HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCMin_08Sep25Special 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 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-A-Truck 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