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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_87Jan14MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1987 A regular meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Baldwin. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Chenoweth, Hard, Ciernia, and Wallin. Also present was Barnes. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of the Consent Agenda with the deletion of the Park and Recreation Minutes. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 10, 1986 APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Minutes of December 10. 1986. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Baldwin, Chenoweth, Ciernia and Wallin, and the following voted against the same: None. Hard abstained. Motion carried. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 18, 1986 APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the Minutes of December 18, 1986. Motion carried unanimously. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, addition of Item 7(n) Consider Retaining Jerry Filla to Represent the City in the Baehr Driveway Litigation. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-1 DESIGNATING THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-87-1. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-1 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY FOR THE GENERAL AND SINKING FUNDS OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RESOLUTION R-87-2 RELATING TO SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-87-2. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-2 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX AT NORTH STAR STATE BANK RESOLUTION R-87-3 RELATING TO PERSONS HAVING ACCESS TO SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-87-3. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-3 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO PERSONS HAVING ACCESS TO SAFETY DEPOSIT BOX MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1987 PAGE 2 CONTRACTUAL DESIGNATIONS Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, the following contractual designations: (1) Gene Pakoy, Mechanical Engineer, (2) Dick Larson, Building Inspector, (3) Richard Alquist, Plumbing Inspector, and (.4) Scott Enebak, Horticulturist. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS APPROVED Baldwin moved, seconded by Ciernia, approval of the Council assignments as presented. Motion carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF ROSEVILLE FOCUS AS OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER Baldwin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, designating the Roseville Focus as the official newspaper for 1987. Motion carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM G. C. ENGLUND, 1395 W. CALIFORNIA, FOR SEWER PENALTY ABATEMENT DENIED Following a short discussion, Baldwin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, denial of a request from G. C. Englund, 1395 W. California, for abatement of a $1.90 sanitary sewer penalty. Motion carried unanimously. RESIGNATION OF KEITH MODERSON FROM PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, acceptance of the resignation of Keith Moderson from the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-4 RELATING TO DESIGNATION OF STATE AID FUNDS FOR OPTICOM AT LARPENTEUR AND SNELLING AVENUES Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-87-4. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-4 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE DESIGNATION OF STATE AID FUNDS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE INSTALLATION OF AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE PRE-EMPTION SYSTEM ON T.H. 51 (SNELLING AVENUE) AND COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY N0.30 (LARPENTEUR AVENUE) RESOLUTION R-87-5 AUTHORIZING MN/DOT TO ACT FOR THE CITY ON FEDERAL AID ROAD PROJECTS Wallin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, the adoption of Resolution R-87-5. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-5 A RESOLUTION RELATING TO MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FEDERAL AID FORM III PROPOSED RESOLUTION APPROVING SNELLING AVENUE PLANS DEFERRED TO 1/28/87 MEETING ~~ MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1987 PAGE 3 Following a discussion Council concurred it would be appropriate to defer the matter until after the Snelling Avenue Workshop with MN/DOT which is scheduled for January 21, 1987. The proposed resolution will be discussed at the January 28th Council Meeting. RESOLUTION R-87-6 RECLASSIFYING FAIRVIEW AVENUE Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, adoption of Resolution R-87-6 as requested by Ramsey County Public Works. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-6 A RESOLUTION RECLASSIFYING FAIRVIEW AVENUE FROM COLLECTOR STREET TO MINOR ARTERIAL STREET BUILDING INSPECTOR SALARY INCREASE APPROVED Council briefly discussed a request from Building Inspector Dick Larson for an increase in his monthly retainer fee from $250.00 to $300.00, and an hourly increase from $25.00 to $30.00, after which Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, approval of the increases effective January 1, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. CITY TO NEGOTIATE FEE WITH LOREN L. LAW & ASSOCIATES FOR RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF A CLERK ADMINISTRATOR Council reviewed proposals from the following consulting firms interested in assisting the city in recruitment and selection of a Clerk Administrator: (1) Loren L. Law and Associates, (2) MDA Consulting Group, Inc., and (3) McGladrey, Hendrickson and Pullen. Council was impressed by Loren Law's qualifications (he has served as Mayor and Councilmember with the City of Richfield). Following the