HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCAgenda_04Mar10• CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
March 10, 2004
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
B. ROLL CALL: GEHRZ KUETTEL LAMB
LINDSTROM TALBOT
WORTHINGTON SHEA KODLUBOY
ATTORNEY ENGINEER
C. COMMUNITY FORUM:
D. PRESENTATION:
1. Alan Kwong Award
2. Jennifer Bergman, Housing Resource Center
~•• 4 E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: February 25, 2004 TAB 1
F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled
G. CONSENT AGENDA:
~~'~ 1. General Disbursements through March 5, 2004: $ 12,326.34
Payroll (02/15/04-02/29/04): $ 13,104.49 TAB 2
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2. Amend the General Fund budget expense line item for seal coating and cancel
~~ the operating transfer from the General Fund to the Infrastructure Fund
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H. POLICY AGENDA:
~~ 1. TABOR Resolution TAB 7
~~ 2. Election year discussion and consideration TAB 8
I. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS:
• J. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL MINUTES
February 25, 2004
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Mayor Gehrz convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 PM.
PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Council members Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb,
Peter Lindstrom and Richard Talbot
Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington and Deputy Clerk
Mary Shea Kodluboy
COMMUNITY FORUM: There was no commentary from the audience.
PRESENTATION:
Roseville Visitor's Bureau -Dino Lobaido, Executive Director
Mr. Dino Lobaido, Executive Director of the Roseville Visitor's Bureau, said the Bureau was
founded in 2000. Its purpose is to promote Roseville as a destination for meetings and tourism;
contribute to the positive identity and economic well being of the City of Roseville and
surrounding communities; and provide a leadership role with community and business partners
to create an outstanding visitor experience. Financial support comes from a lodging tax and
marketing efforts. The organization promotes itself through telemarketing, sales missions, and
trade shows, targeted mailings, networking conferences, familiarization tours and website
promotion. Their plans for 2004 are a new visitor's guide, a new sales person, restaurant
reception, wedding guide, educational guide and a holiday get-away program.
Mayor Gehrz, on behalf of the Council, thanked Mr. Lobaido for his presentation. She
commented that Falcon Heights has fantastic restaurants and cultural and educational attractions.
The Bell Museum will be moving here within the next five years and will be located across the
street from the Gibbs Farm Museum.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Council minutes dated February 11, 2004 were unanimously
approved was presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled
• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _2_
February 25, 2004
CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Gehrz said she was asking that Consent Agenda Item G3: Authorization to apply for
third CERT grant, be deleted from the Consent Agenda because the City won't be applying for a
CERT grant at this time.
Talbot moved approval of the Consent Agenda, as amended and outlined below. The motion
was unanimously approved.
1. General Disbursements through February 19, 2004: $ 225,390.91
Payroll (02/01/04-02/15/04): $ 14,300.36
2. Authorization to sign three year contract with Kern DeWenter Viere for
auditing services
4. Approval of final plat for Falcon Heights Town Square, Second Addition
Approval of resident survey for the Neighborhood Commission
Mayor Gehrz said that after the events of 9/11, the community was mobilized to develop a plan
• for local home security. One of the issues that came up was the need for more first aid training.
The National Safety Council offered a free week of training for first aid which could be taken
on-line. She contacted them and offered the City as a pilot City. This was developed as a joint
project with them, but almost a year and a half has gone by and the National Safety Council has
not proceeded any further with the project. She does not want to lose the talents of the
researcher who needs to do this for her master's degree in public health. This is an opportunity
for the Neighborhood Commission to work with a public health graduate student at the
University of Minnesota on an Emergency Preparedness Needs Assessment survey to be
conducted this spring. The Council is being asked to review the survey and authorize the
Neighborhood Commission to go forward with it. She introduced Ms. Jenna Washnieski, the
graduate student who will conduct the survey, and Ms. Kris Grangaard, Chairperson of the
Neighborhood Commission.
Ms. Washnieski said that 500 residents will be surveyed. The University of Minnesota is a State
agency so driver's license lists can be used to obtain names of residents. A survey and cover
letter will be sent to each participating resident, along with a $1.00 incentive. She gave a brief
review of the survey components, i.e. exploration of the neighborhood liaison program, resident
comfort and cohesion, perception of threat, demographic information, etc. She said she will be
starting within the next few weeks and hopes to have results by June or July. She will quantify
the information and provide a report. Recommendations will be made, based upon what is
known about the City and emergency preparedness. Funding support will be coming from a
grant from the Department of Epidemiology.
• A brief discussion followed.
• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _3_
February 25, 2004
Approval of resident survey for the Neighborhood Commission (continued)
Kuettel moved approval for the Neighborhood Commission to proceed with a resident survey
on the Emergency Preparedness Needs Assessment. The motion was unanimously approved.
Acceptance of the terms of the MNDOT Limited Use Permit authorizing Falcon Heights
to construct a section of sidewalk in State right of way
Administrator Worthington said the plans for Curtiss Field include a sidewalk around the pond
area, and a portion of this sidewalk needs to be constructed on State of Minnesota right of way.
Using this right of way helps achieve a more gradual, safer slope on the sides of the pond. By
agreeing to the conditions of this permit, Falcon Heights will assume responsibility for
maintenance of this sidewalk and liability for any claims resulting from its construction. Falcon
Heights has a similar agreement with Ramsey County for sidewalks that run along county roads.
Lindstrom moved acceptance of the terms of the State of Minnesota Limited Use Permit
to construct a section of sidewalk for Curtiss Field in State right of way. The motion was
unanimously approved.
• INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council member Lamb reminded the viewing audience that there will be a public hearing
at 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, March 24, 2004, about initiating the statutory process to consider
having a single hauler for Falcon Heights. He said the City and others are going to sponsor a
City-wide drive in March to replenish the food shelf for this area's food shelf at Keystone
Community Service and provided the following statistical information: Of the 23.3 million
needy people seeking emergency food assistance in the United States, more than 9 million are
children. 29.7'% of food recipients had to choose between paying for food or medicine in the last
twelve months. Last year in Minnesota, 95 people are known to have died of homelessness. In
our metro area, about 80,000 low-income families compete for the 39,000 affordable housing
units. 70% of the poor families with children include a person who works. Two City-wide flyer
drops will be clone to let residents know the locations where the food and supplies can be
dropped off between March 22-26. The Lions Club will be picking up the food and supplies
from the drop sites and delivering them to Keystone on March 27. In response to a question
from Council member Lamb about the Housing Resource Center, Administrator Worthington
said that information will be available at the March 10 Council agenda.
