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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCAgenda_05Oct12is r: CITY OF FALCON HEIG S Regular Meeting of the City C ncil City Hall 2Q77 West Larpenteur Ave e AGENDA October 12, 2005 A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM B. -ROLL CALL: GEHRZ KUETTEL AMB LINDSTROM TALBOT WORTHINGTON ATTORNEY ENGINEE C. COMMUNITY FORUM: D. PRESENTATIONS: Cindy Hartley, Twin Cities Co- p Federal Credit Union, Donation to the Falcon Heights Fire Department E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: from 9128/05 Regular C' Council Meeting TAB 1 F. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled G. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through. l0/06/05: $ 80, 581.57 Payroll (9/16/05.,- 9/30!05) $ 13, 742.32 TAB 2 2. Approval of Election Judges for November 8 City lection TAB 3 3. Approval. of Tree Trimming License for Tree Trus TAB 4 4. Approval of Mechanical Contractor License for M tro Gas Installers TAB 5 5. Approval of General Contractor License for Conta t Signs, Inc. TAB 6 6. Mileage Reimbursement rate for period Sept 1 to ec 31, 2005 TAB 7 H. POLICY AGENDA: l . Resolution to Participate in the Countywide .All-H d Mitigation Plan TAB 8 2. Variance Request for 1347 Larpenteur Ave TAB 9 I. REPORTS FROM COUNCIL MEMBERS: J. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: K. .ADJOURNMENT I• CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS • CITY COUNCIL MINUTES September 28, 2005 Mayor Gehrz convened the regular City Council meeting at 7:00 PM. PRESENT: Mayor Sue Gehrz, Councilmembers Laura Kuettel, Robert Lamb, Peter Lindstrom and Richard Talbot. Also present: City Administrator Heather Worthington, Public Works and Parks Director Greg Hoag and Deputy Clerk Stacey Kreuser. COMMUNITY FORUM: Pamela Harris of the Planning Commission spoke about the upcoming Bell Museum project. Harris reminded residents about the upcoming meeting on 10/18, and also reminded residents that if they have comments or suggestions to attend the meetings rather than bring it before the Planning Commission. The Commission does not have jurisdiction over the Museum project. PRESENTATIONS: None scheduled APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes dated 9/14/05 were approved as corrected by Mayor Gehrz. PUBLIC HEARINGS: None Scheduled • CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Kuettel moved to approve the following items on the consent agenda, and the motion was unanimously approved: 1. General disbursements through 9/20/05: $59, 363.06 Payro119/1/OS - 9/15/05 $14, 471.83 2. Approval of a mechanical contractor's license for William F. Ridler Plumbing and Heating 3. Approval of a mechanical contractor's license for Pierce Refrigeration 4. Approval of a tree trimming license for Prime Cut Tree Services 5. Approval of a 5% step increase for Lisa Anderson effective 9/29/05 POLICY AGENDA: 1. Resolution for Roselawn Reconstruction Administrator Worthington and Parks and Public Works Director Hoag presented the Council with information regarding the background and process for completing the Roselawn Reconstruction. Administrator Worthington asked the council to approve the resolution for the Roselawn Reconstruction. She outlined the steps of the 429 process -step 1: approval of the resolution ordering the preparation of a feasibility report; step 2: receive the feasibility report and order the public hearing; step 3: publication of hearing notice and mailing to residents; step 4: hold the public hearing and order preparation of plans and specifications; step 5: approve the plans and specifications and order advertisement for bids; step 6: award contract; and step 7: build project. Administrator Worthington then outlined the actions needed post-construction - • step 1: council approval of resolution declaring cost to be assessed and order preparation of an assessment roll; step 2: resolution receiving proposed assessment roll and set hearing date; step • 3: publish public hearing notice and mail notice to residents; step 4: affidavit of mailing assessment hearing notice to the US Post Office; step 5: assessment hearing before City Council; and lastly approval of a resolution adopting the assessment roll. Administrator Worthington then explained the City of Falcon Heights has held meetings outside of those required by the 429 process in an effort to very participatory. Those resident meetings were held on 6/21/05 and 9/15/05. The next meeting will be held, as recommended by residents at the 9/15 meeting, on 10/22 at 10:00 a.m. The City will let residents know where the starting point will be for the walk-through, and will notify residents by mailing during the week of 10/3/05. Administrator Worthington reminded residents that all plans and specs are available at each meeting, and feedback is encouraged through letters, phone calls, or a-mail. Mayor Gehrz stated she was very pleased with the resident meetings at the start of the project, and the input from residents has been very useful. Councilmember Kuettel asked about the City's assessment policy, and Administrator Worthington replied that the policy was adopted in the late 1990's, and has been amended to state that the residents who were subject to assessment at the end of the reconstruction program were not penalized by paying a higher per-linear foot rate that those who paid an assessment at the beginning of the city's street reconstruction program. The per linear foot is the same for each resident. Administrator Worthington stated that staff will recommend assessment of the residents on Roselawn who are eligible. Those who are not eligible will not have to pay, as they were assessed in the 90's on the other side of their property for the NE Quad. Councilmember • Kuettel stated that in Falcon Heights, assessments are allowed only on one side of a resident's property, unlike St. Paul. Councilmember Talbot asked about the assessment amount percentage, and Administrator Worthington stated that staff was still working on the exact number, and it would be addressed at the next meeting. Councilmember Talbot then encouraged residents to turn out for the walk- through. Councilmember Lindstrom asked about the assessment stated in the resolution and wanted to know whether the Falcon Heights assessment policy matched up with the State statute. Administrator Worthington explained that cities can adopt their own assessment policies, but have to follow the process outlined by statute. Councilmember Talbot moved to adopt the resolution 2005-12, Resolution Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Reports for Roselawn Street Reconstruction Project, motion passed unanimously. 