HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCAgenda_03Apr9CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Council
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
AGENDA
Apri19, 2003
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM
B. ROLL CALL: GEHRZ KUETTEL LAMB
LINDSTROM TALBOT
WORTHINGTON SHEA KODLUBOY
ATTORNEY ENGINEER
C. COMMUNITY FORUM:
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 26, 2003
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled
I ~ F. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. General Disbursements through Apri13, 2003 in the
Amount o£ $ 48,943.71
Payroll (3/17/03-3/31/03) $ 11,585.86
2. Licenses
3 Award Streetsweeping Contract for 2003
4. Appointment of Al Hernandez as a Captain for the Falcon Heights
Fire Department
G. POLICY AGENDA: No Items
H. PRESENTATIONS:
1. Lt. Dominic Cotroneo, Saint Anthony Police Department -Report
About 2002 Crime Statistics
2. Recognition of the City's Planning, Parks and Recreation, Human Rights,
Neighborhood and Solid Waste Commissioners. Presentations about the
• Respective Commission Activities During 2002 and Projected Goals
for 2003
• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA -2-
Apri19, 2003
I. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS
J. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
K. ADJOURNMENT -Refreshments will be served.
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL MINUTES
March 26, 2003
Second Annual Neal Kwong Youth Citizenship Award Presentation for 2002
Mayor Gehrz thanked everyone for attending the Neal Kwong Youth Citizenship Award
presentation. She introduced the Kwong family, most specifically Neal's sister and
brother, Laura and Alan. Laura Kwong introduced the two nominees for the award,
Beth Duncan and Karis Hustad, and each nominee gave a synopsis of their volunteer
activities. Laura and Alan Kwong presented Karis Hustad with the Neal Kwong Youth
Citizenship Award for 2002. Mayor Gehrz congratulated Karis and Beth for all that they
have accomplished and commented that the community can see their future leaders right
here.
Mayor Gehrz called the regular Council meeting to order at 7:25 PM.
PRESENT: 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mayor Gehrz asked that the CERT grant amount indicated
on page 7 be changed from $9,087 to $9,807. Deputy Clerk Kodluboy said that a
correction also needed to be made on page 4, sixth paragraph. Ordinance Amendment
#03-03 was approved 4-1 with Lamb voting no.
The Council minutes dated March 12, 2003 were unanimously approved as corrected.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: None scheduled.
CONSENT AGENDA:
Council member Kuettel asked if the coding to communications was correct for North
Suburban, in the amount of $7,386.22. Administrator Worthington said she would check
on that and let her know.
Kuettel moved that the Consent Agenda, outlined below, be approved. The motion was
unanimously approved.
1. General Disbursements through March 7, 2003 in the
Amount of: $ 94,091.58
Payroll, 3/03/03-3/14/03: $ 9,910.83
FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _2_
March 26, 2003
CONSENT AGENDA: (continued)
2. Appointment of Linda Fite, 1710 St. Mary's Street, to the
Neighborhood Commission
POLICY AGENDA:
Consideration of the Como Lake Subwatershed 7 Area Stud~Cooaerative Agreement
Administrator Worthington said that in late 2001, staff began discussions with the City of
St. Paul, Ramsey County, and the Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) about the
Como Lake Subwatershed 7 drainage area and related issues, to flooding downstream
from our storm sewer in Falcon Heights. These problems were addressed because of early
conversations about potential stormwater runoff from the SE Corner redevelopment site.
The parties agreed, preliminarily, to work together on a hydrological investigation of the
Subwatershed 7 area, the purposes of which would be:
1. Evaluation of water conveyance capacity limitations in the Subwatershed and
identification of potential solutions and costs;
2. Evaluation of related water quality impacts and identification of specific Best
Management Practices and associated costs for the purpose of meeting the
implementation objectives of the CRWD's Como Lake Strategic Plan;
3. Identification of a fair cost distribution among partners for future implementation
projects addressing the water conveyance capacity issue and water quality impacts in
Como Lake Subwatershed 7;
4. Preparation of a project implementation timetable.
Consultants for this project were solicited, and the process is ready to go forward with the
partners. The cost breakdown for the study is as follows:
CRWD $22,500 Roseville $ 3,500
St. Paul $17,500 Falcon Heights $ 3,000
Ramsey County $ 3,500
She said the City Attorney is recommending that a modification be made in the proposed
cooperative agreement on page 4, #10-the hold harmless provision. The modification
will permit the City to also be held harmless.
Questions were asked about cost breakdown, the relationship of this study to the Curtiss
Field improvements, and participation of the City consulting engineers. Administrator
Worthington said the cost sharing structure is based on population, acreage within the
watershed, and associated flows.
FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES _3_
March 26, 2003
Consideration of the Como Lake Subwatershed 7 Area Stud Coo erative A reement
(continued)
Administrator Worthington said that City funding for the study will come from the Storm
Sewer Enterprise Fund. The study will relate quite nicely with the Curtiss Field
improvements. Installing a drain and storm sewer system in the pond would require a lift
station, which is costly. Instead, the pond will be dredged and about 25' of sand installed
as its base, which will aid greatly with natural drainage. The City consulting engineers
were involved earlier in the preparation of the document.
Lamb moved approval of the Como Lake Subwatershed 7 Area Study Cooperative
Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to the stipulation that the hold harmless
provision on page 4, No. 10, be changed to also include the City. The motion was
unanimously approved.
Consideration of a Joint Powers Agreement for articipation Suburban Ramsey
County Hazardous Materials Team/Hazardous Materials Res onse Vehicle
Administrator Worthington said that in 1992, the cities of New Brighton, Shoreview,
Arden Hills, North Oaks (through the Lake Johanna Fire Department), and Roseville
entered into an agreement to share a Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle, and form
the 3-D Haz Mat Team (the name references the participation of the three fire
departments, Lake Johanna, New Brighton and Roseville). In 2002, the City of Roseville
formally withdrew from the Team, and the agreement expired, allowing new cities to
enter into the JPA. During meetings and discussions related to homeland security issues,
several cities expressed interest in joining the team, including Falcon Heights, and
Vadnais Heights. The cities of New Brighton and the Lake Johanna cities will also be
signatories to the JPA. Joint training, shared response and shared equipment are features
of this agreement. The need for regionalization of services including sharing the costs of
training and equipping specialized functions of public safety continues to be important.
The team will be regional in nature, and will be and is trained at a higher level for
hazardous materials incidents, including terrorism-related concerns. This agreement
provides the framework for decision making to specifically include budgeting and
financing of equipment and vehicles.
Falcon Heights budgeted for the additional training costs for joining the Team in 2003.
The Team is scheduled to receive several thousand dollars in equipment and training
funded through Department of Justice Terrorism Grants. No other unusual expenses are
anticipated in the near future for the continued operations of the Suburban Ramsey
County Hazardous Materials Team. Equipment and training is likely funded for the next
one to two years through these grants. A Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle may
need to be purchased in the next three to four years, but will be a shared cost for all
involved cities, with the participation to be negotiated under a separate agreement.
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FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -4-
March 26, 2003
Consideration of a Joint Powers Agreement for participation Suburban Ramsey
County Hazardous Materials Team/Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle (continued)
Council member Lamb said that he thinks this is a very good idea. Who will represent
the City on the Operations Committee? Is there value in soliciting Lauderdale into this?
Administrator Worthington said the Fire Chief and Assistant Fire Chief will represent the
City. Lauderdale can be brought into the agreement, although they are covered through
an agreement they have with Falcon Heights for fire protection services.
Council member Lindstrom asked what the University of Minnesota does regarding
hazardous material. Administrator Worthington said the University contracts with Saint
Paul, who has two teams. The State regional team is also located in Saint Paul. This
team would also be called in under the mutual aid agreement.
Council member Kuettel said that she sees pluses all the way around. The training
opportunities that will be provided will make our Fire Department all that much more
attractive to new members.
Council member Talbot asked who responds now. What happens if funding goes
south? What is the projected cost of the vehicle? This sounds like a good plan to him.
Administrator Worthington said that at this time the Fire Chief requests assistance from
the regional team in Saint Paul. The funding is assured from the Federal government and
has been paid out to the State. There would be no adverse impact on the basic training
budget. The last truck purchased cost about $207,000. The cost will probably be
apportioned according to population. There will be capital planning for the next 3-5
years, with 2006 being the earliest purchase date.
Mayor Gehrz said the joint powers agreement is very detailed. This is something that
will be used for all kinds of things. Chemicals are chemicals. She doesn't see our
society becoming less dependent.
Kuettel moved approval of the Joint Powers Agreement for participation in the Suburban
Ramsey County Hazardous Materials Team/Hazardous Materials Response Vehicle. The
motion was unanimously approved.
Consideration of participation in the Citizen Observer Program
Mayor Gehrz said that for many years the Neighborhood Block Captains, individual
residents, city council and staff have wanted to use e-mail as a rapid and cost-effective
tool for crime alerts and/or notification of upcoming city events. CitizenObserver.com,
Inc. is a St Paul company that can enable the City to provide that new service to our
residents.
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• FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -5-
March 26, 2003
Consideration of participation in the Citizen Observer Program (continued)
Mayor Gehrz said that she has heard Terry Halsch, President, make three presentations
about this resource and would like to pursue this opportunity, using some of the $9,807
grant from the Department of Emergency Management to do so. Mr. Halsch presented
information to the Neighborhood Commission at the March 19 meeting and the
Commission suggested that we continue researching the details of how we could use this.