Council member Talbot said that each year North Suburban Communications Commission offers
scholarship money to college students in increments of $1,000, $3,000 and $5,000. The students
must have completed at least one year of college to apply.
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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _4_
February 25, 2004
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued)
Council member Talbot said that people can contact the Commission's office at 651-792-7500,
their website at www.CTV 15.ORG/NSCC, or area city halls, libraries, high school counseling
and college financial aid offices. Submission deadline is April 16, 2004.
Council member Lindstrom said that Barbara Lukermann, a member of the Planning
Commission, has received the National Distinguished Leadership Award for a Professional
Planner. The City is honored to have her on its Planning Commission.
Mayor Gehrz reminded the viewing audience that the Neal Kwong award nominations are due
by March 1. To date, the City has trained 37 members in a series of two CERT training
programs. Gretel Keene has gone for additional training and will be doing a training update for
the other CERT members on Thursday, February 26. Anew CERT class will start on March 18.
There will be seven training sessions. Deadline for application is March 11. Call City Hall to
sign up. She gave a quick review of a letter from the Saint Anthony Police Department
indicating that the three current liquor license holders in Falcon Heights (Ciatti's, J's Liquor and
Pizza Hut) all satisfactorily passed their alcohol compliance checks.
• There was brief Council discussion about a letter received from the State Fair. The State Fair is
working with the Legislature to get their sales tax exemption reinstated. They indicate that loss
of the sales tax exemption cost them $1.2 million for much needed capital work in 2003. They
are hoping to lift the requirement that limits their licensed beer vendors to selling 3.2 products
so that more opportunities will be created for Minnesota brewers who don't brew 3.2 products.
They are also hoping to change the liquor licensing authority for wine sales at the fairgrounds
from St. Paul to Ramsey County. The general consensus of the Council was support for the State
Fair's requests and Administrator Worthington will prepare a letter to that effect.
Administrator Worthington said that at SE Corner the third story is being constructed and the
roof will be going on in the next few weeks. Dino's will be opening toward the end of March
and Pizza Hut will be closing March 31. As soon as those two buildings are demolished
construction will begin on the second building. The site is muddy and will be muddier. The City
has asked Kraus Anderson to keep the streets as clean as possible and protect the storm sewer.
The regular City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Shea Kodluboy
Deputy Clerk
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ITEM: Disbursements and Payroll
SUBMITTED BY: Roland O. Olson, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION:
Summary
1. General Disbursements through March 5, 2004
in the Amount of:
2. Payroll (02/15/04-02/29/04) in the Amount of:
ATTACHMENTS:
• General Disbursem is on pages
• Payroll on page
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Approval
CONSENT G1
3/10/04
$ 12,326.34
$ 13,104.49
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DATE 03/05/04 TIME 11:58 CITY OF FALCON HEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE 1
APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING: 03/05/04
~CK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
US BANK TRUST NATL ASSOC AGENT FEES/ 1996 BOND -------- 373 .75
43131 DEBORAH JONES PARKING/GIS WORKSHOP -------- 18 .00
43130 MINNESOTA STATE TREASURER 4TH QTR BLDG SURCHARGES - 452 .46
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 00 844 .21
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 302632 FEB/04 GEHRZ LEGISLAT 112 .50
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 302632 FEB/04 TALBOT LEGISLAT 270 .00
43133 GARDEN VIEW CAFE COUNIL WORKSHOP FOOD LEGISLAT 63 .77
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES 2004 LMC BULLETINS LEGISLAT 130 .00
43129 SHERMAN ASSOCIATES BUSINESS JRNL AWARDS LEGISLAT 90 .00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 11 666 .27
AMERICAN OFFICE PRODUCTS ENVELOPES AND NAME PLATE ADMINIST 209 .81
CITIZENS LEAGUE 2004 SUBSCRIPTION ADMINIST 17 .00
CITIZENS LEAGUE BREAKFAST MEETING ADMINIST 10 .00
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 302632 FEB/04 WORTHINGTN ADMINIST 250 .00
43132 PERA FEB 27TH PERA ADMINIST 1,600 .76
ROSEVILLE ROTARY CLUB JAN-MAR MEETING EXPS ADMINIST 219 .00
43128 U.S. POSTMASTER POSTAGE STAMPS ADMINIST 485 .00
43129 SHERMAN ASSOCIATES BUSINESS JRNL AWARDS ADMINIST 90 .00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 12 2,881. 57
DOCUMENT RESOURCES PAYROLL CHECKS FINANCE 339 .23
. *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 13 339. 23
ELECTION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE ELECTION CERTIFICATES ELECTION 10 .20
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 15 10. 20
MCI WORLDCOM RES SVC LONG DISTANCE CHRGS COMMUNIC 16 .11
NORTH SUBURBAN 2003 4TH QTR WEB PROGRAM COMMUNIC 491 .07
NORTH SUBURBAN REIMB:MAUREEN CABLE WORK COMMUNIC 100 .80
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 16 607. 98
NIId NCPERS LIFE INSURANCE FEB/04 JONES PLANNING 16. 00
MN NCPERS LIFE INSURANCE FEB/04 MAERTZ PLANNING 16. 00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 17 32. 00
CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON CITY SHARE HAZMAT PROGRM EMERGENC 310. 89
XCEL ENERGY CIVIL DEFENSE SIREN EMERGENC 22. 30
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 21 333. 19
ASSOC FOR NONSMOKERS 2004 TABACCO COMPLIANCE POLICE 153. 75
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 22 153. 75
CAMPBELL KNUTSON JAN/04 GENERAL MATTERS PROSECUT 825. 00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 23 825. 00
AMERIPRIDE LINEN&APPAREL LINEN CLEANING FIRE FIG 52. 77
CITY OF ST PAUL ACCESS FEE/STPAULCONTRCT FIRE FIG 116. 66
FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIE ONE FIRE AXE FIRE FIG 69. 60
FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSN. MN FIRE FIGHTING BOOKS FIRE FIG 55. 38
FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSN. MN FIRE FIGHTING BOOKS FIRE FIG 106. 50
FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSN. MN FIRE FIGHTING BOOKS FIRE FIG 53. 25
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DATE 03/05/04 TIME 11:58 CITY OF FALCON HEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE 2
APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING: 03/05/04
~CK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
-------- ------------------------- ------------------------ -------- -----------
MUSKA ELECTRIC REPAIR LIGHTS FIRE HALL FIRE FIG 604.33
RAMSEY CTY FIRE CHIEFS 04 MEMBERSHIP DUES FIRE FIG 60.00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 24 1,118.49
CINTAS CORPORATION #470 RUG SVC CITY HALL CITY HAL 109.18
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD WATER CITY HAL 43.20
METROPOLITAN AREA MANAGE- FEB LUNCH MTG CITY HAL 18.00
MIDWAY CHAMBER COMMERCE FEB GENERAL MEETING EXP CITY HAL 20.00
SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE BULBS/FASTENERS CITY HAL 43.42
TRETSVEN, DAVE REIMB MILEAGE/TNG CLASS CITY HAL 50.63
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 31 284.43
CITY OF ST PAUL ACCESS FEE/STPAULCONTRCT STREETS 116.66
SNOW WOLF SNOW PLOW CUTTING EDGE STREETS 101.06
SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE TIE DOWNS/RELECTIVE TAPE STREETS 27.41
SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE BATTERIES STREETS 24.46
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 32 269.59
HOWARD GREEN COMPANY 2003 SIDEWALK ISSUES ENGINEER 13.46
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 33 13.46
CITY OF ST PAUL ACCESS FEE/STPAULCONTRCT PARK & R 116.68
HOME DEPOT CRC/GECF 2 TRASH CANS/ROPE PARK & R 72.59
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 302632 FEB/04 MAERTZ PARK & R 100.00
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 302632 FEB/04 TRETSVEN PARK & R 100.00
XCEL ENERGY ELECTRICITY/PROTECTIVE PARK & R 6.28
SUPERAMERICA FUEL PARK & R 48.55
TRI-STATE BOBCAT INC BOBCAT SNOWBLOWER REPAIR PARK & R 343.30
QWEST TELEPHONE PARK & R 113.23
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 41 900.63
CITY OF ST PAUL 2003 WATER/FIRE SUPPRSSN WATER FU 20.93
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 53 20.93
US BANK TRUST NATL ASSOC AGENT FEES/1999 BOND 99 NE QU 373.75
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 62 373.75
SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE 1/2 COST TORO SNOWBLOWER FIRE & R 612.38
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 64 612.38
SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE 1/2 COST TORO SNOWBLOWER PUBLIC W 612.38
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 65 612.38
SUPERAMERICA FUEL SANITARY 44.40
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 75 44.40
CAMPBELL KNUTSON SE CORNER ISSUES JAN/04 COMM. DE 1,382.50
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 79 1,382.50
*** TOTAL FOR BANK O1 12,326.34
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PERIOD END DATE 02/27/04 **FILE NOT UPDATED**
SYSTEM DATE 02/27/04
C H E C K R E G I S T E R
CHECK EMPLOYEE NAME
DATE NUMBER
PAGE 1
CHECK CHECK
NUMBER AMOUNT
2 27 04 6 SUSAN GEHRZ 33448 193.07
2 27 04 12 LAURA A. KUETTEL 33449 277 .05
2 27 04 13 PETER C. LINDSTROM 33450 277 .05
2 27 04 14 RICHARD P TALBOT JR 33451 7 .05
2 27 04 15 ROBERT E LAMB 33452 277 .05
2 27 04 34 CLEMENT KURHAJETZ 33453 290 .99
2 27 04 42 MICHAEL D CLARKIN 33454 108 .52
2 27 04 66 ALFRED HERNANDEZ 33455 55 .41
2 27 04 74 MARK J ALLEN 33456 138 .52
2 27 04 85 DANIEL S JOHNSON-POWERS 33457 54 .64
2 27 04 91 RICHARD H HINRICHS 33458 38 .64
2 27 04 1003 HEATHER WORTHINGTON 33461 1559 .46
2 27 04 1007 PATRICIA PHILLIPS 33462 479 .24
2 27 04 1013 WILLIAM MAERTZ 33463 2155 .87
2 27 04 1030 MARY A. KODLUBOY 33464 1338 .63
2 27 04 1033 DAVE TR ETSVEN 33465 1050 .35
2 27 04 1038 DEBORAH K JONES 33466 1202 .30
2 27 04 1136 ROLAND O OLSON 33467 1371 .61
2 27 04 1137 MARK C. HANSMEIER 33468 144 .07
2 27 04 1138 ANN E. DAVY 33469 256 .25
2 27 04 1142 ANTHONY ANDERSON 33470 125 .60
2 27 04 1143 COLIN B CALLAHAN 33471 1001 .53
2 27 04 1181 LEAH A BICKLER 33472 117 .74
2 27 04 2006 DAMON J. WICKHEM 33473 59 .10
2 27 04 2047 KARL F. GRUBER 33474 98 .30
2 27 04 2048 THOMAS J . BEALKE 33475 130 .83
2 27 04 2049 CONNOR COX 33476 32 .32
2 27 04 2050 ANDREW T . BRANDEL 33477 76 .98
2 27 04 2051 EVAN PH ENEGER 33478 128 .14
2 27 04 2052 AARON C. OLSON 33479 58 .18
COMPUTER CHECKS 13104.49
MANUAL CHECKS .00
NOTICES OF DEPOSIT .00
****TOTALS**** 13104.49
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• CONSENT G2
3/10/04
ITEM: Amend the General Fund budget expense line item for seal coating
and cancel the operating transfer from the General Fund to the
Infrastructure Fund
SUBMITTED BY: Roland O. Olson, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
Matt Mayer, CPA, Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd.
