HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_08May14Regular Meeting of the Falcon Heights City Council
May 14, 2008
Members present: Council members Harris, Kuettel, Long, and Mercer-Taylor, Administrator Miller, and Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk. Members absent: Mayor Lindstrom.
Council member Kuettel called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.
The first item on the agenda was a presentation of a recent Citizens’ Academy graduate, Tom Kellogg of Falcon Heights. Chief Ohl introduced officer Tessa Sunde, who explained the academy
was started about three years ago in an attempt to teach citizens about the inner workings of the police department. Over the course of the 8-week class, topics covered included DUI,
squads, use-of-force, firearms, scenarios, crime labs, and K-9s. She said there were 20 in graduating class, including Kellogg from Falcon Heights. Tom Kellogg addressed the council
and explained participating in the academy was a rewarding experience, stating the officers are a top-notch bunch.
Council member Kuettel said Falcon Heights really appreciates the SAPD, because they offer the type of policing Falcon Heights needs and wants.
Chief Ohl thanked the residents for taking an interest in learning more about their community and the department, and also thanked Officer Sunde, Sgt. Jon Mangseth, Cpt. Dominic Cotroneo,
and CSO Carolyn Quick for their commitment to making the academy a success.
Officer Sunde added the academy would again be offered in 2009.
The minutes of the April 23, 2008 meeting were approved as submitted.
Consent Agenda:
Council member Harris asked why it was necessary to formally adopt the debt and capital fund budgets. Miller replied that the budget was adopted in aggregate initially, and this separate
motion was upon recommendation from the auditors, that it was really a technicality.
Council member Mercer-Taylor asked what time period the police service payment covered. Miller replied the payments were done monthly, and the amount didn’t seem abnormal.
Council member Long moved to approve the following five items. The motion passed unanimously.
1. General Disbursements through 5/8/08: $109,581.83
Payroll through 4/30/08: $15,533.16
2. 2008 Licenses
3. Sanitary Sewer Cleaning Program
4. Acceptance of election results for Fire Chief, Assistant Chief
5. Formally adopt 2008 Debt and Capital Fund Expenditure Budgets
Information/Announcements:
Council member Mercer-Taylor said she and Miller had attended a senior services in Ramsey County meeting, and would like to discuss with the council possible ways the city could take
a role.
Council member Kuettel said the SAPD conducted a bike safety class, which allowed students to ride their bikes to school this week. There’s been great participation. The Farmer’s Market
is open in Falcon Heights, Tuesdays from 7:30 – noon. Parks and rec summer programming
registration closes June 9. Lastly, she reminded residents to get permits for work done to their property: roofing, siding, windows, fences, plumbing, driveways, and mechanical are
just a few of the projects that require a permit.
Council member Long asked residents to please slow down on our streets.
Administrator Miller announced the speed trailer is back out on the streets, and if residents have requests on its placement, to call city hall. Next, the recyclable bags are still
available at city hall for $2 each. Finally, along Roselawn Qwest is installing fibre optic cable to improve DSL service in the city. There will be little disruption during this installation.
Also, northbound Snelling Ave, north of Roselawn to hwy 36 is being expanded to three lanes. The State says that will be a summer-long project.
Council member Harris asked if the sanitary sewer line cleaning will disrupt service. Miller replied it would not, there would be a truck in the street but all lines will still be in
service.
Council member Kuettel adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacey Kreuser
Assistant City Administrator/Deputy Clerk