discussion Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, authorizing Baldwin, Barnes, and S. Chenoweth to meet with the Loren L. Law firm to negotiate a contract to select a Clerk/Administrator for a fee not to exceed $10,000 (includes fee and expenses). Motion carried unanimously. SENIOR HOME SHARE UPDATE Chenoweth presented a brief update on the program, explained the city's contribution for 1987 is $450.00, and moved authorization of payment of that amount. The motion was seconded by Wallin and carried unanimously. EXCESS BUDGETED OPERATIONAL FUNDS TO BE TRANSFERRED TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDS FOR PARK & RECREATION, PUBLIC WORKS AND FIRE/RESCUE Council discussed Ciernia's suggestion that any year-end excess budgeted operational funds be transferred to capital improvement funds for Parks and Recreation, Public Works, and Fire/Rescue, after which Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, authorizing the transfer of funds as discussed. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING ON CODE AMENDMENT RELATING TO REPAIR OF VEHICLES IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS SCHEDULED FOR 7:15 P.M. 2/25/87 Hard moved, seconded by Chenoweth, scheduling a public hearing for 7:15 P.M., February 25, 1987 to consider a proposed zoning code amendment relating to repair of vehicles in residential districts. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1987 PAGE 4 DISCUSSION OF FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS IN NORTHOME SHOPPING CENTER Council reviewed a memo from Fire Marshal Iverson dated January 8, 1987 relating to fire code violations in the Northome Shopping Center (southeast corner Larpenteur/Snelling) and reluctance on the part of the owners to install a sprinkler system in the building when there is a possibility the property will be razed for redevelopment. Council concurred the building must be kept safe and fit while it is there, the city has no choice but to enforce the code, and directed Iverson to summarize the code violations and inform the owners corrections must be made within a certain period of time. Housekeeping code violations must be remedied immediately. DISCUSSION - STAFF SICK LEAVE, VACATION, AND SEVERANCE PAY A memo from City staff requesting Council review and compare sick leave, vacation, and severance pay policies for several suburban communities was considered. Council discussed some possible changes in vacation days allowed and methods by which abuse of sick leave might be discouraged while rewarding those who do not use sick leave. Staff was directed to prepare a proposal giving specific recommendations including methods which would make abusive sick leave unattractive. SALARY INCREASE FOR PARK AND RECREATION DIRECTOR APPROVED Ciernia presented information from the Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of December 8, 1987 recommending the Director's salary be increased from $9.15 to $10.00 per hour. Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, approval of the increase effective January 1, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. JERRY FILLA TO REPRESENT CITY IN BAEHR DRIVEWAY LITIGATION Council discussed pending litigation regarding the Paul Baehr driveway matter and concurred that since Jerry Filla had prey iously handled the matter and is familiar with the issues, it would be practical to retain Filla for this litigation rather than expending additional funds for Briggs and Morgan to research the matter. Chenoweth moved, seconded by, Wallin, retaining Jerry Filla for the Baehr driveway litigation. Motion carried unanimously. MAIER, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES NAMED MSA COORDINATOR FOR CITY Following a discussion Council determined it would be practical to name Maier, Stewart and Associates MSA coordinator for the city since that firm is handling the engineering for the Arona watermain project and Snelling Avenue improvements. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-87-7. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-7 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAIER, STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. TO REPRESENT THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS IN ALL MN/DOT FUNCTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR THE CITY MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1987 PAGE 5 ADJOURNMENT Chenoweth moved, seconded by Ciernia, adjournment at 8:37 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ,~ %% ~f /..11.~Jr~ !! Dewan B. Barnes, Consulting Clerk/Administrator 1 ~~ Regular City Council Meeting of January 14, 1987 i 1 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 14, 1987 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports ~k1-04186 - ~~1-04686 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports ~~2-10186 - ~k2-10686 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports ~~3-02886 - ~k3-03386 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports ~~4-05186 - ~k4-05886 5. Disbursements 12/10/86 - 12/31/86 $55,732.15 6. Payroll 12/1/86 - 12/15/86 7. Payroll 12/16/86 -12/31/86 $10,020.26 $ 9,266.24 8. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of December 8, 1986 9. Maier Stewart & Assoc. Statement for Services through October 29, 1986 10. Briggs & Morgan Statement for Services through November 30, 1986 11. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for December, 1986 12. Ramsey County Sheriff's Report for the Year 1986 13. Licenses: Refuse Hauler ~~1671 Van's Rubbish Service 1215 Leland Road St. Paul, MN 55109 General Contractor ~~1672 Iver Carlson & Son, Inc. 749 N. Snelling Ave. St. Paul, MN 55104 14. Dahlgren, Shardlow & Uban Statement for Month Ending November 30, 1986 15. Bonestroo & Assoc. Statement for October, 1986 16 Disbursements 1/1/87 -1/14/87 $50,690.84