2. Resolution adontin~ traffic signal maintenance agreement between Falcon Heights Roseville and State of Minnesota. Administrator Worthington began by stating the agreement was negotiated between the three parties after the turn-back of Roselawn Ave. by Ramsey County and has been reviewed by both cities and their attorneys. Parks and Public Works Director Hoag explained the background of the agreement by talking • about the previous agreement and the EVP (Emergency Vehicle Preemption, or opticom). An EVP (or opticom) is the device that receives signals from emergency vehicles that control the white lights on stoplights, which in turn control traffic when emergency vehicles come through intersections. Hoag explained the cost spread between the three parties with Falcon Heights responsible for the electric costs only and holding no semaphore maintenance responsibility. Hoag told the council that Roseville's cost will be roughly $360 more per year as compared to Falcon Heights estimated costs. Ramsey County is no longer a part of the agreement as they have turned-back Roselawn to the cities, however MnDOT is still a party to this agreement. Councilmember Kuettel reiterated the agreement by stating that Falcon Heights will handle the electricity costs, while Roseville will handle the maintenance. She also explained the logic behind this agreement because of Roseville's access to a boom truck, which would give them the ability to reach the signals. If this were Falcon Heights responsibility, the City would have to rent this type of vehicle. Hoag added that the proposed $1000 per year for the electric costs is a high estimate according to Xcel. Ramsey County told Hoag that historically LED lights, which were installed for greens and reds throughout the city, have cost them about $50 per month, so the new technology is a cost savings. Councilmember Lindstrom added that an EVP would be beneficial on the Roselawn semaphore, and asked how to make it happen. Hoag explained that he had been in contact with the state • about adding an EVP on the semaphore at Roselawn, however the state told him that they will not install one there for their use since they don't have the need to use them. EVP's are cities' responsibility to install. Councilmember Lindstrom asked that staff research this, while Mayor Gehrz proposed a partnership with Roseville for installation of an EVP in the future. Councilmember Talbot asked Hoag to comment on any foreseen conflict with the other parties in the agreement. Hoag answered that people still think it is a county road, and when they do contact the county, the county is very good about communicating to the cities. Councilmember Talbot then asked whether or not the city has existing lights that could be transferred over to LED lights. Hoag responded that everything Xcel has offered for rebates the city has converted, however many of the yellow lights are not converted yet, simply because of the short time span they are lit. The City will replace them with LED lights as they burn out, but is not making it a point to change them over to LED presently. Councilmember Kuettel moved adoption of Resolution 2005-13, Resolution Adopting Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement between the City of Falcon Heights, City of Roseville, and State of Minnesota (MNDOT). Councilmember Lindstrom then reminded the council that staff will do more research on the Opticom at Roselawn and Snelling, but did not wish to add that provision to the resolution. Resolution 2005-13 passed unanimously. Councilmember Kuettel then asked if Roseville passed this resolution, and Hoag answered the Council did pass it 5-0 on their 9/26/05 meeting. 3. Consideration of an enaineerina contract with the City of Roseville • Administrator Worthington began by explaining the contract and negotiation between the two cities over the last 5 months. She explained that due to the understaffing at H.R. Green, Falcon Heights contract has been allowed to lapse. Currently, there are 2 people left in their municipal section, and Falcon Heights began exploring other options, including contracting with a neighboring city this summer. She explained that as afully-developed city, engineering tasks are increasingly routine, with jobs like crack sealing .and seal coating among the major tasks. Administrator Worthington stated that Roseville has also been approached by Arden Hills to undertake their engineering duties. Roseville will be hiring one full-time staff person for Arden Hills' use, and Falcon Heights will be able to utilize this staff person. Worthington explained that the agreement allows for a payment of 1.9 times the base salary of the staff utilized. Falcon Heights estimates that the city will pay approximately $10,000 per year at the 200 hour billed minimum. This figure is based on the forecasts of upcoming projects that engineering services will be used for. Under the new contract with Roseville, Falcon Heights will be saving money as opposed to with the H.R. Green agreement. Administrator Worthington stated that the 200 hours is a minimum for billed hours, not a fixed rate. Councilmember Talbot asked who we have worked with in the past at Roseville. Administrator Worthington answered the City has worked with Deb Bloom and Dean Findell. Parks and Public Works Director Hoag added that Dean is the project coordinator, and has been working on the draft drawings for the Roselawn Reconstruction project. Administrator Worthington stated that Roseville approved this contract 5-0. • Councilmember Lamb stated his pleasure at Falcon Heights being able to share services with other cities, especially in this time of budget constraints and strapped finances. He added that this is a positive step, and that sharing services is one of the ways small cities can survive. Councilmember Lindstrom listed the number of shared services Falcon Heights has by naming the IT contract with Roseville, building official with Little Canada, police with St. Anthony, water and ambulance with St. Paul, and the providing of fire service to Lauderdale. Councilmember Kuettel added she is excited again to move into a joint powers agreement with another city to share services. Councilmember Lindstrom asked how this agreement matches up with the last contract with H.R. Green. Administrator Worthington replied this agreement is in line and in the ballpark with the past engineering contract, within budgeting and spending, and very fair. She explained that if Falcon