CitizenObserver has secure servers in San Antonio, Texas. Their initial work was in
using Internet, fax, and cell phone notifications to alert businesses to crimes. Businesses
funded most of the cost. They later expanded to other alerts and to providing the web site
presence for police departments. They currently have over 1000 Neighborhood Watch
Programs enrolled through 115 participating agencies in eight states. The next phase is to
expand this resource for use by Citizen Corps Councils. They currently offer automated
registration, secure sites so no one can create an unauthorized message, the ability to
target alerts to specific neighborhoods, and the ability to create both public and private
pages. We do not have the in-house resources to do this ourselves. The projected cost
is about $2,500 a year.
The Council and residents can take a look at this resource at www.CitizenObserver.com.
Surf around the site and check out the "Neighborhood Watch Groups." You can also see
which cities in Minnesota and other states are already using this service.
Council member Talbot said that he thinks this is something that should definitely be
pursued. He thanked Mayor Gehrz for looking into this.
Council member Lindstrom said this seems like a no brainer to him.
Council member Kuettel said the cost bothers her a little bit. She sees the cost as only
getting bigger every year and that is her only reservation. She would like to see this
pursued further.
Council member Lamb said the City has talked about this for a couple of years.
Expanding the City's capability is an important thing. We all know our own server is
very limited. In the past the City has talked about joining with other communities
utilizing a joint server. He would like to see the City to pursue the idea of joining a
server consortium and doesn't want to pay for duplicative services. Anything the City
can do to expands its communication electronically is a good thing.
The general consensus of the Council was that Mayor Gehrz and staff do more study
of the Citizen Observer Program and bring back to the Council detailed information at a
later date.
. FALCON HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MINUTES -6-
March 26, 2003
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Council member Lamb, for the benefit of the cable audience, gave a brief review of the
used clothing recycling program that will become available to residents starting Apri14,
as a part of the City's regular recycling program. He reminded the cable audience that a
descriptive flyer about this new program had been distributed to everyone in the
community earlier in the week.
Council member Talbot thanked Mayor Gehrz, the Kwong family, Beth Duncan and
Karis Harstad for the wonderful presentation. He said they made him delighted and
proud to be a Falcon Heights resident.
Mayor Gehrz reminded the Council that City Administrator Heather Worthington
celebrates her third anniversary with the City on April 15. It is time for her annual
performance review and Mayor Gehrz said she would be sending an e-mail to Council
members asking for their input.
Mayor Gehrz said that the City is far enough into the new year to begin talking about
and preparing the 2004 budget. There will not be a Council workshop session in April
because Administrator Worthington will be at a conference and unable to attend. The
Council workshop on May 7 will be facilitated by an outside facilitator to talk about our
own attitudes around risk management.
Administrator Worthington said that the Planning Commission is recommending
approval of the PUD rezoning for the SE Corner and she is meeting with the developer
on Thursday, March 27.
The regular City Council meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Shea Kodluboy, Deputy Clerk.
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CONSENT ITEM: F1
4/9/03
ITEM: Disbursements and Payroll
SUBMITTED BY: Roland O. Olson, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY:
1. General Disbursements through April 3, 2003 in the Amount of: $ 48,943.71
2. Payroll (3/17/03-3/31/03) $ 11,585.86
ATTACHMENTS:
• General Disbursements and Payroll
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Approval
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DATE 03/31/03 TIME 01:16 CITY OF FALCON NEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE 1
APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING: 4-3-03
~CK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
LILLIE SUBURBAN NEWSPAPER ORD 03-03 INDOOR FIREWKS LEGISLAT 16.74
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 11 16.74
AMERICAN OFFICE PRODUCTS INK CARTRIDGE ADMINIST 58.60
