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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCAgen_08Oct8CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA October 8, 2008 A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 PM B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM ____ HARRIS ____ KUETTEL ____ LONG ____ MERCER-TAYLOR ____ MILLER ____ KREUSER ____ C. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Recognition of Human Rights Commission Poster Contest Entries TAB 1 D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 25, 2008 TAB 2 E. PUBLIC HEARING: F. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through 10/1/08: $97,974.96 Payroll through 10/1/08: $15,276.73 TAB 3 2. City Licenses TAB 4 G. POLICY AGENDA: 1. Adoption of New City Slogan TAB 5 H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. COMMUNITY FORUM: J. ADJOURNMENT: If you have a disability and need accommodation in order to attend this meeting, please notify City Hall 48 hours in advance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at 651-792-7600. We will be happy to help. Special Meeting of the City Council September 25, 2008 Members present: Mayor Lindstrom, Council members Harris, Kuettel, Long, and Mercer-Taylor, Administrator Miller, Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk. Also in attendance were students of the fifth and sixth grades classes at Falcon Heights Elementary. Mayor Lindstrom called the meeting to order at 1: 55 p.m. The mayor, council, and staff introduced themselves to the students to begin the meeting. The first item of discussion was the city slogan contest. Mayor Lindstrom began by explaining the city had an idea to come up with a new slogan that was better that the current one, and decided to ask people for their ideas. Over 50 slogans were submitted, and the council narrowed it down to a final two – The City that Soars, and Families, Fields, and Fair. Students were asked to address the council and speak for their favorite choice. Several students stood before the council and gave various reasons for liking each slogan. Among much excitement, ballots ballots were distributed and each youth was able to vote for their choice. After a quick tally, it was determined the strong favorite among the students was “Falcon Heights: the City that Soars.” Next, representatives from the Bell Museum presented to the students. A quick overview of what the museum has to offer, along with photos, current activities, and scientific explanations kept the children entertained. This portion of the meeting ended and the council recessed until their business meeting began at 3 p.m. At the business meeting, Council member Kuettel was absent. Mayor Lindstrom began the business meeting by asking for approval of the September 10, 2008 regular council minutes. The minutes were approved unanimously. Consent Agenda: Council member Long asked about the environmental impact of the chemical root control. Administrator Miller replied the substance was expanding foam that is biodegradable and is diluted with sanitary sewer water before having any impact on lakes, rivers, etc. Mayor Lindstrom asked when the project would start. Miller replied it would the following week, and the contractor is from out of state so would also be working Saturdays. Council member Harris moved the following five items for approval. The motion passed unanimously. 1. General Disbursements through 9/18/08: $66,093.21 Payroll through 9/15/08: $17,118.96 2. Human Rights Commission Appointment 3. Approval of Joint Powers Agreement for GIS User Group 4. City License 5. Sanitary Sewer Chemical Root Control Information/Announcements: Council member Mercer-Taylor announced the U of M St. Paul Campus would be holding a Kids Day on Friday (9/26). Games, food, and bowling will be free. She also said she attended a meeting of the Vital Aging Network on changing demographics. Council member Harris said the Human Rights Commission got two entries for the poster contest, and the artists would be presented to the council at the Oct 8 meeting. Those posters will be submitted to the state competition. Administrator Miller said the October 1 council workshop would focus on senior services in Falcon Heights with reps from Northwest Youth & Family Services, Roseville Area Senior Program, and St. Anthony Park Block Nursing Program present. Also on the agenda will be the 2009 enterprise budgets and further review of the general fund. Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk Kreuser announced absentee ballots would be available beginning Oct 3 for anyone unable to vote on Election Day. Mayor Lindstrom announced the Falcon Heights Fire Department Open House and Touch-ATruck would be October 4 from 10am – 2pm. Everyone is welcome. Mayor Lindstrom adjourned the meeting at 3:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Stacey Kreuser Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk PRESENTATION C1 10/8/08 ITEM: Recognition of Human Rights Commission Poster Contest Entries SUBMITTED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator EXPLANATION: Earlier this fall, the Falcon Heights Human Rights Commission held a poster contest for all school-aged children in our city. The theme of the contest was based on the following quote by Johnnie Carr: “Look back, but march forward. I want all the young people to look around and see the things you are now able to enjoy. I beg you, I admonish you, to look and to see what has happened in the past, and move forward and see what you can do for the future.” The city received two entries, and the human rights commission felt that they were both worthy of receiving recognition. The entries were received from Samuel Justice Stuart (preschool) and Lillyan Grace Stuart (1st grade). Both entries will be forwarded on to the State Department of Human Rights for their statewide poster contest. CONSENT F1 10/8/08 ITEM: Disbursements and Payroll SUBMITTED BY: Roland O. Olson, Finance Director REVIEWED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator EXPLANATION: General Disbursements through 10/1/08: $97,974.96 Payroll through 10/1/08: $15,276.73 ATTACHMENTS: Payroll and general disbursements ACTION REQUESTED: Approval CONSENT F2 10/8/08 ITEM: City Licenses SUBMITTED BY: Stacey Kreuser, Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk EXPLANATION: The following businesses have applied for mechanical contractor’s licenses for 2008. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. • Total Air Inc. • Standard Heating & Air Conditioning • Sharp Heating • Apollo Heating & Vent Corp • MH Plumbing Inc. The following business has applied for a general contractor’s license. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. • Troyco Concrete & Masonry Inc. POLICY G1 10/8/08 ITEM: Adoption of New City Slogan SUBMITTED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator EXPLANATION: Earlier this year, the city council initiated a contest for residents to suggest a new City of Falcon Heights slogan. The response was very positive, with close to 50 suggestions coming in by email, through the website, and at the Ice Cream Social. At the August 6th city council workshop, the council narrowed down the slogans to two choices: 1) “The City That Soars” 2) “Families, Fields and Fair” During a special city council-Falcon Heights Elementary student meeting, these two suggestions were debated and voted upon by the students. The result of the voting was: The City That Soars 85 votes Families, Fields and Fair 21 votes The final decision on the City of Falcon Heights slogan is ultimately the responsibility of the city council. ACTION REQUESTED: A formal vote of the city council is requested in order to officially designate a new city slogan.