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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the City Council
March 24, 1993
I. CALL TO ORDER: 7 p.m.
II. BALDWIN CIERNIA GEHRZ GIBSON TALBOT
JACOBS CHENOWETH HOYT ATTORNEY
ENGINEER
III. COMMUNITY FORUM
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 10, 1993
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
C -1. Disbursements
a. General Disbursements through 3/15/93, $99,338.00.
b. Payroll, 3/1/93- 3/15/93, $11,374.83
C -2. Purchase of office equipment
C -3. Ambulance rates
C -4. Proclaiming May 18, 1993 as Arbor Day and the month of
May as Arbor Month in Falcon Heights
C -5. Request for a variance in Section 9 -2.06 of the zoning
code for fence height
C -6. Licenses
VI. PUBLIC HEARING: NONE
VII. POLICY AGENDA:
P -1. Fire Department Bloodborne Pathogen Policy
ACTION:
P -2. Proposed funding for open summer recreation program
ACTION:
P -3. Authorization for the administrator to develop
financial agreement with Lauderdale for the 1993
street projects
ACTION:
P -4. Resolution calling for an interim ordinance for the
change in use or district of the commercial zoning
code
ACTION:
Page 2
Council Agenda
March 24, 1993
P -5. Recodification of City Code
ACTION:
VIII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
I -1. Minutes of Solid Waste Commission Meeting of 3/4/93
IX. ADJOURNMENT
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED STATE LEGISLATION
re: relating to crime prevention; firearms; authorizing cities in metropolitan
counties and metropolitan airports to adopt certain legislation;
Key points: metro cities can adopt ordinances to regulate
possession of firearms in a public place or in a room with
controlled substances
the sale, rental, lease, transfer, possession or display of a military
assault weapon
the sale, rental, lease, transfer or display of ammunition clips
having a capacity of more than six rounds
possession of firearms of minors
1:,,
MINUTES r
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 10, 1993
Mayor Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:03 P.M.
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present
were Bachman, Hoyt, Maurer, and Phillips.
ABSENT
Chenoweth
RECOGNITION OF NANCY WICKHEM
Mayor Baldwin recognized resident Nancy Wickhem for her efforts in
implementing the Neighborhood Crime Watch program in her
neighborhood which area covers approximately 300 homes. Baldwin
read the Resolution of Commendation and presented Ms. Wickhem. with
a plaque.
MINUTES OF 2/10/93 APPROVED
Council approved the Minutes of February 10, 1993 by unanimous
consent.
ITEM C -6 MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA TO POLICY AGENDA
A request by Mr. and Mrs. King for waiver of fees for a variance
request and building permit was moved from the Consent Agenda to
the Policy Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent:
1. Disbursements
(a) General Disbursements through 3/2/93, $21,018.66
(b) Payroll, 2/15/93- 2/28/93, $12,122.46
2. Awarding of contract for 1993 street sweeping
3. Resignation of Maurine Venters from Human Rights
Commission and appointment of Daniel Tait to complete
the term
4. Authorizing execution of the recycling contract with E -Z
Recycling, Inc.
5. Approval of traffic signal for Fairview and Larpenteur
Avenues intersection
6. Licenses
AAA 0
PUBLIC HEARING FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AT 1547 LARPENTEUR
AVENUE
Mayor Baldwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:12 P.M.
Councilmember Ciernia explained that the investment consultant
firm, Edward D. Jones Co. had requested a conditional use permit
to allow the installation of a 6 -foot diameter satellite dish
antenna on the exterior rear wall of the building. A brief
discussion followed. On recommendation of the planning commission,
Ciernia moved adoption of Resolution R -93 -15 granting approval
subject to conditions set forth in the conditional use permit.
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor Baldwin closed the
hearing at 7:17 P.M.
RESOLUTION R -93 -15
RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR 1547 LARPENTEUR AVENUE
PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1993 STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Mayor Baldwin opened the Public Hearing at 7:18 P.M.
City Engineer Terry Maurer presented a slide presentation of the
street project history, what improvements are recommended in both
the Grove area and Falcon Woods, what the estimated costs are and
explained that the council reduced the assessment from 50% to 40%
for residential property with frontage abutting a street which is
reconstructed. Bituminous overlay projects shall be assessed to
the abutting property on a lot basis. Pathways designated on the
city's pathway plan are considered to be city -wide benefit and are
funded by the city. Maurer also stated that about 85% of the Grove
sidewalks will be replaced. There will be an additional sidewalk
added along Hoyt Avenue as requested by residents at the
neighborhood meeting. In the Falcon Woods area, an additional
hydrant will be included, additional storm sewer deleted and a
concrete valley gutter installed instead. The plans have been
revised so portions of Summer Street will have an overlay and curb
and gutter rather than being reconstructed.
C. M. STOWE, 1954 Autumn, indicated he still does not see the need
for complete reconstruction or curbs in the Falcon Woods area, has
other things that he would prefer to spend his money on, and
requests council not to approve the project.
BRENNA K. QUEBBEMANN, 1564 Fulham St. stepped forward to ask the
following questions relative to the Grove project:
Q: Is there more cost with watermain replacement?
A: Cost of watermain replacement is city funded and not assessed
to homeowner.
Q: Will driveways be repaired from sidewalk to the street? Is
that part of the project?
A: Yes
Q: When will Hoyt Avenue be repaired?
A: Since there is joint ownership of Hoyt Avenue in the Grove
between Falcon Heights and the City of St. Paul, it is not
entirely up to Falcon Heights to decide. It does not seem to
be a high priority of the City of St. Paul.
Q: How are sidewalks assessed?
A: Sidewalks are projected to be assessed at $8 /front foot so if
you live on a corner lot, you will not be assessed for the side
yard, only the front footage.
Q: Any chance the assessment might go up?
A: It is possible. The bids have not been taken yet. That
information should be available at the next hearing.
There being no others wishing to be heard, Mayor Baldwin closed the
hearings at 7:55 P.M.
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
Councilmember Ciernia moved to adopt Resolution R -93 -16 ordering
the improvement and the motion passed unanimously.
R -93 -16
RESOLUTION ORDERING IMPROVEMENT
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Councilmember Gehrz inquired about the underground wiring for
street lights on certain boulevards in the Grove area and whether
this wiring was going to be moved. Maurer indicated that it would
be moved by NSP along the curb to facilitate boulevard tree
plantings. Maurer also indicated that three trees along Coffman
between Folwell and Hoyt would have to be removed because of the
proposed pathway.
Councilemember Gehrz moved that the resolution approving the plans
and specifications and ordering advertisement for bids be adopted.
Motion passed unanimously.
R -93 -17
A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR UNIVERSITY GROVE SUBDIVISION NUMBER
2 AND ASSOCIATED VARIANCES. Chapter 9, Section 17.04, Subdivision
2 and Subdivision 4
Administrator Hoyt asked planning intern Brian Standing to explain
the planning commission's recommendation to approve the preliminary
and final plat of University Grove Subdivision #2 and variances to
Section 9- 17.04, Subdivisions 2 and 4 of the subdivision code to
allow the plat to conform to Auditor's Subdivision 90. Standing
said the plat was to correct an error made by the University when
1666 Coffman was platted. The legal description used for 1666
accidentally deleted several lot lines to the south. Two variances
were requested from the subdivision ordinance. The variances
eliminated the drainage easement and 60 foot right of way along
Folwell which was consistent with the Auditor's Subdivision 90.
The affected area includes the 2100 block of Folwell Avenue and the
2100 block of Hoyt Avenue. Councilmember Ciernia moved approval of
R- 93 -18(a) as recommended by the planning commission. Motion
carried unanimously. Councilmember Gibson Talbot moved to approve
R- 93 -18(b) as recommended by planning commission. Motion carried
unanimously.
R- 93 -18(a)
RESOLUTION GRANTING VARIANCES FOR
UNIVERSITY GROVE SUBDIVISION NUMBER 2
Chapter 9, Section 17.04, Subd. 2 and 4
R- 93 -18(b)
RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
OF UNIVERSITY GROVE SUBDIVISION #2
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR SALE OF BONDS FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Dave Maroney of Ehlers and Associates presented information on the
sale of bonds to finance the construction of the 1993 street
improvements in the city. He suggested council consider
authorizing and advertising the sale of bonds to take advantage of
favorable current market conditions. After brief discussion,
Councilmember Jacobs moved adoption of R -93 -19 and motion carried
unanimously.
R -93 -19
RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED
$1,075,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 1993
r l-: a 4-.4
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CONSIDERATION OF CONTRACT FOR DESIGN OF AUDIO /VIDEO UPGRADES
Administrator Hoyt informed council of the meeting with Bill Bruce
relative to a contract with Mr. Bruce for designing the video and
audio service for the city. The contract with Mr. Bruce is for
$1,550 for providing technical expertise and oversight for the
equipment, his review of specifications and overseeing the
installation of the work. Council discussed the need for upgrading
the video /audio system and Councilmember Gehrz moved to accept the
contract with Mr. Bruce. Motion carried unanimously.
REQUEST BY MR. AND MRS. KING FOR WAIVER OF FEES FOR VARIANCE
REQUEST AND BUILDING PERMIT
Mr. and Mrs. King asked for a waiver of the fee for a variance they
are requesting. The waiver is being requested because the Kings
feel that it was the city's error in issuing a building permit
prior to granting the necessary variances for a neighboring garage.
Councilmember Gehrz stated that the $45.00 variance fee was to
cover city costs only and could be waived given the circumstances.
Mayor Baldwin said the council approved the variance for the garage
and that city policy of charging for a variance should be followed.
After a lengthy discussion and agreeing that this is a unique
situation and is not to be viewed as a precedent, Councilmember
Gehrz moved to waive the variance request in this specific
situation and the following voted in favor of the motion,
Councilmember Ciernia and Councilmember Gibson Talbot. Baldwin and
Jacobs voted against the same. Motion carried. The building
permit fee was not waived.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS NOTED
Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 2/4/93
Solid Waste Commission Minutes of 1/7/93
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
Patricia Phillips, Secretary
Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: C -1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Disbursements
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Financial Director-l
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
a. General Disbursements through March 15, 1993, $99,338.00
b. Payroll, 3/1/93 3/15/93, $11,374.83
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
CHECK DATE 03/01/93 TO 03/15/93 PAGE 1
SYSTEM DATE 03/15/93
TIME 1132 CHECK REGISTER
81...114K---CHECti--- ---VENDOR-NME--- CliECK- ri..4Pri4
TE NUMBER NUMBER CIMOUNT
:i 01 03 05 93 3101 CAPITOL CITY REGIONAL 27801 iyi 70.00
03 05 93 6937 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 27802 M 55.00
61 -----03---.1-0-93-----10- LEFIC5L/F.- CIF -MN C T TIES 2.780
7 1
03 15 93 129 AT &T 27807 R ...;:.26;p,
8 03 15 93 250 AME RI CAN L INEN SUPPLY CO. 27808 R i'.?:,:ii 31A78
Rig--NA 27.a.09 R z: ''Z.?-4 450.. g 1
10 0 1' 93 807 BILL BRUCE
.5 27810 R 260. 00
II 03 15 93 975 BOYER TRUCKS 27811 R 1 69 19
12 7:1()0 CHAm.p_1.0bL_ILlu-rn q rnRp up-gA 7A1 p R ,:::.•nc) 9 4
13 03 15 93 3111 CARE AIR c oNDI T i oN 'Ns 2781
03 15 93 3150 coLoN I RI iNsuR -ANcE 27!14.....
03-i5--93 —3-17-3--CMITACT-441718,11-5--CC14,4016i----- ro.-: ok-
18 03 15 93 4050 FACILITY SYSTEMS 27816 R 36.35
17 03 15 93 4095 FIRST TRUST 27817 R ‘1.',, 847.25
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18 ..11 1 M l ,.7,,„,71.,-,,,i. 1 17 .7.71? 'a. '4%...4i''' .."..;...'77.: l
19 ,...L...,-,. 63:: 15 93, 5115 GOPHER STATE oN8-*L).:.,,ii:.i..„,„..,..; 2744.:p11, 7 e i
20 5: :;.-i.';',":i' -';:"0.5 tig:. '1 93 5118 89'./EF2i4MENt, TRAINING 4s5 Rye,..k:f.:',., 27 ....4,7.
21 ;Ift.. 35:__HtvitvEsz" si 1 Sk,,r2 :244- 7,:i!,..721_,...:,
22 03 15 93 5170 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP 27822 R. Ip606
23
t: "R -6' 60
03 15 93 5200 I CMP1 RETIREMENT TRUST 457 27823 R .-,41,.,,...,!
24 ,,P*..
1_5_9, 52 -47---ItITERNAL--RE-VENUF---SESIVICE---2 i„..7„.2
25 1 03 15 93 5243 I NT L ASSOC. ARSOIN INVEST 27 825.,7 ':771,i,..'‘
03
93 60 IN-TOWNE I NDUST R I ES 27826 R 4 7' .i74
C) 15 '1" 27827- ii ff'--'
27 03_• _15_93_--_5300_-JANKE„-Xf
281 03 15 93 5379 KNUTSON SERVICES. INC 27828 R 2462. 70
23 03 15 93 539C1 KONICA BUSINESS MACHI1VES 27829 R 136.77
30 03--15--93---5403-DAVILL-W---KALESEL, I NC— 2 7830 R
31 03 15 93 5496 L Z CO. INC. 27831 R ,-1 19z..„
32 03 15 93 5665 METRO. WASTE CONTROL COMM 2 1! 48, 74 ?4, 0 0
.33 0,3--1-5--93----.5685--M I-DW EST-BUS-I NESS--ARODUCTS-- ...7
341
03 15 93 5742 MN CONWAY F I R E Si-1F E TY
27834 R
331 03 15 93 5870 NSP 27835 R 1888.77
351 (13_ 15_93 _____5970- NCIFtTli. STAR_S_C_FITE_BFINK 2733 47_ 1Ft
37i 03 15 93 5975 NO. SUBLIRBAtJ CABLE COMM. 27837 R ,',,i7 ,.:::;:.,.1 1 ,i, 5 364 2 3
6
38 0 1' 9 6065 OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY 27838 R ;,,,-.1.,2,',47,,,',,,,,,,,i,: 81.,,50
'9 03 15 93- 6074- PERA--
1 27833-R 15-_26__
03 15 93 6(.175 PE RA 27840 R 36.00
1' 03 15 93 6100 PHILLIPS, PATRICIA 27841 R 13.42
.42 27_434P R Fi 79
03_11 93- 6185_RAMSEY_ COUNTY
03 '°I512
)3 15 93 6290 CITY OF ROSEVILLE 27843 R........ ,4.1 Oa
1
03 15 93 6475 STATE CHEMICAL MANI/. 27 R. 4 ';:.Fi N i
145 -03--15--93------- 6t525-- SUBtJRBAN R t c )7 1--. ta b
146 03 15 93 66C)C) TAFF SUSAN HOYT 27846 R
47 03 15 93 668C1 TOLL COMPANY 27847 R 42. 84
148 -7..
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03 1S ga---69-45-USWEST--COIJI'L-
49 1 15 93 7102 AMY WALL I N 27849 R '4 AO P:_, t s 99.
o 6 01,:..>,74E- -41';'-',.'
1 03 15 93 7103 ANDY WALL IN I c,--`,..' R 'ro.„. 1
0.5,_ ,15-9 3_____ 10010. B RODE R I CK, BE RNA RD______.__ 278 5_1__R‘' -----,,31:3..'.7)
'152 C)3 15 93 90009 NAT I ONAL TECHNICAL 278-I R
,53 03 15 93 90C110 JOHN LUCK I NG 27853 R 14. 00
54 5—'371 9001_1__DIAPIOND__IP.A1aIA_TI1R_SEIR_‘/_1_CF ;=7F1.5.
;55 03 1`" 93 9001 ME ROLD T OLSON 278.55 R ,,,,,4-06.,00
156 03 15 93 90013 CAROL WE I SBERG 27856 fk,-;:.,,I 16.63
i
D ,3/ 15/93 PAGE 2
CHECK DATE ti >3 /t }1 /'j3 TO
YSTEM DATE 03/15/93
TIME 11:32 C H E C K R E G I S T E R
BflNJL CHECK VENDOR NAME__ CHECK f:HFf:K
DATE NUMBER NUMBER AMOUNT 1
*TOTAL REGULAR CHECKS 99133.00
*TOTAL MANUAL CHECKS 205.04
i ThJBLREG. ANn mA NEKS* C g q...-{7114_ ctn
*TOTAL VOIDED CHECKS '00
*GRAND TOTALS 99338.00
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PERIOD END DATE 03/15/93 *FILE NOT UPDATED PAGE 1
SYSTEM DATE 03/12/93
C H E C K R E G I S T E R
rHFf'K LHFCK EMP_LOYEE_NAME CHECK CHECK
TYPE DATE NUMBER NUMBER AMOUNT
3 EE 0 3_12.-93 MANN,___N CH-IOLAS 21 117 180. 99
4 0 3 12 93 31 BERNDT., ROSS 21118 159.38
5 0 3 12 93 32 BROWN, RAYMOND 21119 371 .24
e O 3 12 93 33 HOLMGREN, JOHN SR. 21 78.75
7 f 0 3 12 93 34 KURHAJETZ, CLEMENT 21121 105.75
8 0 3 12 93 35 LINDIG, LEO 21122 84.14
I9I 0 3 12 93 .CHA1uEF_ERT_. RIG 2112.E 21 4 C.1 0
ilo 0 3 12 93 38 MORGAN, JAY 21124 48.47
1 0 3 12 93 40 ANDERSON, KEVIN 21125 152.76
2 0 3 12 93 41 BIANCHI. DAVID P 21126 35.00
131 0 3 12'93 42 CLARK IN, MICHAEL D. 21127 209.38
i^ 0 3 12 93 43 DOW, MICHAEL J 21128 152.63
115. O a___t2. 93--- _45_FULLER, _JAMES _D. 21 1 29__ 108.38
1,5! 0 3 12 93 47 HEROLD, NATHANIEL 21130 103.48
171 0 3 12 93 48 HOLMGREN, JOHN H. 21131 153.08
181 0 3 12 93 49 LeMAY, DOUGLAS 21132 77.76
191 0 3 12 93 50 MARTINEZ, `JOSEPH L. 21133 114.69
201 0 3 12 93 51 McDERMOND, CINDY K. 21134 70.00
11 211 0 3 12 93 52 McNABP. GERALD 21135 14_00
1221 0 3 12 93 53 McNABB, KEVIN 21136 50.88
231 0 3 12 93 55 OLSON, JOSEPH E. 21137 82.25
(241 0 3 12 93 56 PETERSON, GREGORY S. 21138 268.10
1, 251 0 3 12 93 57 SCHAEFER,'RICHARD 21139 58.6
v 6' 0 3 12 93 59 FULLER, GREGORY 21140 292.73
0 27 0' 3 93 -0 I VERSON_TE RRY D. 21141 38.
Q 28 0 3 12 93 61 DENNIS G. LEMAY 21142 64.52
Q 29
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0 3 12 93 62 SCHULTZ BRYON A 21143 86.23
13o 0 3 12 93 1001 CHENOWETH, SHIRLEY 21146 878.57
31 2 '93 1002 STAFF, SUSAN HOYT 21147 1348 05
t; 32 a 2 93 1 00 3 I N TE R,. R Y .4 x 21 148 X878 48
33 2'93 00 K CHOMAB Kf 'I '21149 1 131 24
3+ 0 3 12 93 1005 KRIEGLER. CAROL 21150 348.46
1 361 0 3 12 93 1 006 MORGAN, JAY 21151 845.67
36! 0 3 12 93 1007 PHILLIPS, PATRICIA 21152 721.77 137 0 3 '12':93 .1008 SWENSON, DELORIS 21153 667 43
38 s gy p "3 1 '12 93 -1009 WRIGHT. VINCENT 21154 923 61
39 0 ;3 12 93 1031 TREEEUL LINDA 211.55: `113.12
40 0 3 12 93 1033 TRETSVEN, DAVE 21156 168.84
X 41 0 3 12 93 1053 LIEN HAN 21157 113.31
42 0 3 12 93 1075 GREGORY R HUAG 21158 37.40
aa 0 3 12 93 1077 MARK R. HILLSTROM 21159 16.16
A4
?;ti 103
146
a7 *TOTALS 11374.83
1 48 1
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50
1521
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Meeting Date: 3/19/93
Agenda Item: C -2
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Purchase of office equipment
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMM
clerk's and the
Printer purchase: Staff plans to replace the city and t
city accountant's printers a 1987 dot matrix sp icleik iter with
frree quently 93. Both printers are old and operate poorly a
f Oktlyta broken spools, ribbon slippage, off -track documents and excessive noise compared to today's y
standsa she may d. The peke city
clerk's printer should be letter quality
and save some secretarial time
perfect copies direct for
on revising simple corresp ondence.
Staff recommends purchasing the following printers out of the
$1,000 of 1993 administrative capital funds budgeted for computer
purchases:
HP Deskjet 500 $420.68
Okidata 321 (9pin) $461.15
FAX purchase: The 1988 FAX machine trequiresnfreq ent$200repairs.
Maintaining a service contract Staff
annually. The machine would sell for less tha toda
recommends the purchase of an HP 310 In 1 ap ed c fea
machine that works more eflrathe a shiny paper that is
and will use recyclable paper to use.
expensive and requires copying
Staff recommends purchasing the following FAX machine
00roor the
new
1993 administrative capital funds which included $1,5
FAX:
HP 310 Inkjet plain paper FAX
1,379.1
ATTACHMENTS:
A Price comparisons
ACTION REQUESTED: Purchase the Hewlett Packard Deskjet 500
and a Okidata 321 from Smith Office $881.82 and the HP
310 Inkjet plain paper FAX for
Hewlett Packard Deskjet 500
5.00
Smith Company Office Products $3$3995.00
Office Max $410.00
P.C. Express
Okidata
Smith Office Equipment Model 321 $433.00
Computer Renaaissance Model 393 $598.00
P.C. Express Model 321 $449.00
Fax Machine
Transmission
Company_ Fax Machine Speed Cost
Smith Office Equip. HP 310 Inkjet 12 sec. $1,295.00
Copy Duplicating Murata F72 12 sec. $1,695.00
Konica Konica 800L 15 sec. $1,882.00
Stringer Lanier 4200 13 sec. $2,000.00
D.C. Hey Sharp FO -4800 9 sec. $2,095.00
Copy Duplicating Savin 3620 10 sec. $2,265.00
Copy Duplicating Canon L700 9 sec. $2,380.00*
AT &T 9500 PPF 13 sec. $3,104.00*
*Price includes trade -in of current machine
PRICES ARE QUOTED WITHOUT SALES TAX
Meeting Date: 3/19/93
Agenda Item: C -3
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Ambulance Rates
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Financial Director ,0
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: Each year during the budget process the
city reviews the fees it charges for services and adjusts them
appropriately. The ambulance rates were not reviewed during the
1993 budget process since they had been reviewed in March, 1992
and the IV service was being aded in early 1993. Thus, the
ambulance rates need to be reviewed at this time.
The fees are based upon the estimated costs of labor, materials
and equipment. An average ambulance bill with some special needs
ranges from $400 -$450.
Attached are staff's recommended charges for all ambulance
services compared to the current rates. Staff has also included
what the services cost the city to provide.
ACTION REQUESTED: Approve proposed new ambulance rates
to keep the service operating as an enterprise
fund.
