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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the City Council
May 12, 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: April 28, 1993
V. CONSENT AGENDA:
C -1. Disbursements
a. General disbursements through 4/28/93, $40,276.01
b. General disbursements 4/29/93- 5/07/93, $8,788.88
c. Payroll, 4/15/93- 4/30/93, $10,496.74
C -2. Licenses
C -3. Operating Transfers and adoption of Resolution R -93 -23
C -4. Consider purchase of radio equipment for Fire /Rescue
Dept.
C -5. Purchase of materials to construct equipment storage
shelves for the fire department
C -6. Fire Department election results
C -7. Proposed resolution adopting findings supporting the
denial of a business license by the zoning
administrator for the proposed Falcon Heights General
Store
C -8. Cancel June 9, 1993 council meeting
0 VI. PUBLIC HEARING
PH -1. Hearing on proposed assessments for the 1993 street
improvement project and adopting assessment
Resolution R -93 -24
VII. POLICY AGENDA:
P -1. Initiation of neighborhood meetings on a proposed
alley reconstruction program
ACTION:
P -2. 1992 City Financial Report
ACTION:
P -3. Request for administrator to proceed with additional
legal and planning studies for commercial uses with
possible secondary impacts
ACTION:
P -4. Mayor's proposal asking the city council to establish
a workshop to discuss what is better government
ACTION:
VIII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Disbursements
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Financial Director
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
a. General disbursements through 4/28/93, $40,276.01
b. General disbursements 4/29/93- 5/07/93, $8,788.88
c. Payroll, 4/15/93 4/30/93, $10,496.74
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
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APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING:
CHECK* VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
F HGTS FIRE RELEIF ASSOC 92 STATE FIRE AID '1 000 00
TOTAL FOR DEPT 00 21,000.00
BLOMBERG PHARMACY INDEX CARD TABLET ADMINIST 1.74
ICMA MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS ICMA MEMBERSHIP ADMINIST 343.50
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES LMC ADMINIST 85;00
METROPOLITAN AREA MANAGER APRIL MAMA MEETING ADMINIST 11.00
MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES ADMINIST 93.98
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AIN OF REVENUE APRIL STATE ADMINIST 1, 1
NORTH STAR STATE BANK 4/30 FEDERAL TAXES ADMINIST 3,062.41
PERA 4/30 PERA ADMINIST 1,160.93
RAMSEY COUNTY APRIL INSURANCE ADMINIST 3 7
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TAFF, SUSAN HOYT DAYTIMERS BILL ADMINIST 40.25
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TAFF, SUSAN HOYT VARIOUS MEETINGS ADMINIST 40.07
UNITED WAY--- APRIL-UNITED-WAY-CONTR- ADMIN-IST 26.-T-00
TOTAL FOR DEPT 12 9,323.71
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122 KEY—OM------- MILEAGE FINANCE- 23 4 3
1 KELLY, TOM APRIL GFOA MEETING FINANCE 10.00
UNITED WAY APRIL UNITED WAY CONTR FINANCE 12.00
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TOTAL FOR 45
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AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO. 4/27 LINEN CLEANING FIRE FIG 34.43
F HGTS FIRE RELEIF ASSOC 92 STATE FIRE AID FIRE FIB 123.00
TOTAL FOR DEPT 24 157.43
BLOMBERG PHARMACY INVESTIGATION FILM- FIRE PRE 10:-22
UNITED WAY APRIL UNITED WAY CONTR FIRE PRE 5.00
TOTAL FOR DEPT 25 15.22
BOARD OF WATER COMMISION 3/15 TO 4/14 WATER BUILDING 14.25
TOTAL FOR DEPT 31 L
BOYER TRUCKS REPAIR PICKUP STREETS 348.15
JAY MORGAN UNIFORM ALTERATION STREETS 20.70
LEIER MAINTENANCE SERVICE SPRING STREET SWEEPING STREETS v 4 250.00
RAMSEY COUNTY MARCH APRIL PLOWING STREETS 2,555.63
T.A. SCHIFSKY SONS 2.05 TONS OF ASHALT STREETS 45.85
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USWEST COMMUNICATIONS APRIL PHONE SERVICE PARK R 49.82
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TOTAL FOR DEPT 41
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4E 8 J MIDWAY FLORAL, INC. ROSE BUSH FOR MARGE EMPLOYEE m-
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TOTAL FOR DEPT- 52 ai
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NSP STREET LIGHTS STR. LIG 22.82
NSP- ST REE T LI GHTS
TOTAL FOR DEPT 54 l' 046 5-
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MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS PRINTER STAND GENERAL-- 32.01-
TOTAL FOR DEPT 63 32.01
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA- SOIL TESTING CLEVELAN 3a.00
DATE 0•/26!S2 TIME 03: 2'.; C Y OF FALCON HE:H OOUNCIL REPORT PAGE
APPROVAL OF RILLS
PERIOD ENDING:
CHECk# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
TOTAL FOR DEPT 72 22.00
NSP MARCH ELECTRIC SANITARY 15.10
TOTAL FOR DEPT 75 15.10
BLOMBERG PHARMACY GL-tYEOCE- RESCUE S 5.85
y INSTY- PRINTS ADDRESS CORRECTION ENVEL RESCUE S 75.56
ST. PAUL RAMSEY AIRWAY SUPPLIES RESCUE S 210.60
TOTAL FOR DEPT 76 292.01
KELLY, TOM INSURANCE MEETING MILEAG RISK MAN 26.88
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TOTAL FOR DEPT 83 26 88
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C77 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
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FOCUS NEWSPAPERS NOTICE OF ASSMT HEARING
LEONARD, STREET DEINRRD LEAGAL WORK 5
DENNIS LEMAY FILM
SUBURBAN HARDWARE F_
FIRE SUPPLIES 11.56 45.90
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LEAGUE OF MN CITIES LMC CONFERENCE LEGISLAT 255.00
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1 1 INSTY-PRINTS CITY ENVELOPS ADMINIST 158.99
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ADMINIST 9.24
1 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES LEGISLATIVE WRAP UP ADMIN 17.00
4 ROSEV ROTARY RDMiNIST 65.00
1, ROSEVILLE ROTARY CLUB ROTARY MEETINGS ADMINIST 115.50
TAFF, SUSAN HOYT MAY MILEAGE ADMINIST 165.00
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1331 MAYOR RDMINIST 3
TOTAL FOR DEPT 12 575.06
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LEONARDT DEINARD 3/1& 4/15 LEGAL
TOTAL FOR DEPT 14 1,866.70
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 2ND FINAL CUR A PAYMENT PLANNING 1,523.25
TOTAL FOR DEPT 17 1,523.25
NSP APRIL ELECTRIC EMERGENC 6.
