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Home My WebLink AboutCCMin_87May27MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27, 1987 Baldwin opened the meeting at 7:OOP.M. PRESENT Baldwin, Chenoweth, Wallin, and Ciernia. Also present were Wiesner and Van de North. ABSENT Hard. ADDENDA TO AGENDA Wallin moved, seconded by Ciernia, addition of the following items to the agenda: 6 (i) Consider Bid from Midwest Concrete to Repair/Replace Catch Basins in University Grove, and 6 (j) Request from Bullseye Golf to Hold Tent Sales On Three Week Ends. Motion carried unanimously. DEVELOPERS OF 1666 COFFMAN TO BE GIVEN TIME LIMIT ON RESPONSE TO CITY CONCERNS RELATING TO INCOMPLETE ITEMS Van de North addressed the remaining problems with the Coffman development, i.e., incorrect sizing of the ponding area, lack of funding in escrow for possible short-fall of tax monies, and transfer of guaranty from developer to Condominium Association. Van de North indicated he has been unable to obtain any response from the developer on these items and recommended Council give the developer a time limit to respond to these problems, and if no response is forthcoming, the attorney will prepare a "Notice of Default" under the Development Agreement. Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, giving the developer until June 10, 1987 to respond and authorizing the attorney to prepare a "Notice of Default" if no response is received by that time. Motion carried unanimously. 7:15 P.M. - CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING ON SUPER AMERICA CONDITIONAL USE REQUEST Baldwin opened the continuation of the hearing on the SuperAmerica conditional use request, and gave an update on the May 20th workshop. He stressed that the idea of denying the request, because some felt a filling station/convenience store is not the best use of the property, would be unethical. Planner John Uban presented the latest plan and explained it is the result of ideas/compromises discussed at the May 20th workshop, and felt this plan to be an improvement as it locates the building 40 feet from the residence to the east, and tucks the structure into the neighborhood, set back from the street farther than the residential structures. MARVIN DE MARTINO, 1345 W. CALIFORNIA, expressed concern regarding traffic flow and objected to the convenience store aspect. KENT OSTERMAN, 1365 W. CALIFORNIA, objected to allowing a larger business on the site, did not believe the traffic patterns will remain the same, that there would be an increase in delivery trucks, garbage pick up, and was of the opinion it is illegal to turn left on Hamline crossing the double yellow lines. ~> MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27, 1987 PAGE 2 MARGARET CLEMMENT, 1354 W. LARPENTEUR, informed she had met with SuperAmerica, and they had agreed on a plan for screening her property, requested Council require screening by trees with some height, and indicated she had no other concerns. LEN OSTERMAN, 1386 W. CALIFORNIA, commented on increase in traffic, problems with turning on Hamline, and felt vehicles would use the alley and residential streets. BUD MEYER, 139E W. CALIFORNIA, stated he was tired of traffic in the alley, felt there would be a large increase in traffic if SuperAmerica is allowed to increase their operation, and was opposed to the proposed project. DAN SKAAR, 1358 W. LARPENTEUR, asked that alley control be a part of the conditional use. MARVIN DE MARTINO, requested a redwood fence all along the alley, and objected to the two employee parking slots off the alley. r es JOYCE DE MARTINO, 1345 W. CALIFORNIA, objected to the back of the building across from her residence, and commented that current alley snow removal has been a problem. KENT OSTERMAN, expressed concern over hours the station would be in operation, noise from voice boxes, and lighting for the station and pump areas . JIM CYSEWSKI, 1361 W. CALIFORNIA, requested Council defer the matter to allow more time to review the new plan. ROMAN MUELLER, engineer for SuperAmerica, commented on the May 20th workshop, which was attended by the two neighborhood representatives, and indicated many changes and compromises were made as a result of that meeting. He requested the decision not be delayed and then addressed concerns expressed