CURRENT NEW PROPOSED
SERVICE PROVIDED: RATE RATE
BASE RATES:
FALCON HEIGHTS $285.00 $300.00
LAUDERDALE $330.00 $345.00
NON RESIDENTS $340.00 $355.00
TREATMENT NO TRANSPORT:
FALCON HEIGHTS $145.00 $150.00
LAUDERDALE $165.00 $175.00
NON RESIDENTS $170.00 $180.00
MILEAGE $4.00 $4.50
IV CHARGE $.00 $25.00
OXYGEN $30.00 $30.00
EKG MONITORING SUPPLIES $30.00 $30.00
EKG DEFIBRILATION $50.00 $50.00
SUCTION SUPPLIES $10.00 $10.00
ESOPHAGEAL AIRWAY $60.00 $65.00
AMBU BAG $40.00 $40.00
POCKET MASK $30.00 $30.00
BURN PACKS (EACH) $20.00 $27.00
BANDAGES (EACH) $5.00 $5.00
OB KIT $20.00 $20.00
STAIR CHAIR $10.00 $15.00
RESTRAINTS $10.00 $25.00
EXTRACTION DEVICE $20.00 $25.00
MAST /SHOCK TROUSERS $15.00 $15.00
LIMB SPLINTS $10.00 $20.00
TRACTION SPLINT $.00 $30.00
SPINE BOARD $5.00 $5.00
CERVICAL COLLAR $.00 $20.00
EYE WASH KIT $.00 $10.00
POISON KIT $.00 $25.00
DIABETIC $.00 $5.00
COLLECTION FEE $10.00 $10.00
LATE FEE 1% 1%
h.
MILEAGE
BASE TREATMENT NO BASED ON 90% OF AMBULANCE COST
NEW RATES: RATE TRANSPORT DESCRIPTION
FALCON HEIGHTS $300.00 $150.00 INSURANCE $765.00
LAUDERDALE $345.00 $175.00 DEPRECIATION $7,845.00
NON- RESIDENTS $355.00 $180.00 BUDGETED REPAIR $1,800.00
MILEAGE 54.50 MOTOR FUEL $550.00
IV CHARGE $25.00
OXYGEN $30.00 $10,960.00
EKG MONITORING SUPPLIES $30.00 90% $9,864.00
EKG DEFIBRILATION $50.00 MILES /YEAR 2,700
SUCTION SUPPLIES $10.00
ESOPHAGEAL AIRWAY $65.00 COST PER MILE $3.65
AMBU BAG $40.00
POCKET MASK $30.00 OTHER VARIABLE CHARGES:
BURN PACKS (EACH) $27.00
BANDAGES (EACH) $5.00 IV COSTS
OB KIT $20.00 LARGE ARMBOARD $1.44
STAIR CHAIR $15.00 4X4 STERILE
RESTRAINTS $25.00 GAUZE $.09
EXTRACTION DEVICE $25.00 6 GLOVES $.60
MAST /SHOCK TROUSERS $15.00 1V ADMIN. SETS:
LIMB SPLINTS $20.00 BLOOD-SOL COMB
TRACTION SPLINT $30.00 Y-TYPE $4.30
SPINE BOARD $5.00 EXTENSION SET $.53
CERVICAL COLLAR $20.00 IV JELCO CATH $.64
EYE WASH KIT $10.00 IV L RINGER $.80
POISON KIT $25.00 SWABS $1.98
DIABETIC $5.00 TRANSPORE TAPE $.75
COLLECTION FEE $10.00 2 2X2 TEGADERM $.68
LATE FEE 1% TOURNIQUET 5.15
IV COSTS $11.96
BASE RATE CALACULATION
DESCRIPTION FALCON HEIGHTS OTHER OXYGEN COSTS:
OXYGEN CYLINDER $29.43
100% OF PERSONNEL COSTS $34,215.00 $34,215.00 2 PATIENTS
85% RESCUE SUPPLIES $2,040.00 $2,040.00 PER CYLINDER $14.72
100% POSTAGE CLOTHING $850.00 $850.00 EXTENSION TUBE $.26
100% OTHER SERVICES MASK $1.32
CHARGES (EQUIPMENT REPAIR, REGULATOR EQUIP
DEPRECIATION, VEHICLE 5189.50/180 $1.06
INSURANCE) $5,158.00 $5,158.00
10% OF AMBULANCE COST $1,096.00 $1,096.00 OXYGEN COSTS $17.36
100% BUILDING COSTS $.00 $2,803.00
AMBU BAG COSTS:
TOTAL COSTS $43,359.00 $46,162.00
ESTIMATED OF CALLS 180 180 DISPOSABLE
MASK $27.62
COST PER CALL $240.88 $256.46
ROUND TO $245.00 $260.00
POCKET MASKS COSTS:
BASE RATE PLUS
UNCOLLECTABLE RATE: POCKET MASK 516.96
FALCON HEIGHTS 20% 5294.00
LAUDERDALE 30% $338.00
NON- RESIDENTS 35% $351.00
EKG MONITORING COSTS: BURN PACK COSTS: LIMB SPLINTS COSTS
DEFIBULATOR $15,500.00 WATER JEL $8.50 LIMB SPLINTS $250.00
LAST 10 YEARS 10 BURN SHEET $6.15 3 YEAR LIFE 3
BURN DRESSING $6.50
PER YEAR $1,550.00 STERILE WATER $1.07 $83.33
180 CALLS /YEAR 180 USED 5 TIMES 5
BURN PACK $22.22
COST PER CALL $8.61 LIMB SPLINTS $16.67
2 GELL PADS $6.66 BANDAGES COSTS:
EKG PAPER $1.00
TRAUMA DRESSING $2.09 SPINE BOARD COSTS:
MONITORING COST $16.27 KERLIX $1.29
STERILE WATER $1.07 SPINE BOARD $300.00
5 YEAR LIFE 5
EKG DEFIBRILLATION BANDAGE $4.45
$60.00
DEFIBRILLATION $8.61 USED 40 TIMES 40
2 LARGER OB KIT COSTS:
GELL PADS $20.00 SPINE BOARD $1.50
EKG PAPER $5.00 OB KIT $11.52
CASSETTE TAPE $3.30
TRACTION SPLINT COSTS:
DEFIB. COSTS $36.91 STAIR CHAIR COSTS:
TRACTION
STAIR CHAIR $500.00 SPLINT $229.00
SUCTION COSTS: 10 YEAR LIFE 10 10 YEAR LIFE 10
SUCTION EQUIP. $500.00 $50.00 TRACTION SPLINT $22.90
EXPECTED LIFE 10 USED 4 TIMES 4
COST PER YEAR $50.00 STAIR CHAIR $12.50 CERVICAL COLLAR COSTS:
OF CALLS 25
CERVICAL
COSTS PER CALL $2.00 RESTRAINTS COSTS COLLAR $16.25
TIP YANKAUER 5.58
1200CC CANNISTE $1.45 RESTRAINTS $19.00
CATHETERS $.77 EYE WASH KIT COSTS:
CONNECTING TUBE $.72
EXTRACTION DEVICE COSTS: TUBING $4.78
SUCTION COSTS $5.52 SOLUTION $1.10
EXTRACTION
DEVICE $10,000.00 EYE WASH KIT $5.88
ESOPHAGEAL AIRWAY COSTS: 10 YEAR LIFE 10
EGTA TUBE $24.80 $1,000.00 POISON KIT COSTS:
EGTA MASK $27.85 USED 10 TIMES 10
STOMACH TUBE $.53 POISON KIT $19.85
SYRINGE $1.95 EXTRACTION $100.00
DIABETIC TREATMENT KIT COSTS:
ESOPHAGEAL MAST /SHOCK TROUSERS COSTS:
AIRWAY COSTS $55.13 INSTA GLUCOSE $3.35
MAST /SHOCK
TROUSERS $540.00
5 YEAR LIFE 5 COLLECTION COSTS:
$108.00 COST PER BILL $9.95
USED 10 TIMES 10
TROUSERS $10.80
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Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: C -4
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proclaiming May 18, 1993 as Arbor Day and the
month of May as Arbor Month in Falcon Heights
SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: It is again time to declare Arbor Day and
Month. This annual proclamation and any related activities are
required as a part of our Tree City program.
Hewlett Packard employees have indicated they will again donate
funds toward a boulevard tree and will be participating in the
planting of that tree. Staff will be planning other Arbor
Day /Month observances and will keep you informed of plans, dates,
etc.
ACTION REQUESTED: Proclaim May as Arbor Month and May 18, 1993
as Arbor Day in Falcon Heights
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Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: C -5
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM: Request for a variance in Section 9 2.06 of the
zoning code for fence height
SUBMITTED BY: Mr. and Mrs. King, 1427 West Idaho
REVIEWED BY: Planning Commission
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
Mr. and Mrs. King are requesting a variance of two feet in the
maximum fence height allowed in the rear and side yards of their
residential property.
Background
In the letter explaining their request for a variance, the Kings
explain that the garage on the adjoining property to the west,
1433 West Idaho, is large and, therefore, replacing their current
five foot fence with an eight foot fence is desirable to further
obstruct the view of the garage (see A and B). The request is
made for all side and rear yard fences for consistency on their
property. The top two feet of the proposed eight foot fence
would be open lattice work rather than solid wood.
The garage .at 1433 West Idaho is longer than a "standard" garage.
The additional length of the garage is to the north toward the
alley on the property. The garage does not exceed the current
height limitations in the zoning code.
Related requests before the Commission Crj-
In the past three years the planning commission granted two
variances and denied one variance for fence height above the
maximum allowed in the code.
1. A variance request for an eight foot high fence along
the south side yard and rear yard of a property
adjacent to Ciatti's and Falcon Center was granted
because of the unique setting of this residential
property directly on the alley and parking area serving
these commercial structures (see C). (The fence has
not been constructed to date.)
2. A variance request for an eight foot high fence along
the 24 foot west wall of a deck was granted to screen a
deck from the adjoining property (see D). The deck was
located directly across from the neighboring property
owner's bedroom window. the property owner constructed a six
foot high fence on the remainder of the property.
3. A variance request for a nine foot high fence in the front
yard (maximum allowed is three feet) was denied for a
property on Hamline Avenue. The commission recommended that
the property owner continue to buffer his property from
commercial property across the street with a landscape
screen.
Comments from neighbors
The property owner at 1433 West Idaho, Mr. Brace, said he had no objections to
the proposal as long as the fence is constructed on or adjacent to the King's
property line. He said that when he was constructing his garage,
he found the
survey stake on the west side of his property, then measured 50 feet to the
east to determine the location of his east side property line. This
measurement revealed that the existing King fence is about 2 to 4 inches over
the property line between the Kings and Braces. Mr. Brace said that he doesn't
mind this now, but if a new fence is installed the property line should be
determined.
(The city requests that property owners determine the location of their
property line by finding stakes or hiring a certified land survey. Any variance
should include this as a condition.)
Staff report
The city's code allowing for a six foot high fence is adequate in most
situations. The intent of restricting fences to this height is to avoid a
tunnel effect between properties and to keep some consistent open space.
Staff cannot determine if the eight foot high fence will more adequately screen
the rear 15 feet of the Brace garage from the King property or not. The rear
15 feet is the additional length that makes this garage different from the
previous one on the King property. It doesn't appear that the additional three
feet in fence height will screen the height of the garage, which meets the
zoning code. There is no expressed need to screen the east side of the King
property with an eight foot fence.
Possible alternatives:
1. Approve the variance for an eight foot fence as requested.
2. Approve the variance for an eight foot fence on the West side and rear
west side of the King property to screen the neighbor's garage as
described by the Kings.
3. To deny the variance because there is no benefit from the eight foot fence
in screening the adjacent property and there are alternatives to a fence.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Letter from Mrs. and Mrs. King, 1427 West Idaho
B Site plan of proposed fence
C Diagram of variance granted for 1530 Iowa
D Diagram of variance granted for 1700 St. Mary's
ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Planning Commission's recommendation
A
February 2, 1993
Enclosed is application, explanation, and site plan to raise the existing five foot fence to eight
feet.
The area in yellow is now fenced at five feet around the rear yard, three feet between houses to
east and west and continuing to within three feet of public sidewalk (the required set back).
To put our fence in scale and attempt to minimize the 4 -car garage at 1433 Idaho and to alleviate
somewhat, if possible, possible loss of property values, we propose the following.
1. Remove east and west rear fences and reinstall them between the houses not to
extend beyond the house or into the front yard.
2. Replace this fence that has been removed with a six foot fence which would have
a visually pleasing two foot lattice top, for a total height of eight feet all fencing
to match existing white maintenance -free vinyl.
3. To take the existing three foot fence between the houses (that would be replaced
with the new rear fencing) and join to the front three foot fencing extending across
the front of property, ending on each side of my sidewalk (three foot set back from
public walk). A four foot brick pillar would be installed at end of this fencing by
my sidewalk with brass lamps on each post for a visually pleasing entrance to the
house.
In referring to subdivision 4 (Standards for Granting a Variance), the following statements are
true:
It will not be detrimental to public welfare.
b. It will not diminish or impair property values in the area.
c. It is necessary for us to preserve and enjoy the substantial rights of our garden
(which has been photographed by a nursery for a magazine publication).
d. It will not impair supply of light and air to adjacent property.
e. It will not impair use of public streets.
f. It will not endanger public safety.
g. The five garages at 1427 certainly distinguish it from all other properties. This
fence is unique but very beautiful as there are substantial plantings and trees that
incorporate the fencing to the property. Fencing is also the same material used
in a $10,000 replacement of all windows to the house that was done two years
ago.
h. The fence does increase my property value and could result in financial loss
(because of the garage that is such a "monstrosity" and so "ridiculous" for a 5 -car
garage on a 50 -foot lot. This is a direct quote of a Board member at the meeting
of the Board when they granted variances to leave the 4 -car garage stand.
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Owners: Phil Steklenski and Marianne McNulty
Reason for requested variance:
We request a variance to Section 9 -2.06 Fences of Falcon Heights' Planning and
Development regulations. We request an increase in the allowable fence height from six (6)
feet to eight (8) feet. We would like the eight foot fence to reduce the excessive noise
generated by delivery trucks and employees of Warner's Stellian and Ciatti's in the private
alley that borders the east and south borders of our property (see attached lot drawing). The
proposed fence will be constructed of Western red cedar and have an identical appearance on
both sides (see attached fence drawing).
We believe that a wooden fence eight feet tall will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfare of residents of Falcon Heights and that this variance will not in any way
adversely affect the purpose and the intent of the city's comprehensive guide plan or zoning
code.
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Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: C -6
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Licenses
SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk
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Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: P 1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Fire Department Bloodborne Pathogen Policy
SUBMITTED BY: Ross Berndt, Rescue Co- Captain
Ray Brown, Rescue Co- Captain
REVIEWED BY: Ramsey County Medical Staff
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
Federal law mandates that the rescue squad operate under rules
governing bloodborne pathogens. The fire department adopted the
attached policy earlier in 1993. Ross Berndt was instrumental in
drafting the policy. He will briefly discuss the laws governing
'the need for the policy and how it is being implemented in Falcon
Heights.
In his cover memo, Ross notes that this is not an AIDS policy.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Memo from Co- Captain Ross Berndt, dated 25 February 1993
B OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
ACTION REQUESTED:
Hear report on the Bloodborne Pathogen Policy and ask questions.
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0 0 F HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 -5594 PHONE (612) 644 -5050 FAX (612) 644 -8675
February 25, 1993
MEMORANDUM
TO: Susan Hoyt
City Administrator
FROM: Ross H. Berndt 0
Second Rescue Captain
SUBJECT: OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Policy
The bloodborne pathogen policy now in place is in response to the OSHA standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.
Its purpose is to establish guidelines and procedures that will minimize the occupational exposure to
blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious materials. Organizations not establishing a
bloodborne pathogen policy are subject to fine up to $70,000.00.
Our policy was written with the help of several different State agencies and departments. We worked
with other volunteer departments, one of which I would like to thank is Woodbury Fire. The policy
was also reviewed by our Medical Control Director, the Minnesota Department of Health, the State of
Minnesota Fire Center. Prior to it becoming effective our medical control sent out a representative to
instruct our members on the OSHA regulations. We also had a mandatory meeting where I reviewed
our specific policy with all members of the department. As with all policies and procedures on our
department this policy had to be approved by our Chief, Leo Lindig.
The policy we have in place is mandated by law to be reviewed with all members on a yearly basis.
The responsibility of enforcement of the policy falls within the job descriptions of all the officers on the
department. The procedure calls for documentation of any disciplinary action to be placed in the
employees personnel file and that file must be kept for three years after their employment. The law
also states that we must keep separate medical records on all employees, these records are to be kept
for 30 years after the employee has separated from employment. Currently these two types of
employee files are stored under lock and key in the chiefs office.
The Bloodborne Pathogen policy not only spells out what should be done to prevent exposure but also
what steps are to be followed after an employee has been exposed. Such as testing, reports,
(documentation), patient rights, employer rights, department responsibilities, as well as the City
responsibility etc.
It is important to point that this is not an AIDS policy. It is a policy to protect all members and
citizens from exposure to an infectious material.
If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. I can be reached either at
home 644 -7473 or work 296 -9012.
HOME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AND THE U OF M INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE
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Bloodborne Pathogens
Policy and Procedure
Falcon Heights Fire Department
Leo Lindig
Chief
Effective Date: /;,7,;�/
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2
PURPOSE 3
DEFINITIONS 4
POLICY 5
VACCINATIONS 5
PROCEDURES 6
DECONTAMINATION 7
BIOHAZARD COMMUNICATION 9
INFORMATION AND TRAINING 11
RECORD KEEPING 11
EVALUATION AND RE- EVALUATION 12
ADDEDDUM 1 13
ADDENDUM 2 14
ADDENDUM 3 15
HEPATITIS B VACCINATION FORMS A, B, &C 16
RECEIPT OF TRAINING AND POLICY 17
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In accordance with the OSHA BloodBorne Pathogen Standard, 29
CFR 1910.1030, the following exposure control plan has been
developed.
I. PURPOSE:
To establish uniform guidelines and procedures that
will eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to
blood, body fluids and other potentially infectious
materials. This policy is also to comply with OSHA
Bloodborne Pathogens Standard 29 CFR 1910.1030.
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II. DEFINITIONS:
BLOOD: Human blood components and products made from
human blood.
OTHER POTENTIALLY INFECTIOUS MATERIALS (OPIM): The
following human body fluids are to be considered
potentially infectious: semen, vaginal secretions,
cerebrospinal fluid, synovial (joints) fluid,
peritoneal (abdominal) fluid, amniotic (pregnancy)
fluid, any body contaminated with blood and any body
fluid in situations where it is difficult or impossible
to differentiate between body fluids. OPIMs also
include any unfixed tissue or organ other than intact
skin from a human (living or dead).
Bloodborne Pathogens: Pathogenic microorganisms, that
are present in human blood and body fluids that can
cause disease in humans.
Personal Protective Equipment(PPE): Specialized
equipment worn and used by personnel for protection
against a hazard.
Contaminated: The presence or reasonably anticipated
presence of blood or other potentially infectious human
body fluids on an item or surface.
Decontamination: The use of physical or chemical means
to remove, inactivate or destroy Bloodborne pathogens 3
on surface or items to the point where they are no
longer capable of transmitting infectious particles,
and the surface or item is rendered safe for handling,
use or disposal.
Universal Precautions: An approach to infection
control where all human blood and certain body fluids
are reacted as if known to be infectious for bloodborne
pathogens.
Exposure Incident: A specific eye, mouth, or other
parenteral contact with blood or other potentially
infectious material that results from the performance
of personnel doing their duties.
REGULATED WASTE: Any liquid, semi liquid of
potentially infectious materials, and contaminated
items that would release blood or potentially
infectious materials in a liquid or semi liquid state
if compressed. Items that are caked with dried blood or
other potentially infectious material (sharps) and are
capable or releasing these materials during handling.
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III. POLICY:
1. The following job classifications are reasonably
anticipated to involve exposure to blood, body fluids,
or other potentially infectious substances in the
performance of their duties.
A. Emergency Medical Technicians.
B. First Responders.
C. Rescue Squad Members.
D. Firefighters.
E. Other personnel not otherwise classified.
2. All personnel shall take universal precautions when
performing official duties where it may reasonably be
anticipated that he /she may come into contact with
human blood and OPIM. This includes the use of
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to
minimize or eliminate exposure.
3. All members shall ensure that they have all the PPE
readily accessible to them at all times while
responding to a call. Issued PPE shall include but not
be limited to:
A. Disposable type gloves.
B. Eye- nose -mouth protection. (Helmet with face
shield or protective glasses /goggles with
protective side shield and a vapor /mist /dust
mask).
C. CPR pocket mask with one -way valve.
D. Plastic bags with biohazard tags.
E. Antiseptic hand wipes and /or EPA rated
germicide.
4. It is recommended that all members follow universal
precautions and use PPE when participating in a good
Samaritan act.
IV. VACCINATIONS:
1. The Falcon Heights Fire Department provides to all
Members at no expense, voluntary hepatitis B
vaccinations. Vaccinations of new members will be
provided with in 10 working days from initial
assignment.
2. Members must sign a declination form (Addendum 4) if
they choose not to be vaccinated but may later opt to
receive the vaccine at no cost. Should booster doses
later be recommended by the United States Public Health
Service, members will be offered them.
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V. PROCEDURES:
1. Precautions should be taken by all members to protect
any open breaks in the skin of the hands including cuts
and abrasions, with an appropriate bandage or
protective covering. These preventative measures
should be initiated prior to responding to calls.
2. If a garment(s) is penetrated with blood or other
potentially infectious materials, the garment(s) shall
be removed as soon as possible.
3. Gloves shall be worn when it can be reasonably
anticipated that the member may have hand contact with
blood, other potentially infectious materials, mucous
membranes, non intact skin, and when handling or
touching contaminated items or surfaces. Disposable
single use gloves shall be replaced as soon as
practical when contaminated torn, punctured, or when
their ability to function as a barrier is compromised.
Disposable gloves shall not be washed or decontaminated
for re -use. Utility gloves are not required, however
when used they should be worn over disposable gloves
for added protection. Utility gloves may be
decontaminated for re -use if the integrity of the glove
is not compromised. However, they must be discarded if
they are cracked, peeling, torn, punctured or exhibit
other signs of deterioration.
4. Eye, nose and mouth protection shall be worn whenever
splashes, spray, splatter, or droplets of blood or
other infectious materials may be generated and eye,
nose or mouth contamination is reasonably anticipated.
5. CPR pocket mask with one -way valve is required when
performing mouth to mouth resuscitation. Mouth to
mouth resuscitation should only be done in the absence
of a bag valve mask or positive pressure device.
6. No smoking will be allowed in the Falcon Heights Fire
department vehicles that are routinely involved in
patient transport.
7. No eating or drinking will be allowed in Falcon Heights
Fire department vehicles routinely used in patient
transport until the vehicle has been adequately
decontaminated.
8. In work areas where there is a reasonable likelihood of
exposure to blood or OPIM members are not to eat,
drink, apply cosmetics or lip balm, smoke, or handle
contact lenses. Food and beverages are not allowed to
be kept in refrigerators, freezers, shelves, cabinets,
counter tops or bench tops where blood or OPIM are
kept.
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VI. DECONTAMINATION:
A. PERSONAL:
1. All members shall ensure that they wash their
hands immediately or as soon as feasible after
the removal of gloves or other protective
equipment.
2. Members shall ensure they wash hands and any
other skin with soap and running water, or
flush mucous membranes with water immediately
or as soon as feasible following contact of
such body areas with blood or OPIM.
3. If soap and water are not available, an
antiseptic towlette containing 70% isopropyl
alcohol or an approved EPA registered
germicide can be used. When antiseptic hand
cleansers or towelettes are used, hands shall
be washed with soap and running water as soon
as feasible.
B. EQUIPMENT:
1. The Falcon Heights Fire Department will clean,
launder, dispose of, and /or replace required
PPE at no cost to its members.