EXPLANATION:
Summary: In our 2003 General Fund budget we received MN State Street aid revenue for
street maintenance items such as seal coating. The 2003 budget originally had the seal coating
expense in the Infrastructure Fund, with an operating transfer out of the general fund to pay this
expense. Our auditors have recommended canceling the operating transfer of $40,000 out of the
General Fund to the Infrastructure Fund and recording a budget line item of seal coating in the
Streets account of the General Fund at $40,000 to replace this transfer. The total General Fund
budget expenditures would not change.
• ACTION REQUESTED:
~ Recommend establishment of a budget line item of $40,000 for seal coating in the 2003
General Fund street account. Recommend cancellation of the budgeted operating transfer
of $40,000 out of the General Fund to the Infrastructure Fund.
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• CONSENT G3
3/10/04
ITEM: Dedication of permanent ponding easement and resolution
SUBMITTED BY: Bill Maertz, Director of Parks and Public Works
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION:
Summary: The Curtiss Field pond improvements include doubling the size of the pond. Falcon
Heights has a permanent ponding agreement with MNDoT on the existing pond. As part of the
funding agreement with MNDoT for the Curtiss Field improvements, MNDoT requested that the
ponding easement be extended to the enlarged pond.
ATTACHMENT:
• Declaration on pages 13
• Resolution 2004-04 on page ~~
• ACTION REQUESTED:
• Adoption of Resolution 2004-04 approving dedication of a permanent ponding easement
at Curtiss Field
• Adoption of Declaration of Permanent Ponding Easement for Curtiss Field
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL DECLARATION
Date: March 10, 2004
A DECLARATION OF PERMANENT PONDING EASEMENT
Whereas, Declarant is the fee owner of land located in Ramsey County, Minnesota more fully
described in Exhibit A, etc.
Whereas, the City of Falcon Heights has caused the preparation of plans and specifications for
the re-construction of an existing pond and sidewalk located on park property.
Whereas, said project is designated as City of Falcon Heights Project S.P. 6219-119 (TH
51=125), and
Whereas, Declarant desires to declare a permanent ponding easement to retain and protect the
pond on the real property for the benefit and use of the public thereon, over that portion of the
Property shown bounded by the sidewalk on Exhibit A, attached hereto (hereinafter referred to
as the "Permanent Ponding Easement Area"),
Whereas, the City Administrator's Office and Park Director's office have reviewed the plan and
recommend dedication of said easement as shown bounded by the sidewalk on the attached
• exhibit A, and
Whereas, the City Council hereby acknowledges this work as a benefit to the City consistent
with the City's long range goals, programs and policies,
Now, Therefore, in consideration of the premises, the Declarant hereby states and declares
as follows:
1. Declarant hereby declares, consents and grants to the public a permanent ponding easement
in, under, on ,over and through the Permanent Ponding Easement Area.
2. Declarant further declares that this public easement shall run with the Property and be binding
on all parties having any right, title or interest in the property or any part thereof, their heirs,
successors and assigns.
DECLARED by the Falcon Heights City Council on March 10, 2004
ATTEST:
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
• Heather Worthington, City Administrator/Clerk
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No: 2004-04
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Date: March 10, 2004
A RESOLUTION APPROVING DEDICATION OF PERMANENT
PONDING EASEMENT
Whereas, The City of Falcon Heights has caused the preparation of plans and specifications for
the re-construction of an existing pond bounded by the sidewalk located on park property as
shown on Exhibit A and,
Whereas, said project is designated as City of Falcon Heights Project S.P. 6219-119 (TH
51=125), and
Whereas, the City Administrator's Office and the Park Director's office have reviewed the plan
and recommend dedication of said easement as shown bounded by the sidewalk on the attached
Exhibit A, and
• Whereas, City funding for this project is not related to this agreement, and
Whereas, the City Council hereby acknowledges this work as a benefit to the City consistent
with the City's long range goals, programs and policies,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota hereby
dedicates said ponding easement and authorizes the Mayor and City Administrator/Clerk to
execute the declaration referenced herein.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA, THIS
10th DAY OF MARCH, 2004.
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Heather Worthington, City Administrator/Clerk
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CONSENT G4
3/10/04
ITEM: Easement agreement for repair, installation and maintenance of a
storm sewer pipe
SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Matthew Foli, Campbell Knutson
EXPLANATION:
Summary: As part of the Curtiss Field project, a storm sewer pipe adjacent to the apartment
buildings located at the corner of Snelling Service Drive and Idaho Avenue, needs to be replaced
due to pipe failure. The pipe was televised as part of the preparation for the Curtiss Field project,
and portions of the corrugated steel pipe are rusted through. In order to make this replacement,
an easement on the property is needed, as one was never obtained when the pipe was installed
(which was quite common in that time period). Both parties have agreed to this easement, and
are prepared to sign it.
ATTACHMENT:
• Easement agreement on pages
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Approval of easement agreement
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EASEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
THIS EASEMENT AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is made and
entered into effective as of March 2004, by and between MARVIN A. FLODIN and
VIOLET J. FLODIN, husband and wife, whose address is 8 Scotch Pine Road, North Oaks,
Minnesota 55127 ("Flodins") and GARFIELD STREET, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability
company, whose address is 2601 Sunset Boulevard, Unit 3G, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
("Garfield Street") (Flodins and Garfield Street are hereinafter sometimes collectively referred to
as "Grantors"), and THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, a Minnesota municipal corporation,
whose address is c/o City Hall, 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue, Falcon Heights, Minnesota
55113 ("Grantee").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Flodins are the fee owners of certain real property legally described on the
attached Exhibit A ("Property"); and
WHEREAS, Garfield Street is the owner and holder of a vendee's interest in the Property
pursuant to that certain Contract for Deed dated as of January 7, 2002 ("Contract") by and
between the Flodins, as Seller, and Garfield Street, as Purchaser, which Contract was recorded in
the office of the Ramsey County Registrar of Titles on January 11, 2002, as Document No.