42154 CRAGUN'S CONFERENCE CENT. LODGING MCMA/MACA CONF ADMINIST 209.89
42153 GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERV. MCMA/MACA ANNUAL CONF ADMINIST 199.00
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 MAR/02 WORTHINGTON ADMINIST 200.00
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRST ADD'TL WORK COMP ZNS ADMINIST 510.00
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRST VOLUNTEERS ACCIDENT INS ADMINIST 808.00
METROPOLITAN AREA MANAGE- FEB/MAR MEETING EXPENSE ADMINIST 34.00
42152 PERA MAR 16-31 PERA WITHHOLDG ADMINIST 1,482.40
POSTIGO,ELIZABETH MILEAGE ADMINIST 6.21
POSTIGO,ELIZABETH BAND AIDS/KITCHEN SUPPLY ADMINIST 15.67
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 12 3,523.77
GFOA 2003 MEMBERSHIP FINANCE 140.00
KERN, DEWENTER, MERE LTD INTERIM AUDIT EXPS 2002 FINANCE 9,000.00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 13 9,140.00
NORTH SUBURBAN ACCESS CO. REIMS MAUREEN CABLE WORK COMMUNIC 99.00
42155 MCI WORLDCOM RES SVC LONG DIST CHRGS COMMUNIC 8.50
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 16 107.50
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS APRIL/02 JONES PLANNING 16.00
2157 PAKOY, GENE 1ST QTR MECHANICALS PLANNING 1,228.49
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 17 1,244.49
INSTY-PRINTS PLUS PRINTING: ALERT LEVELS EMERGENC 67.69
XCEL ENERGY ELECT FOR CIVIL DEFENSE EMERGENC 6.28
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 21 73 97
HUGHES & COSTELLO APRIL/02 PROSECUTIONS PROSECUT 2,544.25
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 23 2,544.25
AMERIPRIDE LINEN&APPAREL LINEN CLEANING FIRE FIG 47.57
ANDERSON, KEVIN REIMB DULUTH FIRE SCHOOL FIRE FIG 219.21
EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT 753/TEST FOR AIR LEAK FIRE FIG 83.78
FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIE FIREFIGHTING FOAM 40GALS FIRE FIG 600.00
FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIE BATTERIES FOR LITEBOXES FIRE FIG 87.92
FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIE 02 SENSOR FIRE FIG 153.14
JOHNSON-POWERS,DAN REIMB DULUTH FIRE SCHOOL FIRE FIG 369.11
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD H2O AND COOLER RENTAL FIRE FIG 28.00
HOME DEPOT CRC/GECF CLEANING SUPPLIES FIRE FIG 7.03
HENNEPIN TECH COLLEGE HAZMAT TNG(GAFFNEY/SANDS FIRE FIG 1,045.80
KINGS TRUE VALUE CLEANING SUPPLIES FIRE FIG 4.19
MIKE MCKAY REIMS DULUTH FIRE SCHOOL FIRE FIG 290.25
OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY COMPRESSED AIR FIRE FIG 76.09
SUPERAMERICA FUEL FIRE FIG 109.93
W.S. DARLEY & CO. SMOKE CANDLES FOR TNG FIRE FIG 64.16
ANOKA-HENNEPIN TECH COLLE FIRE SCHOOL:GAFNEY/REZNY FIRE FIG 170.00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 24 3,356.18
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS H2O CITY HAL 15.29
DATE 03/31/03 TIME 01:16 CITY OF FALCON NEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE 2
APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING: 4-3-03
~CK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
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BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS S.S. CITY HAL 11.69
CINTAS CORPORATION #470 RUG SVC LOBBY CITY HALL CITY HAL 46.86
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD H2O AND COOLER RENTAL CITY HAL 28.00
HOME DEPOT CRC/GECF MINI BLIND/FOAM SEALANT CITY HAL 36.04
HOME DEPOT CRC/GECF CLEANING SUPPLIES CITY HAL 17.24
HOME DEPOT CRC/GECF PAINT AND SUPPLIES CITY HAL 106.79
OFFICE MAX CREDIT PLAN CHAIRMAT/MOUSE PAD/CALEN CITY HAL 49.47
OLSEN FIRE INSPECTION SPRINKERL INSPECT CITYHA CITY HAL 170.00
J.O. THOMPSON INC. CARPET:BILL'S OFFICE CITY HAL 338.85
SAFE ASSURE CONSULTANTS OSHA TNG EXP CITY HAL 615.00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 31 1,435.23
BATTERIES PLUS 12V HEAVY DUTH BATTERY STREETS 68.69
BUMPER TO BUMPER 35.05 STREETS 0.00
BUMPER TO BUMPER OIL FILTER STREETS 12.52
BUMPER TO BUMPER 2 AIR FILTERS PW TRUCKS STREETS 35.05
GRAINGER, W. W., INC. STREET LITES STREETS 199.40
SUPERAMERICA FUEL STREETS 152.58
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 32 468.24
HOWARD GREEN COMPANYC. F.H. GENRAL SVCS ENGINEER 1,238.55
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 33 1,238.55
RAINBOW TREECARE TREE TRIMING TREE PRO 10,490.25
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TREE COURSE-MAERTZ TREE PRO 125.00
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TREE COURSE-TWAROSKI TREE PRO 125.00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 34 10,740.25
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS H2O PARK & R 25.99
BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS S.S. PARK & R 23.48