Heights goes over, the City pays an hourly rate above the 200 hours, and if we are under 200, there is no refund to the City. She added that the City will have access to Roseville's GIS system and will be able to get our maps and GIS data updated -something that there is not enough staff to handle presently. Mayor Gehrz added that Arden Hills will be utilizing this staff engineer for their TCAAP project, and there will be a lot of engineering required. She asked if Roseville would be hiring another staff person to handle this project, or if Falcon Heights have to share that staff person with the huge armory project. Administrator Worthington replied she had spoken to the Arden Hills • Administrator earlier, and they are sti112-3 years out on that project. Arden Hills is trying to staff-up going into that project to a full-time in-house position. She added that in negotiations with Roseville this topic was addressed, and Roseville and Falcon Heights feel staffing will be not an issue. Parks and Public Works Director Hoag explained that there is an outside chance that if a specialty project arises, there is the possibility they hire out a specialty engineer. He added there is also a landscape architect on staff with Roseville that Falcon Heights will be able to use. Administrator Worthington added that both city attorneys have reviewed this agreement, and have approved of it. Mayor Gehrz asked for a motion, Kuettel moved to adopt a contract for engineering services with the City of Roseville, motion passed unanimously. Information/Announcements: Councilmember Talbot commended Parks Coordinator and Administrative Assistant Anderson for her good work over the past six months, and is looking forward to Anderson being with the City for a long time. He added a reminder of the 10/22 street walk-through on Roselawn for the reconstruction project. Councilmember Lindstrom reminded residents of the 10/18 meeting regarding the Bell Museum at 7:00. Mayor Gehrz commended the CERT team for their help and assistance during the last Bell meeting, since it was held during the storm on 9/21. Councilmember Talbot added that the CERT team helped make the voyage to the basement during the meeting seamless, and asked residents to continue to be active in this group. Councilmember Kuettel reminded residents there is still time to sign up for parks/rec programs. She added that the elm trees lost during the 03-04 year will be replaced within the next couple of weeks, and that letters will be going out regarding this. She also stated that Falcon Heights Elementary is interested in holding a food drive, and they have asked to attend another City Council meeting. She asked that we keep this in mind the next time any issue comes up that may be of youth interest. Administrator Worthington explained that parks/rec registrations went out with the newsletter or the forms are available online. Mayor Gehrz asked about the clean-up day on 9/24 and garage sale on 9/17, and Administrator Worthington replied they went well. Mayor Gehrz adjourned the regular City Council meeting at 7:50 p.m. U • Respectfully submitted, Stacey Kreuser Deputy City Clerk • ITEM: SUBMITTED BY: REVIEWED BY: EXPLANATION: Summary Disbursements and Payroll Roland O. Olson, Finance Director Heather Worthington, City Administrator 1. General Disbursements through 10/6/05: 2. Payroll (9/16/05 - 9/30/05) ACTION REQUESTED: • Approval • CONSENT G1 10/12/05 $ 80, 581.57 $ 13, 742.32 • DATE 10/06/05 TIME 12:04 CITY OF FALCON HEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE APPROVAL OF BILLS PERIOD ENDING: 10-6-OS CK# ---- VENDOR NAME ----------- DESCRIPTION ------------------------ DEPT. -------- AMOUNT ----- AMERICAN OFFICE PRODUCTS INKCARTRIDGES/BINDERS/PE ADMINIST 121.18 AMERICAN OFFICE PRODUCTS BUSINESS CARDS ADMINIST 89.46 AMERICAN OFFICE PRODUCTS COLORED COPY PAPER ADMINIST 158.15 ANDERSON, LISA SEPT MILEAGE REIMB/LISA ADMINIST 25.22 61140 DAKOTA COUNTY NOTARY COMMISSION-STACEY ADMINIST 100.00 LANDS'END BUSINESS OUTFIT 3 SHIRTS WITH CITY LOGO ADMINIST 137.65 61138 ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY MNDCP - KREUSER ADMINIST 90.00 61138 ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY MNDCP - ANDERSON ADMINIST 50.00 61142 PERA SEPT/30 PERA ADMINIST 1,730.59 WORTHINGTON,HEATHER ICMA CONF MILEAGE/PARKNG ADMINIST 45.43 WORTHINGTON,HEATHER PARKING/MEETING ST PAUL ADMINIST 7.00 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 12 2,554 .68 OLSON,ROLAND 3RD QTR MILEAGE REIMB FINANCE 93.97 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 13 93 .97 JACK J AUGER SR MILEAGE:FIRE INSPECTIONS PLANNING 17.95 61139 MN NCPERS LIFE INSURANCE OCT/O5 INSURANCE - DEB PLANNING 16.00 61141 PAKOY, GENE 3RD QTR MECHANICALS PLANNING 1,197.75 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 17 1,231 .70 XCEL ENERGY ELECTRICITY EMERGENC 6.43 NEXTEL COPMAUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE EMERGENC 14.01 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE EMERGENC 41.30 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE EMERGENC 19.14 . *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 21 80. 88 HUGHES & COSTELLO OCT/OS PROSECUTIONS PROSECUT 2,627.81 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 23 2,627. 81 AMERIPRIDE LINEN&APPAREL LINEN CLEANING FIRE FIG 61.88 KEEPRS,INC./CY'S UNIFORMS 2 FIRE FIGHTER BADGES FIRE FIG 100.00 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT PUMP TEST; # 752 FIRE FIG 477.64 EMERGENCY APPARATUS MAINT PUMP TEST: # 757 FIRE FIG 520.36 PATRICK GAFFNEY REIMB:GLASSES FOR SCBA FIRE FIG 159.00 HENNEPIN TECH COLLEGE FIRE FIGHTER II- LESKE FIRE FIG 247.50 CHRIS LESKE MILEAGE:FZRE SCHOOL TNG FIRE FIG 160.91 9-1-1 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTION FIRE FIG 47.95 ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1ST RESPONSE TNG:TESCH FIRE FIG 495.00 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 24 2,270. 24 FALCON HEIGHTS FIRERELIEF FIRE RELIEF STATE AID FIRE REL 55,147.00 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 25 55,147. 