1668205; and
WHEREAS, Grantee desires the right to construct, reconstruct, inspect, repair and
maintain certain public drainage and utility systems on, over and through a portion of the
Property and Grantors desire to grant Grantee an easement for such purposes; and
WHEREAS, Grantors and Grantee have agreed to enter into this Agreement to set forth
their respective rights and obligations with respect to such easement.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) and other good and
valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as
follows:
1. Grantors hereby grant, sell and convey to Grantee, its successors and assigns, a
permanent non-exclusive easement for the purpose, from time to time, of constructing,
reconstructing, inspecting, repairing, and maintaining certain public drainage and utility systems
on, over, across, under and through the portion of the Property described on Exhibit B attached
hereto ("Easement Parcel"), together with a reasonable right of access to said Easement Parcel
and the reasonable right of ingress and egress on, over, across, under and through the Property
for any and all purposes necessary and incidental to the exercise by Grantee of the rights granted
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2. Flodins represent that they are well seized in fee title of the Easement Parcel,
subject to the vendee's interest of Garfield Street; and that they do not know of any unrecorded
interests in the Easement Parcel, except the rights of any tenants in possession pursuant to
unrecorded residential leases with Garfield Street. Flodins and Garfield Street have the sole right
to grant and convey the easement to Grantee. Flodins will indemnify and hold the City harmless
for any breach of the foregoing covenants.
3. Garfield Street represents that it is well seized of the vendee's interest in the
Easement Parcel and that it does not know of any unrecorded interests in the Easement Parcel,
except the rights of tenants in possession pursuant to unrecorded residential leases with Garfield
Street. Garfield Street will indemnify and hold the City harmless for any breach of the foregoing
covenants.
4. Grantee shall have the right to maintain the Easement Parcel clear of trees,
undergrowth, brush, and other obstructions which, in Grantee's reasonable judgment may
interfere with the normal maintenance of the public drainage and utility systems.
5. Grantors shall have the right to use and enjoy the Easement Parcel
notwithstanding the grant of the foregoing easement; provided, however, that Grantors shall not
exercise such use and enjoyment in a manner that will impair or interfere with the exercise by
Grantee of any of the rights granted herein. It is mutually agreed, however, that the above
referenced restrictions shall not prohibit the construction of public roads or utilities, or of
driveways or parking areas across said Easement Parcel.
6. Grantee shall, at its cost and expense, restore any surface areas disturbed by the
exercise of Grantee of the rights granted herein and shall be liable to Grantors for any damage to
persons or property caused or occasioned by the exercise of said rights. Grantee shall also
maintain the public drainage and utility systems to be located within the Easement Parcel in good
condition and repair, and in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, statutes, regulations
and ordinances.
7. The rights and obligations of Grantors and Grantee hereunder shall run with the
land, and shall bind and inure to the benefit of Grantors and Grantee and their respective heirs,
successors and assigns.
8. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.
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IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands this _ day of
2004.
Marvin A. Flodin
Violet J. Flodin
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of
2004, by Marvin A. Flodin and Violet J. Flodin, husband and wife.
Notary Public
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GARFIELD STREET, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company,
By:
Scott Weber, Chief Manager
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
)ss.
COUNTY OF 1
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of , 2004, the Chief
Manager of Garfield Street, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company, on behalf of the limited
liability company.
Notary Public
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
By
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
By
Heather M. Worthington
City Administrator/Clerk
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
SS.
COUNTY OF RAMSEY )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of ,
2004 by Susan L. Gehrz and by Heather M. Worthington, respectively the Mayor and City
Administrator/Clerk of the City of Falcon Heights, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf
of the corporation and pursuant to the authority granted by its City Council.
DRAFTED BY AND RETURN TO:
Messerli & Kramer P.A.
Paul W. Anderson, Esq.
1800 Fifth Street Towers
150 South Fifth Street
Minneapolis, MN 55402
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of Property
PARCEL 1:
The South 79.67 feet of the North 569.84 feet of the East 200 feet of the West 359.5 feet of the
Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 22, Township
29 North, Range 23 West, except that part thereof lying within the South 150 feet of the East 355
feet of said Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 22,
Ramsey County, Minnesota
(Torrens Property -Certificate of Title No. 288373)
PARCEL 2:
The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 22,
Township 29 North, Range 23 West, except the North 569.84 feet thereof, and except the East
. 355 feet thereof, and except the West 159.5 feet thereof, subject to public rights in the South 30
feet thereof taken for West Idaho Avenue,
Ramsey County, Minnesota
(Torrens Property -Certificate of Title No. 288374)
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Legal Description of Permanent Easement
A permanent easement for public drainage and utility purposes over, under and across that part
of the following described property, situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota, identified on
Certificate of Title No. 288373:
The South 79.67 feet of the North 569.84 feet of the East 200 feet of the West 359.5 feet
of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 22,
Township 29, Range 23, except that part thereof lying within the South 150 feet of the
East 355 feet of said Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter
of Section 22.
The easement premises lies within the following described property:
The West 23.00 feet of the East 378.00 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest
quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 22, Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County,
Minnesota, except the North 490.17 feet and except the South 30.00 feet thereof.
Together with:
That part of the South 79.67 feet of the North 569.84 feet of the East 200 feet of the West
359.5 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of
Section 22, Township 29, Range 23, except that part thereof lying within the South 150
feet of the East 355 feet of said Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the
Northwest quarter of Section 22, which lies Easterly of the above-described easement
premises.
AND
A permanent easement for public drainage and utility purposes over, under and across that part
of the following described property, situated in Ramsey County, Minnesota, identified on
Certificate of Title No. 288374:
The Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 22,
Township 29 North, Range 23 West, except the North 569.84 feet thereof, and except the
East 355 feet thereof, and except the West 159.5 feet thereof, subject to public rights in
the South 30 feet thereof taken for West Idaho Avenue.
The easement premises lies within the following described property:
The West 23.00 feet of the East 378.00 feet of the Northwest quarter of the Northwest
quarter of the Northwest quarter of Section 22, Township 29, Range 23, Ramsey County,
Minnesota, except the North 490.17 feet and except the South 30.00 feet thereof.
