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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_87Mar11MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 1987 Baldwin opened the meeting at 7:OOP.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Chenoweth, Wallin, Hard, and Ciernia. Also present were Barnes and Maurer. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, addition of Item 5.(j) (Northome Shopping Center Fire Code Violations) to the agenda. Motion carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 25, 1987 APPROVED Wallin moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the Minutes of February 25, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF REQUEST FROM RICHARD WENKEL, 1825 FAIRVIEW, TO CONSTRUCT A UTILITY SHED ON HIS PROPERTY Wallin explained the Planning Commission had approved the shed with the stipulation it be Buff iciently anchored to prevent it from blowing away. Wallin inquired about the depth of the poles for the pole building and Mr. Wenkel indicated the poles would be 4 to 6 feet into the ground. Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of Mr. Winkel's request based on the site plan provided. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER TO PREPARE FEASIBILITY STUDY ON SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN Maurer reviewed his letter dated March 5, 1987 relating to the proposed Snelling Avenue Watermain (a copy of which is on file in the clerk's office), explained a letter detailing all costs will be submitted to the City by MN/DOT. He felt it would be appropriate for Council to order the feasibility study and schedule the necessary public hearings at this time. Hard moved, seconded by Wallin, authorizing Maurer to prepare a feasibility study on the Snelling Avenue Watermain Project. Motion carried unanimously. HEARING ON SNELLING AVENUE WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENTS SCHEDULED FOR 4/22/87, 7:15 P.M. Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, that a public hearing on the Snelling Avenue watermain and assessments be scheduled for April 22, 1987 at 7:15 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER TO PREPARE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS TO 1987 SEALCOATING (ALL NORTHOME STREETS AND ARONA STREET, LARPENTEUR TO CRAWFORD) Hard moved, seconded by Ciernia, authorizing the engineer to prepare the plans and specifications for the 1987 sealcoating for all streets in Northome and Arona St., Larpenteur to Crawford. Motion carried unanimously. ,. MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 1987 PAGE 2 CITY CABLE TV ACCESS COMMITTEE FORMED Baldwin informed that all commissions except Human Rights (Human Rights will finalize their designation at their March 19th meeting) have designated a member to serve on the City Access Committee. Following are the committee members to date: Steve Emerson, Chair, Connie Lasser or Bob Gehrz representing Parks and Recreation, Carolyn Nestingen, representing Planning Commission, and Leo or Diana Klisch representing Solid Waste Advisory Committee. CITY TO PURSUE POSSIBLE REDEVELOPMENT BY WINFIELD DEVELOPMENTS, INC. FOR SE CORNER OF LARPENTEUR AND SHELLING Baldwin reviewed contacts with developers over the past year and explained the four interested firms had been asked to submit to the City a letter expressing interest and ideas on redevelopment of the corner. Two firms responded, (1) Stuart Corporation expressing an interest in constructing a three story retail building and a one hundred eighty unit 4 story apartment building, such project to encompass the entire block, and (2) Winfield Developments, Inc., interested primarily in redevelopment of the retail area. Council discussed at length whether or not to go forward in investigating possible development, and if so, with which firm. All concurred the Stuart plan would be in violation of the City Code (density and height), would not be in compliance with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan (maintaining the "village" concept), and the Neighborhood Advisory Committees' desire that the small retail shops be maintained. Concerned tenants in the Northome Center (Round Bobbin and Champion Auto) were in attendance and inquired about the time frame for any redevelopment, and if the new facility would be available to the existing businesses. Baldwin explained it would be a slow process, Winfield has indicated they would like 40ti of any proposed building leased before starting construction, January of 1988 at the earliest. He also stated the developers indicated they would like to retain successful businesses. Baldwin stressed that if the project is not