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 MAR/02 TRETSVEN PARK & R 100.00
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 MAR/02 MAERTZ PARK & R 100.00
NCPERS GROUP LIFE INS APRIL/03 MAERTZ PARK & R 16.00
XCEL ENERGY AUTO PROTECTIVE LIGHTING PARK & R 22.03
ON SITE SANITATION PORTABLE TOILET COMM PK PARK & R 70.65
OLSEN FIRE INSPECTION SPRINKERL INSPECT COMMPK PARK & R 420.00
J.O. THOMPSON INC. CARPET PARK & R 540.00
42156 VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONE CRGS FEB/MAR PARK & R 47.62
QWEST TELEPHONE EXP PARK & R 111.73
KINKO'S INC. SUMMER REC REGSTRN FORMS PARK & R 1,712.73
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 41 3,190.23
HOWARD GREEN COMPANYC. WATER LINE REPLACMT ENG WATER FU 960.48
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 53 960.48
E-Z RECYCLING, INC. APR/02 RECYCLING SOLID WA 2,559.40
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 56 2,559.40
W.S. DARLEY & CO. K TOOL KIT FIRE & R 130.83
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 64 130.83
HOWARD GREEN COMPANYC. HAMLINE AVE ENGINEERING INFRASTR 607.55
HOWARD GREEN COMPANYC. SHELDON ENGINEERING INFRASTR 636.53
DATE 03/31/03 TIME 01:16 CITY OF FALCON HEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE 3
APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING: 4-3-03
~CK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 71 1,244.08
SAFE ASSURE CONSULTANTS OSHA TNG EXP SANITARY 305.00
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 75 305.00
RAMSEY CTY PUBLIC WORKS CITYSHARE LIFT STA LARP/ STORM DR 3,294.31
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 76 3,294.31
RAMSEY COUNTY PROP/RECORD TIF ADM FEES DIST 51 TIF #1 1,105.31
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 77 1,105.31
RAMSEY COUNTY PROP/RECORD TIF ADM FEES DIST 42 TIF #2 254.46
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 78 254.46
CITY OF ST PAUL OPTED REVIEW TOWN SQ DEV COMM. DE 500.00
RAMSEY COUNTY PROP/RECORD TIF ADM FEES DZST 229 COMM. DE 1,510.44
*** TOTAL FOR DEPT 79 2,010.44
*** TOTAL FOR BANK O1 48,943.71
*** GRAND TOTAL *** 48,943.71
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SYSTEM DATE 03/25/03
C H E C K R E G I S T E R
.CHECK CHECK EMPLOYEE NAME CHECK CHECK
TYPE DATE NUMBER NUMBER AMOUNT
COM 3 28 03 6 SUSAN GEHRZ 32679 303.34
COM 3 28 03 12 LAURA A. KUETTEL 32680 277.05
COM 3 28 03 13 PETER C. LINDSTROM 32681 277.05
COM 3 28 03 14 RICHARD P TALBOT JR 32682 177.05
COM 3 28 03 15 ROBERT E LAMB 32683 277.05
COM 3 28 03 34 CLEMENT KURHAJETZ 32684 280.74
COM 3 28 03 35 LEO LINDIG 32685 64.64
COM 3 28 03 42 MICHAEL D CLARKIN 32686 108.52
COM 3 28 03 66 ALFRED HERNANDEZ 32687 55.41
COM 3 28 03 74 MARK J ALLEN 32688 138.52
COM 3 28 03 65 DANIEL S JOHNSON-POWERS 32689 54.64
COM 3 28 03 91 RICHARD H HINRICHS 32690 64.64
COM 3 28 03 1003 HEATHER WORTHINGTON 32694 1396.16
COM 3 28 03 1013 WILLIAM MAERTZ 32695 1543.11
COM 3 28 03 1030 MARY A. KODLUBOY 32696 1242.97
COM 3 28 03 1033 DAVE TRETSVEN 32697 1110.84
COM 3 28 03 1038 DEBORAH K JONES 32698 1130.26
COM 3 28 03 1103 DIANE MEYER 32699 737.16
COM 3 28 03 1136 ROLAND O OLSON 32700 1297.61
COM 3 28 03 1143 COLIN B CALLAHAN 32701 518.60
COM 3 28 03 1173 ELIZABETH M POSTIGO 32702 452.93
COM 3 28 03 2023 ZACH E. BRAND 32703 33.25
COM 3 28 03 2035 ROSS A. HERNANDEZ 32704 44.32
COMPUTER CHECKS 11585.86
MANUAL CHECKS .00
NOTICES OF DEPOSIT .00
****TOTALS**** 11585.86
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ITEM: Licenses
SUBMITTED BY: Mary Shea Kodluboy/Deputy Clerk
CONSENT ITEM: F2
4/9/03
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: Outlined below is a list of additional license applications or
renewals for 2003
MASSAGE THERAPY
Hair Designs Unlimited, 1703 Snelling Avenue, Falcon Heights
MUNICIPAL BUSINESS RENEWALS
Chelsey Flooring, 1544 Larpenteur Avenue, Falcon Heights (expires 5/31/03)
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR
Practical Systems, Hopkins
Sedgewick Heating & Air Conditioning, Minneapolis
LANDSCAPING, TREE CARE AND TREE TRIMMING
B & M Tree Service & Landscaping, Pierz
Pohl's Tree Service, Maplewood
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Approval
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ITEM: Award Streetsweeping Contract for 2003
CONSENT ITEM: F3
4/9/03
SUBMITTED BY: William Maertz, Director of Parks and Public Works
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION/ SUMMARY:
Summary. The Council is being asked to authorize staff to contract with Mike McPhillips Inc,
for 2003 Streetsweeping. An RFP was sent to five streetsweeping contractors and two proposals
were received. Staff recommends contracting with the lowest bidder, Mike McPhillips Inc.
