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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_86Oct22MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1986 A regular meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council was called to order at 7:OOP.M, by Baldwin. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Chenoweth, Wallin, Hard, and Ciernia. Also present was Barnes. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, addition of Item 5 CB), Resolution Restricting Parking Along Larpenteur, Arona to Snelling Drive. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVID Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 8, 1986 APPROVED Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Minutes of October 8, 1986 as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. NO ACTION ON FIRE DEPARTMENT PENSION FUND No action was taken on this item as the amended by-laws have not been received by Council. PROPOSED RESOLUTION RELATING TO TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF GROUP W CABLE Ron Eggert, Cable Commissioner for Falcon Heights, presented the proposed resolution relating to the transfer of ownership of Group W Cable to North Central Cable Communications Corporation, reviewed the history of the proposed sale, and explained the Cable Commission has recommended the City approve the transfer. Following a short discussion Chenoweth moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-86-44. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-44 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF GROUP W CABLE OF THE NORTH SUBURBS, INC. CABLE TV PROGRAMMING DISCUSSED Eggert commented on problems with inadequate lighting, interference in the audio system From florescent lights, lack of volume in the the audio system, and recommended remedies. He also requested an attempt be made to obtain persons from the city commissions to train as camera operators. STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY DISCUSSION Council discussed at length concerns raised by citizens at the informational meeting held September 15th, i.e., incentives to improve control of run off, cost control, and abating some of the charges to ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1986 PAGE 2 property owners who are currently paying, or have recently paid storm drainage assessments. Council agreed to the following solutions: (1) Property owners who apply a reduction in fees due to on-site facilities which improve water quality or reduce its outflow rate must apply for a variance paying the usual variance request fee. A city engineer will review the site and make a recommendation to Council. There will also be a cap of 25~. (2) Whenever possible any rate increases will be based on the index from the Engineering News Report, a public hearing will always be required, and rate increases will be made by resolution. (3) Any properties being presently assessed, or have been assessed for storm sewer in the past ten years will receive abatement for the first four years, will be charged 50~ the 5th year, with a 10$ increase each additional year until the amount reaches the full fee. This plan will go into effect January 1, 1987. The proposed ordinance will be drafted for consideration and adoption at the November 12, 1986 meeting. NO ACTION TAKEN ON PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER/FIRE MARSHALL DUTIES Council reviewed the Fire Chiefs memo dated October 9, 1986 relating to "turn around time" on review of construction plans and agreed to hold fast to the recommended ten days time, however felt the Fire Marshal should have the authority to give some leeway when staged projects are underway. The consensus of opinion was that the Fire Marshall should be authorized to negotiate certain considerations for the purpose of expediting construction, and felt that on certain items, construction could be allowed to go forward providing the developer assures, in writing, that they will comply with all codes. This information will be given to the Fire Chief For acknowledgement, after which the list of duties will be finalized. CITY RECEIVES SUMMONS ON MECHANICS LIEN FORECLOSURE AGAINST BULLSEYE RETAIL CENTER Baldwin explained after the city received the summons a cheek was made to determine whether or not the property taxes had been paid, and it was determined the first half taxes had been paid on the building site but none had been paid on the former liquor store property. He asked the attorneys to comment on this, and also asked if removal of the city's name from the complaint could be requsted. Schroeder introduced Kevin Berg, from his firmts real estate department, who explained he had been in contact with National City Bank and they have paid all property taxes due on the building site, but for some reason did not have the tax statement for the other site. The attorney will obtain a tax statement and forward it to the bank for payment. Berg stated the bank felt the city should feel secure as the building has quality tenants and the cash flow should take care of costs. Berg advised the city should not request removal from the complaint, but should file an answer with the court to preserve the city's position. Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, authorizing the attorney to file an answer as recommended. Motion carried unanimously. UPDATE ON BULLSEYE PROJECT TAX INCREMENTS Chenoweth informed Council Barnes had requested the city~s fiscal consultant, Steve Apfelbaeher, prepare an update of the estimated tax 8~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1986 PAGE 3 increments on the Bullseye project, and proceeded to explain the resulting print-out showing revenue and bond payments. A copy of this document is on file in the clerks office. RESOLUTION R-86-45 RESTRICTING PARKING ON LARPENTEUR AVE., ARONA TO SNELLING As requested by Ramsey County Department of Public Works in their letter dated October 15, 1986, Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-86-45. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-86-~5 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO RESTRICT PARKING ALONG A PORTION OF LARPENTEUR AVENUE (FROM 300 FEET WEST OF SNELLING AVENUE TO ARONA ST.) ADJOURNMENT Chenoweth moved, seconded by Ciernia, adjournment at 9:03 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ,~ ~~r Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: r~ ,,,~ ,, ;. ~ swan B. Barnes, Clerk Administrator Regular City Council Meeting of October 22, 1986 ~~ i~ CONSENT AGENDA RDGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 22, 1986 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports #1-02686 - #1-03086 Mutual Aid Report 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports #2-08686 - #2-08986 3. Lauderdale Fire Report #3-02286 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports #4-04386 b #4-04486 5. Disbursements 10/9/86 - 10/22/86 X44,367.63 6. Pagroll 10/1-86 - 10/15/86 $10,162.45 7. Statement from Briggs b Morgan through September, 1986 8. Statement from Dahlgren, Shardlow, and Uban for September, 1986 9. Licenses: ,Several Contractors Forsman Construction #1658 4142 Wentworth Ave. Minneapolis, MN 55409 T.A. Sehifskq ~ Son #1655 2370 East Highwaq 36 N. St. Paul, MN 55109 Merles Construction #1659 860 Randolph Ave. St. Paul, MN 55102 Mechanical Contractors All Season Comfort, Inc. #515 55 Mounds St New Brighton, MN 55112 Durabilt Assoc., Inc. #1657 7343 Ann Court Eden Prairie, MN 55344 All Seasons Roofing Co. #1659 2717 E. 32nd St . Minneapolis, MN 55406 Albers Sheetmetal #516 200 W. Plato St. Paul, MN 55107 10. Cancellation of Check #19698 issued to Tam Baldwin October 8, 1986 (Duplicate)