00 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES SOLID WASTE CHARGES CITY HAL 298.90 HOAG, GREG SEPT/04 MILEAGE REIMB CITY HAL 18.43 BOARD OF WATER CONIMISSNRS H2O CITY HAL 121.91 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS S.S. CITY HAL 11.69 TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN WEED CONTROL/FERTILIZER CITY HAL 190.64 CINTAS CORPORATION #470 RUG SVC CITY HALL CITY HAL 74.51 GRAINGER, W. W., INC. 2 BALLASTS FOR LIGHTS CITY HAL 28.92 XCEL ENERGY GAS CITY HAL 61.13 XCEL ENERGY ELECT CITY HAL 979.75 DATE 10/06/05 TIME 12:04 CITY OF FALCON NEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE 2 APPROVAL OF BILLS PERIOD ENDING: 10-6-OS ^CK# --- VENDOR NAME ----------- DESCRIPTION ------------------------ DEPT. -------- AMOUNT --- SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE WRENCH/SAFETY CHAIN/CLEA CITY HAL 19.51 TERMINIX PEST CONTROL CITY HALL CITY HAL 47.93 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE CITY HAL 14.01 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 31 1,867 .33 CITY OF ST PAUL FUEL FOR AUG/OS STREETS 332.34 GOPHER SIGN COMPANY SIGNS:NO PARKING/TURNARO STREETS 362.87 XCEL ENERGY ELECT STREETS 7.43 XCEL ENERGY ELECT STREETS 34.79 XCEL ENERGY ELECT STREETS 33.74 XCEL ENERGY ELECT STREETS 7.43 SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE OIL STREETS 12.76 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE STREETS 19.14 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 32 810. 50 S & S TREE SPECIALISTS IN DUTCH ELM TREE REMOVAL TREE PRO 927.00 61135 BACHMAN'S, INC. 38 TREES FOR REPLANTING TREE PRO 4,558.08 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 34 5,485. 08 HOAG, GREG OSHA SAFETY TNG CLASS EX PARK & R 19.07 HOAG, GREG REIMB FOR TOOLS -SEARS PARK & R 212.99 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS H2O PARK & R 11.01 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS S.S. PARK & R 11.69 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS H2O PARK & R 11.01 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSNRS S.S. PARK & R 11.69 1143 BUMPER TO BUMPER OIL FILTERS PARK & R 8.54 TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN WEED CONTROL/FERTILIZER PARK & R 113.96 61136 MN RECREATION/PARK ASSOC. 2005 MRPA CONF REG-LISA PARK & R 300.00 XCEL ENERGY ELECT PARK & R 22.30 XCEL ENERGY ELECT PARK & R 398.93 XCEL ENERGY ELECTRICITY PARK & R 24.76 ON SITE SANITATION PORTABLE TOILETE/COMM PK PARK & R 73.90 SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE GREASE/BATTERIES/SEALER PARK & R 49.97 QWEST COMM PARK TELEPHONE PARK & R 111.28 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE PARK & R 16.17 NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE PARK & R 29.08 61137 WILS LEADERSHIP MTG - LISA PARK & R 14.00 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 41 1,440. 35 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES RAMSEY CTY CEC CHRG SOLID WA 157.91 ALLIED WASTE SERVICES SOLID WASTE MGMT TAX SOLID WA 50.65 WASTE MANAGEMENT- BLAINE AUG/OS RECYCLING SOLID WA 2,559.00 WASTE MANAGEMENT- ELAINE SEPT/O5 RECYCLING SOLID WA 2,559.00 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 56 5,326. 56 AMERICAN OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE CHAIR-FRONT OFFIC GENERAL 342.93 HOME DEPOT CRC/GECF NEW STOVE FOR KITCHEN GENERAL 438.78 HUNT ELECTRICAL CORP OUTLET RELOCATION KITCHN GENERAL 410.00 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 63 1,191. 71 FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIE FIRE FIGHTER GLOVES FIRE & R 349.79 FIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIE GLASS MASTER-PUNCHES FIRE & R 40.75 *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 64 390. 54 • XCEL ENERGY ELECT SANITARY 22.82 DATE 10/06/05 TIME 12:04 CITY OF FALCON HEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE 3 APPROVAL OF BILLS PERIOD ENDING: 10-6-05 CK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT ---- ------------------------- ------------------------ -------- ----------- SUBURBAN ACE HARDWARE PAINT BRUSH NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS,INC CELL PHONE *** TOTAL FOR DEPT 75 *** TOTAL FOR BANK O1 *** GRAND TOTAL *** SANITARY 2.12 SANITARY 38.28 63.22 80,581.57 80,581.57 PERIOD END DATE 09/30/05 **FILE NOT UPDATED** SYSTEM DATE 09/29/05 C H E C K R E G I S T E R CHECK EMPLOYEE NAME DATE NUMBER 9 29 O5 6 SUSAN GEHRZ 9 29 OS 12 LAURA A. KUETTEL 9 29 OS 13 PETER C. LINDSTROM 9 29 OS 14 RICHARD P TALBOT JR 9 29 OS 15 ROBERT E LAMB 9 29 OS 34 CLEMENT KURHAJETZ 9 29 OS 40 KEVIN ANDERSON 9 29 OS 42 MICHAEL D CLARKIN 9 29 OS 74 MARK J ALLEN 9 29 OS 91 RICHARD H HINRICHS 9 29 OS 97 PATRICK GAFFNEY 9 29 OS 98 BRADLEY J. REZNY 9 29 OS 1003 HEATHER WORTHINGTON 9 29 OS 1007 PATRICIA PHILLIPS 9 29 OS 1008 STACEY T. KREUSER 9 29 OS 1015 GREGORY R. HOAG 9 29 OS 1016 LISA A. ANDERSON 9 29 OS 1033 DAVE TRETSVEN 9 29 OS 1035 JOSEPH J. AUGER SR 9 29 OS 1038 DEBORAH K JONES 9 29 OS 1103 DIANE MEYER 9 29 OS 1136 ROLAND O OLSON 9 29 OS 1140 ROBERT M PILGRIM 9 29 OS 1143 COLIN B CALLAHAN 9 29 OS 2067 ALEXANDER A. CISNEROS COMPUTER CHECKS MANUAL CHECKS NOTICES OF DEPOSIT ****TOTALS**** PAGE 1 CHECK CHECK NUMBER AMOUNT 50956 5.57 50957 277.05 50958 277.05 50959 7.05 50960 277.05 50961 288.54 50962 107.45 50963 108.52 50964 138.52 50965 38.64 50966 64.64 50967 64.64 50970 1884.42 50971 489.85 50972 1107.40 50973 1690.60 50974 957.19 50975 1218.52 50976 291.27 50977 905.03 50978 952.61 50979 1450.40 50980 279.13 50981 787.57 50982 73.61 13742.32 .00 .00 13742.32 • CONSENT G2 10/12/05 ITEM: Approval of Election Judges for November 8 City Election SUBMITTED BY: Stacey Kreuser, Deputy Clerk REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator Kathy Glanzer, Little Canada City Clerk and Election Coordinator EXPLANATION: Summary: Each year that elections are held, City Councils, by the authority granted to them under Minnesota State Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2, appoint the election judges for their respective municipalities. This year there are two elections, the municipal election and the school board election, on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. There are two precincts in Falcon Heights, Precinct 1 -City Hall and Precinct 2 -Falcon Heights Elementary School. A majority of the judges work one shift, either from 6 AM to 2 PM or from 2 PM to close, with some of the judges, particularly the head judges, working a double shift from 6 AM to Close. ATTACHMENT: Proposed resolution appointing election judges for the upcoming municipal and school board election. • ACTION REQUESTED: • Adoption of proposed resolution. • RESOLUTION 2005-14 APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2005 MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of Falcon Heights hereby appoints the residents, outlined below, to serve as election judges for the municipal and school board elections to be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2005. Precinct 1-Falcon Heights City Hall 1. Steve Graham, 1981 Summer St, 646-8906, All day 2. Tai Shigaki, 1666 Coffman - #214, 646-4963, All day 3. Jane Dehlin, 1754 Maple Court, 644-6260, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 4. Valetta Gyurci, 1607 Hollywood Court, 644-0379, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5. Mary Peterson, 1892 Sheldon, 645-3492, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 6. Lily Zahariades, 1852 Howell, 646-0872, 2 p.m. -close 7. Delaine Meyer, 1666 Coffman - #111, 642-1439, 2 p.m. -close 8. Donna Reynolds, 1666 Coffman - #131, 644-6763, 2 p.m. -close Precinct 2 -Falcon Heights Elementary 1. Maryhelen Tapio, 1710 Albert, 644-0918, All day 2. William Downing, 1834 Simpson, 644-9625, All day 3. Duke Addicks, 1453 Hoyt, 643-0622, All day • 4. Vicki Long, 1717 Albert St, 917-7178, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 5. Andrea Howell, 1472 Iowa, 646-5479, 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. 