2. Equipment and work surfaces which have become
contaminated with blood or OPIM shall be
decontaminated as soon as feasible.
3. When contaminated PPE is removed, care should
be given to avoid skin contact. PPE shall be
placed in a leak proof labeled bag or
container for storage, washing,
decontamination or disposal.
4. Contaminated clothing shall be removed as soon
as, and as discretely as possible after
contamination. Extreme care should be taken
to minimize skin contact using gloves. Such
contaminated clothing shall be placed (using
gloves) in a leak proof labeled bag for
decontamination or disposal.
5. If outside contamination of a primary
container is present, the primary container
shall be placed into a secondary container to
prevent leakage or exposure during handling,
storage, transportation or shipping. The
container shall be properly labeled with a
bio- hazard tag. If the specimen could puncture
the primary container, the primary container
will be placed in a secondary container which
is puncture resistant in addition to the
labeling requirements.
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6. Contaminated clothing shall be disposed of as
soon as practical using the regulated waste
disposal procedure in step nine (9).
7. Other surfaces may be decontaminated using
gloves and hot soapy water, approved
disinfectant or a solution of bleach and
water. (The recommended ratio is 1:100 or 1/4
cup of bleach to a gallon of warm water.) If
splashing on clothes, skin, shoes ect. is
anticipated other PPE should be used. Prior to
starting large, visible material shall be
removed with disposable towels and disposed of
as bio- hazard waste.
8. The vehicle (ambulance) driver is responsible
for ensuring that equipment which has become
contaminated with blood or other OPIM shall be
decontaminated as necessary. Equipment
included but not limited to: backboards,
V- blocks, mast trousers, suction equipment, C-
C- collars, and the vehicle itself.
9. Contaminated sharps shall be discarded
immediately or as soon as feasible in
containers that are closable, puncture
resistant, leak proof on the sides and bottom
and labeled and color coded as approved by the
Minnesota Department of Health, as OSHA.
10. During use, containers for contaminated
sharps shall be easily accessible to
personnel and located as close as feasible to
the immediate area where sharps are used or
can be reasonably anticipated to be found.
11. All sharps containers shall be maintained in
the upright position through out there use
and replaced routinely and not allowed to
overfill.
12. The disposal of regulated waste will be
through an authorized disposal company.
Arrangements have been made to dispose of
bio- hazardous waste and contaminated items.
The Rescue Captains will authorize any
expenditures for such disposals.
13. The fire department will be cleaned and
decontaminated in accordance with the posted
weekly schedule.
14. Ambulance 756 will be cleaned and
decontaminated in accordance with the posted
weekly schedule.
15. Ambulance 754 will be cleaned and
decontaminated in accordance with the posted
monthly schedule.
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VII. BIOHAZARD COMMUNICATION:
A. Members will affix warning labels (with the
biohazard symbol) to containers of regulated waste
and other containers used to transport blood or
OPIM. Red bags or containers may be used instead
of labeling. These containers will be picked up by
the disposal center.
B. When equipment is contaminated, labels shall be
attached to the equipment stating which portions
are contaminated.
VIII. POST EXPOSURE EVALUATION AND FOLLOW -UP:
A. When a member has an exposure incident, he /she will
notify an officer as soon as possible, and will
fill out a Pre Hospital Communicable Disease
Exposure and Response form (addendum 2). This
shall be followed up with a first report of
Injure /Workers Compensation /Accident /Illness Report
form to the Fire Department Chief within 24 hours
of the incident. When appropriate PPE was not
used, the Member shall included in the report the
extenuating circumstances.
B. The completed Pre Hospital Communicable Disease
Form will be delivered to the facility where the
patient is transported. The form should always
accompany the patient. If circumstances prevent
this, the receiving hospital should be informed
verbally of the exposure and the form delivered as
soon as possible. The form will include
documentation of the route of exposure and the
circumstances under which the exposure occurred and
the identification and documentation of the source
individual.
C. Initial Evaluation (as per Ramsey EMS protocol).
1. a. The exposed EMS personnel should be seen in
the emergency room that received the patient.
b. If this is not possible, the EMS personnel
may be seen (as soon as possible) in the
Ramsey's Emergency Medicine Department.
2. a. Review of your tetanus and hepatitis history.
b. Baseline blood studies may be drawn from you.
c. Tetanus or hepatitis treatment may be
initiated.
d. Discussion of the risks of the disease
transmission from the exposure.
3. The source individual's blood shall be tested as
soon as feasible after consent, if obtained in
order to determine HBV and HIV exposure.
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4. If consent is not obtained the hospital shall
establish that legally required consent cannot be
obtained.
5. When the source individual is already known to be
infected with HBV and /or HIV, testing for the
source individuals known HBV or HIV status will
not be repeated.
6. Results of the source individuals testing shall
be made available to the exposed member. The
member shall not disclose the identity and
infectious status of the source individual to
others.
D. Collection and testing of the members blood for HBV
and HIV status:
1. The exposed members blood shall be collected as
soon as feasible and tested after consent.
2. If the employee consents to baseline blood
collection, but does not give consent at the time
for HIV testing, an officer shall have the health
care professional preserve the sample for at least
90 days. If within 90 days of the exposure
incident, the member elects to have the baseline
sample tested, such testing shall be done as soon
as feasible.
3. The Rescue Captain shall ensure that the
health care professional responsible for the
member's Hepatitis B Vaccination is provided a
copy of the 29 CFR part 1910.1020. regulation.
E. The Health Care Professional will ensure post
exposure prophlaxis, when medically indicated, as
recommended by the U.S. Public Health Services
(USPHS) to include:
1. Counseling.
2. Evaluation of reported illness /exposure.
3. Treatment required.
F. The Health Care professional will report the
following to your employer:
1. That you have been informed of the result of the
evaluation.
2. That they have discussed any resulting medical
conditions with you.
3. Whether Hepatitis B vaccination is called for.
4. Whether you have received the first part of the
vaccination.
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5. All other findings or diagnoses shall remain
confidential and shall not be included in the
written report.
NOTE: Medical evaluation and necessary related follow -ups
and counseling are provided at no cost to the fire fighter.
Payments shall be made by the city of Falcon Heights via
Purchase Orders (P.O.'s) A copy of the P.O. should be
filled with the first report of injury.
IX. INFORMATION AND TRAINING:
Training on 29 CFR part 1910.1030 must be conducted upon
initial assignment and annually. Members who have received
appropriate training within the past year need only receive
additional training in items not previously covered.
X. RECORD KEEPING:
A. The Falcon Heights Fire Department Rescue Captains
are responsible for maintaining medical records,
reports and documents including but not limited to:
records of exposure incidents, post exposure follow
up, hepatitis B vaccinations, Non -use of PPE, etc.
These records will be kept in the Chiefs Office.
B. Medical records must included name and social
security number; hepatitis B vaccination status,
including dates and any medical records relative to
the members ability to receive vaccination as
required, results of any examinations, medical
testing and follow -up procedures as required, a copy
of the health care professional's written opinion,
and a copy of the information provided to the health
care professional.
C. All medical records shall be treated as confidential
and are not to be disclosed without the members
written consent as required by law. Medical and
training records will be made available to the
subject member upon request.
D. Medical records shall be kept separate from
personnel records.
E. Medical records are to be maintained for each
member with an occupational exposure for the
duration of employment plus thirty (30) years.
F. When a vaccine is recommended by the health care
professional and refused by the member, the member
shall sign an additional declination form C. found
on Addendum 4.
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G. Personnel records shall be maintained for each
member for the duration of their employment plus
three (3) years. The personnel records must
included dates, contents of the training program or
a summary, trainer's name and qualifications, names
and job titles of all persons attending the
sessions.
H. OSHA has the legal right to review and copy all
records that are required to be maintained according
to CFR 29 part 1910.1030.
XI. EVALUATION AND RE- EVALUATION:
A. The Officers shall ensure that members use
appropriate personal protective equipment as
required in section III. 3..
B. OSHA regulation mandate that officers shall
investigate and document violations as outlined in
this exposure control plan. Officers shall report
their investigation in writing as well as the
disciplinary action that was taken.
C. The Rescue Captains shall ensure that all required
PPE is readily available.
D. The exposure control plan shall be updated annually
or more often if necessary to accommodate workplace
changes.
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If you request it, your employer must pay for the cost of counseling, testing, and costs associated with the testing of both
you and the patient to whom you were exposed (source patient).
1. Date of Incident 2. Employee's Agency
Time of Incident Name
Vehicle Run Agency Phone
Location Agency Address
3. Name of EMS Medical Director for Employee Medical Director's Address
Drs. L.A. Long R.J. Frascone Office of EMS, SPRMC
Medical Director's Phone 612) 221 -3991 St. Paul MN 55101
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b. drawing blood No Yes
c. IV insertion If Yes, What type?
d. needlestick injury i. a human bite that caused a break in the skin
e. recapping a needle j. splash from actively bleeding patient
f. puncture with a sharp object (not needle) k. labor and delivery
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HEPATITIS B VACCINATION FORMS A, B, &C
IN ACCORDANCE WITH OSHA STANDARDS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE FALCON HEIGHTS
FIRE DEPARTMENT ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE ONE OF THE THREE FORMS
LISTED BELOW. THE COMPLETED FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ONE OF THE
RESCUE CAPTAINS
HEPATITIS B VACCINATION DATA
FORM A
I have received the Hepatitis B vaccinations series. The dates of the vaccinations and the medical
provider are as follows:
Vaccination Dates #1 #2 #3
Medical Provider:
Signature Date:
Print Name
HEPATITIS B VACCINATION DATA
FORM B
(Please check) I would like to be vaccinated against Hepatitis B at the expense of the
Falcon Heights Fire Department.
Signature Date:
Print name:
HEPATITIS B VACCINATION DATA
FORM C
I understand that due to me occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials
I may be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. I have been given the opportunity
to be vaccinated with hepatitis B vaccine at no charge to myself.
However, I decline Hepatitis B vaccination at this time. I understand that by declining this
vaccine, I continue to be at risk of acquiring Hepatitis B, a serious disease. If in the future I
continue to have occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious material and I want
to be vaccinated with the Hepatitis B vaccine, I can receive the vaccination series at no charge to
me.
Signature Date
Print Name
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BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS
I, (print name), have been instructed in and received a copy
of the Falcon Heights Fire Department Bloodborne Pathogen Policy and Procedure.
Signed:
Date:
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Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: P -2
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proposed funding for open summer recreation
program
SUBMITTED BY: Park and Recreation Commission
Carol Kriegler, Park and Recreation Director
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Staff report
A. INTRODUCTION
The Park and Recreation Commission is proposing a new summer
program. The program is for staffing the Community Park and
Curtiss Field Park for two hours, 1 PM to 3 PM, Monday through
Thursday for seven weeks this summer. A pilot program, "dog days
of summer" at Curtiss Field in August, 1992 demonstrated some
interest in this type of program.
B. PROGRAM PURPOSE
1. To allow for supervised games for children that can
accommodate lots of skills and ages in a non competitive
setting.
2. Provide supervision in the park so the rest rooms can be
open more.
3. Provide an open play time where children can come on a drop
in basis similar to the open ice skating provided in the
winter.
4. There will be one head coach or leader who would be
responsible for planning and supervising. This would
provide a greater opportunity for junior leaders to
participate in a different setting.
5. NOT to provide a childcare service for parents. The
recreation staff will not expect to supervise all children
in an organized activity. Walkers may go home during the
time period. There would be no commitment to stay for the
entire time.
C. COST AND FUNDING ALTERNATIVES
Typically new recreation programs are added each season to the
city's schedule. Most of these are a "fee for service"
arrangement and come close to covering the costs of the program.
(This is not true with open ice skating and rink preparation.)
These do not receive council approval. However, this program may
not be best implemented with a "fee for service" approach and,
therefore, the council is being asked for a decision on whether
to fund it and how to fund it in 1993.
Estimated cost: $800 /park or $1,600
Funding alternatives:
1. No fee charged. Operate it like the ice skating. The
recreation leader offers game opportunities to children
who come to the park on a drop -in basis.
Revenue generated: 0
2. Lump sum of $20 per child for three and half weeks.
$20 X estimated 20 children X 2 sessions $800 /park
Revenue generated: $1,600
3. "pay as you participate" at $2 per time
Pay $2 /day X 20 kids X 28 days $896
Revenue generated: $1,792
4. Civic organization sponsorship or fundraising
Revenue generated: $0 to $1,600
D. STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends alternative one, no fee charged, with the
investigation into alternative four, revenue from civic
organizations or fundraising, as the best approach for the
following reasons:
Pros:
1. It meets the city goal of meeting the community's
changing park and recreation needs.
2. It creates the most open program with the fewest
administrative hassles.
3. It provides 'no cost' recreation opportunities to
families that may require assistance.
4. It allows for visitors, cousins, etc. to be part of a
playground activity even if they are not registered.
5. It reduces the public perception that they "are paying
for a service" which might be misconstrued to be
closely supervising children not supervising the
playground. (This is a fine line, obviously children
won't be ignored by staff.)
Cons:
1. It requires paying for the program out of the city
contingency at the end of the year probably $1,600 to
$2,000. (The park and recreation budget is already
about $5,000 over budget due to the length and success
of the city ice rinks this winter.)
The contingency fund currently has $61,949 for 1993.
2. It is difficult to initiate a fee for a program once it
has been offered for free.
3. How will it be funded next year if it is successful?
ACTION REQUESTED:
Discuss and decide a way to fund this new park and recreation
service considering the staff recommendation that the program
have no fee attached.
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Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: P 3
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Authorization for the administrator to
develop financial agreement with Lauderdale
for the 1993 street projects
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
On Tuesday, March 16, 1993 the city engineer and the
administrator met with Mayor Dain and Administrator Miller of
Lauderdale to discuss the 1993 street project that includes
Fulham Street. Fulham Street is a border street with Lauderdale.
Staff requested that Lauderdale financially participate in the
project for an estimated $26,050, which is the Lauderdale share
of the cost. This is less than 3% of the total 1993 street
project cost.
Mayor Dain will discuss the street project with the Lauderdale
council. It was not a budgeted expense for Lauderdale in 1993
and will require looking over financing options for that city.
Both staffs are recommending that the administrators meet to
determine a way for Lauderdale to pay for the project that does
not require a lump sum payment from Lauderdale in 1993, but
covers the construction and any additional financing costs
incurred by Falcon Heights.
Since Falcon Heights initiated the project, the city engineer
will be available to discuss the project with the Lauderdale
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council members and abutting Lauderdale property owners.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize administrator to meet with Lauderdale administrator to
develop financing terms for the Lauderdale share of construction
costs for the 1993 street projects.
Meeting Date: 3/24/93
Agenda Item: P 4
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Resolution calling for an interim ordinance
for the change in use or district of the
commercial zoning code
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY: Discussed with Peter Bachman, City Attorney
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
Over the past nine months the city staff, planning consultant and
planning commission have been studying the city's commercial
zones to update them for the future and bring them into
conformance with the city's comprehensive plan. Staff
anticipates that this will be completed sometime in 1993.
During the study period it is important that the city's
commercial zones and zoning code uses remain constant. This will
guarantee that the study and its resulting legislation is all
encompassing. Dealing with individual requests for changes in
districts and uses would detract from this intent.
In order to assure that the city will not be presented with
amendments requesting changes in the commercial zoning districts
or commercial uses during this process, staff is recommending
that the council adopt an interim ordinance, in compliance with
the state statute 462.355 Subd. 4, on these activities until the
commercial study and resulting legislation is completed.
Staff is preparing the precise description of the purpose, extent
and duration of a proposed ordinance in consultation with the
city attorney.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Statute 462.355 Subd. 4. Interim ordinance.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Discuss and adopt interim ordinance to facilitate the study of
the city's commercial zoning codes.
Subd. 4. Interim ordinance. If a municipality is conducting studies or has autho-
a n 01, a study to be conducted or has held or has scheduled a hearing for the purpose
considering adoption or amendment of a comprehensive plan or official controls as
ed in section 462.352,' subdivision 15, or if new territory for which plans or con
k wave not been adopted is annexed to a municipality, the governing body of the
icipality may adopt an interim ordinance applicable to all or part of its jurisdiction
?purpose of protecting the planning process and the health, safety and welfare
d }tzens. The interim ordinance may regulate, restrict or prohibit any use, devel-
's 1, or subdivision within the jurisdiction or a portion thereof for a period not to
r done year from the date it is effective, and may be extended for such additional
1 as the municipality -may deem appropriate, not exceeding a total additional
;0£:1 months. No interim ordinance may halt, delay, or impede a subdivision
;1T t as been given preliminary approval prior to the effective date of the interim
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March 24, 1993
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
ORDINANCE NO. 93 -1
Amendment to Chapter 5- Part 15 (existing code)
Chapter 5, Section 5 (proposed code)
AN INTERIM ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM ON THE
CITY'S COMMERCIAL ZONING PROVISIONS.
Subd. 1 Authority. Pursuant to M.S. Section 462.355 Subd.
4, the city has the authority to establish interim
ordinances to maintain the status quo while the city is
conducting studies, has authorized a study to be conducted
or has scheduled a public hearing to consider adoption or
amendment of the comprehensive plan or official zoning
controls.
Subd. 2 Findings and purpose. In 1991 the city council
adopted a comprehensive plan for the city. The Metropolitan
Council approved that plan in April, 1992. A
recommendation in the city's comprehensive plan included
studying and revising the city's commercial districts to
conform to the plan and address future needs. In October,
1992, the city council contracted with the Hoisington Group,
Inc. to carry out a planning study on all the city's
commercial zones, to evaluate the appropriate uses in the
commercial zones, to evaluate and recommend changes in the
commercial zoning designations, to work with the property
owners to determine future needs and to make recommendations
to the planning commission and city council for revising the
commercial zoning code provisions. The Hoisington Group,
Inc. and the planning commission are currently working on
this task.
The city council has concluded that the granting of any
permits on development approval, as specifically set forth
in Subd. 3, could destroy or impair the integrity of the
planning process and that a development moratorium is
necessary to preserve the status quo pending completion of
the planning study.
It is the intention of the city council to protect the
described planning process and the health, safety and
welfare of its citizens by adopting an interim ordinance for
a reasonable period of time during the time period of the
study, planning and implementation activities.
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Subd. 3. Development restrictions. No request for
re- zoning, conditional use permit, variance,
subdivision, building permit, business license,
certificate of occupancy, or any other land use
approval, affecting property located within the
B -1, B -1A, B -2, and E -B zoning districts shall be
accepted for processing or considered by the city
council except:
a. building permits may be issued for
interior remodeling of existing uses
or any use permitted by paragraph c and d
of this subdivision;
b. sign permits may be issued for sign
changes for existing uses or for uses
which are specifically listed as
permitted uses in the applicable zoning
district;
c. certificates of occupancy and business
licenses may be granted to any new use
that is specifically listed as a
permitted use in the applicable zoning
district;
d. applications for hardship waiver pursuant
to Subd. 5.
Subd. 4. Applicability. This section shall cover all
commercial zoning districts in the City of Falcon Heights.
This includes E -B, B -1, B -1 A, and B -2.
Subd. 5. Hardship Waiver. The city council may waive the
moratorium requirements established herein with the
following procedures:
a. Any person seeking a hardship waiver shall file an
application with the city with a fee of $50.00 plus
the applicable fee for the business license and
land use permit, if any is required. In addition,
the applicant shall cover the costs of all related
planning costs of the city's planning consultant
associated with the waiver.
b. A requested hardship waiver shall be scheduled for
a hearing before the city council.
c. A requested hardship waiver may be granted by a
majority of the council members in attendance.
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d. The council may grant a hardship waiver only if it
finds that:
1) the waiver 'will not affect the integrity of the
planning process and the purpose for which the
ordinance was enacted;
2) the application is consistent with the current
status of the planning study;
3) is for a use that is a listed permitted or
conditional use in the applicable zoning
district.
e. The council may deny the waiver if it does not
meet the criteria in this section and if it
determines that its approval will negatively
impact the planning study or future land use and
development in the city.
Subd. 6. Term. This ordinance shall be effective upon
publication and .expire 365 days after the effective date or
upon completion of the planning study and adoption of
related ordinances, whichever is first.
Adopted this 24th day of March, 1993.
/sJ Tom Baldwin
Mayor
/s/ Shirley Chenoweth
City Clerk
Meeting Date: 3/19/93
Agenda Item: P -5
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Recodification of City Code
SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: As directed by the city council
approximately two years ago, staff has amended and updated the
city code for recodification. In order for this recodification
to become law it is necessary for council to pass a resolution
officially adopting the recodification and to authorize
publication of "Notice of Recodification of the Falcon Heights
City Code" for two successive weeks.
ATTACHMENTS:
a. Staff report
b. Copy of proposed recodification (Chapters 1 -8)
c. Proposed ordinance
d. Copy of notice to be published
ACTION REQUESTED: Review the code, make any desired amendments
and adopt Ordinance 0 -93 -2
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March 19, 1993
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
L�
enoweth City Clerk
FROM: Shirley Chenoweth,
RE: Proposed Recodification of Chapters 1 through 8 of the
City Code
When the city council directed staff to update the city code, the
objectives were as follows:
to reduce length of code
to remove outdated and unnecessary items
to remove unnecessary language
to incorporate all amendments to date
The majority of the changes are not in the content but in language
and organization to make the code more "user friendly To reduce
the length, state statutes have been referenced whenever possible
rather than keeping the entire text in the code. Implementation of
an administrative manual also allowed removal of several lengthy
items previously placed in the code (personnel policies, etc.).
This results in a 48% reduction in pages.
One major change proposed is "Regulation of Animals Section 5
3.01, A through E, which deletes licensing of animals,
requires rabies vaccination and that the animal wear the
vaccination tag provided by the veterinarian. The rabies tag
provides identification if the animal is lost. This proposed
section also treats cats in the same manner as other animals which
create a public nuisance. The remainder of this section is
basically the same as in the previous code.
All amendments to date are included in this proposed code.
Preparation of the Administrative Manual is presently is progress.
III CHAPTER 1 General Provisions
Section 1. City Code Page 1
Section 2. Definitions Page 2
Section 3. Rules of Construction Page 3
Section 4.. Liability Page 3
Section 5. Code Violations Page 3
Section 6. Severability Page 3
CHAPTER 2 Operations and Administration
Section 1. The City Council Page 1
Section 2. Personnel Policies Page 1
Section 3. Volunteer Fire Department Page 2 -3
Section 4. City Commissions Page 3, 4, 5
CHAPTER 3 Streets, Parks, Public Safety and Utilities
Section 1. Construction and Improvement of
Streets Page 1
Section 2. Construction, Maintenance and Repair of Parking
Lots on City Property Page 1
Section 3. Alleys Page 1
Section 4. Public Parks and Facilities Page 2
Section 5. Storm Water Drainage Utility Page 4
Section 6. Solid Waste Collection Page 5
CHAPTER 4 Sewer System, Gas /Electric Service
Cable Television
Section 1. City Sanitary Sewer System Page 1
Section 2. Residential Sewer Connections Page 3
Section 3. Sewer System Agreement with
St. Paul Page 5
Section 4. Installation, Repair and
Service to Gas Burning Equipment Page 5
Section 5. Franchises Page 7
CHAPTER 5 Municipal Regulation and Licensing
Section 1. Business License Requirements
and Regulations Page 1
Section 2. Contractor's License Require
ments and Regulations Page 5
Section 3. Miscellaneous Regulations Page 9
Section 4. License, Permit and other Fees Page 22
Page 2
CHAPTER 6
CHAPT
Ilion Alcoholic Beverages
Section 1. General Page 1
Section 2. Types of Alcohol, Related
Licenses and Permits Page 1
Section 3. Licensing Page 4
Section 4. Eligibility Minimum Requirements Page 5
Section 5. License Fees Page 6
Section 6. License Conditions Page 7
Section 7. City Council Discretion Page 8
Section 8. Transfers Page 9
Section 9 Sales Page 9
Traffic and Motor Vehicles
Section 1. Regulation.. of Public Streets
and Highways Page 1
Section 2. Vehicles on Private Property Page 1
Section 3. Vehicles on Public Property Page 2
Section 4. Parking Page 3
Section 5. Snow Removal Page 5
Section 6. Removal of Vehicles and Fines Page 5
Section 7. Snowmobiles Page 6
CHAPTER 8 Nuisances Blight or Blighting
Factors
Section 1. Nuisances Blight or Blighting
Factors Page 1
Section 2. Public Nuisance Page 2
Section 3. Offenses Page 6
Section 4. Regulation of Trees, Shrubs
and other Plants Page 8
GENERAL PROVISIONS 1 -1.01, 1 -1.04
CHAPTER 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 1. CITY CODE.