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CONSENT GS
3/10/04
ITEM: Revised Ethics Policy
SUBMITTED BY: Peter Lindstrom, Councilmember
REVIEWED BY: Roger Knutson, City Attorney
Mayor Gehrz, Councilmembers Lamb, Kuttel, and Talbot
Heather Worthington, City Administrator
Summary: The council has reviewed the existing Ethics Policy, and made changes to ensure
that the policy is consistent with state statutes governing elected officials and their conduct.
ATTACHMENT:
• Revised Ethics Policy on pages;~~il-~-9
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adoption of Ethics Policy, revised 2004
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I. CITY COUNCIL Adopted March, 2004
A. Ethics Policy for Public Officials
B. City Council Standing Rules
A. ETHICS POLICY FOR FALCON HEIGHTS PUBLIC OFFICIALS
Purpose The purpose of this policy is to establish ethical standards of conduct for city
officials.
Policy General Declaration of Policy. It is imperative that all persons acting in the public
service not only maintain the highest possible standards of ethical conduct in their
transaction of public business but that such standards be clearly defined and
known to the public as well as to the persons acting in public service. The proper
operation of democratic government requires that public officials be independent,
impartial and responsible to the people; that governmental decisions and policies
be made in the proper channels of the governmental structure; that public office
• not be used for personal gain; and that the public have confidence in the integrity
of its government.
Sec. 1. Definition of Terms.
A. Direct Financial Interest is defined as an interest having a monetary value of
substance that may be significantly affected by the action of the city.
B. Personal Interest is defined as an interest arising out of a relationship such as
blood, marriage or business which may. involve the likelihood of bias.
C. Blood relationships and marriage relationships are defined as immediate
family relationships including: spouse, children, grandchildren, mother, father,
father-in-law, mother-in-law, stepfather, stepmother, brother, sister, sister-in-law,
and brother-in-law.
D. Public officials are defined as all public officials either elected, appointed, or
employed by the city, who serve in a supervisory, decision-making or advisory
capacity in the City of Falcon Heights.
Public officials are: the Council, Planning Commission members, City
Administrator, Deputy City Clerk, City Finance Director, and Public Works
Director.
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Sec.. 2. Responsibilities of Public Office. Public Officials are agents of public purpose
and hold office for the benefit of the public. They are bound to uphold the
Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State; to impartially
carry out the laws of the nation, state and municipality; and to foster respect for
government in general. They are bound to observe the highest ethical standards in
their official acts and to discharge faithfully the duties of their office.
Sec. 3. Dedicated Service. All officials of the City shall be dedicated to fulfilling their
responsibilities of office. They shall be dedicated to the public purpose and all
programs developed by them shall be in the community interest.
Public officials shall not exceed their authority, breach the law or ask others to do
so, and they shall work in full cooperation with other public officials and
employees unless prohibited from doing so by law or by officially recognized
confidentiality of their work.
Sec. 4. Fair and Equal Treatment.
A. Voting. If a Council Member, Commission Member or Committee member
has a Direct Financial interest in a business, investment, or transaction, which has
• a matter pending before the Council, Commission or Committee of which he or
she is a member, he or she shall not participate in the discussion as such Public
official or vote on the matter. Whenever two or more members shall declare an
interest in the matter as set forth, then every member of the City Council
including those declaring an interest shall be required to vote on a zoning
ordinance or other form of amendment to the City Zoning Code which requires a
supermajority vote for approval and/or enactment (as prescribed by pertinent
provisions of the state statutes for the State of Minnesota); provided that all of
such required votes by members of the City Council shall only be cast and tallied
following a full public discussion of the item being voted upon. During the
course of the discussion every Council Member having either a Direct Financial
Interest or Personal Interest shall make a full disclosure of the same. All such
disclosures shall also be made a matter of the public record along with the
recording of the votes relating to the subject matter.
B. Disclosure Prior to Discussion. No person covered by this Code of Ethics shall
take any official action with respect to a matter in which he or she. has a Direct
Financial Interest or Personal Interest which arises from Blood or Marriage
Relationships; provided that participation in the decision-making process on his or
her own behalf as a private citizen shall not be proscribed by this Ethics Policy.
He or she may participate in matters leading up to or preliminary to official action
as long as he or she disclosed any such Direct Financial or Personal Interest he or
she may have in the same and as long as he or she has no discretion to make a
final controlling judgment or vote on the same.
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B. Disclosure Prior to Discussion (continued) Disclosure of any such Direct
Financial or Personal Interest shall be made to the Council, Board, Commission or
Committee of which the person is a member when the item appears on the
agenda. Such disclosure shall be recorded in the minutes and become a matter of
public record.
C. Disclosure of Confidential Information. No person covered by this Ethics
Policy shall, without proper legal authorization, disclose nonpublic information
concerning the property, government, or affairs of the City, nor shall he or she use
such information to advance the financial or other private interest of any person.
D. Acceptance of Gifts, etc.
(1) Solicitation. No person covered by this Ethics Policy shall directly
or indirectly solicit any personal gift and/or service.
(2) State law provisions adopted. The requirements and exceptions
specified in Minnesota Statute 471.895 regarding gifts from
interested persons shall be complied with by all persons covered by
this Ethics Policy.
(3) Contributions to the City. All contributions to the City must be
approved by the City Council.
E. Soliciting Election Campaign Funds. Public officials and staff covered by this
policy shall not solicit funds from City employees for any campaign for public
office.
F. Representing Other's Interests. No public official may represent a person or
association before Council, any Committee, Commission or Agency of the City,
nor shall he or she represent another's private interests in any action or proceeding
against the interests of the City in which the City is a party.
G. Financial Gain from Sale, Lease or Contract. Except as specifically
authorized by Section 471.88 of the Minnesota Statutes, no person covered by this
Ethics Policy who is authorized to take part in any manner in making any sale,
lease or contract in his or her official capacity shall have a Direct Financial
Interest in that sale, lease or contact or personally benefit financially from the
sale.