Total cost for 2003:
- Allied Blacktop, Maple Grove, MN $15,990
- Mike McPhillips Inc., South St. Paul, MN $15,600
ATTACHMENTS:
• Streetsweeping quotes
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Approval of a contract with Mike McPhillips Inc., South St. Paul, MN for the 2003
streetsweeping at a total cost of $15,600.
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2003 SPRING & FALL STREETSW]EEPING PROPOSAL
• DATE: 3/27/03
COMPANY NAME: Mike McPhillips , Inc .
ADDRESS & ZIP: R~5 (:nnrnrri S rP North South St Paul, MN 55075
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TITLE: Vice President
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TYPE OF SWEEPER
Make & Model: Elgin-Pelican Year: 97
Elgin Pelican 94
Make & Model: Year:
Make & Model: Elgin Pelican yew: 94
TYPE OF TRUCK
Make & Model: _ pp t arb ~ 1~ Year: O 1
651-451-4030
Ford Year: 97
1. Sweeping Cost: (combined total of spring and falll
2. Disposal Cost:
14,000.00
Spring -Utilize Ramsey Co. Sweeping Recycling Center, Rice & 694 (at no cost to contractor for
depositing material at this site. 0.00
Fall - Contractor to locate and utilize their own disposal site
Total Cost: (Swee ina & Dis osal
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No. of sweepers on job: 2-6
No. of trucks on job: 1-3
15,600.00
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• CONSENT ITEM: F4
4/9/03
ITEM: Appointment of Al Hernandez as a Captain for the Falcon Heights Fire
Department
SUBMITTED BY: Clem Kurhajetz, Fire Chief
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY:
Summary: Fire Chief Clem Kurhajetz and the Falcon Heights Fire Department are
recommending the appointment of Al Hernandez to the position of Captain. Officers serve a
three-year term, and the election of officers must be approved by the City Council according
to the department bylaws.
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Appointment of Al Hernandez as a Captain for the Falcon Heights Fire Department
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PRESENTATION ITEM: P1
4/9/03
ITEM: Lt. Dominic Cotroneo, Saint Anthony Police Department -Report
About 2002 Crime Statistics
SUBMITTED BY: Lt. Dominic Cotroneo, SAPD
REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY:
Summary: Each year, the Saint Anthony Police Department makes a presentation to the Falcon
Heights City Council with information about the previous year's crime statistics, enforcement
information, and other calls and incidents.
The 2002 Police Report has been distributed under separate cover.
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Presentation by Lt. Cotroneo
• • Discussion/Questions
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ANNUAL REPORT
SUBMITTED
BY
ST ANTHONY
POLICE
DEPARTMENT
. Introduction
Honorable Mayor, Council, City Manager, and St. Anthony residents:
I am pleased to present to you the Police Department's 2002 Annual Report.
In law enforcement, having a contingency plan and working toward being
prepared for the unknown has always been part of standard operating
procedure. However, since the September 11, 2001 attack on the World
Trade Center, law enforcement has changed dramatically, as preparing for
domestic terrorism has landed squarely on the public safety 1 ~` responders.
In many respects, this will be one of our greatest challenges, especially in
Light of the state's fiscal issues and how those issues will effect law
enforcement operations. Planning the fiscal requirements of adequate law
enforcement is difficult, we must be ready for day-to-day operations, as well
as the "what if' scenarios. It is the "what if 'scenarios that have filled our
planning as talk of domestic terrorism, dirty bombs, and biological weapons
dominate our discussions.
Even in this post September 11~' world, we cannot forget the basic mission
of our department. Arresting criminal offenders, preventing crime, solving
ongoing problems, and improving the overall quality of our citizen's lives,
must maintain the highest priority in the police department.
2002 has encompassed many changes in law enforcement, and we at the St.
Anthony Police Department have done our best to protect and serve our
citizens by performing the law enforcement function in a fair, impartial, and
professional manner. We must constantly strive to accomplish our mission,
on an individual basis and as a team member of the department, in a fashion
that will bring credit to the police profession, our department, and our
community.