1 -1.01 Adoption of the Falcon Heights City Code. The ordinances
of the City of Falcon Heights are hereby revised and
codified and shall be operative without further publication
in the official newspaper in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes, Section 415.021. This code of ordinances shall
be known as the City Code of Falcon Heightsiand may be so
cited.
For brevity hereafter, the City Code of Falcon Heights will
sometimes be referred to as "this code" or "the city code."
1 -1.02 Subsequent Ordinances. Ordinances enacted after the
effective date of this Code shall be enacted in accordance
with law as amendments or additions to this Code. Such new
ordinances shall be assigned appropriate code numbers and
shall be incorporated into the code as of their effective
date. Reference or citation to the code shall be deemed
to include such amendments and additions. When an
ordinance is integrated into the code, there may be omitted
from the ordinance the title, enacting clause, section
numbers, definitions of terms identical to those contained
in this ordinance, the clause indicating date of adoption,
and validating signatures and dates. In integrating
ordinances into the code, the clerk, in cooperation with
the city attorney, may correct obvious grammatical,
punctuation, and spelling errors; change reference numbers
to conform with subdivisions, sections, and chapters;
substitute figures for written words and vice versa;
substitute dates for the words "the effective date of this
ordinance"; and perform like actions to ensure a uniform
code of ordinances without altering the meaning of the
ordinances enacted.
1 -1.03 Numbering. Each section number of this code consists of
three component parts separated by a hyphen or decimal
point. The first digit of the number refers to the chapter
number, the digits after the hyphen refer to the section
number and the digits after the decimal point refer to the
subdivision.
The code shall always be cited by using the section number
consisting of three component parts. Thus this subdivision
would be referred to as 1.03.
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1 -1.04 1.2.02
1 -1.04 Reference to Sections. Reference to any section of this
code shall be understood to also refer to and include the
penalty section relating thereto, unless otherwise
expressly provided.
1 -1.05 Publication of Code and Effective Date. The city code of
Falcon Heights, together with such indexes, supplements,
appendixes or other material as the council may designate,
shall be published in loose -leaf book form and a copy shall
be available at the office of the clerk for inspection by
the general public. The city code shall become operative
and effective when the clerk publishes notice in the
official newspaper of the city stating that the code has
been enacted.
SECTION 2. DEFINITIONS
1 -2.01 General. Unless the language or context specifically
states or clearly indicates that a different meaning is
intended, the words, terms and phrases for the purposes
of this code shall be given the meanings defined in
Minnesota Statutes, including, but not limited to, Minn-
esota Statutes, including, but not limited to, Minnesota
Statutes Chapters 412, 429, 645.
1 -2.02. Words, Terms, Phrases. Unless the context clearly
es have
indicates otherwise, the following words and p ar
the meaning given them in this section:
a. Code: City Code of Falcon Heights
b. County: Ramsey County
c. City: The City of Falcon Heights
d. Council: The City Council
e. Administrator: The City Administrator
f. Clerk: The City Clerk
g. Finance Director: The City Finance'Director
h. Attorney: The City Attorney
i. Engineer: The City Engineer
j. Person: A person means any natural individual,
firm, partnership, association, or corporation.
As applied to partnerships or associations,
the term includes the partners or members; as
applied to corporations the term includes the
officers, agents, or employees.
k. Property: Tangible or intangible, real, or
personal property.
1. M.S.: Minnesota Statutes
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1 -3.01 1 -6.01
SECTION 3. RULES OF CONSTRUCTION
1 -3.01 Statutory Rules Adopted. The definitions and rules,
presumptions, and miscellaneous provisions pertaining
to construction contained in Minnesota Statutes, Chapter
645 are adopted by reference and made a part of this
code.
SECTION 4. LIABILITY
1 -4.01 Existing Rights and Liabilities. The repeal of prior
ordinances and adoption of this code are not to be
construed to affect in any manner rights and liabilities
existing at the time of repeal and.the enactment of this
code. Insofar as provisions in this code are substantially
the same as pre- existing ordinances, they shall be
considered as continuations thereof and not as new
enactments. Any act done, offense committed, or right
accruing, or liability, penalty, forfeiture or punishment
incurred or assessed prior to the effective date of this
code is not affected by the enactment of the code.
1 -4.02 Liability of City Personnel. The failure of any official,
employee, or volunteer, of the city to perform any official
duty imposed by this code shall not subject such person
to the penalty imposed for violations of this Code, unless
a penalty is specifically provided for such failure.
1 -4.03 Liability for Act of Another. A person is liable for a
violation of the code committed by another if she /he
intentionally aids, advises, hires, counsels or conspires
with or otherwise procures another to commit the act.
SECTION 5. CODE VIOLATIONS.
1 -5.01 Unless otherwise provided in this code, any person found
guilty of violating the provisions of this city code shall
be guilty of a misdemeanor. Punishment of misdemeanors and
petty misdemeanors as defined in this code shall be in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes except where a different
penalty is specifically provided herein.
SECTION 6. SEVERABILITY
1 -6.01 In the event any ordinance or part thereof in the code is
held invalid or suspended by any court of competent
jurisdiction, such holding shall not invalidate or suspend
any other part of the ordinance or any other ordinance
unless it is specifically provided otherwise.
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OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION 2- 1.01 -2.03
CHAPTER 2. OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 1. THE CITY COUNCIL
2 -1.01 General Provisions
A. City Elections.
The regular city elections shall be held on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in November in each odd
numbered year.
B. Terms of Ma or and Councilmembers. The terms of offices
The councilm
T mayor ilme ber terms shall be staggered with two seat open
each election.
C. Salary of Mayor• e salary of the mayor of the city
shall be $375.00 per month.
D. Salaries of Cit Council
.00 Members.
mon The salary of each city
b
council member shall 0
E. Workers Compensation. Pursuant to Minnesota e elect S
Section 176.011, Subdivision 9, Clause 5,
officials are
Compensation included
Act in the coverage
of the Mi nnesota Workers
SECTION 2. PERSONNEL POLICIES
2 -2.01 Purpose
The city council shall establish a uniform and equitable
system of personnel administration for then define
employees of the City of Falcon Heights,
the rights and responsibilities of the city and each of
to
its employees, and to give fair and equitable opportunity
all qualified persons to enter into and remain in city
employment on the basis of merit and fitness.
A. Personnel Policies. All city personnel policies shall
be adopted by the city council by resolution and included in
the Administrative Manual. The city council may from time to
time amend the personnel policies by resolution.
B. Positions Covered. The personnel policies shall apply to
all employees and volunteers employed to carry out various
functions of the city.
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SECTION 3. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
2- 3.01 -3.07
2 -3.01 Establishment of a Volunteer Fire Department.
The Falcon Heights volunteer fire department is hereby
established to provide public safety education, fire
prevention and fire suppression.
A. Amendments to the Volunteer Fire Department Policies,
Rules and Regulations. The city council may from time
to time by resolution, amend any and all portion of the
volunteer fire department's policies, rules and
regulations. Such policies, rules and regulations
shall become effective after approval of the council.
B. Rules and Regulations. The members of the volunteer
fire department, by a majority vote of the recorded
membership, shall propose to the city administrator
a written code of rules and regulations to control,
manage and govern the department and to regulate its
proceedings and business. Such rules and regulations
shall not conflict with this section or future
sections adopted by the city council.
Such proposed rules and regulations, or any changes
shall become effective only after approval by the
council. Additional rules and regulations may be
adopted by the council if required for proper operation
of the department.
C. Fire Service Agreements. The city council may enter
into agreements with other communities for supplying
emergency services to them and shall determine the
rates and conditions under which such service shall be
rendered.
2 -3.02 Uniform Fire Code
The Uniform Fire Code, 1988 Edition, as promulgated by
the International Conference of Building Officials
and the Western Fire Chiefs Association, prescribes
regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and
property from fire or explosion, and is the official
Fire Code for the city except for such portions as are
modified or amended. A copy shall be available in the
city offices.
A. Amendments to the Uniform Fire Code. All amendments
to the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the Minnesota
Department of Public Safety, State Fire Marshal's
Division, are hereby adopted as amendments to and made
a part of this section.
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2 -3.03 Fire Department Relief Association.
A Falcon Heights Fire Department Relief Association is
established pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 424A. The
Association must operate under by -laws approved by city
council. Amendments to the by -laws may be proposed by
the fire relief association and are subject to city
council approval. Amendments may, from time to time,
be adopted by city council resolution.
SECTION 4. CITY COMMISSIONS
2 -4.01 The city council has established the following
Commissions:
Planning Commission
Human Rights Commission
Park and Recreation Commission
Solid Waste Commission
2 -4.02 The city council may from time to time by resolution
provide for the establishment, composition, terms,
duties, vacancies, organization and termination of
the city commissions.
A. General Duties. All Commissions.
1. Roles of the Commissions. The commissions are
designed to serve in an advisory capacity to the
city council.
2. Composition and Qualifications. The city
commissions shall consist of not less than seven
and not more than nine members. The majority of
members shall be residents of Falcon Heights,
appointed by the mayor and approved by the council.
B. Specific Duties.
Specific duties for each Commission are included in
the Administrative Manual.
C. Terms, Vacancies, Oaths. The term of office of all
commission members shall be three years. Except for
appointments to fill a vacancy, an appointment in any
year shall be deemed effective as of January 1 of such
year for purposes of computing the term. No member shall
serve more than two consecutive three year terms.
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tMembers shall hold office until their
successors are appointed. All members shall serve
without compensation, but may be reimbursed for
expenses as authorized and approved by the city
council.
D. Removal. Commission members shall be subject to
removal for cause, by a four fifths vote of the city
council. Failure to attend meetings regularly shall
be one basis for removal.
E. Organization, Officers. Each commission shall elect
a chairman from among its appointed members for a term
of one year. The commissions may create and fill such
other offices as determined necessary.
F. Meetings, Records, Reports. The commissions shall
hold scheduled meetings, not less than one per
calendar quarter. They shall adopt rules for the
transaction of business and shall keep written public
records of resolutions, recommendations and findings.
On or before February 15 of each year, the commissions
shall submit to the council work reports for the
preceding calendar year.
2 -4.03 Human Rights Commission. The purpose of the Human
Rights Commission is to secure for all citizens equal
opportunity in employment, housing, public
accommodations, public services and education and full
participation in the affairs of this community by
advising the council on long range programs to improve
community relations in the city.
2 -4.04 Parks and Recreation Commission. The Park and
Recreation Commission shall serve in an advisory
capacity to the city council on all policy matters
relating to public parks and facilities and recreation
programs.
2 -4.05 Solid Waste Commission. The duties of the commission
are to guide and plan for current and future abatement
and handling of solid waste material in the city.
This is to ensure a safe, pleasant and economical
environment for the city.
2 -4.06 Planning Commission. The commission shall be the city
planning agency authorized by Minnesota Statutes, Section
462.354, Subd. 1.
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The duties of the planning commission are: to guide
future development of land, services, and facilities
so as to ensure a safe, pleasant and economical
environment for residential, commercial, and public
activities; and to promote the public health, safety,
and general welfare of the community. These duties
are to be carried out by:
a. establishing community objectivies and
policy;
b. making recommendations to the council
regarding petitions and applications for
rezoning, special use permits, etc.
c. reviewing and making recommendations on
all matters relating to or affecting the
physical development of the city.
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STREETS, PARKS, PUBLIC SAFETY
UTILITIES 3 -1. 3 -3.02
SECTION 1. CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF STREETS
3 -1.01 Street Construction. regulates,
The city pursuant to city streets. es 412
controls and main
A. Re•uirements for Buildin• Permits:
No building permits
Acce to Public Stree construction within the
will be issued for any
city unless the building d
street, sitsit, or e is located
adjacent to an existing et
B.
provision for r construction has b
Permit Re been een
made in full compliance
Before any improvement
red.
construction or lateratin any d
such
kin
undertaken, the person proposing
improvement, construction or alteration shall
procure a permit from the city.
SECTION 2
CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR OF PARKING LOTS
ON CITY PROPERTY
S .arkin• lots.
3 -2.01 Construction and maintenance sof cit constructed and
All city owned parking code.
maintained in compliance with the city
SECTION 3. ALLEYS
3 -3.01 Alle Construction and Maintenance Statutes 412,
A. The city, pursuant to Minnesota St
regulates,
controls and maintains city alleys with
the exception of snow removal.
B. Snow Removal. Snow removal shall be the which
responsibility of the owners of the property
abuts the alley. The snow shall be removed from
s within twenty -four (24) hours after a
alleys or more has ended. In
snowfall of two (2) inches the property owners
the event of non compliance, will remove the
rs
will be given notice that the city
snow twenty -four hours after the date of notice. in
of the twenty-four If
the property owner fails y of our (24 hour
compliance by the end
period, the unplowed alley may be deemed a public
nuisance and the city may remove the snow and bill
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STREETS, PARKS, PUBLIC SAFETY UTILITIES 3 -3.02 3 -4.02
benefitted owners for the reasonable value of such
service. If the property owners fail to pay for
these services within thirty (30) days, the city may
proceed to levy a special assessment (cost plus
interest) against the improved property pursuant to
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.
SECTION 4. PUBLIC PARKS AND FACILITIES
3 -4.01 Regulations:
A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this section to
protect and promote the public health, safety,
and general welfare of the people of the city by
regulating the use of and management of public
parks and facilities within the city. This section
is in addition to all other sections, statutes and
regulations that might be applicable to the city.
B. Hours and Access:
1. Hours. The parks shall be open to the public
between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. No
person shall remain, stop, use or be present in
any park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. except the tennis courts may be used for
tennis after hours. Exceptions may be made when
special use permits have been authorized and
issued.
2. Permits. The city shall require permits for the
exclusive use of all or portions of specific areas,
buildings, and other facilities and for conducting
events of a cultural, educational, political,
religious or recreational nature; and for specific
exemption from any provision of this section. Any
person, group or association of persons required to
obtain a permit shall file an application for such
permit with the clerk.
3. The holder of a permit shall be liable for any
loss, damage, or injury sustained by the parks or
by any person resulting from the negligence of the
person or persons to whom such permits are issued.
4. The grantee of a permit shall not transfer or
relinquish said permit to another person or group
without the written permission of the clerk.
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STREETS, PARKS, PUBLIC SAFETY UTILITIES 3 -4.02 4.04
5. The council shall have the authority to revoke
a permit upon evidence of good cause.
6. Council may, by resolution, adopt rules,
policies, procedures from time to time for
issuance of exclusive use permits.
C. Special Activities.
1. No person shall ride or operate a bicycle in
any park except for designated bikeways or surfaces
normally provided for vehicular traffic.
2. No animals are allowed in public parks.
3. No person shall establish or maintain any camp
or other temporary lodging or sleeping place in any
park.
4. Any person with a tennis court permit has the
right to use the court for the time specified on
the permit.
D. General Conduct.
1. Defacement and Destruction of Property. No
person shall tamper with, climb on, deface, destroy
or remove any part of any park building, structure,
sign, light pole, drinking fountain, plantings,
table, grill, equipment, or other property.
2. Fires. No person shall start or maintain a
fire in any park site, except small recreational
fires in designated grills provided or' intended
for that purpose.
3. Waste and Litter. No person shall deposit,
scatter or abandon any paper, bottles, cans,
sewage, waste, trash or other debris, in any park,
except in receptacles provided by the city for such
purpose.
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STREETS, PARKS, PUBLIC SAFETY UTILITIES 3 -4.04 3 -5.03
4. Alcoholic and Intoxicating Beverages. No
person shall transport, possess, offer for sale,
consume or be under the influence of any beer,
wine, liquor or other alcoholic or intoxicating
beverage in any park site.
5. Unlawful Sales. No person shall sell or offer
for sale, any object, merchandise or service or
conduct any business or commercial enterprise
except those concessions authorized by the
council.
SECTION 5. STORM WATER DRAINAGE UTILITY
3 -5.01 Storm Water Drainage Utility Established.
The city storm sewer system shall be operated as a
public utility pursuant to M.S. Chapter 444.075 from
which the revenues will be derived subject to the
provisions of this chapter and Minnesota Statutes.
A. Definition of Residential Equivalent Factor (REF).
One (1) REF is defined as the ratio of the average
runoff generated by one (1) acre of a given land use
to the average volume of runoff generated by one (1)
acre of typical single family residential land,
during a standard one (1) year rainfall event.
B. Storm Water Drainage Fee Calculations. Storm water
drainage fees for parcels of land shall be determined
by multiplying the REF for parcels of land use by the
parcel's acreage and then multiplying the resulting
product by the storm water drainage rate. The REF
values for various land uses are as follows:
CLASSIFICATION LAND USES REF
1 Single family duplex 0.25
2 Schools Institutions 1.25
3 Multiple family resi- 2.50
dential, churches and
governmental buildings
4 Commercial 5.00
5 Golf courses and open .25
undeveloped areas
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For the purpose of calculating storm water drainage
fees, all developed one family and duplex parcels shall
be considered to have land equal to one fourth (1 /4th)
acre. Fees are as established in Chapter 5 of this
code.
C. Credits Property owners who apply for a reduction
in fees due to site facilities which improve water
quality or reduce its outflow rate must apply for a
variance paying the usual variance request fee. The
city engineer will review the site and make a
recommendation to the council. There will also be a cap
of 25 percent (25 Any adjustments of storm water
drainage fees shall not be retroactive.
D. Payment of Fees. Statements for storm water
drainage fee shall be invoiced with the other utility
charges and shall be due and payable with same.
Whenever possible, any rate increases will be based on
the index from the Engineering News Report and rate
increases will be made by resolution.
E. Penalties and Assessment. Penalties for late
payment and assessment of unpaid fees are as stipulated
in Section 5- 5.01(F).
SECTION 6. SOLID WASTE COLLECTION
3 -6.01 Solid Waste Collection Charges.
A. The owners of all residential properties shall pay a fee
for the collection and disposal of solid waste
(including recyclable materials) as stipulated in
Section 5 -5.01 of this code.
B. Penalties and Assessment. Penalties for late payment and
assessment of unpaid fees are as stipulated in Section 5-
5.01(F).
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SEWER, GAS ELECTRIC CABLE TELEVISION
4 -1.01 to 4 -1.05
CHAPTER 4. SEWER SYSTEM, GAS /ELECTRIC SERVICE CABLE TELEVISION
SECTION 1. CITY SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
4 -1.01 General Operation
The city sanitary sewer system shall be operated as a
public utility from which revenues will be derived, subject
to the provisions of this code.
A. Connections To Sewer Required All buildings
constructed within the city on property adjacent to a sewer
main or in a block through which the system extends, shall
be provided with a connection to the municipal sanitary
sewer system.
B. Disposal of Wastes. Discharge of wastes shall be
controlled by Metropolitan Waste Control Commission
regulations as established by
Minnesota Rules Chapter 5900.4500 Prohibited Waste
Discharges.
C. Interceptors. Grease, oil and sand interceptors shall
be provided when they are necessary for the proper handling
of liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amount, or
any inflammable wastes, sand or other harmful ingredients;
but such interceptors shall not be required for private
dwelling units. Interceptors shall be located so as to be
easily accessible for cleaning and inspection.
4 -1.02 Prohibited Uses and Actions.
It shall be unlawful to discharge into the sanitary sewer
system any industrial wastes unless prior approval of the
City Engineer is obtained. The City Engineer shall approve
the discharge of industrial wastes when, in his /her
opinion, the proposed wastes will not be of an unusual
amount or character. When in the opinion of the City
Engineer, the proposed wastes are of an unusual amount or
character, the City Engineer may approve such wastes,
provided the prior approval of the City of Saint Paul
city council is obtained.
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B. Discharge of Surface Waters Prohibited. It shall be
unlawful to discharge or cause to be discharged into the
sewer system, either directly or indirectly, any roof,
storm, surface or ground water of any type or kind, or
water discharged from any air conditioning unit or system.
C. Tampering with Municipal Sewer System Prohibited. No
person shall maliciously, willfully or negligently break,
damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any
structure, appurtenance or equipment which is a part of the
sewer system.
D. Certain Connections Prohibited Connections. No
buildings located on property lying outside the city limits
shall be connected to the sanitary sewer system unless
authorized by the Falcon Heights City Council and the
City of Saint Paul City Council.
4 -1.03 Entry Upon Private Property.
The City Engineer and other authorized employees of the
City, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall
at reasonable times be permitted to enter upon all
properties for the purpose of inspection, observation,
measurement, sampling and testing in connection with the
operation of the city sanitary sewer system..
4 -1.04 Rates and Charges
A. Residential. For the purpose of providing funds to
meet operation, maintenance and also replacement
costs of the city's sewer system, a quarterly user
fee will be charged to each lot, parcel, building or
premises connected to the sewer system. The sewage
service charge payment is stipulated in Chapter
5- 5.01(F) of this code.
B. Commercial and Industrial. In the event that any
commercial or industrial user's lot, parcel of land,
building or premises discharging sanitary sewage,
industrial wastes, water or other liquid into the
sewer system of the city directly or indirectly, is
supplied in whole or in part with water not obtained
from the city or the City of St. Paul, the user shall
immediately, install necessary metering equipment as
approved by the City Engineer to measure the quantity
of water used; and the sewer rental charge shall be
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4 -1.10 4 -2.01
based on the quantity of water used. Whenever the
owner, lessee or occupant fails to install such
metering equipment where it is not practical to measure
the amount of water used on the premises by meter or
meters, the City Engineer shall estimate the volume of
water from private sources which discharges into the
sewer system of the City, and such estimate shall be
used in lieu of the metered volume of water from
private sources to determine the sewer rental charges.
No appeal may be made from such estimates by the user
other than by installation of a meter as provided
above.
C. Amendments. The council may by resolution establish
and amend the sewer rental charges. In unusual
circumstances, the council shall impose supplemental
sewage rate charges determined as reasonable and
warranted on relevant factors.
D. Penalties and Assessment. Penalties for late payment
and assessment of unpaid fees are as stipulated in
Section 5- 5.01(F).
4 -1.05 Maintenance of Individual Connections
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner or
occupant to maintain the sewer service from the main
sewer into the house or building. However, in the
event of structural failure of a service between the
main and the property line, the city may, upon council
approval, reimburse a property owner up to $250.00 per
occurrence for costs incurred by the property owner in
repairing said structural failure, or for damages
caused to personal property, or for clean -up costs
resulting from the structural failure. The property
owner must present clear and convincing evidence as
to the nature and location of the structural failure.
SECTION 2. RESIDENTIAL SEWER CONNECTIONS
4 -2.01 General
The Plumbing Inspector shall supervise all sewer
connections made to the city sanitary sewer system
and all excavations for the purpose of installing or
repairing the same sanitary sewer installation or
repair.