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Sec. 5. Handling Conflict of Interest Alle atg ions. When the City receives a complaint of
a conflict of interest involving officials other than the City council or the City
Administrator, then the City Administrator shall conduct or coordinate the
investigation and report the findings to the City Council. In the event the
allegations involve the City Administrator, City Attorney or City Council, then
the investigation shall be conducted by an investigator not directly involved in
city matters.
Sec. 6. Public Disclosure by Public Official. Within 30 days after the effective date of
this Ethics Policy, each person covered under this policy shall complete and file,
as a public record in the office of the City Clerk, a signed statement disclosing the
following:
A. Information requested in Exhibit A.
B. A list of his or her interests in real property (except homestead) or rights in
the same located within the City of Falcon Heights.
Sec. 7. Filing Requirements.
(1) Each person who files as a candidate to become a member of the City
Council, at the time of filing as a candidate, shall also file the disclosure statement
required by this section.
(2) Within 30 days after each anniversary date of an initial filing, each
person required to file under this section shall file a new disclosure statement.
(3) Material changes in financial interest or in positions held shall be
disclosed by filing an amended disclosure statement within 30 days after such
interest is obtained or such change in position occurs.
Sec. 8. This Ethics Policy shall not be construed to require the filing of any information
relating to any person's affiliation with, or interest in, any professional society,
charitable, religious, social, fraternal, educational, recreational, public service,
civic or political organization, or similar organization not conducted as a business
enterprise or governmental agency and which is not engaged in the ownership or
conduct of such a business enterprise or governmental agency. Nor shall
disclosure be required where prohibited by professional or business association
ethics promulgated by any state agency.
Sec. 9. Effective Date.
• The effective date of this Policy shall be -
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EXHIBIT "A" TO ETHICS POLICY
OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MN.
STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
The undersigned, as a public official of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, being first
duly sworn upon oath, deposes and states:
1. That the following constitutes the address and/or legal description of each parcel
of real estate, situated in the City of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota (other than real
estate occupied by the undersigned as a personal. residence), in which the undersigned, directly
or indirectly, holds any Financial or. Personal Interest including the right to occupy said
property:
2. That the following constitutes the names of all businesses, corporations,
companies firms, partnerships, or other business enterprises, doing business with or in the City of
Falcon Heights, in which the undersigned is connected, as an employee, owner, director, officer,
• adviser or consultant, or in which the undersigned has a Direct Financial or Personal Interest.
3. That the undersigned has. read and is familiar with the provisions of the Ethics
Policy approved. by the Council of the City of Falcon Heights on
Subscribed and sworn to
before me this day of
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• POLICY Hl
3/10/04
ITEM: Tax and Expenditure Limitations (TEL) Resolution
SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Mayor Gehrz, Council members Lamb, Lindstrom, Kuettel and
Talbot
EXPLANATION:
Summary: The League of Minnesota Cities has requested that cities adopt the following
resolution regarding the Taxpayers Bill of Rights.
TABOR would impose tax and expenditure (TEL) at the state, and potentially, local levels of
government that could only be overridden by a vote of the people.
The LMC's legislative policy for TELs states:
1. Minnesota cities oppose TELs, including the Taxpayers Bill of Rights (TABOR).
. 2. TELs/TABOR are unnecessary and would tie the hands of lawmakers and city officials.
3. TELs/TABOR would circumvent thoughtful consideration of policy decisions.
4. If applied to cities, TELs/TABOR would translate into direct and very severe impacts on
city services.
5. If applied to the State, TELs/TABOR will encourage more state aid cuts and unfunded
mandates.
6. Minnesota cities need more, not less, tools to serve residents and deal with challenges-
TELs/TABOR in any form would tie the hands of local leaders.
7. TELs/TABOR are a solution in search of a problem.
Further, the League's research shows that contrary to proponents of TELs/TABOR, government
spending is actually going down-in 2003, spending was 15.1 percent of personal income, down
from 17.5 percent in 1996.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution, with changes as recommended by the Council, on pages •
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Discussion
• Motion
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RESOLUTION 2004-OS
A RESOLUTION TO OPPOSE TAX AND EXPENDITURE LIMITATION PROPOSALS
(TABOR and Similar Proposals)
WHEREAS, the Taxpayers League and others are endorsing proposals to amend the State
Constitution to institute tax and expenditure limitations at the state, and potentially local, levels
of government that could only be overridden by a vote of the people - an example of these
proposals is the "Taxpayers Bill of Rights";
WHEREAS, such proposals would tie the hands of state and local leaders in times of crisis and
other unpredictable circumstances, putting state and local governments on "auto pilot" and
circumventing thoughtful consideration of policy decisions;
WHEREAS, such proposals would prevent state and local officials from making the tough
decisions they were elected to make, passing the responsibility for learning all aspects of often
complex issues to citizens who have other jobs and responsibilities;
WHEREAS, amending the constitution is a virtually irrevocable action and should only be
undertaken when legislative remedies have proven inadequate;
• WHEREAS, such proposals are unnecessary - a "solution in search of a problem" - as
demonstrated by lawmakers at both state and local levels of government taking action to deal
with one of the worst budget crises to hit the State of Minnesota and, by result, Minnesota's
cities;
WHEREAS, this is further demonstrated by the fact that state and local spending as a percentage
of personal income has actually declined in recent years, even before the 2003 deficit;
WHEREAS, regardless of whether TABOR/TELs are applied just to the State or to local
governments as well, these proposals would bring great harm to local communities through
continued reductions in state funding, increases in unfunded State mandates, and, potentially,
direct tax and expenditure limitations at the local level, which would severely erode decision-
making at the local level and the ability to provide the basic services residents and businesses
expect and deserve;
WHEREAS, such proposals would force the State, and potentially cities, to spend valuable time
and money asking for permission from the same people who elected them before any action can
be taken on important issues, and would also force taxpayers to pay twice for governance -once
for elections of their State and local officials, and again for elections to make the decisions those
officials should have made.