by the residents who had spoken. BUD KAUPP, representing SuperAmerica, commented on the many compromises made, condition of the present building, and felt the new structure and landscaping would enhance the neighborhood. DAN SKAAR, asked who residents should notify if they observe violations of the conditional use, and was advised to call City Hall. There being no others wishing to be heard, Baldwin closed the hearing at 8:35 P.M. Council then discussed hours of operation, traffic, lighting, use of voice boxes, and cost sharing of alley snow plowing, after which Wallin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, adoption of Resolution R-87-19 approving the conditional use request with the following conditions: (1) no deliveries or parking in the alley, (2) specifics of landscaping must be approved by City Planner, (3) hours of operation shall be limited to 6:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M., Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 A.M. - 12:00 Midnight, Friday and Saturday, (3) trash pickup limited to the hours between 7:00 A.M. and 7:00 37 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27, 1987 PAGE 3 P.M., (5) voice boxes will be used only for emergencies after 8:00 P.M., and (6) SuperAmerica will share proportionately in cost of snow removal in alley. It was also stipulated this conditional use was granted based on the latest plan received at this meeting. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-19 A RESOLUTION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DEMOLITION AND TOTAL REBUILD OF THE SUPER AMERICA (SAVEMORE) STATION AT 1350 W. LARPENTEUR ii Uban agreed to meet with SuperAmerica representatives on June 3, 1987, 7:00 P.M. to discuss landscaping. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Consent Agenda. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES OF MAY 13, 1987 APPROVED Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the Minutes of May 13, 1987. Motion carried unanimously. 1986 AUDIT REVIEWED AND APPROVED Richard Ellsworth, George M. Hansen and Company, reviewed and explained the audit report for the year ending December 31, 1986, after which Wallin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, acceptance of the Auditor's report. Motion carried unanimously. AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY FOR ROSELAWN AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (CLEVELAND TO 280) APPROVED Baldwin explained he has been assured the funding for Roselawn Avenue is included in the University of Minnesota budget recently approved by the Legislature. Wiessner stated she had contacted Clinton Hewitt at the University, he had not as yet been informed it is in the budget, and is checking into the matter. Council concurred they would prefer to have a definite assurance from the University that the funding is in place, but rather than delay the project, and since the legislators have assured the funding is in place, Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-87-20. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-20 A RESOLUTION APPROVING T13E AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY FOR IMPROVEMENT OF ROSELAWN AVE. T.H. 280 TO CLEVELAND 1 AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY FOR RECYCLING GRANT APPROVED Council briefly discussed the proposed agreement after which Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-87-21. Motion carried unanimously. 3 MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27, 1987 PAGE 4 ~l RESOLUTION R-87-21 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN RAMSEY COUNTY AND THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS FOR A RECYCLING GRANT PROPOSED RESOLUTION EXCLUDING WIESSNER FROM PERA Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-87-22. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-87-22 A RESOLUTION APPROVING ELECTION OF JANET R. WIESSNER TO BE EXCLUDED FROM THE PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION JUNE 10, 1987 COUNCIL MEETING CANCELLED Due to the fact that Councilmembers and the Clerk Administrator will be attending the League Convention June 9 through June 12, Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallen, cancellation of the June 10, 1987 Council Meeting. Motion carried unanimously. PLACEMENT OF "NO PARKING/TOW AWAY" SIGNS FOR JULY 4 APPROVED Council reviewed Wiessner's letter dated May 21, 1987 to Kenneth Weltzin, Ramsey County Public Works, requesting placement of temporary "No Parking/Tow Away" signs on the north side of Larpenteur from Fairview to Lindig, and both sides of Fairview from Larpenteur to Roselawn, for July 4th only, and placement of permanent "Tow Away Zone" signs on both sides of Larpenteur from Snelling to Cleveland. Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin approval of the request. Motion carried unanimously. CITY WILL NOT REQUIRE PERMITS FOR TEMPORARY SIGNS DURING SNELLING LARPENTEUR CONSTRUCTION Ciernia moved, seconded by Chenoweth, that Council go on record that the code relating to temporary signs will not be enforced for the duration of the Larpenteur/Snelling construction, however, when business is back to normal the code will again be enforced. Motion carried unanimously. REPAIR OF CATCH BASINS IN UNIVERSITY GROVE APPROVED Wiessner presented a request from Vince Wright, Public Works Supervisor, to contract with Midwest Concrete to repair/rebuild five catch basins in the University Grove Area at a cost of $7,600.00. Following a short discussion, Wallin moved, seconded by Baldwin, approval of the request. Motion carried unanimously. BULLSEYE GOLF REQUEST FOR TENT SALES APPROVED Wiessner presented her memo dated May 26, 1987 indicating Bullseye Golf, 1557C W. Larpenteur, is scheduling three tent sales in an effort to make up for business lost during the Snelling/Larpenteur construction. After a MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 27, 1987 PAGE 5 brief discussion Chenoweth moved, seconded by Wallin, approval of the proposed tent sales to be held May 29, 30, 31, June 25, 26, 27, and July 24, 25, 26. Motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT Wallin moved, seconded by Chenoweth, adjournment at 9:40 P.M. Motion carried unanimuously. ~~ J~~~G~~,G~~'C~ Tom Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: Jan R. Wiessner, Clerk Administrator i~ 42 Regular City Council Meeting of May 27, 1987 1 CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING KAY 27, 1987 1. Falcon Heights Fire Reports #1-01487 - #1-01887 2. Falcon Heights Ambulance Reports #2-03187 - #2-04087 3. Lauderdale Fire Reports #3-00987 - #3-01187 4. Lauderdale Ambulance Reports #4-00987 - #4-01287 S. Disburaemeats 5/14/87 - 5/27/87 $ 72,031.33 Sinking Fund 11,240.80 6. Payroll 5/1/87 - 5/15/87 $ 5,970.77 7. Park and Recreation Commission Minutes of May 11, 1987 8. Human Rights Commission Minutes. of April 16, 1987 9. Statement from Bonestroo ~ Assoc. for Larpenteur/Crawford Alley 10. Statement from Prosecuting Attorney for January, February, March and April, 1987 11. Statement from Maier, Stewart ~ Associates for Services Rendered March 22 through April 25, 1987 12. Ramsey County Sheriff's 8epdort for April, 1987 13. Licenses - See Attached List 3~ CONSENT AGENDA May 27, 1987 i~ LICENSES Refuse Haulers Wiley's Remov-All #1691 615 Holly Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 General Contractors Jim Berner #1693 7244 Queen Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Hoka Sales ~ Service #1694 1801 North Asbury Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 The Quimby Company #1690 2173 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108 Grussing Roofing, Inc. #1692 2609 Sheffield Circle South Minnetonka, MN 55343 Mechanical Contractors Donald P. Morin #521 Cook Air Mechanical, Inc. 1441 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Richard W. Johnson #520 Midwest Equipment Co., Inc. 300 West IIniversity Avenue St. Paul, MN 55103 CONSENT AGENDA May 27, 1987 LICENSES Refuse Haulers Wiley's Remov-All #1691 615 Holly Avenue St. Paul, MN 55102 General Contractors Jim Berner #1693 7244 Queen Avenue South Richfield, MN 55423 Hoka Sales & Service #1694 1801 North Asbury Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 The Quimby Company X1690 2173 Energy Park Drive St. Paul, MN 55108 trussing Roofing, Inc. #1692 2609 Sheffield Circle South Minnetonka, MN 55343 Mechanical Contractors Donald P. Morin #521 Cook Air Mechanical, Inc. 1441 Rice Street St. Paul, MN 55117 Richard W. Johnson X520 Midwest Equipment Co., Inc. 300 West University Avenue St. Paul, MN 55103 ~~