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4 -2.02 to 4.2.04
A. Permits. Application. Any person desiring to connect
a lot, parcel of land, building or premises to the city
sanitary sewer system shall apply to the city for a permit
for such a connection. Any sewer repair shall also require
a permit. The application shall be submitted on forms
provided at the clerk's office. All costs and expenses
incident to the installation and connection or repair shall
be paid by the permit holder and the owner shall indemnify
the city for any loss or damage that may directly or
indirectly result from the installation or repair of the
sewer connection including restoring streets and street
surfaces.
Any person, firm or corporation who commences work for
which a permit is required under this section, without
first acquiring the necessary permit, shall be required to
pay double the standard fees and shall be subject to all
penalties.
Permits shall only be issued to individuals, firms or
corporations, who have been duly certified or licensed by
the State of Minnesota.
No permit shall be issued until the plumbing in the
building conforms to the Minnesota Plumbing Code
Administrative Rules Chapter 4715.
The plumbing inspector shall sign the permit to show that
the work and material conform to this code. A sketch
showing installation including kind and size of pipe, the
type of joint used, and length of house connection, the
depth at the street, the depth at the house, the distance
from either side of the house where the connection is made
to the house plumbing, and any other information listed on
the permit form or required by the Plumbing Inspector.
B. Repair of Public Right of Way. No connection to the
municipal sanitary sewer system shall receive final
approval until all streets, sidewalks, curbs and boulevards
or other public improvements have been restored and
approved by the City Engineer.
4 -2.02 State Uniform Plumbing Code.
The latest edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, together
with all future amendments, is adopted and incorporated
as fully as if set out at length in this code, and shall be
enforced within the City of Falcon Heights. A copy of the
State Uniform Plumbing Code is available at city hall.
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4 -3.01 to 4 -4.01
SECTION 3. SEWER SYSTEM AGREEMENT WITH ST. PAUL
4 -3.01 Adoption of Terms. The City of Falcon Heights has
accepted and agreed to abide by all the provisions,
terms and conditions set forth in both Ordinance No.
10829 of the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota,
approved September 14, 1956 and Ordinance No. 11782
of the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota,
approved July 6, 1960 which allows the City of Falcon
Heights to connect to St. Paul's sewer system.
4 -3.02 Ordinances Referenced. City of St. Paul Ordinance No.
10829 and Ordinance No. 11782 are, by reference
incorporated and made a part of this city code
with the same intent, purpose and effect as if said
Ordinance Nos. 10829 and 11782 were included in this
code. A copy of these ordinances are available at
city hall.
SECTION 4. INSTALLATION, REPAIR AND SERVICE TO GAS BURNING
EQUIPMENT
4 -4.01 Permits and Regulations
A. General. No person, firm, corporation or agent shall
install, alter, repair or service gas burners
or gas burner equipment within the city without
conforming to the provisions of this section.
B. Permits. A permit shall be required prior to
installation, alteration or repair of any gas burner,
gas burning equipment or air conditioning equipment.
Fees are as established in Chapter 5 -5.01 of this code.
C. Mechanical Inspector. The Mechanical Inspector shall be
appointed by the council. The person appointed to this
position shall be a qualified Mechanical Inspector with
at least two years experience and shall be knowledgeable
of approved methods of gas burner and equipment
installation. The inspector shall receive compensation
as established by city council. The inspector shall not
engage in the business of installation and maintenance
of gas burners or gas burning equipment either directly
or indirectly in this city and he /she shall have no
financial interest in any concern engaged in such a
business in this city.
D. Inspections Required. It shall be the duty of the
Mechanical Inspector to enforce this code. All work
covered by this code shall be inspected and corrections
made if necessary.
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4 -4.01 4 -4.02
E. Entry Onto Private Property. The Mechanical Inspector
shall have the right to enter any building in the
discharge of his /her duties or to inspect or test equip-
ment under the provisions of this code.
4 -4.02 Mechanical Systems. The April 8, 1985 edition of the
Mechanical Systems, Chapter 1345, together with all
future amendments, is adopted and incorporated as fully
as if set out at length and the same shall be enforced
within the City of Falcon Heights. A copy is available
at city hall.
A. Permitted Gas Burners. It shall be unlawful for any
person, firm, corporation or agent to install any new
or used gas burner until such gas burner has been
approved by the city Mechanical Inspector. The
Mechanical Inspector may only approve gas burners
approved by the Bureau of Public Buildings of the
City of St. Paul which are approved by the American
Standards Association and which comply with all require-
ments of this Mechanical Systems, Chapter 1345, adopted
April 8, 1985.
B. Used Gas Burners. No permit shall be
issued authorizing installation of a used gas burner
until the licensed installer submit with the application
for permit: (1) a copy of the purchase order stating
that a used burner is to be installed with the written
acknowledgement by the purchaser that such is the case;
and (2), a statement by the licensed installer that said
burner has been reconditioned and will comply with
requirements for new equipment.
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SECTION 5. FRANCHISES
4 -5.01 Non- Exclusive Gas Franchise. The City Council has
granted to Northern States Power Company, a Minnesota
corporation, "NSP its successors and assigns, a non-
exclusive gas franchise. Thereby, NSP, its successors and
assigns, shall construct, operate, repair, and and maintain
in the City a system of mains, pipe lines, and other
facilities for the manufacture, distribution, and sale of
gas, subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in
the NSP Nonexclusive Gas Franchise Agreement on file in the
city office.
4 -5.02 Non Exclusive Electric Franchise. The city council
hereby has granted to Northern States Power Company, a
Minnesota Corporation "NSP its successors and
assigns a non exclusive electrical franchise. Thereby,
NSP, its successors and assigns, shall in furnishing
electrical energy to the city, its inhabitants, and
others, construct, operate, repair, and maintain in the
city an electric distribution system and transmission
lines including the necessary poles, pole lines,
fixtures and appurtenances and use the city's streets,
alleys, public ways and public grounds for such purposes
subject to certain terms and conditions set forth in the
NSP Non Exclusive Electrical Franchise Agreement on file
in the city office.
A. Fees. The city council may by resolution establish,
change and amend a surcharge fee based on electrical
consumption as provided in the Northern States Power
Franchise Agreement.
4 -5.04 Non Exclusive Cable Communications Franchise.
City Council has granted to Group W Cable of the North
Suburbs, Inc., a Minnesota corporation, "Group W its
successors and assigns a non exclusive cable
communications franchise. The Grantee, its successors
and assigns, shall in furnishing cable communication to
the city, its inhabitants and others, construct,
operate, repair and maintain in the city a cable
communications system including necessary poles, pole
lines, fixtures and appurtenances and use the city's
streets, alleys, public ways and public grounds for such
purposes subject to certain terms and conditions set
forth in the Group W. Non exclusive Cable Communications
Franchise Agreement on file in the office of the city
clerk.
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4 -5.05 Special Channel and Access Requirements.
A. Grantee will carry broadcast stations in accordance
with FCC rules as from time to time revised.
B. Grantee will provide an audio /video emergency alert
override system that will permit the interruption by
designated city officials of all audio (including
FM) and video programming instructing citizens where
to switch for emergency announcements.
C. Grantee shall provide at least thirteen (13)
channels for access use for the following uses:
Two (2) public access, an educational access, a
government access, one (1) leased access, a local
origination access, a religious access, a special
needs access, and two (2) public school district
access channels (hereinafter "access channels
All residential subscribers who receive all or any
part of the total services offered on the system
shall also receive all of said thirteen (13) access
channels at no additional charge. All channels
shall be activated upon system activation and
thereafter maintained. Amended 12/12/90, 0- 90 -10.
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MUNICIPAL REGULATION LICENSING 5 -1.01, 5 -1.02
CHAPTER 5. MUNICIPAL REGULATION AND LICENSING
SECTION 1. BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS
5 -1.01 Business Licenses. No person shall operate a business
within the City of Falcon Heights without obtaining and
maintaining a business license as provided herein.
5 -1.02 Licensing Procedures and Regulations.
A. Issuance. Each owner of a business to be located
within the city shall complete an application for
business license on forms provided by the city clerk,
containing such information as is requested on the
form.
Business licenses shall be issued upon receipt of the
completed application and appropriate license fee (as
stipulated in Chapter 5 -5.01 of this code), after
review by city staff; provided that the operation of
the business at the proposed location complies with
this code and other applicable laws (ie. Uniform Fire
Code and Uniform Building Code).
B. Revocation. A business license may be revoked by
the city council after a hearing at which the council
finds that operation of the business is inconsistent
with the information provided on the license
application, operation of the business violates any
part of the city code or state or federal law, and /or
operation of the business has resulted in repeated
violations of the code or state or federal law. At
least ten days prior to such a revocation hearing,
notice shall be mailed to the owner(S) of the business
license, indicating the nature of the hearing. A
majority vote of the council shall be sufficient to
sustain revocation of a business license.
C. Renewal. Business licneses granted hereunder may
be renewed upon submission to the city clerk of the
appropriate license renewal fee and a completed renewal
application, indicating any changes from the previous
license application. Licenses will be renewed only if
the business has been operated in compliance with all
applicable laws, including this code, during the
preceding license term.
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D. Condition of Premises. Premises used in connection
with any licenses business must be kept clean, in good
repair, and free and clear of any trash, rubbish or
debris.
5 -1.03 Regulation of Specific Businesses and Products.
A. Gasoline Stations.
1. Definition. A gasoline filling station is
hereby defined to be any place
maintaining one
or more pumps used for the purpose of selling
gasoline for use in motor vehicles of any kind.
2. Restrictions. Every gasoline filling station
shall be maintained and conducted in compliance
with the provisions of this code and the laws of
the state of Minnesota. All gasoline stations
shall be inspected at least once a year by the
fire marshal for compliance to the uniform fire
code.
B. Christmas Tree Lots.
1. Definition of Term. Such a license shall be
referred to as a Christmas tree sales license and
shall expire on January 15 of the year following
issuance of the license.
2. The applicant shall provide the address and
the parking to be provided on the property or
adjacent property.
3. Restrictions. The following restrictions
shall govern the issuance and continued validity
of a Christmas tree sales license:
a. Such license shall be granted only in a
P -1 or B -2 district or for an existing
nursery or garden store.
b. Adequate off street parking shall be
provided on the site or adjacent thereto.
c. At all times the site shall be kept in a
clean and neat manner and free from debris.
d. In the event the site is to be
artificially illuminated, all lighting shall
be directed to not create a glare on the
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traveled portion of any public street and so
as not to shine upon any residentially -used
property.
e. All signage must comply with existing
sign regulation (Section 9- 13.03, Subdivision
6) of this code and the uniform building
code.
C. Itinerant Salespersons and Solicitors.
1. Definition. The term "itinerant" salesperson
means any person who sells or attempts to sell any
goods where the solicitation or sale does not
occur within a building, store or structure owned
or leased by a business and properly zoned for
commercial use. The term shall not include,
persons delivering goods sold upon commercial
premises prior to the delivery, or persons
distributing their products to regular customers
on established routes, such as vendors of milk,
groceries or newspapers.
2. License Required. Every itinerant salesperson
must apply to the city clerk for license. Upon
approval by council and issuance of the license,
license must be carried by the salesperson or be
in his /her vehicle at all times. If a business
employs more than one itinerant salesperson, a
separate license is required for each salesperson.
The license fee is as stipulated in Section 5 -5.01
of this code and will not be prorated.
3. Hours of Operation. It shall be unlawful for
itinerant salespersons and solicitors to engage in
the business of peddling within the city between
the hours of 7:00 P.M. and 9:00 A.M. the following
morning, or at any time on Sundays, except by
specific appointment with or invitation from the
prospective customer.
4. Entrance to Premises Restricted. It shall be
unlawful for itinerant salespersons and solicitors
to enter upon any private premises when such
premises are posted with a sign stating "No
Peddlers Allowed" or "No Solicitation Allowed" or
other words to such effect.
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5. Exemptions. Itinerant salespersons acting on
behalf of any religious association or any non-
profit corporation registered with the state of
Minnesota shall not be subject to this section
provided the proceeds of any sales are being used
for such charitable, religious or philanthropic
purposes. However, upon providing proper proof of
exemption, the city clerk shall issue a
certificate to the organization listing the names
and addresses of all salespersons acting on behalf
of the organization. A copy of this certificate
shall be carried by the salesperson or be in
his /her vehicle at all times.
D. Tobacco Related Products
1. License Required. No person shall keep for
retail sale, sell at retail or otherwise dispose
of any tobacco product as defined in this
ordinance at any place in the city without a
license. Application for a license should be made
to the city clerk on a form supplied by the city.
Upon filing of the application and payment of the
required fee as stipulated in Section 5 -5.01 of
this code, the application shall be presented to
the city council for consideration.
2. Definitions.
a. "Tobacco related product" means
cigarettes, cigars, cheroots, stogies,
perique, granulated, plug cut, crimp cut,
ready, rubbed and other smoking tobacco;
snuff, snuff flower, cavendish, plug and
twist tobacco, fine cut and other chewing
tobaccos; shorts, refuse scrips, clippings,
cuttings, and sweepings of tobacco prepared
in such manner as to be suitable for chewing,
sniffing or smoking in a pipe, rolling paper
or other tobacco related devices.
b. "Self service merchandising" means open
display of tobacco products that the public
has access to without the intervention of an
employee.
c. "Individually packaged" means any package
containing only one individually wrapped
item. Included are single packs of
cigarettes, single bags of tobacco for
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rolling, individual cans of tobacco for
chewing or sniffing. Not packaged
packs of cigarettes or similar packages
containing multiple cans or containers of
tobacco suitable for smoking, chewing or
sniffing.
3. License Shall Be Displayed. Every license
shall be kept conspicuously posted in the place
for which the license is issued and shall be
exhibited to any person upon request.
4. Restrictions. No license shall be issued to
any applicant for the sale of tobacco related
products at any place other than her /his
established place of business. No license shall
be issued for the sale of tobacco related products
at a movable place of business; nor shall any
license be issued for the sale of tobacco related
products at more than one place of
business.
5. Tobacco Related Products Prohibited Sales.
No person shall sell or give away any tobacco
related product to any person under the age of
eighteen (18) years. No person shall sell or
dispense any tobacco product through the use of a
vending machine; and, it shall be unlawful for any
person to offer for sale any individually packaged
tobacco product by means of self service
merchandising. (Amended by Ordinance 0 -91 -9,
June 19, 1992).
SECTION 2. CONTRACTORS LICENSE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS
5 -2.01 General. Unless otherwise specified by this code, all
contractors must apply for a license and provide to the
city a certificate of insurance showing evidence that the
applicant has in effect public liability insurance in the
amount of at least $300,000 for injury of one person,
$500,000 for injury of two or more persons in the same
accident and $100,000 for property damages. Should any
insurance be cancelled, the city shall be given ten days
notice and the license issued shall be suspended and
inoperative until adequate insurance is provided.
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5 -2.01 5 -2.03
5 -2.01 Licensing Procedure.
A. Application and Issuance. Application for
contractor's licenses must be on forms provided by the
city, accompanied by the appropriate fee as stipulated
in Section 5 -5.01 of this code, and any special
requirements set forth for specific contractors. Such
application shall be submitted to the city council for
consideration.
B. Revocation. Every license may be revoked by the
city council for just cause providing the license
holder has been given reasonable notice and a hearing
is held.
C. Reapplication following Denial. In the event an
individual is denied a license, that individual may not
reapply for a license until six (6) months have passed
from the date of denial.
5 -2.03 Regulation of Specific Contractors.
A. Refuse Haulers
1. Licensing Requirements
a. Must be capable of at least weekly
collection of rubbish and other waste
materials including seasonal collection of
leaves, grass clippings and brush.
b. Provide for periodic removal of excess
refuse.
c. Must offer a minimum of three different
volume based rates, including 32 gallons per
week, 64 gallons per week, and greater than
64 gallons per week.
d. File with the city clerk a schedule of
proposed rates to be charged during the
licensing period. Every licensee shall
provide 14 days written notification to the
city and the licensee's customers of any
change in rates to be implemented during the
licensing period.
e. Refuse collection in R -2 and R -1 zones
must be provided on Fridays only. Exception:
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University Grove neighborhood, west of
Cleveland and south of Larpenteur as long as
the neighborhood is served by one vendor.
f. Shall not collect or remove garbage or
refuse within 500 feet of any residential
district, except between the hours of 7:00
A.M. and 10:00 P.M. on any weekday or between
the hours of 9:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. on any
weekend or legal holiday.
g. Shall report to the city monthly the
quantity of all yard waste abated from
landfills. Such quantities shall be reported
in estimates of cubic yardage abated.
Failure to certify accurate volumes in a
timely manner may be cause for revocation of
a hauler's lidense.
h. Loading vehicles. The collector shall
transfer the refuse of his /her vehiclwithout
spilling, or if any spilling occurs, he /she
shall clean it up completely. Loose paper,
trash and small materials shall be secured so.
they cannot be dispersed by wind or fall out
of the vehicle.
B. Drain or Sewer Cleaners.
Notice. Whenever a line is cleaned, the firm shall
notify the city so that city maintenance department
can inspect the manholes.
C. General Contractors.
1. State License Required for Certain
Contractors
a. Residential contractors for buildings up
to four (4) units and residential speciality
contractors having two (2) or more
specialties are licensed by the State of
Minnesota. Proof of state license is
required by the city.
b. All others must be licensed by the city.
2. Permit. A permit shall be required prior to
commencing any project.
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D. Mechanical Contractors.
1. Requests. Applicant must have a certificate
of competency from the City of St. Paul,
Minneapolis or other major city in the state
having a competency program.
2. Permit. A permit shall be required prior to
installation, alteration or repair of any
mechanical equipment. Fees are as established
in 5 -5.01 of this code.
E. Plumbing Contractors.
1. State License Required. No person, firm or
corporation shall install, maintain or repair
plumbing with the city without first being
licensed by the State of Minnesota as a
Master Plumber.
2. Applicable Standards. The Minnesota Plumbing
Code as adopted by the Minnesota State Board of
Health and as amended, is hereby adopted and
shall be in full force and effect in this city.
3. Permit. A permit shall be required prior to
installation, alteration or repair of any
plumbing including sewers. Fees as established
in Chap. 5, 5 -5.01.
F. Removal, Trimming and Treatment of Trees.
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to cut, trim,
prune, remove, spray or otherwise treat trees,
on any public or private property, for another,
without a license.
2. Exception. No license shall be required when the
work to be done is performed under the direction
of public utility otherwise authorized to use the
streets of the city for work related to such
utilities.
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SECTION 3. MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
5 -3.01 Regulation of Animals.
A. Definitions. As used in this chapter, "owner" means
any person owning a dog, cat, or other animal. "At
large" means off the premises of the owner and not
under the control of the owner, a member of his /her
immediate family, or a person designated by the owner,
in the case of a dog, by a leash, cord, or chain not
more than 6 feet in length.
B. Dogs Which are Public Nuisances. Any dog which
exhibits any of the following behavior is hereby
declared to be a public nuisance:
1. causes noise, disturbance or annoyance to persons
residing in the vicinity by loud and frequent
barking, howling or yelping;
2. running at large;
3. destroying property or habitually trespassing on
any property of persons other than its owner;
4. attacking or biting a person;
5. showing vicious characteristics or molesting
pedestrians or interfacing with vehicular traffic
on public right -of -way; and
6. defecates on any public or private property unless
the person in control of the dog cleans up the
feces and disposes of such in a sanitary manner;
and
7. the provisions of this section shall not apply
to guide dogs accompanying a blind person or to a
person with dogs engaged in search or rescue
activities.
C. Cats Which Are Public Nuisances. Any cat which
exhibits any of the following behaviors is declared to
be a public nuisance:
1. damages property, plantings or a structure;
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2. which deposits fecal matter on property other than
the owners;
3. which scratches or bites persons while at large;
and
4. which habitually mews or cries.
D. Responsibility of Owner. Any person who owns or
harbors a cat or dog declared to be a nuisance shall be
deemed to be maintaining a nuisance.
E. Vaccination Required. It shall be unlawful for any dog
or cat owner to keep or maintain any dog or cat older
than six (6) months of age unless it shall have been
vaccinated with an anti rabies vaccine by a licensed
veterinarian.
1. Dog and cat owners shall affix a rabies
vaccination tag by a metal fastening device to the
collar of their dog(s) or cat(s) in such a manner
that the tag may be easily observed.
2. Counterfeit tags. No person shall counterfeit or
attempt to counterfeit the dog or cat rabies
vaccination tags.
3. Transfer of tags. No person shall transfer a dog
or a cat rabies vaccination tag from one dog or cat
to another.
F. Prohibition of Kennels. No person shall maintain a
kennel within the city. For the purpose of this code
four (4) or more of any type of domestic pet over four
(4) months old constitutes a kennel.
G. Enforcement
1. Complaints. Any person aggrieved by an animal
nuisance may make a written complaint to the city
stating the acts complained of, the name and address of
the owner of the animal, and the name and address of
the complainant. The police department shall then
promptly notify the person owning or keeping the animal
and shall order the nuisance abated within five days.
If the animal nuisance is not abated within that time,
a charge may be made against the owner or keeper of the
animal, and any person found to have violated the
provisions of this section shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor.
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2. If a police officer or community service officer
deems it necessary, the officer may take the animal
immediately to the impound to stop the nuisance.
3. Quarantine. Whenever any person owning, possessing
or harboring any animal within the corporate limits
of the city learns the animal has bitten any human
being, such person shall immediately impound the
animal in any place of confinement where it cannot
escape or have access to any human being or other
animal and shall also immediately notify the city.
Whenever the city learns that any, human being has
been bitten by any animal within the city, the city
shall ascertain the identity of such animal and the
person owning, possessing or harboring it and shall
immediately direct such persons to impound the
as required until the animal control officer and
poundkeeper can be notified and the animal
impounded at the pound. Any animal impounded shall
be kept continuously confined for a period of at
least ten days from the day the animal bit a human
being.
Upon learning that an animal has bitten a human
being, the city shall immediately notify the
designated animal control officer and the
poundkeeper and inform them of the place where the
animal is temporarily impounded. The animal shall
be impounded at the city's designated animal pound.
The animal may be impounded at the home of its
owner provided that:
a. proof of a current rabies vaccination can be
shown by the owner;
b. the owner is an adult and takes responsibility
for the quarantine by executing a form
acknowledging the responsibility and
complying with its terms; and
c. the bite occurred on the owner's property.
It shall be the duty of the poundkeeper to inspect
the animal as necessary during its period of ten
day confinement and to determine whether such
animal is infected with rabies. For this purpose
he /she shall have acces to the premises where such
animal is kept at all reasonable hours and may take
possession of the animal and confine it in a
place at the expense of the owner. The owner or
suitable person in possession of harboring the
animal shall immediately notify the poundkeeper
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of any evidence of sickness c disease in the eha�l
animal during its period i e ouund sha
a
promptly deliver its carcass to to said p
period. said
in case of its death during
Control Officer and Poundkeeier
H. A.•ointment of Animal
1, Control Officer.
a. The council may appoint such person,
persons,
animal firm as deemed necessary and advisable
as ma l c ml rot the city. The
charged e
e ed wit itll h the
h e
duty enforcement including
duty of enforforcement of this Seconferred,
vested with all the authority netin a violator
the power to issue a The council may provide for
to appear in court.
compensation for the animal control l officer as it
p nested.
may deem rerepnortsewith the city as req
shall file rep
b. The council shall appoint such person,
or firm as deemed necessary and advisable
as poundkeeper for the city,
persons, and the council shall
Hate or establish a pound in which animals
taken up under the p ig rovisions of this section
taken oundkeeper shall be
shall be impounded. The p
compensated in such manner as thescouncilmay
deem necessary. The poundkeeper file
reports with the city
as requested.
in of Animals. The animal control officer
2. Im ound impound any
shall take and imp animals found in the city of the other provisions
of this are in violation Thenanimalycontrol officer
of this chapter. on any private s
p mp re m we ise ed s w hod t ere he /she has treasonable cause to believe
pmeh he/
there is a violation.
l may be redeemed from the
3. Redemption. Any anima s after impounding by
pound by the owner within five boarding and
payment of an impounding determine to be necessary
other fees as the council compensating the animal control
for purposes of fully comp
officer and poundkeeper for the duties they p erform
pursuant to this section.