WHEREAS, such proposals contradict the fundamental principles upon which our constitution
• and system of government are based -that representative, not direct, democracy is the most
effective form of government as it is most likely to result in good public policy;
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WHEREAS, those states that have instituted proposals similar to the Taxpayers Bill of Rights,
such as Colorado, now face severe problems in meeting the basic needs of their citizenry;
WHEREAS, the prevalence of unfunded mandates from the state to cities has imperiled the
fiscal health of local government•
WHEREAS, the state has made known its displeasure at the notion of unfunded mandates
handed down from the federal government to the state government and the imposition of
unfunded mandates from state to local government is similarly hypocritical on the part of the
state;
WHEREAS, local government representatives are elected to govern at the local level it is
deeply inappropriate for state government representatives to usurp the power of local
government representatives through mandate and constitutional amendment•
WHEREAS, any restriction of taxing authorit to elected representatives at the local level is an
implicit abolishment of local government control.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the city of Falcon Heights that
. this Council believes that state and local elected officials are elected to do a job -that job is to
represent the interests of their constituents, to deal with difficult decisions, to thoughtfully debate
and determine the best course of action for the state or the community they serve.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council opposes limits on state and/or local taxes and
expenditures, whether through constitutional amendment or other means, and supports the
principle of representative democracy as the best route to sound public policy.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON HEIGHTS ON MARCH 10, 2004.
APPROVED BY:
Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor
ATTESTED BY:
Heather M. Worthington
City Administrator
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POLICY H2
3/10/04
ITEM: Election year discussion and consideration
SUBMITTED BY: Council member Lindstrom
EXPLANATION:
Summary: Councilmember Lindstrom has requested that the city council consider changing the
election year for city elections from an odd-year to an even-year election.
ACTION REQUESTED:
~ Discussion
• Consideration of request
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The Greater Metropolitan
Housing Corporation
HousingResource Centers '"`~
History of GMHC
^ GMt-IC was createdin 120 by major
Minneapolis businesses
^ With the primary purpose to
improve theavailability and quality
of affordable housing for bw and
moderate income families and
individuals.
GMHCMissionStatement
To preserve, improve and increase
affordable housing for lover and
moderate income individuals and
families, as well as assist
communities with housing
revitalization.
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Portland Place
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to Prr3}ect for Pride~rh
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new homeownership
units for a rnixed
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Minneaaofis.
Single Family Nome
Ownership Program
^ GMHC in cooperation with public
agencies, neighborhoods, etc. builds
and/or renovates single family
homes in the metro area.
^ The majority of thehomes ire sold
to persons of lover to moderate
' income who are typically first time
homebuyers,
`~ Single Family, Cont.
^ Since inception, GMM~C has
constructed or renovated 1,245
homes with a total development cost
of over $110,000,000
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H RC History
^ GMHC has four Housing Resource
Centers`"
^ The first HousingResource Center_"~ was
opened in 1995 in Northeast Minneapolis
at 909 ~1aln Street NE.
^ The second NRC was opened in 1996 at
4~lti, and Penn Avenue North at the
request of Hennepin County to serve
Broc~kiyn Center, Crystal, New Hope and
Robbinsdale
HRC. History Cont.
^ In 1999, we opened our 3«' HRC at
the request of the. city of
Minneapolis to serve South
Minneapolis.
rThis HRC is Located at 3749 Cedar
Avenue South.
HRC History, Cont.
^ In May, 2002, at the request of the
35W Corridor Coalition, we opened
our 4~" HRC (ocated on County Road
I in Shoreview to serve the cities in
the North Metro.
^ In April, 2004, we will be opening
our 5r'' HRC in St. Paul.
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Construction Management
^ Thie ii RC provides free construction.
consultations to residents of parti~ipatii~g
communities. These services include'
^ Conducts home inspe_tion and provides
general advice on home improvement projects
^ Provides homeowners assistance in writPng
scope of work and selecting contractors
^ Morrtors constnrction
^ Resoh~es conflicts between homeowners and
contractors
Program Administrator
^ GMHC administers a number of loan
programs,
^ (assist homeowners through tiie loan
application and disbursement
process
^ Provide neighborhoods and cities
with reports on program balance
and activity.
H RC Loan Rrog rains
^ The HRC administers 74 different
loan programs iriciuding;
^ Grants
^ Rebates
^ Deferred Loans
^ Revolving Loans
^ First Time Home Buyers
^ Commercial Loans
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other Loan programs
^ GMNC has created Loan Programs
used on the need in each part[cuiar-
community.
HousingResource Center-
Contacts
^ Jennifer Bergman, Program Director
^ Marie Ma4rick, Program Coordinator
^ sue Sehrimers, Program Assistant
^ Paul Saenneker, Construction
Manager
(651) 486-7~40r
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3490 Lexington Ai~ena~e North, .Suile ?OS • ShorevieH~, MN 55126 • Phone (651) 486-3808 • Fux (6S1) 486-3858
To our Friends at the City of Falcon Heights,
The following is a brief report on Northwest Youth & Family Services' programs that
directly affect the residents of your community. If you have any questions about this
report, please call Kay Andrews, Executive Director, at (651) 486-3808 ext. 243 or Pang
Lee, Data Entry Specialist at (651) 486-3808 ext. 256.
City of Falcon Heights
Report Period: Jan. 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003
Annual City Contract for Service 2003: $7,243
Your contract for service covers mental health, diversion, youth-run business and senior
chore programs. All other services are provided as an additional benefit.
In addition to city support, NYFS actively seeks operating funds from foundations,
businesses, state and county contracts for service, civic groups and individuals. Through
this collaborative effort, we are able to fund a wide range of services to families and
individuals in need.
Total market value of contracted services through December 31: $4,818.75
Total market value ofnon-contracted services through December 31: $9,720
Total market value of all services through December 31: $14,538.75
(Please note that these numbers represent the market value of services provided, not what NYFS charges
for these services. Because of your collaboration with NYFS, many of these services are offered free of
charge or on a sliding-fee scale based on income.)
Contracted Services: Market Value
Mental Health Counseling $2,778.75
Senior Chore Seniors $1040
Diversion Services $1000
# Served Hours of Service
7 Clients 29
1 Senior 52
1 Clients 20
Non-Contracted Services Market Value
Skill Builders Presentations $300
Project Engage $9 720
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# Served Hours of Service
83 Clients 5
1 Youth 122
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