not opposed to selling the strip, but the city engineer had made it clear that the one foot was to recoup part of his assessment. Council discussed at length the amount of land required from each of the five property owners involved, assessment charges, benefits to each, and possible ways to assure equality. Council concurred it was the cityts intent to equalize the assessments to all developing property owners and that the one foot strip was insurance to see that happened. In addition, the p'~~il would consider participation in any extraordinary costs based on t e area ,wide benefit. Council directed Barnes to determine the contribution made by each property owner and the city (money and land). APPRAISER FOR SE COR~~R SNELLING OF SNELLING & LARPENTEUR -DISCUSSION Barnes explained the appraiser hired for the southeast corner of Larpenteur and Snelling has not as yet begun the work. Council directed Barnes to contact the firm and stress the need for immediate action, and remind them the agreement stipulated the work was to be done by October 15, 1987. .;; .; ~• MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 8, 1986 PAGE 3 MEETING MARKET ANALYSIS TO BE REFERRED TO PLANNER Council briefly discussed the market analysis which was recently completed, and stressed the fact that any firm developing the southeast corner will pay half the cost of the analysis. Comments were made on some errors in the document, after which Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, that the document be referred to the city planner and that a e~ py of his report be an addendum to the market study after adoption by Council. Motion carried unanimously. After Council adoption the document may be distributed to prospective developers. Copies will also be provided the Planning Commission Members. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO LIQUOR CODE DEFERRED Schroeder explained he had contacted the League of Cities, the Assistant Attorney General, and draftsman of the recently adopted State Statute relating to "On-Sale" Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor, and all agreed the Statute does make the licenses issued to Falcon Lanes and Rock-A-Fellas illegal. He was also informed this was probably not the intent of the legislature, however the city might have some liability if the licenses are allowed to remain in effect. Council discussed the matter and concurred the ultimate solution is a legislative one, after which Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, directing the attorney to draft a letter to the Attorney General requesting an opinion on the license statute. Motion carried unanimously. Copies of the letter will be forwarded to the legislators. 1987 POLICING CONTRACT APPROVED Chenoweth moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the 1987 policing contract with Ramsey County Sheriffts Department, and authorization for Baldwin and Barnes to sign the same. Motion carried unanimously. FINALIZATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERtS DUTIES DEFERRED Since no reply had been received from the Fire Department relating to the duties, turn around time for plans, etc., the matter was deferred until the information is available. HEARING ON LIQUOR CODE INFORMATION SCHEDULED FOR 11/12/86 Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, scheduling a hearing on the proposed liquor code amendments for November 12, 1986, 7:15 P.M., with mailed notice to each business presently holding liquor/beer/wine licenses. Motion carried unanimously. 1987 SANITARY SEWER BUDGET ADOPTED Barnes explained Metro Waste Commission is increasing 1987 sewer charges to the city $4,500 per month which will probably necessitate a rate increase to all residential and commercial properties, after which Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, adoption of the 1987 sanitary sewer budget. Motion carried unanimously. ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1986 PAGE 4 OPTICOM TO BE INSTALLID ON LARPENTEUR AT ARONA Council discussed whether or not it would be advantageous to install opticom at Larpenteur and Arona with the proposed street reconstruction, after which Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, installation of the system to control east/west Larpenteur traffic only at a cost of $6,800. Motion carried unanimously. "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING" SIGN TO BE INSTALLED AT PARK Baldwin explained a resident had parked his car in the parking lot at the community park with a "for sale" sign attached, a citation was issued under city code which prohibits use of the park after 11:00 P.M. and he felt it should be posted or tickets not be issued. Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, that "No Overnight Parking" signs be installed at the park. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEERING CONCERNS Hard commented on a drainage problem in his neighborhood and expressed eo Hearn that the city no longer has an engineer on call for this sort of "day to day" problem. Baldwin stressed Barnes can refer problems to an engineer, if necessary, but felt many items are referred to engineers when it is not necessary. RESOLUTION R-86-43 COMMENDING JUDY MCCLEERY WHO HAS BEEN NAMED TEACHER OF THE YEAR Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-86-~3 commending Judy McCleery (a Falcon Heights resident and teacher in the Roseville School District) on the occasion of being named teacher of the year. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-43 A RESOLUTION COMMENDING JUDY MCCLEERY ON THE OCCASION OF BEING NAMED TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROPOSED INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON SNELLING AVENUE CONSTRUCTION Council directed Barnes to arrange for representatives of MN/DOT to present an informational meeting (preferably November 19, 1986) for property owners who will be affected by the reconstruction of Snelling Avenue. ADJOURNMENT Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, adjournment at 10:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATT T: 7 ~.=I Dewar B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of October 10, 1986 ~~ CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1986 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report #1-02586 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports #2-08286 - #2-08586 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports #3-02086 - #3-02186 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports #4-04186 - #4-04286 5. Disbursements General ~ 123,795.61 Sinking ~ 357.68 6. Payroll September 16 - 30, 1986 $ 9,266.24 7. Licenses (See attached list) 1 CONSENT AGENDA Licenses October s, 1986 Mechanical Contractor Doody Mechanical, Inc. 40513 1763 Grace Lane St. Paul, MN 55106 Lang Custom Metals #514 1601 - 67th Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55430 General Contractor Palms Custom Wood #1648 8290 Main Street Northeast Fridley, MN 55432 DLB Construction, Inc. #1649 1961 Rice Street Roseville, MN 55113 Kenneth Neal Tischler Construction #1650 1360 East County Road C Maplewood, MN 55109 Donald A. Michels & Sons Construction Co. #1651 2787 Dellwood Roseville, MN 55113 Advent Construction 411652 350 Little Canada Road St. Paul, MN 55117 Phalen Siding and Trim #1653 1821 University, #179 St. Paul, MN 55104 Antco Construction Company 411654 4175 Lovell Road Lexington, MN 55014