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4. Disposition of Unclaimed Animals. Any animal which
is not claimed as provided for in 5 -2.13, may be sold
for at least the cost of all required vaccinations and
registration to anyone desiring to purchase the animal,
if not requested by a licensed educational or
scientific institution under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 35.71. All sums received by the city above the
costs shall be placed in the general fund of the city.
Any animal which is not claimed by the owner or by a
licensed educational or scientific institution or sold,
shall be painlessly put to death and the body properly
disposed of by the poundkeeper.
5 -3.02 Refuse and Recycling
A. Refuse Defined. Refuse means all waste products which
are composed wholly or partly of such materials as
garbage, rubbish, leaves, grass, brush, and other waste
materials; or any other such substance which may become
a nuisance.
B. Required Collection of Garbage and Refuse:
1. Every household and commercial /industrial
establishment in the city must be under a contract
for the collection of garbage and refuse with a
licensed garbage hauler. A household in a multi-
dwelling property is considered to be under a
garbage collection contract if the owner,
association, or management entity has a contract
with a licensed hauler.
2. A household or commercial /industrial establishment
may be exempt from the requirement to be under a
garbage and refuse contract if the household or
commercial /industrial establishment hauls garbage
or refuse from their own residence or business
property and complies with the following standards:
(a) Garbage is hauled in a timely manner such
that it does not accumulate and become a
nuisance;
(b) Garbage is hauled in containers equipped
with tight- fitting covers and which are also
water -tight on all sides and the bottom;
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(c) Refuse is hauled in a manner that prevents
leakage or any possibility of a loss of
cargo;
(d) Garbage and refuse is only dumped or unloaded
at designated sanitary landfills, or other
facilities authorized by Ramsey County;
(Amended by 0 -92 -3 dated 6/24/92).
C. Storage of Refuse.
1. Metal or Plastic Non Disposable Containers
Required. The owner or occupant of any dwelling
any other person having refuse shall provide sufficient
non disposable containers for the storage of all refuse
accumulated on the premises between collections. Each
metal or plastic non disposable container shall be
watertight, shall have a tight fitting lid, shall be
impervious to insects, rodents, vermin and
absorption of moisture.
2. Placing of Non Disposable Containers. Where alleys
are plotted and open for traffic, non disposable
containers shall be placed at the rear of the
property adjoining the alley. Where no such alley
exists, non disposable containers shall be placed
at a point which is reasonably accessible to the
front of the house.
3. Placing of Waterproof Bags. Waterproof bags may be
placed next to the street, curb or alley, provided
they do not remain there for a period longer than
24 hours prior to the time scheduled for
collection.
D. Recycling Scavenging Prohibited.
1. Purpose. This section is designed to prevent
unauthorized collections of recyclable materials which
are set out by city residents as part of a
designated recycling program. Unauthorized collection
or "scavenging" may reduce the volumes of material
collected as part of a designated program and thereby
threaten the economic viability of the program.
Scavenging may also cause confusion among participating
residents and thereby disrupt the publicity and
educational processes of the program. This section is
also designed to insure that a designated recycling
program will be implemented in an orderly fashion to
avoid adverse effects on the public health, welfare,
safety and environment.
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2. Definitions.
(a) "Recyclable materials" shall mean items
of refuse which are part of an authorized
recycling program and which are intended for
transportation, processing, and manufacturing
or reuse;
(b) "Authorized or designated recycling
program" shall mean a program for the collection
and recycling of recyclable materials which is
instituted, sponsored and controlled by the
City of Falcon Heights.
(c) "Scavenging shall mean the unauthorized
collection of recyclable materials that have
been set out by residents of the city specifically
for participating in the recycling programs.
3. Ownership. Ownership of recyclable materials set
out for the purpose of participating in the recycling
programs shall remain in the person or household from
which the materials originated until collected by
authorized collector. Upon removal of the city or its
designated agents or contractors from a designated
collection point, ownership of properly prepared and
stored recyclable materials intended for a city
authorized collection program shall be vested in the
authorized collector. Materials not prepared, cleaned,
or stored according to city specifications shall remain
the responsibility and property of the individuals or
household from which the materials originated. Nothing
in this ordinance shall abridge the right of any
individual or household to give or sell their
recyclable materials to any recyclable materials
program.
4. Unauthorized Collection. It shall be unalwful for
any person or hauler who is not authorized by the city
to take or collect recyclable material set out for
authorized collection within the city.
5 -3.03 Regulation of Containers Used to Transport Refuse
Every container used to transport refuse or other waste
products which is constructed to be a detachable truck
body and which is designed to be drawn by a motor vehicle
on a trailer or semi trailer shall be equipped with at
least two reflectors at each end of the container visible
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to traffic in both directions. The reflectors shall be
mounted as close as is practical to the extreme edges of
the container at a height not more than 60 inches, or
less than 20 inches from the bottom of the container.
Each reflector shall be designed and maintained to be
visible at night from all distances within 500 to 50 feet
from the container when directly in front of a motor
vehicle displaying lawfully lighted headlights.
5 -3.04 Placement of Addresses on Principal Structures
A. Purpose. The placement of numbers indicating
correct addresses on all principal structures
within the city is deemed to be in the interests
of health, welfare and safety of its residents.
Property numbered structures will allow for
identification for police and fire protection
purposes.
B. Numbered Addresses: All residential structures
and garages abutting alleys shall have the proper
street address affixed as designated by the city.
All businesses or commercial establishments shall
have the proper street addresses affixed to both
the front and back of the establishment.
C. Requirements. All letters shall be a minimum of
four (4) inches in height.
5 -3.05 Intrusion Alarm Systems
A. Scope and Purpose
1. Scope. This ordinance provides regulation for
the use of fire, burglary, and safety alarms,
establishes users fees, and establishes a system
of administration.
2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to
protect the public safety services of the city from
misuse of public safety alarms and to provide for
the maximum possible service to public safety alarm
users.
B. Definitions
1. Alarm Systems. An alarm installation used for
the prevention or detection of burglary, robbery or
fire and located in a building, structure or
facility.
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2. Alarm User. The person, firm, partnership,
association, corporation, company or organization of
any kind in control of any building, structure, or
facility wherein an alarm system is maintained.
3. Security False Alarm. An alarm eliciting a
response by police personnel of the city's policing
agency when a situation requiring a response does
not, in fact, exist, and which is caused by the
activation of the alarm system through mechanical
failure, pet movement, inadequate cleaning or
maintenance, alarm malfunction, improper
installation or the inadvertence of the owner or
lessee of an alarm system or his /her
employees /agents. False alarms do not include
alarms caused by climatic conditions such as
tornadoes, thunderstorms, utility line mishaps,
violent conditions of nature or any other conditions
which are clearly beyond the control of the alarm
manufacturer, installer or owner.
4. Fire False Alarm. An alarm eliciting a response
by personnel of the Falcon Heights Fire Department
when a situation requiring a response does not, in
fact, exist, and when is caused by the activation of
the alarm system through mechanical failure, pet
movement, inadequate cleaning or maintenance, alarm
malfunction, improper installation or the
inadvertence of the owner /lessee of an alarm system
or his /her employees /agents. False alarms do not
include alarms caused by climatic conditions such as
tornadoes, thunderstorms, utility line mishaps,
violent conditions of nature or any other conditions
which are clearly beyond the control of the alarm
manufacturer, installer or owner.
C. False Alarm Fee Required. The responding police or fire
department shall file a written report of each false
alarm with the clerk. Upon receipt of the first false
alarm report, the clerk shall notify the alarm. user of the
provisions of the code. Upon receipt of a second and all
subsequent false alarms at an address within one calendar
year, the clerk shall, by mail, notify the alarm user of
the fee enforced for said false alarm, such fees to be
established and revised by resolution (as stipulated in
Section 5 -5.01 of this code.)
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D. Penalties and Assessment.
Penalties for late payment of unpaid fees are as
stipulated in Section 5 -5.01 (F)(2)(
5 -3.06 Re•ulation of Non Profit Or•anization Gamblin•
A. Statute Incorporated.
The provisions of Minnesota Statutes, C 349,
as amended, are adopted and made a par
The provisions set forth herein are in addition to
Minnesoeta Statutes to the extent that such pro-
visions do not conflict with the statutes.
B. Licenses, Permits and Registration.
1. Required; eligibility. No person except
an organization which is licensed by or has a
valid exemption permit from the State of Minn-
esota and has registered with and been approved
by the City of Falcon Heights shall conduct
lawful gambling within the City of Falcon Heights.
Such registration shall be commenced each time
a license or exemption permit is sought from the
Charitable Gambling Control Board.
2. Computation of days. For purposes of this
ordinance, raffle apparatus shall be considered to
be used or the raffle occasion conducted on the
day in which the drawing takes place and tipboards
and paddlewheels shall be considered on any day
in which numbers or chances are sold.
3. Display. All licenses or permits required
by this ordinance shall be displayed during the
license year at the premises licensed for the
conduct of gambling devices.
4. Authority to inspect registered premises.
The registration of an organization under this
ordinance shall be deemed to be a consent by the
organization to inspection of the licensed
premises by any police officer or any inspector
of the city.
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C. Registration of Charitable Gambling.
1. Any organization desiring to register to
conduct charitable gambling shall use forms
obtained from the city clerk and provide the
following:
a. The name, address and telephone
number of the organization.
b. The name, address and telephone
number of the gambling manager.
c. A copy of the organization's
charitable gambling license application
or exemption permit.
d. A copy of any lease agreements,
executed by the organization in regard to
premises leased for the conduct of gambling.
e. A copy of the bond or certificate of
insurance which meets the requirements of
Minnesota Statutes.
f. The dates, hours and locations of
intended gambling.
2. The council shall act upon the registration
within sixty (60) days from the date materials are
submitted, but shall not approve an application to
the Charitable Gambling Control Board until at
least thirty (30) days after the date of
application.
3. No organization which is exempt from state
licensure shall be registered to conduct lawful
gambling in the City of Falcon Heights unless it
meets the standards and conditions of Subdivision
4, for approval of gambling license applications
and keeps the records and makes the reports
required by Subdivision 6.
D. Investigation, Action, Conditions.
The registration may be referred to any police
authority for its investigation. Upon receiving the
reports, if any, of the police authority, the council
may in its discretion approve or disapprove the regis-
tration and any accompanying application by resolution.
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1. Disapproval of Applications. The city shall
disapprove an application to the Charitable
Gambling Control Board for a license if:
a. The city's investigation indicates
that the organization or gambling manager
failed to comply with the terms or conditions
of any other gambling license or indicates
a history of noncompliance with state or
local law regulating the organization's
gambling activities; or
b. The premises on which the gambling is to
be conducted are not within a commercial
zone; or
c. The land area and setback requirements
of the premises do not meet the minimums
established for the district; or
d. The property is not screened and
landscaped if it abuts a residential use; or
e. Adequate off -road parking and loading,
screened and landscaped from any abutting
residential use is not provided on the
premises; or
f. The activity reasonably could be expected
to generate such additional extra traffic as
to create a nuisance or hazard to existing
traffic or to surrounding land use; or
g. At the times proposed for the activity,
the proposed gambling reasonably can be
expected to disrupt other activities in the
neighborhood; or
h. For any other reasonable ground, the
premises on which the gambling is to be
conducted are found unsuitable for that
purpose.
2. Approval of Applications. The city may
approve an organization's application to the
Charitable Gambling Control Board for a gambling
license provided that subsection a. does not
compel disapproval. Any such approval shall be
conditioned upon the following:
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a. The applicant shall be required to
spend 105 of its net profits derived from
lawful gambling upon a lawful purpose
specifically designated by the city
council.
b. Any other condition imposed by the
A council which is reasonably calculated to
effectuate any legitimate city purpose.
E. Records of gross receipts, expenses, profits and
local gambling.
1. Each organization registered to conduct lawful
gambling shall keep records of its gross receipts,
quantity of free plays, if any, expenses and
profits for each single gathering or occasion at
which gambling is conducted. All deductions from
gross receipts for each single gathering or
occasion at which gambling is conducted. All
deductions from gross receipts for each single
gathering or occasion shall be documented with
receipts or other records indicating the amount,
a description of the purchased item or service
or other reason for the deduction, and the
a description of the purchased item or service
or other reason for the deduction, and the
recipient. The distribution of profits shall be
itemized as to payee, purpose, amount and date
of payment.
2. Gross receipts from the operation of lawful
gambling shall be segregated from other revenues
of the organization, and placed in a separate
account. Each organization shall have separate
records of its gambling operations.
3. Each organization registered to conduct lawful
gambling shall report monthly to its membership,
and to the city council, its gross receipts,
expenses and profits from gambling, and the
distribution of profits itemized as required in
this section.
4. The city council shall require an annual
financial audit of any organization that conducts
lawful gambling in the City of Falcon Heights at
the organization's expense. The audit shall
include information on all gross receipts,
profits, and expenses incurred by the organization
in the conduct of lawful gambling as well as
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information on uses of profits. The audit report
shall be submitted to the city council at the time
of the organization's registration but no later
than ninety (90) days after the end of the
411 than license y
5. Any licensed organization that changes
gambling managers during the license year shall
report such change in writing within seven (7)
days to the city clerk.
6. Each licensed organization shall remit to the
city each month three percent of the gross
receipts of the licensed organization from
charitable gambling within the city in the
previous month, less the cost of all prizes
actually paid out by the organization for that
month. Such remittance may be used by the city
only for the purpose of regulating lawful
gambling and any excess funds collected shall
be returned, pro rata, to the taxes organizations
annually by March 15 for the preceding calendar
year.
SECTION 4. LICENSE, PERMIT AND OTHER FEES
5 -4.01. Fees. The following fees are to be included in the
city's license and fee schedule. The city council shall, by
resolution, establish and revise license, permit and other fees.
A. Business Licenses. Fees for business licenses are as
follows:
Fee Item
30.00 Amusement machines pool tables
300.00 Bottle Club'
180.00 Bowling Alley
40.00 Cigarette
30.00 Contractors
Filling Stations
100.00 Basic
400.00 for 15 -20 hours
500.00 for 20+ hours
800.00 Game Arcades /Pool Halls
50.00 General Business
4,000.00 Liquor
200.00 Sunday Liquor
150.00 Liquor Store, Off -Sale
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uor Special
Event, Consumption
25.00 Llq
and Display Only
Of f_Sale
Ma lt Beverage, Sale
150.00 Malt Beverage, On_Sale with wine license
500.00 Malt Beverage, ersons Solicitors
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1.00 Itinerant Salesp
.0 Refuse Haulers
70.00 Restauran
Basic 15-20 hours
4 00.0 0 If over 1
400.0 If over 20 hours
500.00 Wine
2,000.
B. permit Fees. Building Permit fees are as adopted under t
1.
Uniform Building Code.
2.
Relocation of Structure or Building.
Fee
$150. Building•
Demolition or Removal of Structure or
3. 50.0
Fee
$1.25/1,000 cu. ft. Minimum of
4. Mechanical Permit Fees.
III Fee Item
$25.00 1. Bach appliance. (mac device, heater,
Each gas dryer, gas
5'00 2. range, refrigerator, or other
stove, gas hot water heater a of
appliance) requiring the gas or liquid
manufactured gas, natural g
petroleum gas valuation or less
10.00 3. Gas piping'
(repair or insta of repair or
Each additional
4.00 installati i Equipment or
or Gas Burner Equ P
4. Gas Burners or Boilers Furnace
Oil Burning
First 200,000 BTU inp ut or less
input or fraction
20.00 Each additional 1,000 inp
3.00 thereof
175.00 Maximum fee for each unit Heating or
5, Steam, Water,
System.
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Special Event, Consumption
Liquor SP Only
25.0 and Display Sale
500.0
Malt Beverage, Off
150.00 Malt Beverage, On -Sale with wine license
1'00 Malt Itinerant Beverage, On -Sale rant Salespersons Solicitors
3 5.00 Refuse Haulers
70.00 Restaurants
Basic 20 hours
500.0
4 00.0 0 If over 15-
00.0 If over 20 hours
5 Wine
2,000.
B. permit Fees.
Permit fees are as adopted under the
1. Building
Uniform Building Code.
2. Relocation of Structure or Building.
Fee
$150.00 Building.
3. Demolition or Removal of Structure or
Fee
$1.25/1,000 cu. ft. Minimum of $50.
4. Mechanical Permit Fees.
Fee Item
$25.0
1. Basic machine, device, heater,
5.00 2. i
Each appliance. range, refrigerator, gas dryer, gas
stove, gas hot water heater or other
appliance) requiring the use of
manufactured gas, natural gas or liquid
petroleum gas
10.00
3. as Piping. $500 valuation or less
(repair or inst allation) repair or
4.00 Each additional $500 cost of rep
installation 1 meat or
4. Gas Burners or Gas Burner Equ
Oil Burning Furnace or Boilers
First 200,000 BTU input or less
3.00 Each additional 1,
2.00 1,000 input or fraction
3.00
thereof
175.00 Maximum fee for each unit
5. Steam, Water, Air or Hot Water Heating
System.
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25.00 First 200,000 BYU input for construction
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25.00 Liquor Special Event, Consumption
and Display Only
150.00 Malt Beverage, Off -Sale
500.00
1.00 Malt Beverage, On -Sale
Malt Beverage, On -Sale with wine license
35.00 Itinerant Salespersons Solicitors
70.00 Refuse Haulers
Restaurants
100.00 Basic
400.00 If over 15 -20 hours
500.00 If over 20 hours
2,000.00 Wine
B. Permit Fees.
1. Building Permit fees are as adopted under the
Uniform Building Code.
2. Relocation of Structure or Building.
Fee
$150.00
3. Demolition or Removal of Structure or Building.
Fee
$1.25/1,000 cu. ft. Minimum of $50.00
4. Mechanical Permit Fees.
Fee Item
$25.00 1. Basic
5.00 2. Each appliance. (machine, device, heater,
range, refrigerator, gas dryer, gas
stove, gas hot water heater or other
appliance) requiring the use of
manufactured gas, natural gas or liquid
petroleum gas
10.00 3. Gas Piping. $500 valuation or less
(repair or installation)
4.00 Each additional $500 cost of repair or
installation
4. Gas Burners or Gas Burner Equipment or
Oil Burning Furnace or Boilers
20.00 First 200,000 BTU input or less
3.00 Each additional 1,000 input or fraction
thereof
175.00 Maximum fee for each unit
5. Steam, Water, Air or Hot Water Heating
System.
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25.00 First 200,000 BYU input for construction
of alteration or any warm air furnace
4.00 duct work
Each additional 100,000 BTU input or
fraction
25.00 First 200,000 BTU input per unit for
construction of alteration or any warm
air furnace duct work
4.00 Each additional 100,000 BTU input or
fraction
25.00 First 200,000 BTU input per unit for
installation or replacement of each
steam or hot water system
4.00 Each additional 100,000 BTU's or fraction
thereof (240 x EDR BTU's /hr)
15.00 Per unit on unit heaters, based on first
100,000 BTU input
3.00 Each additional 100,000 BTU input or
fraction thereof
6. Incinerators
15.00 Installation or repair of each domestic
incinerator
50.00 Installation or repair of each commercial
incinerator
7. Air Conditioning and Refrigerator Work
20.00 First 5 tons of any air conditioning or
refrigeration project (60,000 BTU's)
3.00 Each additional ton or fraction thereof
(12,000 BTU's)
175.00 Maximum fee per unit
25.00 First 5 tons (60,000 BTU's) of cooling
for duct work for air conditioning
3.00 Each ton (12,000 BTU's or fraction
thereof over first 5 tons for duct work
for air conditioning
8. Ventilating Systems
25.00 First 2,000 CFM per unit
5.00 Each additional 1,000 CFM or fraction
thereof per unit
5.00 Each bathroom exhaust fan in a.multiple
dwelling
9. Solar Heating
25.00 Each installation
5. Plumbing Permit Fees
25.00 Basic
7.00 Per fixture
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6. Sewer Connection or Repair
25.00
7. Water Connections
62.00 3/4"
115.00 1"
265.00 1 -1/2"
470.00 2"
1,080.00 3"
C. Planning Fees
500.00 Comp Plan Amendment
165.00 Conditional Use Permit
250.00 Lot Split
500.00 P.U.D.
500.00 Re- zoning /Zoning Amendment
300.00 Subdivision (more than one new lot)
50.00 Variance
D. Facility Rental Fees. Private use of public facilities
is permitted on a space available basis. Reservations
are required and security deposits may be required for
private use of the following community facilities:
1. Park Facilities
411 a. Seasonal Use, Field Rental (one day /week)
Fee Item
$100.00 Community Park (includes access to
bathrooms
50.00 Curtiss Field
50.00 University Grove
b. Occasional Use (field rental each time)
Fee Item
20.00 w /bathroom $10.00 no. b.r. (Comm. Park)
15.00 w /bathroom 10.00 no b.r. (Curtiss Field)
15.00 for University Grove park
2. Park Buildings
a. Community Park
Fee Item
$50.00 per shift or portion of a shift (two rental
shifts available daily.(8 A.M. to 3 P.M. and
4 P.M. to 10 P.M.) plus any set -up cost if
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set up is requested.
30.00 for two hours or less when building use is
limited to multi purpose space (kitchen use
is limited to coffee pot and /or refrigerator)
b. Curtiss Field Building
Fee
$20.00
1. Deposit
Fee
$100.00 deposit required for any use
when a key to the building is
requested
c. City Hall Facilities
Fee
$30 /first 2 hours
$20 each additional hour
$35 set up
$5 kitchen
$25 conference room
E. Facility Use by Municipal or Public Service
Organizations
Public use of public facilities is permitted on a
reservation basis. Public service organizations such
as the following shall be allowed free use of public
facilities:
League of Women Voters
Senior Citizens
Ramsey County League of Local Governments
League of MN Cities /AMM
Watershed Management Organizations
Scouts, Brownie Troops
4 -H
Neighborhood Groups (such as Grove Assoc., etc.)
55 Alive Mature Driving Class
Cable Commission
Developers when presenting to neighbors /residents
Legislators (town hall meetings, etc.)
Youth Service Bureau
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Roseville Area Schools will be charged their own
prevailing rates for use of city facilities.
F. Utility Fees
1. Utility Charge Statements. Statements for
utility charges for the preceding quarterly period
shall be mailed to each customer on the 20th day of
December, March, June and September. Payments are due
and payable on or before the last day of business of
January, April, July and October.
2. Penalty for Late Payment. Each quarterly
billing for utility fees not paid when due shall
incur a penalty charge of ten percent (10 on any
unpaid balance. No penalty will be abated by the
city council.
3. Special Assessments. All such fees which are
not paid by due date shall be in default and the
council may, in addition to other remedies, annually
levy an assessment for any unpaid fees against each
parcel of land serviced for which the fee is unpaid
and in default. Any such assessment will include
the penalties. Such assessment will be certified to
the auditor of Ramsey County and collected and
remitted to the city in the same manner as the
assessments for local improvements.
a. Sanitary Sewer.