economically feasible, redevelopment will not happen. After the discussion, Council concurred it would be advisable to encourage the Winfield firm to proceed with determining the feasibility of their concept. Baldwin and Barnes will schedule a meeting with Winfield to discuss the matter, and then will schedule a meeting with the business community to provide an update. A letter will be sent to the Stuart firm advising them of this decision. LARPENTEUR/SHELLING MERCHANTS TO HAVE FLYER IN APRIL NEWSLETTER Baldwin explained that at the breakfast meeting with the business persons they discussed the possibility of the businesses including a flyer in the next city newsletter as an aid to maintaining business during the Snelling Avenue construction. Council agreed it would be appropriate to allow the business persons to insert an 7 1/2 by 11 inch, two sided, flyer in the . new letter, such flyer to indicate it is prepared by and paid for by the Larpenteur/Snelling businesses. PROCLAMATION HONORING RETIRED FIRE CHIEF JERRY RENCHIN 1~ Ciernia moved, seconded by Hard, approval of the proclamation as MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 1987 PAGE 3 presented. Motion carried unanimously. SPRING DUMP TO BE HELD MAY 8 THROUGH MAY 17, 1987 Council briefly discussed scheduling a time and location for the spring dump, after which it was decided to hold the clean up May 8 through 17. Staff will attempt to find a suitable site and make recommendations on fees. Baldwin mentioned he had discussed with a Lauderdale Councilmember the possibility of sharing in a joint spring dump project, and directed staff to check into the matter. POSSIBLE REGULATION OF LAWN TREATMENT FIRMS DEFERRED TO 3/25/87 Ciernia commented on past complaints from residents regarding lawn spraying services and asked that Council consider an ordinance and/or licensing to have some control over this type of firm, such as requiring signing f ollowing application of chemicals. Following the discussion, staff was directed to obtain copies of ordinances from other communities, and check to see if any legislation is pending on the subject. The matter will be placed on the March 25th agenda. FIRE CODE VIOLATIONS DISCUSSED Baldwin referred to a memo dated March 9, 1987 from Fire Marshal Iverson regarding an ongoing problem with Fire Code violations in the Northome Shopping Center (southeast corner of Larpenteur/Snelling). A lengthy discussion ensued relating to methods of enforcing the code in the shopping center, and Council concurred the code should be enforced as if there no was no redevelopment being discussed. Baldwin commented on the fact that Hermes Floral is also being required to install sprinklers, and he felt this was not analogous to the shopping center as the city inspectors had signed off on the Hermes construction without sprinklers. He felt this matter should be deferred until the new Clerk Administrator is hired and the Fire Department elects a Chief in May. Chenoweth and Wallin were of the opinion that if the code is enforced on one property, it would be necessary to enforce it on all others. Barnes informed that at Iverson's request (letter dated February 27, 1987), the State Fire Marshal has inspected all commercial buildings listed the letter and concurred with Iverson's interpretation of the code. Council agreed to delay any action until the Fire Marshal's Office provides an opinion in writing and then refer the matter to the City Attorney. ADJOURNMENT Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adjournment at 8:59 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. .~ /~c ~,~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTE . Dewan B. Barnes, Consulting Clerk Administrator 1~ Regular City Council Meeting of March 11, 1987 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 11, 1987 1. Falcon Heights Fire Report 1-00387 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Report 2-01087 3. Planning Commission Minutes of March 2, 1987 4. Payroll 2;'16/87 - 2/28/87 $ 7,493.71 5. Disbursements 2/25/87 - 3/11/87 $21,766.21 Sinking Fund $ 446.25 6. Park and Recreation Minutes of February 9, 1987 7. Maier, Stewart ~ Associates Statement Through February 21, 1987 8. Licenses: Fantastic Sam's #1579 Energy Development Services #1659 1555 W. Larpenteur 1755 Prior Ave. N. Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Falcon Heights, MN 55113 D.V.M., :>c. dba Dahlco Music ~ Vending (Roc-A-Fellas 1544 W. Larpente::r) 119 State Street St. Paul, MN Corporate License #1680 - Amusement Machines Corporate License #1681 - Luach Room Corporate License #1682 - Pool Tables Cigarette License #658 "On Sale" Non-Intoxicating Malt Liquor License #296