6. Kathleen Baldwin, 1716 Albert, 644-8293, 2 p.m. -close 7. Margaret Barrett, 1437 West Hoyt, 645-7600, 2 p.m. -close On-Call 1. Anne Burt, 1794 Albert St 2. Kathy Cernia, 1869 Holton Adopted by the City Council of Falcon Heights on October 12, 2005.. APPROVED: Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor ATTESTED: Heather M. Worthington, City Administrator ~J CONSENT G3 10/12/05 ITEM: Approval of Tree Trimming License for Tree Trust • SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator Explanation: Summary The following contractor has applied for a tree trimming license. City staff has received the necessary items for licensure. • Tree Trust ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of tree trimming license for the above applicant. CONSENT G4 10/12/05 ITEM: Approval of a Mechanical Contractor's License for Metro Gas Installers SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator EXPLANATION: Summary: The following contractor has applied for a mechanical contractor's license. City staff has received the necessary items for licensure. • Metro Gas Installers ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of mechanical contractor's license for the above applicant • CONSENT GS 10/12/05 ITEM: Approval of General Contractor License for Contact Signs, Inc. SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator EXPLANATION: Summary: The following contractor has applied for a general contractor license. City staff has received the necessary items for licensure, and recommends approval of their licenses: ~ Contact Signs, Inc. ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of general contractor license for the above applicant. • CONSENT G6 10/12/05 ITEM:. Mileage Reimbursement rate for period Sept 1 to Dec 31, 2005 SUBMITTED BY: Roland O. Olson, Finance Director REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator. EXPLANATION: Summary: The mileage reimbursement rate allowed by the IRS has been raised from 40 %2 cents per mile to 48 %2 cents per mile for the period September 1, 2005 until December 31, 2005 to reflect the large increases in the price of gasoline. This new rate effective September 1, 2005 will be re-evaluated by the IRS later this fall and possibly a new rate will be issued for 2006. Meets Goal # 4: To provide a responsive and effective city government. Strategy# 6: To effectively manage the city's financial resources. ACTION REQUESTED: Set the mileage reimbursement rate at 48 %2 cents per mile effective September 1, 2005. U IRS Increases Mileage Rate Until Dec. 31, 2005 ~~ IIr~~~~-r~~~1 ~Y~~ell~~e c~y~=it~~ ~~~~~~ Page 1 of 1 ~_fx*~~~. 'T ~F:~l~. IRS Increases Mileage Rate Until Dec. 31, 2005 IR-2005-99, Sept. 9, 2005 WASHINGTON -The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department announced today an increase to the optional standard mileage rates for the final four months of 2005. The rate will increase to 48.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven between Sept. 1 and Dec. 31, 2005. This is an increase of 8 cents from the 40.5 cent rate in effect for the first eight months of 2005, as set forth in Rev. Proc. 2004-64. "This is about fairness for taxpayers," said IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson. "People are entitled to deduct the real cost of operating a vehicle. We've responded to the recent gas price increases by making this special adjustment so taxpayers get the tax benefit they deserve." In recognition of recent gasoline price increases, the IRS made this special adjustment for the final months of 2005. The IRS normally updates the mileage rates once a year in the fall for the next calendar year. "With many predicting a decline in gas prices over coming months, we will hold off on setting the 2006 rate until closer to January," Everson said. Next year's rate could be lower than 48.5 cents. While gasoline is a major factor in the mileage figure, other items enter into the calculation of mileage rates, such as the price of new vehicles and insurance. The optional business standard mileage rate is used to compute the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business use in lieu of the extra burden of tracking actual costs. This rate is also used as a benchmark by the federal government and many businesses to reimburse their employees for mileage. The new four-month rate for computing deductible medical or moving expenses will be 22 cents a mile, up from 15 cents for the first eight months of 2005. The rate for providing services for charitable organizations is set by statute, not the IRS, and remains at 14 cents a mile. The annual Revenue Procedure includes limitations on who is not eligible to use the standard mileage rate. Links: • Announcement 2005-71 -Announcing an increase to the optional standard mileage rates for the final four months of 2005. (PDF 9KB, 2 pages) Subscribe to IRS Newswire http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0„id=147423,OO.htm1 9/28/2005 POLICY Hl • 10/12/05 ITEM: Resolution for All-Hazard Mitigation Plan SUBMITTED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator EXPLANATION: Summary In mid-2005, Ramsey County asked all cities in the County to pass a resolution stating that they would participate in a mitigation planning process in order to develop an All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Falcon Heights passed that resolution unanimously, and did participate in the planning process. The plan is now done, and Ramsey County is asking each municipality to adopt the plan. Ramsey County will continue to administer the plan, with the input and participation of individual cities. This will satisfy the requirements of the federal law requiring all cities and counties to adopt an . All Hazard