Fee Item
35.00 Single Family Residential
35.00 Apartments per unit
Commercial and Industrial
35.00 minimum
.010139 3,452 gallons and over
b. Storm Drainage
Fee Item
$3.25/lot Single family and duplex
16.25 /acre Schools and institutions
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32.50 /acre Multiple family residential,
churches government buildings
65.00 /acre Commercial
3.25 /acre Golf courses and open undeveloped
areas
c. Recycling Fees
The owners of all residential
property shall pay a fee for the
collection and disposal of solid
waste (including recyclable materials).
Fee Item
$4.60 Per housing unit including apartments
G. Miscellaneous Fees
Fee Item
$15.00 /yr. Agendas
20.00 Assessment search
10.00 Dog Licenses (lifetime of dog)
2.50 Duplicate Dog license
35.00 /unit /year Multi -unit residence inspection
6.50 maps
25.00 Open burning permit (no charge
for recreational fires)
.30 /ea. Xerox copies
H. False Alarm Fees.
a. Fire False Alarms
$175.00 for second false alarm and $225.00 for
the third and all subsequent false alarms at
an address within one calendar year.
b. Security False Alarms
$35.00 for second call and $60.00 for
the third and each subsequent false alarm at
an address within a calendar year.
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c. Penalties and Assessment
Penalties for late payment and assessment of
unpaid fees are the same as stipulated for
unpaid utility fees in Section 5 -5.01, F(2)(3)
of this code.
I. Parking Fees
Fees Item
$1.00 /vehicle Temporary parking permit (up to 3
weeks)
$5.00 /event Temporary parking permit for 5 or
more vehicles for a one -time, one -day
event
100.00 Filing fee for residential permit
parking
Annual residential parking permit
10.00 ea. First two vehicles
20.00 Third and subsequent vehicles
5.00 Lost permit replacement
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ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 6 -1.01
CHAPTER 6. ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
SECTION 1. GENERAL
6 -1.01 Provisions of State Law Adopted.
The provisions of the Minnesota Liquor Act, Minnesota
Statutes Section 340A, with reference to the definition
of the terms, application for license, grant of
license, conditions of license, restrictions on
consumption, provisions on sales, conditions of bonds
or insurance of licensees, hours of sale, and all other
matters pertaining to the retail sale distribution, and
consumption of alcoholic beverages are adopted and made
a part of this section as if fully set out except as
modified herein. All future amendments to said chapter
are incorporated in this section.
6 -1.02 License Required.
Except for alcohol wholesalers and manufacturers, no
person may directly or indirectly, on any pretense or
by any device, sell, barter, keep for sale, or
otherwise dispose of alcoholic beverages as part of a
commercial transaction without having obtained a
license.
SECTION 2. TYPES OF ALCOHOL RELATED LICENSES AND PERMITS
6 -2.01 On Sale License
A. Intoxicating Liquor. On -sale licenses shall
be granted only to restaurants and establishments where
meals are regularly served at tables to the general
public, and have a seating capacity for not less than
30 guests at one time; and beverages is incidental to
the principal business which is
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the sale of food. For restaurants, "incidental"
sale of alcoholic beverages means that the sale of
intoxicating liquor and non intoxicating malt
liquor during any given three month period shall
not account for more than 45 percent of the gross
receipts and that the sale of food during any
given three month period shall account for at
least 55 percent of the gross receipts. In the
event a restaurant includes a bar or lounge or
some similar area in which the principal activity
is the sale and consumption of alcoholic
beverages, such bar or lounge area shall not
contain more than 30 percent of the total seating
capacity of the restaurant. The number of on -sale
licenses shall be limited to two (2).
2. Sunday. Sunday "on- sale" licenses shall be
issued pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section
340A.504, Subd.3.
3. Wine. On -sale wine licenses shall be issued
for consumption of wine on the premises. Wine
licenses shall be granted only to a restaurant
having facilities for seating of at least 25
guests at one time. A wine license permits the
sale of wine of up to 14 percent alcohol by
volume for consumption with the sale of food.
The number of wine licenses shall be limited to
three (3).
4. Non Intoxicating Malt Liquor. Licenses shall
be granted only to clubs, restaurants and
establishments used exclusively for the sale of
non- intoxicating malt liquor for consumption on
the premises. The number of non intoxicating malt
liquor licenses shall be limited to four (4).
Exemption: Any person licensed to sell
intoxicating liquor at on -sale shall not be
required to obtain an on -sale license under this
section, and may sell non intoxicating malt
beverages at on -sale without further license.
5. Wine and Non Intoxicating Malt Liquor.
Persons who hold both an on -sale wine license and
an on -sale non intoxicating malt liquor license
and whose gross receipts are at least 60 percent
attributable to the sale of food, are authorized
to sell intoxicating malt liquors at on -sale
without an additional license.
B. Off Sale Licenses
1. Retail Liquor Stores. Licenses shall be
granted only to exclusive liquor stores where
retail or wholesale sales are made in the original
package for consumption off the premises only.
The number of off -sale licenses shall be limited
to one (1).
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2. Non intoxicating Malt Liquor. Licenses shall
permit the sale of non intoxicating malt liquor at
retail or at wholesale in the original package for
consumption off the premises. The number shall be
limited to four (4). Exemption: Any person
licensed to sell intoxicating liquor at off -sale
may sell non intoxicating malt beverages at off-
sale without further license.
C. Bottle Club. Any person owning or operating a club
or business establishment who obtains a bottle club
permit from the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety
(pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.414 shall
also obtain a license from the city. The number of
permits shall be limited to one (1).
D. On- Sale /Off -Sale Combination Liquor Licenses. No
license permitting "off- sale" and "on- sale" of alcohol
beverages on the premises shall be granted.
E. Temporary Permits.
1. One Day Consumption and Display Permits.
city may issue a one -day permit for the sale or
consumption and display of intoxicating liquor
under this section to a non profit organization in
conjunction with a social activity in the city
sponsored by the organization. The non profit
association must first have obtained a permit from
the Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety before
the city may grant a one -day permit. The permit
is valid only for the day indicated on the permit.
No more than ten (10) permits may be issued under
this section in any one year. Such permit shall
describe and specify the conditions under which
the permit is issued and shall include the
following information:
a. The place to which the permit pertains;
b. The person(s) to whom the permit is
issued;
c. Any other conditions or restrictions that
the city council shall deem necessary to
adequately provide for the public
welfare and safety including conditions
and restrictions relative to insurance
that must be obtained for the event(s)
and to the type of alcoholic beverages
that may be sold or consumed and the
hours during which such beverage may be
sold or consumed.
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2. Temporary Event Sales Licenses: The city may
issue event sales licenses which authorize a
holder of a retail "on- sale" intoxicating liquor
license issued by the city or by an adjacent
municipality to dispense intoxicating liquor at
any convention, banquet, conference, meeting, or
social affair conducted on the premises of a
sports, convention, or cultural facility owned by
the city or instrumentality thereof having
independent policy making and appropriating
authority and located within the city. The
licensee must be engaged to dispense intoxicating
liquor at an event held by a person or
organization permitted to use the premises, and
may dispense intoxicating liquor only to persons
attending the event. The licensee may not
dispense intoxicating liquor to any person
attending or participating in an amateur athletic
event held on the premises.
SECTION 3. LICENSING
6 -3.01 Licensing Procedure
A. Application. Application forms for a license to
sell intoxicating liquor, non intoxicating liquor or
wine in the form prescribed by the Minnesota
Commissioner of Public Safety may be obtained from the
city clerk. In addition to the form prescribed by the
Minnesota Commissioner of Public Safety, the city
council may require such additional information as
deemed necessary or helpful in passing on the
application.
B. Financial Responsibility. Requirements. No retail
license to sell intoxicating liquor, non intoxicating
liquor, non intoxicating malt liquor or wine may be
issued or renewed unless the applicant has filed with
the city clerk the proof of financial responsibility
required by Minnesota Statutes, 340A.409.
C. Investigation of Applicant.. An investigation of
the applicant's background and financial status shall
be conducted. The city council shall have the
authority to charge an investigative fee equal to the
actual cost to the city of such investigation but not
to exceed $500 if the investigation is conducted within
the state or the actual cost not to exceed $10,000 if
the investigation is required outside the state. No
license may be issued or renewed if the results of the
investigation show to the satisfaction of the city
council, that issuance or renewal would not be in the
public interest.
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6 -3.02 Renewal
A. Sixty -day Requirement. Application for the renewal
of an existing license shall be made at least
60 days prior to the date of the expiration of the
license and shall be made on forms provided by the city
in such abbreviated form as the city council may
approve. If, in the judgment of the city council, good
and sufficient cause is shown by any applicant for
his /her failure to file for a renewal within the time
provided, the city council may, if the other provision
of this ordinance are complied with, grant the
application.
B. Statement of Compliance. At the earliest
practicable time after application is made for the
issuance or renewal of a license to sell intoxicating
liquor, non intoxicating malt liquor or wine within the
city, the applicant shall file with the city clerk a
statement reflecting compliance with the applicable
liquor and food gross receipt requirements of this
chapter.
SECTION 4. ELIGIBILITY MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
6 -4.01 Persons Ineligible for a License.
A. No license shall be granted or renewed to any
person made ineligible for such a license by state law.
B. No license shall be granted or renewed to a
partnership or corporation which does not have a
managing partner or a manager who is eligible to hold
a license pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
C. No license shall be granted or renewed to a
person who is the spouse of a person ineligible for a
license under this section, or who, in the judgment
of the city council, is not the real party in interest
or beneficial owner of the business operated, or to
be operated, under the license.
D. No license shall be granted or renewed to a
corporation without full disclosure of the stockholders
of the corporation and their percentage of ownership.
If there are more than ten stockholders, only those
owning more than ten percent of the outstanding common
stock shall be listed.
F. No license shall be issued to an applicant who
refuses to serve alcoholic beverages to any person
because of race, color or national origin and no
applicant shall discriminate in the selection of its
membership on the basis of race, color or national
origin.
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G. No license shall be granted or renewed to a person
to whom a license may not be granted or renewed
under the provisions of Minnesota Statutes,
Section 340A.402.
H. No license shall be issued if the city council
determines issuance would not be in the interest
of the public.
6 -4.02 Places Ineligible for License
A. No license shall be granted for any premises where
a licensee has been convicted of a violation of this
chapter or where any license has been revoked for cause
until one year has elapsed after such conviction or
revocation.
B. No license shall be granted for premises within
300 feet of any elementary or secondary school or
within 300 feet of any church.
C. No more than one (1) off -sale intoxicating liquor
license may be directly or indirectly issued to any one
person or for any one place in the city as provided by
Minnesota Statute Section 340A.412, Subd. 3.
D. No license shall be granted for premises precluded
from licensure by Minnesota Statute, Section 340A.412.
E. No license shall be effective beyond the compact
and contiguous space specified in the license for which
it was granted.
F. No license shall be granted or renewed for
operation on any premises owned by the licensee
or the licensee's agent on which taxes, assessments
or other financial claims of the city are
delinquent and unpaid.
SECTION 5. LICENSE FEES
6 -5.01 A. Payment of Fees. The city clerk shall not accept
an application for license unless the fees are paid and
all forms signed. Upon rejection of any application
for a license, the amount paid shall be refunded.
B. Establishment of Fees. The city council shall
establish the annual and event license fees for the
issuance of licenses for alcoholic beverages. Specific
fees are identified in Chapter 5 -5.01. Fees for new
licenses shall be pro -rated on a quarterly basis.
C. Refunds. The city shall refund to the licensee or
the licensees agent a prorata portion of the annual fee
for the unexpired period of the license, computed on
a monthly basis, when operation of the licensed
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business ceases not less than one month before
expiration of the license for any of the following
reasons:
1. The business ceases to operate due to
destruction or damage of the licensed premises
by fire or other catastrophe;
2. The licensee's death;
3. The business ceases to be lawful for a reason
other than revocation;
4. The licensee ceases to carry on the licensed
business under the license; or
5. A change in the legal status of the
municipality makes it unlawful for the licensed
business to continue.
The application for refund must be made to the city
council within 30 days of one or more of these
occurrences.
D. License Extension. In the case of the death of a
retail licensee to sell alcoholic beverages, the
personal representative is authorized to continue
operation of the business for not more than 90 days
after the death of the licensee without applying for
a new license.
E. Term of Expiration of Licenses. The term of all
licenses issued under this chapter shall be from
January 1 through December 31.
SECTION 6. LICENSE CONDITIONS
6 -6.01 Conditions.
A. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place
in the licensed premises at all times.
B. Every licensee is responsible for employee conduct
in the licensed establishment and any sale of alcoholic
beverage by any employee authorized to sell alcoholic
beverages in the premise is the act of the licensee.
(Minnesota Statutes 340A.415).
C. No licensee shall knowingly permit the licensed
premises or any room in those premises or any adjoining
building directly or indirectly under his /her control
to be used as a resort for prostitution.
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D. Any police officer, building inspector, fire
marshal or any properly designated agent or employee
of the city shall have the unqualified right to enter,
inspect and search the premises of the licensee during
business hours without a warrant. If a violation
exists, the appropriate action shall be taken in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 340A.415.
E. For cause, the business records of the licensee,
including federal and state income tax returns, shall
be available for inspection by a duly authorized
representative of the city council at all reasonable
times.
SECTION 7. CITY COUNCIL DISCRETION
6 -7.01 Granting/ Refusing /Suspension /Fine /Revocation
A. Granting or Refusing of License. All facts set out
in the applications shall be investigated. Opportunity
shall be given to any person to be heard for or against
the granting of the license. After such investigation
and hearing, the council shall grant or refuse the
application in its discretion.
Each license granted shall be issued to the applicant
only and shall not be transferable to another holder
unless in accordance with Section 6 -7.01. Each license
shall be issued only for the compact and contiguous
premises described in the application. No license may
be transferred to another place without the approval of
the City Council.
B. Suspension /Fine. The city council may suspend a
retail license or permit under this chapter for up to
60 days or impose a civil fine up to $2,000 for each
violation after a hearing and a finding that the
licensee has failed to comply with an applicable
statute, regulation or ordinance relating to alcoholic
beverages, following the second violation within any
12 month period.
No suspension shall become effective until the licensee
or permit holder has been affforded an opportunity for
a hearing under Minn. Stat. Chapter 14. Notice of the
time and place of the suspension hearing shall be given
at least 10 days in advance and shall state the nature
of the charges against the licensee.
C. Revocation. The city council may revoke retail
licenses after a hearing finding that the licensee has
had three offenses during a 12 month period or has
willfully violated an applicable statute, regulation or
ordinance relating to alcoholic beverages which, under
state law, requires mandatory revocation.
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Licenses shall not be revoked until the licensee or
permit holder has been afforded an opportunity for a
410 hearing under Minn. Stat. Chapter 14 91985). As in
the case of suspensions, notices shall be given 10
days in advance of the hearing and shall provide the
time and place of hearing as well as state the nature
of the charges against the licensee.
SECTION 8. TRANSFERS
6 -8.01 Transfer of License
A. A license shall be transferred in accordance with
provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 340A.412 and
as provided herein. A license shall not be
transferable without the approval of the city council.
B. The city clerk shall furnish to each applicant for
the transfer of a liquor license suitable applications
which will require such background and financial
investigation and disclosure as to permit the city
council to determine if that proposed transfer is in
the public interest.
C. An investigation of the transferee applicant's
background and financial status will be conducted as
stipulated in Sections 6 -2.01, Section C of this code
itself or contract with the Bureau of Criminal
Apprehension to do so. The city council shall have the
authority to charge an investigative fee equal to the
actual cost of the city of such investigation but not
to exceed $500 if the investigation is conducted within
the state or the actual cost not to exceed $10,000 if
the investigation is required outside the state. No
license may be transferred if the results of the
investigation show to the satisfaction of the city
council that transfer would not be in the public
interest.
D. Application for transfer shall be made in writing
to the city clerk and, shall be accompanied by
certified check or money order in the amount of $100.00
payable to the city which amount is fixed as the
transfer fee.
SECTION 9 SALES
6 -9.01 Hours and Days of Sale. All hours and days of sale of
alcoholic beverages and hours and days of display and
consumption in bottle clubs shall be governed by
Minnesota Statutes 340A.504.
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TRAFFIC /MOTOR VEHICLES 7 -1.01 to 7 -2.01
CHAPTER 7. TRAFFIC AND MOTOR VEHICLES
SECTION 1. REGULATIONS OF PUBLIC STREETS AND HIGHWAYS
7 -1.01 Regulation of Highways
The regulatory provisions and definitions of the
following state statutes are adopted and incorporated as
if set out at length in this code and shall be enforced
within the City of Falcon Heights:
A. Regulatory Provisions. Minnesota Statutes, Section
169 and amendments regulating the use of highways,
streets and alleys.
B. Safety and Responsibility Act Incorporated by
Reference. Minnesota Statutes Section 170 and
amendments regulating the responsibility of both the
owner and driver of any motor vehicle involved in an
accident occurring on highways, streets and alleys
within the city.
C. Driver's License Act Incorporated by Reference.
Minnesota Statutes Section 171 regulating the driving
of motor vehicles on highways, streets and alleys
within the city.
SECTION 2. VEHICLES ON PRIVATE PROPERTY
7 -2.01 Parking and Driving of Motor Vehicles on Private Property
A. The city council has determined that the regulation
of parking and driving motor vehicles on private
property is necessary and desirable in order to assure
adequate ingress and egress for fire trucks and other
emergency vehicles to operate adequately in such areas
and to otherwise provide for the government and good
order in the City, the prevention of crime, the
protection of private property, the benefit of
residents, trade and commerce, and the promotion of
health, safety, order, convenience and the general
welfare.
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B. No person shall stop, stand, or park a motor
vehicle at any place on any private driving area within
the City where official signs prohibit such parking.
The official signs shall be installed after passage of
a resolution by the council stating the specific area
on which parking is to be prohibited, after finding
that the parking prohibition is necessary and desirable
in order to protect private property and promote the
health, safety order, convenience and general welfare
and that the area regulated is affected with the public
interest.
C. No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any
privately owned parking lot or area within the City at
a speed greater than is safe and reasonable under the
conditions of traffic existing and in no event shall
any such vehicle be operated in excess of a speed of 15
m.p.h. All operation and driving of motor vehicles on
parking lots shall be done in a careful manner so that
no sudden starting or erratic movement of such vehicle
is deliberately engaged in by the driver. It shall be
unlawful for any person to operate any motor vehicle
upon such lot in any manner that would constitute
careless driving if done on a public street. No person
shall engage in any drag racing or exhibition driving
on any such parking lot or area.
D. No person shall drive a motor vehicle into or out
of privately owned parking lot into a public street
where official one way traffic signs prohibit such
driving. The official signs shall be installed after
passage of a resolution by the council stating the
specific area on which driving is to be regulated and
the terms of the regulation and finding that the
regulation is necessary and desirable in order to
protect private property and promote the health,
safety, order, convenience and general welfare and that
the area regulated is affected with the public
interest.
SECTION 3. VEHICLES ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
7 -3.01 Prohibiting motorized vehicles on Public Walkways and
Pathways.
A. Definitions. No person shall ride, propel or
move a motorized vehicle upon any public walkway,
pathway or sidewalk.
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B. Load Limits. No person shall drive any vehicle of
any kind which has a gross weight on any single axle,
(as defined in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.83)
exceeding three tons, on any of the public streets in
the city at a time when Ramsey County designates load
limits for county roads. Contractors will be notified
of weight restrictions by information provided on
building permit forms.
C. Exceptions. The provisions of this subdivision and
the foregoing restrictions shall not apply to fire
apparatus, snowplowing equipment, buses, garbage
trucks, road maintenance equipment or emergency
vehicles of public utilities used incidental to
making repairs.
SECTION 4. PARKING
7 -4.01 General Definitions.
A. "Vehicle" means any motor vehicle, trailer, truck,
van or other vehicle used or intended to be used for
the transportation of persons or property, including
all property or cargo located within, loaded upon or
attached to any such vehicle.
B. "Unlawfully parked vehicle" means any vehicle
which is unlawfully parked, abandoned or left
unattended upon the streets or public grounds of the
City in violation of state laws or this code.
C. "Street or public grounds" means all public
streets, highways, roads, alleys, lanes and park roads
in the City and all public property in the City,
whether owned by the City or some other public entity.
A. Restrictions on Parking of Vehicles.
1. No truck, trailer, bus or school bus shall be
parked on any street or public
grounds within the city for an additional time
than is necessary to load or unload such truck,
trailer, bus or school bus, not exceeding ninety
(90) minutes.
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2. No vehicle shall be parked on any alley within
the city except for normal pickup and delivery of
passengers or commercial goods, not exceeding
thirty (30) minutes.
3. No vehicle shall be parked on any street or
public grounds within the city for more than
forty -eight (48) consecutive hours.
4. No vehicle shall be parked on any street or
public grounds which has been designated a "No
Parking" area or an area where parking has been
restricted to certain hours or days, by motion or
resolution of the council, and posted as such.
5. No vehicle shall be parked on any boulevard
within the city.
6. No person shall park a vehicle, except an
authorized emergency vehicle, within an area
designated a fire lane.
7. No vehicle shall be parked on any street or
public grounds within five feet of any driveway
without permission of the owner of the driveway or
his agent.
8. No vehicle shall be parked on any public or
private property, including commercial property,
without the express or implied consent of the
property owner or his agent and shall not remain
parked in violation of the terms of such consent.
The terms of such consent may be posted in a
conspicuous place by the owner or his agent.
9. No vehicle shall be parked on any city street
during snow removal (refer to Section 7- 5.02).
10. Rules and regulations designating residential
permit parking districts with permit
eligibility are hereby established in Section 3(b)
of the parking policy. Fees are as established in
Sec. 5 -5.01 of this code.
The city council may from time to time by resolution
amend the parking policy and related fees (as amended
3/27/91).
B. Uniform Parking Fine. There is hereby established a
uniform fine of $25.00 for each violation of any section
regulating the parking of motor vehicles within the city.
The fine established by this section shall be imposed
regardless of the time of the year of a violation and
shall supersede the provision of any section which
establishes a lesser fine for a parking violation.
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SECTION 5 SNOW REMOVAL
7 -5.01 Purpose and Policy and Restrictions.
A. Purpose and Policy. The purpose of this section is
to regulate the parking of motor vehicles on the public
streets of the city during periods of snow removal.
Any motor vehicle parked on a public street of this
city during a period of snow removal, as specified in
detail herein, is declared to be a public nuisance
which interferes with and impedes the orderly removal
of snow from said streets, interferes with and impedes
the safe movement of emergency and other vehicular
traffic, and is thus a danger to the health, safety and
welfare of the inhabitants of this city.
B. Parking Restrictions during Snow Removal. Parking
of a motor vehicle on an unplowed public street or
within 30 feet of an intersection shall be prohibited.
The term "snow removal period" means for a maximum of
72 hours commencing after a snowfall where at least two
(2) inches of snow has accumulated on the public
streets of -this city or until snow plowing has been
completed on each street.
SECTION 6. REMOVAL OF VEHICLES AND FINES
7 -6.01 Removal of Motor Vehicles.
Any motor vehicle parked in violation of this ordinance
may be removed without notice to the owner or operator,
by any employee of the county highway department, any
police officer, or any person, firm or corporation
employed or designated for this purpose by the city.
The motor vehicle so removed may be towed to and stored
in any parking lot or garage designated by the city or
its policing agency. Payment of the towing and impound
charges shall not relieve the owner or operator from
payment of the fine or penalty for violation of this
ordinance or any other applicable ordinance of this
city.
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SECTION 7. SNOWMOBILES
7 -7.01 Regulations
A. Incorporation by Reference. Minnesota Statutes,
Section 84.81 to 84.90 and the regulations of the
Minnesota Commissioner of Natural Resources, 6 Minn.
