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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 27, 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.
MINUTES OF 9/13/89 APPROVED
The Minutes of September 13, 1989 were approved by unanimous
consent.
ADDENDUM TO CONSENT AGENDA
Council approved the addition of two licenses to Item E(4) of
the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council unanimously approved the following Consent Agenda.
1. Disbursements
a. Disbursements through 9/27/89, $52,382.35
b. Payroll 9/1/89 - 9/15/89, $11,098.57
2. Cancellation of Check #22713 issued to Dale Kielsmeier
on 9/11/89 in Amount of $4.00, Incorrect Amount
3. Commission Minutes
a. Park & Recreation Minutes of 8/29/89
b. Solid Waste Minutes of 9/7/89
4. Licenses: Anderson-Johnston Construction, #371,
Blacktop Maintenance, #370 and Vasko Rubbish Removal,
#368
FIRE DEPARTMENT FUND RAISING DISCUSSION
Jay McNabb, representing the Fire Department and Fire Relief
Association, explained that the proposed fundraiser planned for
November 18th at the Knights of Columbus Hall must be in the
name of the Relief Association due to the fact that the Fire
Department, as a part of the City, does not qualify under the
charitable gambling statutes. Council discussed fund raising in
general and concurred they would prefer to have fundraisers in
the name of the Fire Department unless there is some legal
reason why it should go through the Relief Association (as in
the November 18th activity), as this would make the Council
accountable. It was also suggested that when using Relief
Association funds for fire equipment, the funds be put in the
capital improvement fund and payment made by the City. McNabb
asked if they are free to buy or if they must go through a
bidding process and Council agreed the bidding process would be
preferred.
7:30 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING ON DELINQUENT UTILITY CHARGES
Baldwin opened the public hearing at 7:30 P.M. and asked for
comments from any concerned parties. There being no one wishing
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to be heard, the hearing was closed at 7:31 P.M. Ciernia,
moved, seconded by P. Chenoweth, adoption of Resolution
R-89-21. Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION R-89-21
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO LEVYING SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
FOR DELINQUENT SEWER CHARGES
SMOKING POLICY DISCUSSION
Carol Carlson and Gail Smida, members of the Smoking Committee
presented the proposed policy for Council consideration.
Council expressed concern that the policy might not be in
compliance with State Statutes and felt a policy should not be
adopted if it did not comply. Smida explained that the Fire
Department policy was drafted based on the fact that the
Department is volunteer and the area is not in use much of the
time. She explained that the "sleeper" spends eight to ten
hours alone which would not affect others, and drill night is
about the only time when a large group is together. Following
the discussion Council requested that the policy be reviewed by
the City Attorney to determine whether or not it would be
acceptable according to State Law, and if it is permissible to
phase in a totally smoke free environment which is the intent.
1990 LAUDERDALE FIRE PROTECTION/PREVENTION CONTRACT
Wiessner explained that she had discussed the proposed contract
with Mayor Anderson of Lauderdale and that he understands the
need for the increase. Anderson had expressed concern regarding
the number of false alarms and wanted to design a method by
which those who create the false alarms could be discouraged.
Wiessner suggested it might be possible to eliminate the base
charge and increase the per call/per/truck hourly rate, which
Lauderdale collects from the person or firm creating the false
alarm, with the income for Falcon Heights remaining the same as
projected. Following a brief discussion, P. Chenoweth moved
that Wiessner be authorized to amend the contract using a method
which is agreeable to Lauderdale which would also maintain the
same projected income for Falcon Heights. Motion carried
unanimously.
STATE FAIR PARKING SIGNS -DISCUSSION
Carol Carlson and Vince Wright presented several alternatives to
the installation and removal of signs during the State Fair due
to concern expressed by the City's Workers Compensation
Insurance Company about the extent of lifting and pounding
required in the operation. The Public Works staff recommended
the use of permanent, year round sign similar to those used by
the City of St. Paul. Council concurred that experimenting with
reducing the number of signs by eliminating posting in areas
where it may no longer be necessary might help remedy the
problem. Also to be considered is the use of cardboard signs
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and some permanent signs in certain areas on an experimental
basis.
APPROVAL OF RECYCLING CONTRACT WITH SUPERCYCLE, INC.
Baldwin explained that both the City Attorney and the Solid
Waste Commission have reviewed the document and recommended
approval. P. Chenoweth then moved approval of the contract and
authorization to submit to Supercycle. Motion carried
unanimously.
STRATFORD PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PARK ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
Council discussed Attorney Ed Bock's letter dated September 14,
1989 recommending steps to be taken in connection with the
assessment agreement. P. Chenoweth suggested it be clarified
that the assessment agreement relates to assessment of value not
special assessments. Ciernia moved approval of Bock's
recommendations with the suggested amendment. Motion carried
unanimously.
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT WITH ROSEVILLE AREA SCHOOLS REGARDING
PLAYGROUND AT FALCON HEIGHTS SCHOOL
Wiessner presented for discussion the proposed agreement
relating to the City's contribution to the School playground and
the City's long term interest in the playground for public use.
Ciernia suggested that the phrase "or sells the grounds to a
third party," be added to the second sentence in Item 2, after
which Bush moved approval of the agreement as amended. Motion
carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:33 P.M.
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Tom Baldwin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Shirley Ch oweth, City Clerk