Mitigation Plan, and eliminate the need for Falcon Heights to draft and adopt a separate plan at great expense in time and dollars. A public copy of the plan can be viewed at: http://www. co.ramsey.mn.us/emergencyservice ATTACHMENT: Resolution 2005-14 ACTION REQUESTED: Adoption of Resolution 2005-14 • RESOLUTION 2005-14 City of Falcon Heights October 12, 2005 RESOLUTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COUNTYWIDE ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN WHEREAS, the County of Ramsey Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has participated in the all-hazard mitigation planning process as established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, Pub. L. No. 106-390; and WHEREAS, the Act requires all counties and municipalities to develop, adopt and maintain all- hazard mitigation plans either independently or on a countywide, multi jurisdictional basis; and WHEREAS, such plans must be well integrated and coordinated to account for the fact that hazards in one jurisdiction impact on other nearby jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of anall-hazard mitigation plan; and • WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement and local coordination among neighboring local units of government and businesses; and WHEREAS, the plan must include a mitigation strategy including priorities, goals and strategies and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and timeframes; and WHEREAS, the plan must include an implementation and maintenance process including plan updates, integration of the plan into other planning documents and how the County will maintain public participation and coordination; and WHEREAS, Ramsey County Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has indicated its willingness to coordinate these efforts should the municipality so desire; and WHEREAS, the plan will be shared with all municipalities, the County Board of Commissioners and the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for coordination; and WHEREAS, adoption of the all-hazard mitigation plan will make the municipalities and the County eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project grants and Pre- Disaster Mitigation (PDM) Grant Program grants; and WHEREAS, this Countywide All-Hazard Mitigation Plan has been approved by the Federal • Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and by the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Ramsey County and for any jurisdiction with Ramsey County that chooses to adopt this plan as their municipal All- Hazard Mitigation Plan; and WHEREAS, this resolution does not preclude any municipality from preparing its own plan in the future should it desire to do so; therefore Be It RESOLVED, that the City of Falcon Heights supports the countywide All-Hazard Mitigation Plan development effort, and, be it further RESOLVED, that the City of Falcon Heights hereby adopts this countywide All-Hazard Mitigation Plan as the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan for the city, and, be it further RESOLVED, that the City of Falcon Heights requests that the Ramsey County Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security coordinate the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan development and maintenance efforts for the City of Falcon Heights in the future. Adopted this 12th day of October, 2005. Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor Attest: Heather M. Worthington, City Administrator/Clerk • POLICY H2 10/12/05 ITEM: Variance requests for 1347 Larpenteur Avenue SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Jones, Zoning and Planning Coordinator REVIEWED BY: Heather Worthington, City Administrator Soren Mattick, Campbell Knutson EXPLANATION: Background/History/Property Description: 1347 West Larpenteur, PIN 152923340132, is located at the northwest corner of the intersection of Larpenteur Avenue and Hamline Avenue in Falcon Heights. The legal description is "Except for road easement, the east 96 28/100 feet of lots 8 and 9, Larpenteur Villas." The parcel is approximately 96 feet wide by 172 feet deep, with an area of approximately 16,553 square feet. The property is zoned B-1 "Neighborhood Convenience District" and has been used for local commercial enterprises for at least 45 years, most recently as a chiropractic clinic. The Hamline/Larpenteur intersection has commercial uses on all four corners, in Roseville and St. Paul as well as Falcon Heights. 1347 Larpenteur is adjacent to R-1 single family residential property on the north and west. The existing improvements consist of a principle structure built in 1959 and a parking lot on the north side of the building. • The 1347 La enteur arcel is bein sold to ether iP p g g with the vacant parcel immediately to the west. The second parcel, PIN 152923340020, is 50 feet wide by 172 feet deep and is zoned R-1. The parcel has no address and no structures; the only improvement is landscaping and a section of the parking lot for 1347 Larpenteur. Although this parcel is separate from the B-1 property and has different zoning, it is visually and practically (but not legally) part of the 1347 Larpenteur parcel and is listed and taxed as "commercial" under County land use definitions. The prospective new owner of the two parcels, Dr. Omar Awad, requests a setback variance of 8 feet on the east (Hamline Avenue) side of the building to construct a new entrance foyer and porch. The proposed new entrance is part of a general remodeling of the existing building for use as an eye clinic, a permitted use in B-1 zones. The west side of the building presently does conform to the required 30 foot setback, but there is no room to build an entry without a variance. The reasons for building the new entry on Hamline are • The present entrance facing Larpenteur is not easily accessible to patients parking behind the building. • An entrance facing Hamline would present a more welcoming facade to the community than an entrance facing the parking lot. POLICY H2 • 10/12/05 Additional notes: • The existing building is nonconforming with respect to setback on the west side, but no change is proposed on that side and no variance is requested on that side. • The applicant is not applying for rezoning of the 50 foot parcel or lot combination of the two parcels at this time. Analysis• a. That the granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare. Staff finds that granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare. b. That the granting of the variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area. Staff