Code Agency R, Section 1.0051- 1.0058 are incorporated
herein by references.
B. Limitation of Operation. No person shall operate a
snowmobile in the city except on public trails on public
property specifically designated and posted for such use
by the governmental agency having jurisdiction and
control over the use of such property.
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NUISANCES, OFFENSES REGULATION OF AREAS 8 -1.01
CHAPTER 8. NUISANCES, OFFENSES AND REGULATION OF AREAS
SECTION 1. NUISANCES BLIGHT OR BLIGHTING FACTORS
8 -1.01 Causes of Blight or Blighting Factors
It is hereby determined that the uses, structures and
activities and causes of blight or blighting factors
described herein, if allowed to exist, will tend to result
in blighted and undesirable neighborhoods so as to be
harmful to the public welfare, health and safety. No
person, firm or corporation of any kind shall maintain or
permit to be maintained any of these causes of blight or
blighting factors upon any property in the City owned,
leased, rented or occupied by such person, firm or
corporation.
A. Inoperable Vechicles. In any area zoned for
residential purposes, the storage upon any property of
inoperable vehicles is illegal. For the purpose of this
section, the term "inoperable vehicle" shall include any
motor vehicle, part of a motor vehicle, not stored in a
garage, which is either (a) unuseable or inoperable because
of lack of, or defects in component parts; or (b) unuseable
or inoperable because of damage from collision,
deterioration, or having been cannibalized; or (c) beyond
repair and not intended for future use as a motor vehicle;
or (d) being parked on any street or alley, for a period
exceeding 48 consecutive hours; or (e) without valid and
current license plates issued by the proper state agency
attached.
Special Permits. The City Council in its
discretion, upon receipt of an application showing hardship
in special circumstances may in the instance of an
inoperable vehicle issue a special permit with apporpriate
conditions attached permitting an individual to.keep such
vehicle for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days.
B. Junk, Trash, Rubbish and Refuse. In any area within
the City the storage or accumulation of junk, trash,
rubbish or refuse of any kind, except refuse stored in such
a manner as not to create a nuisance for a period not to
exceed thirty (30) days is illegal. The term "junk" shall
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include parts of machinery or motor vehicles, unused stoves
or other appliances stored in the open, remnants of wood,
decayed, weathered or broken construction materials no
411 longer suitable or safe, approved building materials, metal
or any other material or cast off material of any kind
whether or not the same could be put to any reasonable use.
C. Littering and Failure to Remove. No person, firm or
corporation shall leave, place, throw or deposit rubbish,
garbage, yard wastes or other similar substances or
materials in any public place, or in any vacant lot or
premises in the city, or to neglect or refuse to remove the
same.
D. Noxious Weeds, Vegetation and Substances. No owner agent
or occupant of any premises shall permit upon his /her
premises any noxious weeds as defined in MN Statutes,
Section 18.171, weeds or grass growing to a height greater
than six inches or which have gone or are about to go to
seed, fallen trees, dead trees, tree limbs or items which
are a fire hazard or otherwise detrimental to the health
or appearance of the neighborhood.
E. Structures.
1. Unfit Structure. In any area the existence of any
structure or part of any structure which because of
fire, wind or other natural disaster, or physical
deterioration is no longer habitable as a dwelling,
nor useful for any other purpose for which it may have
been intended is illegal.
2. Vacant Structure. In any area zoned for residential
purposes, the existence of any vacant dwelling, garage,
or other outbuilding, unless such buildings are kept
securely locked, windows kept glazed or neatly boarded
up and otherwise protected to prevent entrance thereto
by vandals is illegal.
8 -1.02 Enforcement.
A. Notification and Deadline for Removal. The owner and
the occupant of any property upon which any of the causes
of blight or blighted factors set forth in 8 -1.01 is found
to exist, shall be notified in writing by the clerk to
remove or eliminate such causes of blight or blighting
factors from such property within ten (10) days after
service of the notice. The notice may be served personally,
or by mailing by certified mail, return receipt requested,
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to the last known address of the owner and if the premises
are occupied, to the premises. Additional time may be
granted by the enforcement officer where bona fide efforts
to remove or eliminate such causes of blight or
blighting factors are in progress.
B. Authority to Abate.
a. In case of failure to remove any blight as
defined in Chapter 8 -1.01 [A, B, C, D] after
notification and within the time prescribed, the
administrator or clerk may order city employees or a
contracted party to abate the blighted condition.
The responsible person shall be filled for the
costs. If the bill is unpaid, the cost shall be
certified to the county auditor as a special
assessment against the property for collection in
the same manner as other special assessments.
b. In case of failure to remove any blight as
defined in 8 -1.01, E (1) and (2), after notification
and within the time prescribed, the council may
direct the administrator or clerk to proceed as
defined in state statutes, Chapter 463.15 -261
regarding the repair and /or removal of hazardous
and substandard buildings on property.
SECTION 2. PUBLIC NUISANCE
8 -2.01 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this section to protect
and promote the public health, safety and general welfare
of the people of the city. This is in addition to all
other statutes and regulations that might be applicable
to the city.
8 -2.02 Public Place Defined.
Whenever used in this section, "public place shall
include streets, alleys and sidewalks dedicated to public
use, and shall also include such parts
of buildings and other premises whether publicly or
privately owned which are used by the general public or
to which the general public is invited commercially for a
fee, or otherwise, or in or on which the general public
is permitted without specific invitation.
A. Creation of a Nuisance. No person shall knowingly
cause or create a nuisance in a public or private place,
or permit any nuisance to be created or placed upon or to
remain upon any premises owned or occupied by such
person. For purposes of 8 -2.03, a nuisance is any thing,
act, occupation or use of property which:
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1) annoys, injures or endangers the safety, health,
comfort or response of the public;
2) offends public decency or the decency of any
member of the public;
3) interferes with, obstructs, or tends to obstruct
or render dangerous for passage any public
place; or
4) renders the public insecure in life or in use of
property.
B. A Nuisance Upon Premises.
No person shall knowingly cause, or create, or permit
upon any premises as follows:
1. Snow and ice not removed from public sidewalks
twenty -four hours after a storm has ended.
2. Trees, hedges or other obstructions which
prevent persons from having a clear view of
approaching traffic.
3. Limbs of trees which are less than eight feet
above the surface of any public sidewalk, or
fourteen feet above the surface of any street;
4. Wires across public streets, alleys, lanes or
sidewalks less than fifteen feet above the surface
of the ground;
5. Buildings, walls, and other structures which
have been damaged by fire, decay or otherwise to an
extent exceeding one -half their original value, and
which endanger the safety of the public;
6. Explosives, bottled gas, inflammable liquids and
other dangerous substances stored in any manner
deemed dangerous by the fire marshal or chief;
7. Obstructions and excavations affecting the
ordinary use of public streets, alleys, sidewalks
or public grounds except as authorized by the
council;
8. Any use of property abutting a public street or
sidewalk or any use of a public street or sidewalk
which causes large crowds of people to gather,
obstructing traffic and the free use of the streets
or sidewalks;
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9. Hanging signs, awnings and other similar
structures over the streets or sidewalks, which
endangers public safety;
10. Allowing rain water, ice or snow to fall from
any building or structure upon any street or
sidewalk; or waste water to flow upon or across
streets or other public property;
11. Unguarded machinery, in any public place, or
so situated or operated on private property as to
attract the public;
12. Obstructing free flow of water in a natural
waterway or a public street drain, gutter or ditch;
13. Motor vehicle(s) not in operating condition
parked in public view for more than 48 hours; or
14. Sweeping of grass clippings or leaves into the
street or alley;
15. Shoveling or plowing of snow into streets and
alleys;
16. Service and repair of vehicles in the street
except for the changing of tires;
17. Service and s repair of vehicles in driveways
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except for the changing of tires;
18. Noxious weeds and other rank growths of
vegetation;
19. Any other conditions or things which are liable
to cause injury to persons or property.
C. Emissions and Odors. No person shall cause or allow
the emission of any foreign materials such as dust,
gases, fumes, vapors, smokes and odors in quantities
which, by reason of their objectionable properties,
shall be considered a nuisance because they do one or
more of the following:
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1. Injure, or are sufficient to injure, the health
or safety of the public.
2. Create an obnoxious odor in the atmosphere.
3. Cause damage to property or inconvenience to the
general public.
4. Create a nuisance or hazard by obscuring vision.
5. Have a deleterious effect upon trees, plants or
other forms of vegetation.
D. Unnecessary Noise. No person, in any public or private
place, shall make, or assist in making, by any manner or
means, any loud, unpleasant or raucous noise disturbing
to others, unless the same be reasonably necessary to the
preservation of life, health, safety or property.
E. Noisy Parties.
1. Participation. No person shall congregate
because of participation in any party or gathering
of people from which noise emanates of a sufficient
volume so as to disturb the peace, quiet or repose
of any other person.
2. Remaining to Abate Disturbance. No person shall
visit or remain within any place wherein such a
party or gathering is taking place except persons
gone are there for the sole purpose of abating the
disturbance.
SECTION 3. OFFENSES
8 -3.01 Drug Paraphernalia. Prohibited Drugs and Drug Related
Devices; State Law Incorporated by Reference.
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 152.01 and 152.02 dealing
with definitions of prohibited drugs and schedules of
controlled substances, and all future amendments thereto
are hereby adopted and incorprated by reference as fully
as if set forth herein. The clerk shall keep at least
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one copy of these sections in his /her office and shall
mark the copy as the "Official Copy" which shall be open
for examination and use by the public.
8 -3.02 Curfew and Parental Duties.
A. Restrictions on Juveniles. It shall be unlawful for
the following juveniles to loiter, idle, wander, stroll,
or play in or upon the public streets, highways, roads,
alleys, parks, playgrounds, public places and public
buildings, places of entertainment and amusement, vacant
lots, and other unsupervised places in the city.
1. Juveniles under sixteen (16) years of age
between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
2. Sixteen (16) or seventeen (17) years of age
between the hours of 12 midnight and 5 a.m.
B. Exceptions. These provisions of the section do not
apply if the juvenile is accompanied by his /her parent,
guardian, or other adult person having the care and
custody of the juvenile, in the event of an emergency
errand or if connected with some legitimate business
directed by his /her parent, guardian, or other adult
person having the care and custody of the juvenile,
or where the presence of said juvenile in said place or
places is connected with and required by some legitimate
business directed by his /her parent, guardian, or other
adult person having the care and custody of the juvenile,
where the presence of said juvenile in said place or
places is connected with and required by some legitimate
business, trade, profession, or occupation in which the
juvenile is permitted by law to be engaged.
C. Duties of Parents or Guardians. It'shall be unalwful
for the parent, guardian, or other adult person having
charge of a juvenile under the age of eighteen (18) years
to permit activities as prohibited in 8 -3.02.
D. Minors in Amusement Places. No person, operating or
in charge of any place of amusement, entertainment or
refreshment shall permit any juvenile under the age of
18 years to remain in such place during the hours
prohibited by this section unless accompanied by his /her
parent, guardian or other adult person having the care
and custody of the juvenile.
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8 -3.03 Consumption and Display of Intoxicating Liquor and Non
Intoxicating Malt Liquor.
111 A. Public Consumption or Use. No person shall consume
or use intoxicating liquor or non intoxicating malt
liquor in any parking area connected with or a part of
the land area of the premises to which the general public
has access and a right to resort for business, entertain-
ment, parking, driving or walking including public side-
walks, streets, alleys and parking areas within the city.
This prohibition shall include parking areas connected
with schools or any other institution of training or
education.
B. Carrying Receptable from Licensed Premises. No
person shall carry any open receptacle including a glass,
bottle or other device used for the consumption of
intoxicating liquor or non intoxicating malt liquor from
any licensed premises.
C. Specific Approval. Nothing in this section shall
prohibit the temporary display or consumption of intox-
icating liquor or non intoxicating malt liquor from any
licensed premises.
8 -3.04 Discharge of Guns.
A. Discharge of Weapons Prohibited. It shall be
unlawful for any person to shoot or discharge any gun,
air gun, pistol, revolver or other firearm or bow and
arrow within the corporate limits of the city.
SECTION 4. REGULATION OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS
8 -4.01 A. Purpose. It is the purpose of this ordinance to
promote and protect the public health, safety, and
general welfare by providing for the regulation of
the planting, maintenance, and removal of trees,
shrubs, and other plants within the city of Falcon
Heights.
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B. Dutch Elm Disease and Similar Pest Programs. It
is the intention of the council to conduct a
shade tree program pursuant to the authority
granted by Minnesota Statute, Section 18.023,
including amendments to said statute made from
time to time. Sections 1505.0010 1505.0380 of
Minnesota Department of Agriculture Regulations
(Chapter 1505, Pest and Disease Control) together
with amendments, are hereby adopted by reference
and made a part of this section as if set out in
full. A copy of the department's rules as
incorporated is on file in the clerk's office.
8 -4.02 Applicability.
This ordinance provides full power and authority
over all trees, plants and shrubs located within
street rights -of -way, parks and public places within
the city; and to trees, plants and shrubs located
on private property that constitute a hazard as
described herein.
8 -4.03 City Forester.
A. Appointment.
1. The council shall appoint the forester for a
term of one year, to begin with the first
meeting of the council each January.
2. If the forester position is vacant, the
administrator shall arrange for a qualified
person to serve as acting forester.
B. Authority and Duties.
1. The forester shall have jurisdiction and
supervision over all trees, shrubs, and
other plants growing within the city.
2. The forester may order the trimming,
treatment or removal of any trees or plants
on public or private property that
constitute a nuisance or hazard, or
whenever necessary to prevent the spread
of disease or harmful insects.
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3. The forester shall act as the city tree
inspector and shall coordinate all
activities between the state department of
agriculture and the council.
8 -4.04 Regulations for Public Property.
A. Planting
1. No trees, shrubs or herbaceous plant
materials, including annual or perennial
flowers, may be planted in a public right
of -way except by authorized city personnel.
2. No tree shall be planted on a public right
of -way, except to replace a tree that has
died or that has been removed. Exceptions
to this provision must be reviewed by the
forester and approved by the council.
3. The forester shall determine the specific
location of any tree to be planted on a
public right -of -way.
4. Any tree to be planted on a public right -of-
way must be of cultivated nursery stock, and
must be at least 1 -1/2 inches in diameter,
measured at a point two feet above the ground.
5. Any tree to be planted on a public right -of-
way must be planted in soil adequate to
insure growth, in accordance with standards
set by the forester.
B. Maintenance
1. Public trees will be trimmed according to a
schedule established by the forester and
approved by the council.
2. Only persons authorized by the forester may
trim boulevard trees.
3. The forester may chemically vaccinate
boulevard trees against disease whenever
necessary.
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C. Removal
1. The forester has sole authority to order
removal of any tree on a public right -of-
way.
2. Trees will be removed by city staff or
contracted firms.
D. Miscellaneous No person shall:
1. damage, cut, trim, carve, kill or injure any
tree or plant on public property;
2. attach any rope, wire or other contrivance
to any tree or plant on public property unless
authorized by the forester;
3. in any way injure or impair the natural
beauty or usefulness of any area of public
property; nor
4. cause or permit any wire charged with
electricity or any harmful gaseous, liquid
or solid substances to come into contact
with any tree or plant on public property.
8 -4.05 Regulations for Private Property. Persons responsible
for growing any trees, shrubs or other plants on
private property must comply with the following
regulations:
A. Planting.
1. It is unlawful to plant any of the following
trees:
a. Boxelder, Acer negundo;
b. Silver Maple, Acer saccharinum;
c. Female Ginkgo, Ginkgo biloba;
d. Eastern Cottonwood, Populus deltoides;
e. Lombardy Poplar, Populus nigra italica; or
f. Chinese Elm, Ulmus pumila
2. It is unlawful to plant any tree within five
feet of a property lot line abutting a right
of -way of a public street.
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B. Hazards.
1. Property owners shall prune trees so they will
not obstruct pedestrian sidewalk traffic, nor
obstruct the view of any traffic sign, street,
alley, or intersection. Overhanging portions
of trees must be pruned to maintain a minimum
clearance of 8 feet over all sidewalks, and 16
feet over all streets.
2. Property owners shall remove or trim any trees,
plants or shrubs determined by city staff to be
a public hazard.
3. Property owners shall treat or remove any
diseased or pest- ridden tree or plant
determined by the forester to be a hazard to
other trees or plants in the city.
C. Nuisances Declared. The following are considered
public nuisances whenever they may be found within
the city:
1. any tree infected with the Dutch Elm Disease
fungus (Ophostoma ulmi, formerly Ceratocystis
ulmi), or which harbors any of the elm bark
beetles (scolytus multistratus or hylurgopinus
rufipes), or any other pest capable of producing
an epidemic; and
2. any dead elm tree or part, including logs,
branches, stumps, firewood or other material
that contains elm bark.
D. Storage, Transporting and Disposing of Elm Wood.
It is unlawful for any person other than licensed
tree services to transport, store or dispose of any
bark bearing elm wood between April 15 and September
1st of each year.
E. Inspection and Investigation of Nuisances.
1. City inspections. The forester shall inspect
all premises within the city according to
Chapters 15.05, 0160 and 15.05, 0170 of Minnesota
Department of Agriculture regulations, or as
often as practicable, to determine whether any
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declared public nuisance exists. The forester
shall investigate all reported incidents of
infection.
2. Entry to private premises. The forester or duly
authorized agents may enter private premises at any
reasonable time for the purpose of carrying out any
of the duties assigned under this section, as
provided in Chapter 15.05 of Department of
Agriculture regulations.
F. Abatement of Hazards and Nuisances on Private
Property.
1. Order Procedure: If the forester determines
that trimming or removal of a tree or
plant on private property is necessary to abate
a public hazard or nuisance, the city shall
serve a written order to correct the condition
upon the responsible property owner or occupant.
2. Dutch Elm Disease: If Dutch Elm Disease is
found in trees or wood on private property, the
forester shall notify the responsible property
owner, and immediately file.a written report
with the clerk.
3. Abatement of Disease: The forester shall order
the removal of any infected tree or wood
constituting a nuisance as described in Part C
of this section. Removal and abatement shall be
in accordance with the technical opinion of the
forester or the commissioner of agriculture.
4. Time limit: The order or notification shall
set a time limit for compliance, depending on
the urgency of the hazard or nuisance.
5. Authority to Abate: If, after notification, the
responsible person fails to correct the
condition within the time prescribed, the
forester, administrator or city clerk may order
city stdff or a contracted firm to abate the
hazardous or nuisance condition.
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6. Cost of Abatement: The responsible person
shall be billed for the full cost of the
abatement plus any additional, administrative
costs. If the bil is unpaid, the cost shall
be certified to the county auditor as a special
assessment against the property.
8 -4.06. Care and Maintenance of Boulevards and Adjacent
Property.
Owners of property abutting the right -of -way of a public
street shall properly maintain the grass on the property
and on the public right -of -way to the curb line or
travelled portion of the street. Proper maintenance
shall include sodding, planting, mowing or week abatement
whenever necessary.
8 -4.07 Interference Prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to prevent, delay, or
interfere with the forester or duly authorized agents
while in the performance of official duties.
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No.
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
O R D I N A N C E
Date 3/24/93
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A RECODIFICATION OF
ORDINANCES TO BE KNOWN AS THE
FALCON HEIGHTS CITY CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Code Adopted. There is hereby adopted that
certain recodification of the ordinances of the city contained in
a printed compilation entitled Falcon Heights City Code" dated
March 24, 1993. A copy of such Code shall be marked "Official
Copy" and filed as part of the official records of the City in the
office of the city clerk.
SECTION 2. Supersedes. The Falcon Heights City Code dated
March 24, 1993 supersedes "Municipal Code of Falcon Heights" dated
December 12, 1984, adopted by Ordinance No. 211 dated December 21,
1984 and amendments thereto, and said 1984 Code and amendments
thereto are hereby repealed to the extent that they are
inconsistent with Falcon Heights City Code dated March 24, 1993.
SECTION 3. Preservation of Rights. The repeal of any portion
of the 1984 Municipal Code of Falcon Heights or amendment thereto
by the preceding section shall not affect or impair any proceeding,
suit, or prosecution commenced, or arising out of occurrences
before such repeal takes effect.
SECTION 4. Copies. The Clerk shall provide a sufficient
quantity of the Falcon Heights City Code, dated March 24, 1993 for
general distribution to the public and shall give notice in the
official newspaper for at least two successive weeks that copies
are available in the clerk's office for examination or purchase.
SECTION 5. Prima Facie Evidence. The Falcon Heights City
Code dated March 24, 1993 shall be prima facie evidence of the law
of the city.
SECTION 6. This ordinance, passed this 24th day of March,
1993, shall become effective upon publication.
Moved by Approved by
Mayor
3/24/93
BALDWIN In Favor Date
CIERNIA
GIBSON TALBOT Attested by:
GEHRZ Against City Clerk
JACOBS 3/24/93
Date
Adopted by Council
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
NOTICE OF RECODIFICATION
OF THE FALCON HEIGHTS CITY CODE
Notice is hereby given that the City of Falcon Heights
has revised and re- codified the Falcon Heights Municipal Code, and
has published the codification in book form entitled "The City Code
of Falcon Heights" dated March 24, 1993, copies of which are
available for public examination or purchase at the office of the
city clerk at the city hall, 2077 W. Larpenteur Ave., Falcon
Heights, Minnesota.
Dated this 24th day of March, 1993.
Shirley Chenoweth
City Clerk
MINUTES
REGULAR SOLID WASTE COMMISSION MEETING t
March 4, 1993 8
The meeting was called to order by Terry Iverson at 7:05 p.m.
COMMISSON MEMBERS PRESENT: John Brynildson, John Hustad, Terry Iverson,
Nancy Misra, Susan Smith, Brian Standing, staff intern and Sam Jacobs,
council liaison..
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: Mike Haglund, Laura Kuettel, Marty McCleery,
Lyle Wray and Shirley Chenoweth, staff representative.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The commission unanimously approved the minutes
for the 1/7/93 and the 2/4/93 meetings.
McCLEERY MEMO: Marty McCleery informed staff that he would be unable to
attend Commission meetings scheduled for the first Thursday of the month,
due to a continuing conflict. Staff noted that Laura Kuettel had a similar
conflict. John Brynildson moved to amend the meeting schedule to the
second Thursday of each month, beginning on April 8th, 1993. Susan Smith
seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS: In deference to Commission members not present,
John Hustad moved to postpone elections until the
April 8, 1993 Commission meeting. Susan Smith seconded the motion. The
motion passed unanimously.
PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL: John Hustad suggested re-
thinking the annual report, and asked if the council had any
recommendations. Sam Jacobs commented that he felt the report should focus
more on future goals, rather than on past accomplishments. He also
suggested that the report include an assessment of achievement of the
previous year's goals. John Hustad volunteered to write a draft report for
the April meeting, and requested copies of the past year's minutes and a
computer disk copy of last year's report. John Brynildson moved to defer
approval of the annual report until the April meeting. John Hustad
seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
BFI MALL OF AMERICA TOUR: Terry Iverson noted that he had spoken with
Jeff Creef, BFI Solid Waste Terminal Manager, about the possibility of
scheduling a tour of BFI's waste facility at the Mall of America. Tours
are available at 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and little advance notice
is needed. After discussion, there was general agreement to invite all
commission, council and staff members, and to schedule a date for the tour
at the April commission meeting.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: Brian Standing gave an update on the recycling
contract. He noted that a contract had been reviewed by E -Z and the City
attorney and would probably be signed in the next week or so. He also
reminded the commission that E -Z would begin collections the next morning,
and distributed copies of the flyers sent to residents.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Brian Standing