Respectfully,
Richard Engstrom
Chief of Police
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2002 INVESTIGATIONS
AGENCY TOTALS
• Total Criminal Cases 1057
• Total Cases Cleared 620
• Total Cases Cleared by Arrest 469
• Total Cases Cleared by Other 151
BREAKDOWN BY CITY
FALCON HEIGHTS
• Total Criminal Cases 241
• Total Cases Cleared 118
• Total Cases Cleared by Arrested 84
• Total Cases Cleared by Other 34
50% Clearance Rate
NOTE: -These statistics DO NOT include traffic arrests, warrant arrests, ICR only
offenses, and mysterious disappearances.
Murder
Rape
Robbery
Agg Asit
^ Burglary
^ Larceny
MV Theft
^ Arson
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^ Assaults
^ Vandalism
Terr Threats
Fraud/Forgery
2002 2001 2000
• FALCON HEIGHTS SIGNIFICANT CASES
The police department works a large variety of criminal cases. Commonplace arrests for
narcotics violations, theft, assault, and damage to property are part of our everyday
caseload. However, to give the citizens an idea of some of the more significant cases
worked this year, we would submit the following (this list is by no means exhaustive of
the police department's yearly case load):
• Controlled Substance Crime (02000951) -Traffic stop yielded a large amount of
controlled substances. Search warrant drawn up and executed at a St. Paul
residence. Additional controlled substances recovered. One adult male charged.
• Felony Theft (02000778) -Recovered occupied stolen vehicle. Adult male party
arrested. Located several weapons inside the vehicle that were linked to several
St. Paul robberies.
• Residential Burglary (02002753 and 3044) -Extensive investigation yielded
suspect. Property recovered at a pawnshop in St. Paul. Investigation resulted in
the arrest of one adult male who was a very active burglar in the metro area.
• Insurance Fraud -Worked with an insurance company regarding fraudulent
claims. Fraudulent claims confirmed and one adult male was arrested. Case
• stemmed from fraudulent claims regarding damage to motor vehicles.
• Death Investigation (02007304) -Squads responded to a suspicious death.
Medical examiner and Crime Lab to the scene to assist with investigation. Photos
and evidence collected. Medical examiner ultimately ruled death as natural.
• Criminal Sexual Conduct (02004090) - 10 year old female victim made
revelation at school. Non penetration case involving a family member.
Investigation resulted in the arrest of one adult male.
• 3'~ Degree Assault (02002448) -Clerk attacked at a local business. Lengthy
investigation resulted in the identification of a potential suspect. Felony case
declined and suspect charged with 5~' degree assault.
• DOMESTIC TERRORISM
Citizens are frightened. Police and fire services are concerned. Information
is sketchy. The Federal warnings have created a lot of concerns regarding
what the public is to do when a warning is issued. Law enforcement has
some of these same concerns. The police department perceives these
warnings as an on-going event...that being continuing to prepare for a
weapons of mass destruction incident. The city is certainly vulnerable to an
event such as this, due to our geographic location in the metropolitan area.
We are continually working toward effective responses to an event involving
a weapon of mass destruction. When we receive these warnings, it is
necessary to heighten our awareness and continue working toward our
ultimate goals of training and equipping ourselves to deal with alarge-scale
incident.
A strong multi-agency commitment to working together toward a common
goal of prevention, mass decontamination, patient care, and mitigation is an
absolute necessity. With these thoughts in mind, we are planning with other
local agencies, as well as county, state, federal, and military organizations.
• Private sector businesses are also being asked to be part of the contin
planning. gency
We have come a long way toward these goals since September 11, 2001.
Since then, we have:
• Worked with the fire department refining our emergency
response procedures
• Updated our city's emergency operations plan
• Sponsored seminars on the Minnesota Incident Management
System for all city departments
• Attended educational seminars on weapons of mass destruction
and explored resources available should we encounter such an
event
• Worked closely with Hennepin and Ramsey County Divisions
of Emergency Management
• Have made grant requests for both personal protective and
decontamination equipment
• Worked with public utilities to secure our water supply
2002 POLICE OFFICER EDUCATION REVIEW
. Prepared by Lt. Scholl
One of the most important things we can do to maintain a professional law
enforcement agency is to invest in our personnel. The key to organization,
execution, leadership, and risk management is having swell-balanced
educational program. In this volatile world of lawsuits, such training is an
inexpensive insurance policy.
In 2002 the St. Anthony Police Department met State Police Officer
Standards & Training guidelines in the following required areas:
• Use of Force
• OSHA
• Pursuit Driving
• Firearms Training
• Emergency Medical Services
• In 2000, the emphasis was placed on risk management. In 2001 the
emphasis was placed on officer survival. In 2002, the St. Anthony Police
Department strengthened the above fields of training.