finds that granting the variance will not substantially diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area. c. That the granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of • substantial property rights. Staff finds that granting of the variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights. It is reasonable and desirable for a business to have a main entrance that is both welcoming and attractive to the community and accessible to customers and employees. d. That the variances will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent property. Staff finds that the variance will not impair an adequate supply of light and air to adjacent properties. e. That the variance will not impair the orderly use of the public streets; Staff finds that the variance will not impair the orderly use of public streets. f. That the variance(s) will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public safety; Staff finds that the variance will not increase the danger of fire or endanger the public. safety. POLICY H2 • 10/12/05 g. Whether the shape, topographical condition or other similar characteristic of the tract is such as to distinguish it substantially from all of the other properties in the zoning district of which it is a part, or whether a particular hardship, as distinguished from mere inconvenience to the owner, would result if the strict letter of the Chapter were carried out. Staff finds that the characteristics of the property do not distinguish it substantially from other B-1 properties in Falcon Heights. However, it should be noted that the number of B-1 properties in the city is very small and each one has particular characteristics not shared by the others. 1372 Larpenteur's uniqueness lies in its .tie to the adjacent lot. Under the present circumstances no entry can be legally built on the west side because the building is only 5 feet from the property line, although there appears to be over 50 feet of available space. Furthermore, a west entry would be impractical because the west side faces away from both the parking lot and the two adjacent streets and an x-ray facility is located at that end of the building. Requiring the owner to place the entry at the rear (north) would create a hardship in that it would face only the parking lot and have the effect of the business "turning its back" on the street. h. Whether the variance is sought principally to increase financial gain to the owner of the property, and to determine whether a substantial hardship to the owner would result from a denial of the variance. Staff finds that the variance is not sought principally to increase financial gain to the owner. The proposed entrance is a reasonable amenity for a successful neighborhood business. Denial of the variance will require the owner to choose a plan that either turns away from the public or creates inconvenience for customers. i. Whether the conditions which give rise to the application for the variance arose after the adoption of this Chapter of the Code of the City of Falcon Heights or any amendment thereto which placed the tract in a zoning district different from what it was under the Chapter. In the consideration of this item, the City shall make diligent inquiry as to all changes in the property and shall refuse to grant the variance if the problem is one that can be solved through a proper application of a conditional use permit or an amendment of the Zoning code. Financial hardship shall not be a basis for the granting of a variance when the owner purchased the property in reliance on a promise that a variance would be granted, and the City shall dismiss the appeal if it shall appear that the property was purchased on such reliance. POLICY H2 10/12/05 Not applicable. Comments from Residents and Businesses: No comments from the public had been received by Staff as of September 23, 2005. At the public hearing on September 27, 2005, the resident owners of the property immediately to the north stated that they had no objection to granting of the variance and that the proposed entrance would have less impact on their property than a north entrance facing the parking lot. Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the variance for the following reasons: • A public entrance sheltered from weather is a reasonable and desirable feature for a clinic that provides health services to the public. • The proposed new entrance is a good compromise between providing easy access from the parking lot and offering a welcoming facade to the community. • The encroachment of the building into the required setback is relatively minor and will have little or no impact on the perceived size of the building or on traffic sight lines at the intersection of Hamline and Larpenteur. • The proposed entrance is part of a general remodeling of the building that will update and • enhance its appearance, which will benefit the community as a whole. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission held a public hearing on this variance on Tuesday, September 27, at their regular meeting. The Planning Commission 5-2 to recommend approval of the variance to the City Council. Attachments: • Variance application with attached letter from applicant • Site plan • Partial floor plan showing proposed new entry • Concept drawings • Legal notice of public hearing • Letter to property owners within 350 feet • Map of 350 mailed notice area Action Reauested: • Discussion • Motion to approve variance for 1347 Larpenteur Avenue West and adopt Resolution 2005-15, findings of fact • CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA VARIANCE 1. PERMIT. Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the City of Falcon Heights hereby grants the following variance: • side yard setback to allow a 22 foot side yard setback on the east side of the property to allow an entrance foyer on the east side of the building 2. PROPERTY. The variance is for the following described property in the City of Falcon Heights, Ramsey County, Minnesota: The East 96.28 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Larpenteur Villas, except road easement, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota. 3. CONDITIONS. The variance is issued subject to the following conditions: • An entrance foyer .shall be constructed on east side of the building. 4. LAPSE. If within one year of the issuance of this variance the allowed construction has not been completed, this variance shall lapse. Dated: October 12, 2005. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS BY: Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor AND Heather M. Worthington, City Administrator STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF RAMSEY ( ss. The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of . 2005, 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. NOTARY PUBLIC DRAFTED BY: CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association 1380 Corporate Center Curve 317 Eagandale Office Center Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Telephone: (651) 452-5000 RNK • RESOLUTION 2005-15 • City of Falcon Hei hts g October 12, 2005 RESOLUTION APPROVING VARIANCE FOR 1347 LARPENTEUR AVENUE WHEREAS, Laverne V. Thatcher has requested a variance to provide for an entrance foyer for the Thatcher Chiropractic Clinic located 1347 Larpenteur Avenue legally described as: The East 96.28 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Larpenteur Villas, except road easement, according to the recorded plat thereof, Ramsey County, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the application at a duly called public hearing and recommends approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Falcon Heights that it does hereby approve the requested variance. • Moved by: Approved by: Susan L. Gehrz, Mayor October 12, 2005 Gehrz In Favor Date Lamb Kuettel Against Attested by: Lindstrom Heather M. Worthington, Administrator Talbot October 12, 2005 Date City of Falcon Heights Planning Application Action Requested By: r ~' Name of Property Owner 1~4'~ /~t1(; ~~ 1 lti~+~ tl~r!1 Vii/ Phone (h) ~S"1- ~~ 9 - ~p~ ~.~~ (w) Address of Property Owner ~I'=~~0 ~~, ~~~ ~f ~~~f~'~~ S Name of Applicant (if different) f' ~~w~ ~WA,~ Address SUS f~l•~-%,~~i r~ 3e~vtn . r'~j~ ,55yLr Phone ~Sl-i,~q-(v31~ Property Involved: Address _ 13'{ 7 ~N',C~~l tf~/ AVZ IIV. Lega! Description _ f~ Ral ~~;~yf ; ~ 9b.~ ~ 1'-~ Property Identification Number (PIN) (s =~9.2 ~ ~ ~y - ~ ~3~ Present Use of Property (check one): ^ Single Family Dwelling ~ Business/Commercial ^ Duplex/Two Family Dwelling ^ Government/Institutional . ^ Multi Family Complex ^ Vacant Land Action Requested (NON-REFUNDABLE): Variance ($100.00) ^ Lot Split ($250.00) ^ Conditional Use Permit ($165.00) ^ Site Plan Review ($100.00) ^ Rezoning ($500.00) ^ Other (Please Specify) Brief Summary of Request (applicant may submit letter to Planning Commission with details of request): ~t(e ati'~ V'~~~ti~str~1~ ~. Uanri u,ri crr ~ ~'~~it~ ~ Set b~,i-~ oY- ~L.E ~~sr ~; ~e c~ ~ `~~~' L b'~ ~;,iMwm ~'esf,^bi~,[e L~,`h-u,~~ a~ ~~ 5; ife a~' ll~ b~~ld~hq , l certify that all statements on this application are true and correc . 1 ~~/ ~~~ Signature of Property Owner (required) Signature of Applicant (if applicable) ~~a S:IFORMS1Zoning and Building FormsIPLANNING APPLICATION.doc 3/29/2005 AUK ~~ August 31,2005 Planning Commission City of Falcon Heights 2077 W. Larpenteur Falcon Heights, MN 55113 Re: 1347 Larpenteur Ave W P.I.N. 15.29.23.34.0132 Dear Planning Commission: I am considering purchasing the building at 1347 W. Larpenteur which currently houses the Thatcher Chiropractic Clinic. I would like to remodel the building interior, replace the roof, update the landscaping, and open an eye clinic to serve the community. I would like to move the entryway to the side of the building which faces Hamline Ave. The goal is to have an entrance that is more visible and welcoming to the community. We would like to add a 6 foot maximum vestibule entryway on to the side of the building which faces Hamline Avenue. Sincerely, LT r• ,~ Omar Awad M D Awad Eye Care, LLC E ~~_.._..._ ___ _ . ~, -~ ;~ II ~ ~ 1 j .Y ~ f 4' ~ i ~, ~' ~: ~,;' ___ --- -.... _ _ .. _ --- - i ~' ~--- __ - -- __ .__.r .____. ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~~ i ,~ __ ~ _ _.._ t +- - J j ~- ; x 14 ~No}~ i t _ _____ r ~ p ~~ ^6. ~--''r,.`^'- ~ raj '~I b~~ 4 ~}~ ~ t Z2 ~ ^_ '• ~ ~~ ~~~ ~ ~ I f~~°OSErJ -~~~~~,~ ---I--- ------ -.,- _ -.._' - - __ + _. _ _ _ _.. ~Ci sti }-} 6 ~,I r~~,et-~ I-'~I'~-~t~1'Ir"!R ~~ . . _ .~________-__~~ i _._~._____~ t ~ j i J -~- ~ ~' r • ~.~r. ~~, ~;" ~~ • F i S O X X c~ • ~~ .1 c~ ~= V O ,,(, d • CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that the Falcon Heights Planning Commission will meet on September 27, 2005, at approximately 7:00 p.m. at Falcon Heights City Hall, 2077 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113, to consider a setback variance for property located at 1347 Larpenteur Avenue West, Falcon Heights, Minnesota, legally described as: TI~e East 96.28 feet of Lots 8 and 9, Larpenteur Villas, except road easement, according to the recordedplat thereof, Rcrntse~ County, Minnesota. All persons who desire to speak on this issue are encouraged to attend and will be given an opportunity to be heard at this meeting. Additional information can be obtained by contacting the City of Falcon Heights at (651) 644-5050. ~er M. Wor[hir~ ton C:it > Adc ' g y rstxatorlClerl< City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota 12054~4~31 ~ ~ / ,,, . ~ ',;~7y September 13, ?005 Dear Property Owner: ~~~~~ 4(ji i::l The owner of 1347 Larpenteur Avenue, lalov~m as the Thatcher Chiropractic Clinic, has applied for an 8 foot setback variance in order to build an entrance foyer on the east side of the building, facing Hamline Avenue. The property is being sold, and the new owner plans to renovate the building for use as an eye clinic. The proposed foyer is the only change to the present footprint. A 30 foot setbacl: is required on the Hamline side; the proposed foyer plus overhang would extend 8 feet into the required setback. A public hearing on this variances will be held on the date stated below, at the September meeting of the City Planning Commission. U Tuesday, September 27, Z00~ 7:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers A copy of the published legal notice is enclosed. We encourage you to attend the hearing to share with the Commission any comments or concerns you may have on this matter. Please call 651-792-7613 if you if you have any questions or wish to have your comments recorded before the meeting. You may also send written comments to me at City Hall or by email to djones@ci.falcon-heights.mn.us. Tha%nk you. ~~~2~~~ Deborah Jones Zoning and Planning Coordinator ,, i• • ~_, ~ ~ _ ~ P~ '~ N '~ .- P w c ~ iM O ~ -. .~.~~ - ~~. -. ter.. _;'~ „~~.~. hr. s.. ~ ~ Qa i - " F+ , 't ~~' a ~ p R o 0 U O W t M O ao o 'C O T t1 ~'b .. ~ R A U ~'C 4r q O ~ .~ qw ,~ ~ U _. -~--- s ~vo ~~8 ry a ~~ ° s -? ~ ~'L7La~f trk. /~ - ~ .+~ ,~ F, yy ..-... ___..___ .~ 'O~ L __ A_.. _. ...._._. „ ~ b u ii :~ ~~... 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