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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_89Aug30_SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 30, 1989 Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Bush, P. Chenoweth, Ciernia, and Wallin. Also present were Wiessner and S. Chenoweth. ADDENDUM TO AGENDA Council approved the addition of Item F(7), Setting Public Hearing for Delinquent Utility Charges, to the Policy Agenda. MINUTES OF AUGUST 9, 1989 APPROVED The Minutes of August 9, 1989 were approved by unanimous consent. CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda: 1. Disbursements Through August 30, 1989 2. Amendment to Recycling Grant Agreement for Remainder of 1989 3. General Contractor's License #366, Don Zappa & Son DISCUSSION - REQUEST TO RETAIN 1979 AMBULANCE FOR BACK UP Jay McNabb, representing the Fire/Rescue Department asked that Council reconsider the previous plan to trade in the old ambulance on the new vehicle which is due for delivery in January of 1990. He referred to Chief Lindig's memo dated August 8, 1989 (a copy of which is on file in the clerk's office) explaining that the department feels the back-up ambulance is needed as it would provide quicker response to emergencies than is now provided by Health One Ambulance. Rescue Squad member Mike Dow explanned the importance of speed of response and transport to a medical facility. Council questioned whether or not the the back-up is necessary given the population of Falcon Heights and Lauderdale. They also addressed the cost of operation, storage space for an additional vehicle, the need to build a second ambulance into the rate structure and lack of documentation of some costs such as insurance. Baldwin suggested that the matter be deferred until staff has completed a study on the level and costs of services in Falcon Heights, and the comparison to other communities. He explained that at Council Strategic Planning Workshops this was one of the areas designated for study. Following the discussion, staff was directed to "fast-forward" the study and prepare a report for discussion at a future meeting. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 0-89-6 `~ Ciernia moved adoption of proposed Resolution R-89-20 which 1 MINUTES AUGUST 30, 1989 PAGE 2 would allow publication of a summary of Ordinance 0-89-6 relating to Subdivision Procedures. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION R-89-20 A RESOLUTIONH APPROVING PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE 0-89-6 1 ~i APPROVAL OF COMPREHENSIVE PARK AND RECREATION PLAN Park and Recreation Director, Carol Kriegler, explained that the Park and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to recommend Council's adoption of the Plan. She stressed that the plan provides goals to strive for, it is not cast in stone, and that priorities recommended in the plan may change from time to time. Following a brief discussion, Bush moved acceptance of the Comprehensive Park and Recreation Plan as prepared by Barton Aschman, which carried unanimously. CITY AGREES TO FUND $5,000 FOR PLAYGOUND EQUIPMENT AT FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL (WITH CONDITIONS) Kriegler informed Council that the Park and Recreation Commission is unanimously in support of a request from the Falcon Heights School Playgound Committee that the City consider purchasing approximately $8,000 worth of equipment for the playground. Council agreed that some participation might be proper as the area is frequently used in conjunction with the City's Park and Recreation programs and as a neighborhood playground, however, concern was expressed regarding ownership of the equipment, liability and maintenance. Kriegler explained that the equipment would belong to the City and if the school closes the City could remove the equipment. Merrie Zakaris, representing the Playground Committee, stated that the equipment would be maintained and insured by the School District. Following the discussion, Ciernia moved an expenditure of $5,000 from the Park Capital Improvement Fund for playground equipment, subject to an acceptable maintenance, ownership and liability agreement between the City and the School District. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY PARK BUILDING PLAN APPROVED Tom Dunwell, President of Buetow and Associates, reviewed and discussed with Council the plans for the proposed new park building, which is estimated to be in the $180,000 to $200,000 price range. Kriegler explained that Barton Ashman has estimated the cost of removal of the old park building, utilities for new building and repair of the parking lot to be $31,000 which would be an addition to the cost of the new structure. Concern was expressed over the fact that the University of Minnesota is considering sale of the land which the City has leased for park purposes and on which the new building would be constructed. Wiesner stated the University attorney has indicated that they would continue to lease the land if the City is unable to purchase it. ~' MINUTES AUGUST 30, 1989 PAGE 3 Wallin questioned whether or not this kind of money should be spent with the future financing problems the City will face. He was of the opinion that it should go to a vote and was not comfortable taking the funds from reserves. Following the discussion, Bush moved approval to proceed with the plans, with the project to be funded by the Celebrate 1990 Grant, insurance funds and reserves, not to exceed $250.000 and contingent upon some reasonable assurance that the City will have the use of the park land for the life of the building. Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: P. Chenoweth, Bush, Ciernia, and Baldwin, and the following voted against the same: Wallin. Motion carried. HEARING ON DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES SCHEDULED FOR 9/27/89, 7:30 P.M. Ciernia moved that the Public Hearing on Delinquent Utility Charges be scheduled for September 27, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. Motion carried unanimously. BUDGET WORKSHOP AND HEARINGS SCHEDULED P. Chenoweth moved that a Budget September 14, 1989 at 5:00 P.M. Hearing be scheduled for October continuation of that hearing to P.M., if necessary. Motion carri ADJOURNMENT: Workshop be scheduled for and that the Regular Budget 11, 1989 at 7:30 P.M. with the be held October 18, 1989 at7:30 ed unanimously. Council adjourned the meeting at 10:14 P.M. ATTEST: /` _l ~ y Tom Baldwin, Mayor Shirley C noweth, City Cler