Sergeant Diegnau started work toward achieving his Bureau of Criminal of
Apprehension Supervisor Certification.
In 2002 we trained in:
• Less-lethal use of force alternatives
• Racial Profiling
• Tactical Response
Our 2003 goals are to maintain our minimum standards of training required
by the State. Like 2001 and 2002, we will continue our training with little to
no overtime use. We will look for cost effective schools that offer training,
which will enhance the education for our officers. By utilizing our own
certified trainers, we will offer cost effective in-house training.
• 2002 POLICE RESERVE REVIEW
Prepared by Lt. Scholl
The St. Anthony Police Department takes pride in knowing we have a
professional, all volunteer police reserve program. It is reassuring knowing
that we can call upon the reserve unit for assistance. Although limited in
their scope of responsibilities, reserves perform such tasks as traffic control,
booking transportations, detox transportations, citizen's assist, animal
complaints, medical calls, and officer assists. The St. Anthony Police
Reserves also assisted at high school and grade school events such as
dances, sports gatherings, carnivals, and parades. The St. Anthony Police
Reserves in 2002 conducted Boy Scout tours, cleaned police vehicles,
worked on vital key holder information, and were role players for St.
Anthony Police training during use of force and with SIMS shoots.
The St. Anthony Police Reserve Program has also assisted 14 past members
in obtaining law enforcement careers with metro law enforcement agencies.
Four past reserves are currently St. Anthony Police Officers. Lt. Cotroneo,
• Officer Sroga, Officer Spiess, and Officer Sunde all started with the St.
Anthony Police Reserve Program.
The St. Anthony Police Reserve strength currently stands at 13 members
with 3 on leave. We have found that 13-15 reserves works best for the
police department's needs. We are striving to maintain a level of well-
trained reserves. Four of our members are certified emergency medical
technicians. The remaining members have various levels of first aid
training. Two of our members are licensed "Sky Warn" spotters with the
National Weather Service. Both of these reserves are St. Anthony residents
and assist when conditions are warranted.
Police Officer Heidi Stanley took over the 2002 reserve officer schedule.
She has assisted with some structural changes of the unit. Officer Stanley
has done an outstanding job. She has helped the reserve program meet goals
in obtaining more hours in the squad, ride-alongs, and events.
2002 ACCOMPI,~gHMENT3
We continue to meet such routine successes as state and federal trainin
mandates, coding standards, ma.intain.ing p~ST mandated rules and g
regulations, and the operation of an effective and professional agency. Iri
addition to these routine successes, we also note the following for 2002:
• Trained all department personnel on the 800 megahertz radio system and
successfully made the transition. This transition will allow for
unprecedented agency interoperability.
• Created a new uniform police report, which encompasses ICR, offense, and
arrest information. This form greatly reduces paperwork and duplication of
information.
• Created a uniform supplement report, which is completed via computer on a
Word Program.
• Implemented a "less-lethal" policy and trained ail officers on the less-lethal
shotgun impact projectile (sock round).
• Completed school intruder drills.
• Kept officer turnover low. In fact, again this year, we did not lose a single
officer. This greatly benefits residents by keeping trained and experienced
• officers in the city.
• Maintained a position in the Community Prevention Coalition (now the
Family Service Collaborative), agrass roots organization developed to
provide positive opportunities for area youth.
• Completed "active" shooter training with all officers. Active shooter training
involves immediate response and contact by responding officers for active
shooting situations.
• Trained and a ui
q pped three officers to work in conjunction with amulti-city
emergency response unit. This unit trains monthly, and can be utilized for
barricaded suspects, high risk warrant execution, etc.
• Worked with Ramsey and Hennepin Counties regarding terrorism grants
and emergency operations.
• Established Internet connectivity and began utilizing the new Minnesota
Repository of Arrest Photographs. This connectivity greatly reduces the
amount of time officers need to spend pulling together photo lineups and
identifying suspects by responding to either Hennepin or Ramsey County
Jails.
• We created and implemented a new non-bias policing polic .
• Completed Use of Force training in house, utilizing our own instructors.
• Met all state and federal training mandates.
PRESENTATION ITEM: P2
4/9/03
ITEM: Recognition of the City's Planning, Parks and Recreation, Human Rights,
Neighborhood and Solid Waste Commissioners. Presentations about the
Respective Commission Activities During 2002 and Projected Goals
for 2003
SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY:
S~: The Planning, Parks and Recreation, Human Rights, Neighborhood
and Solid Waste Commissioners have been invited to attend the Council meeting
on April 9, 2003 to be recognized for their volunteer services to the community. The
Commission Chairs have also been invited to describe Commission activities during 2002
and projected goals for 2003.
Refreshments will be served following adjournment of the Council meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED:
• Presentations by the Respective Commission Chairpersons
• Discussion/Questions