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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 13, 1989
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:10 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Bush, P. Chenoweth, Ciernia, and Wallin. Also present
were Gedde, Maurer, Wiessner and S. Chenoweth.
ADDENDUM TO CONSENT AGENDA
Item E (6), Planning Commission Minutes of September 11, 1989,
was added to the Consent Agenda.
MINUTES OF AUGUST 30, 1989y APPROVED
The Minutes of August 30, !1989 were approved by unanimous
consent.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda:
1. Disbursements:
a. Disbursements through 9/13/89, $57,877.86
b. Payroll 8/16/89 - 8/31/89, $9,984.85
2. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of Augusta, 1989
3. Licenses, Northeast Sheet Metal, #367, and Cronstroms
Heating and Air Conditioning, #369
4. Appointment of Gwen Willems, 1880 Tatum, to Human
Rights Commission, Term to Expire 12/31/89
5. Cancellation of Checks #22679 and #22641
6. Planning Commission Minutes of August 30, 1989
DISCUSSION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PROPOSALS FROM RAMSEY COUNTY
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AND CITY OF ROSEVILLE
Council discussed the law enforcement proposals presented by the
the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department and the Roseville Police
Department at a workshop preceding the Council Meeting. The
discussion was interrupted to open the public hearing scheduled
for 7:30 P.M.
7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS OF HAMLINE
AVENUE, LARPENTEUR TO ROSELAWN
Baldwin opened the public hearing, noted the Affidavits of
Publication and Mailing, and outlined the hearing process.
Maurer then presented the improvement plan and explained the
estimated costs and proposed assessments.
BILL SOUKOUP, 1763 HAMLINE, asked what the new traffic count
numbers indicated to which Maurer replied they were slightly
higher. Soukoup then addressed the following concerns: 1) the
need to repair the Gottfried Pit with this project as he felt it
was an optional issue, 2) the need for the sidewalk and
suggested it be placed on the Roseville side, 3) questioned
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whether of not property owners would be assessed for the
Gottfried Pit and sidewalk projects. Maurer replied that they
will be utilizing materials out of the pit to replace soils on
Hamline, that the lift station at the Pit is presently unsafe,
and it is more economical to include the project in the large
street improvement project than to do it separately at a later
date. Baldwin informed Mr. Soukoup that there are no plans to
assess for the pit improvement or for the pathway as it is part
of the City's pathway network.
Fenita Foley, 1905 Hamline, inquired about the environmental
study results. Maurer replied that the environmental worksheet
has been submitted to the County for review, and when the
project enters into the final design it will then be determined
whether or not an environmental impact study is necessary. Ms.
Foley also inquired about the width of the boulevard and Maurer
explained that the County has agreed to a 4 foot boulevard with
deviations to 6 feet in Roseville and would probably be
agreeable to the same in Falcon Heights. Ms. Foley stated she
felt hopeless because she did not think her voice was being
heard by the Council. Baldwin explained that Council also feels
hopeless at times, but that the County owns the land, and that
the Falcon Heights Council is not the only governmental body in
control of the street. He also stressed that the Council did
get some changes made in the project.
TERRY SOUKOUP, 1763 HAMLINE, questioned the cost listed on the
hearing notice, $370,000 when Maurer has presented an amount of
$99,078. Maurer explained that the $370,000 was based on 1/4
(the area within Falcon Heights) of the entire $1,500,000
project but the city will be billed for approximately $100,000
as its share.
There being no others wishing to be heard, Baldwin closed the
hearing at 8:10 P.M.
Following a brief discussion, Council directed Maurer to request
that Ramsey County narrow the boulevard to 4 feet.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND RAISER
Fire Chief Lindig requested that Council approve the
Department's plan to hold a fund raiser at the Roseville Knights
of Columbus Hall on November 18, 1989 and stressed that the
funds raised would be used for equipment. Following a brief
discussion, P. Chenoweth moved approval of the fund raiser in
the name of the Falcon Heights Fire Department with such funds
to be used for equipment. Motion carried unanimously.
FUNDING FOR NEW COPIER APPROVED
Council reviewed and discussed Accountant Tom Kelly's memo dated
September 13, 1989, documenting the need for a new copier for
the City Office, after which Ciernia moved authorization of an
expenditure of up to $8,000 for a new copier. Motion carried
unanimously.
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PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9-14.02 OF THE CODE RELATING
TO SWIMMING POOLS DEFERRED TO 9/27/89 MEETING
Wallin explained the Planning Commission unanimously recommended
adoption of the ordinance following the Public Hearing held
September 11, 1989. Council reviewed the proposed ordinance,
questioned the 5 foot, non-climbable fence requirement and
concurred a four foot construction fence would not be necessary
for above ground pools (which must be filled with water during
construction) if the walls of the pool are at least 4 feet above
grade. Wallin felt that if a perimeter fence is already in
place, there should be no need to construct a second fence
around the pool. Staff was directed to check for State
standards regarding pool fencing and make the recommended
changes for further discussion at the September 27th meeting.
PLANNER'S REPORT ON LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT NOTED
Council briefly discussed the memorandum dated August 28, 1989,
submitted by Susan Hoyt-Taff, regarding the Light Rail Transit
Plan for Ramsey County
POLICING DISCUSSION RESUMED - CITY TO NEGOTIATE CONTRACT WITH
ROSEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Some concern was expressed regarding terminating the long
standing relationship with the Sheriff's Department; however,
Council felt that a contract with Roseville might be more of a
long range control on costs and that the Roseville proposal
should be investigated. Wiessner was directed to negotiate a
contract with the City of Roseville with the understanding that
residents of both Falcon Heights and Roseville will receive the
same service at the same per capita cost.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:27 P.M.
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Tom Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
Shir ey Ch noweth, City Clerk