TOTAL FOR DEPT 21 6.28
EMERGENCY APPARATUS MINT 2 BATTERIES ON 753 FIRE FIB 310.98
,35 INTERMEDIATE DIST. 287 ARSON 2 FIRE FIGHT 2 FIRE FIG 307.85
METRO FIRE HANDLES FIRE FIG 115.04
SUPER AMER ICA MARCH FUEL FIRE F I e 42; tzta---
WRIGHT, VINCE SMOKE DETECTOR FIRE FIG 13.83
TOTAL FOR DEPT 24 789.70
IVERSON, TERRY APRIL MILEAGE FIRE PRE 70.00
TOTAL FOR DEPT 25 70.00
-75 BUILDING MAINTENANCE APRIL CLEANING
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BUILDING 154.43
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1 SUBURBAN HARDWARE SCREWS BUILDING 4.41
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49, TOTAL FOR DEPT 31 zi l ti l T i\\ I I G:31.
1 CY'S UNIFORMS PUBLIC WORKS UNIFORMS STREETS 270.55
---1 GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD 10 GALLONS OF WATER STREETS 10.30
151 KNOX LUMBER COMMERCIAL-CR DRILL COMPRESSOR STREETS 189,5
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!E 4 S.pBURBAN HARDWARE GRASS SEEDS STREETS 15.12
SUPER AMERICA MARCH FUEL STREETS 121.11
TOTAL-FOR DEPT 32--- 606,-65--
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PERIOD ENDING:
CHECF# VENDOR NAME
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MARGOLIS BROTHERS TREES FOR PLANTING TREE PRO 1,297.02
TOTAL FOR DEPT 34
1,313.43
USWEST COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE PARK R 55.38
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TOTAL FOR DEPT 41
55.38
CUSTOM PRODUCTS SERVICE REPAIR BOBCAT PARK MAI 13.67
APRIL ELECTRIC PARK MAI 21.44
SUBURBAN-HARDWARE GLOVES
1 1 SUBURBAN HARDWARE TOOLS PARK MAI 86.73
1,.1 SUBURBAN HARDWARE REPAIR PARTS PARK MAI 47.65
.-11.2 SUPER -AMERICA MARCH- FUEL PARK MAI 32:4-3
TOTAL FOR DEPT 42
207.75
....1 LEONARD, STREET 4—DEINARD-LEAGA6—WORK CLEVELAN 7C.00
TOTAL FOR DEPT 72 76.00
231 MIDTOWN CLEANERS BLANKET CLEANING RESCUE S 19.17
OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY RESCUE AIR RESCUE S 62.02
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12 1 USWEST CELLULAR PHONE SERVICE RESCUE S 18.62
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PERIOD END DATE 04/30/93 **FILE NOT UPDATED** PAGE 1
SYSTEM DATE 04/28/93
CHECK REGISTER
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TYPE DATE NUMBER NUMBER AMOUNT
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i 0 4 28 93 6 GEHRZ, SUSAN 21239 277.05
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0 4 93 8 JACOBS, SAM 21241 277.
s 0 4 28 93 10 JAN GIBSON TALBOT 21242 169.05
0 4 28 93 30 BAUMANN, NICHOLAS 21243 47.24
31 BERNDT ROSS 21
O 4 28 93 32 BROWN, RAYMOND 21245 63.00
O 4 28 93 33 HOLMGREN, JOHN SR. 21246 135.00
1 34 KURHAJET Z CLEMENT 21247
1: 3 4 0 4 28 93 35 LINDIG, LEO 21248 282.57
5 1 0 4 28 93 36 SCHAUFFERT, CRAIG 21249 135.00
O 4 1 38 MORGAN JAY 21250 1878
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7Ji 1 0 4 1002 TAFF, SUSAN HOYT 2t255 1298705
)11Z9o1 0 4 28 93 1003 IVERSON, TERRY 21256 890.48
1 0 4 213 93 1004 KELLY, THOMAS 21257 1127.29
0 4 1005 1:
1221 21258 402755
O 4 28 93 1006 MORGAN, JAY 21259 845.67
O 4 28 93 1007 PHILLIPS, PATRICIA 21260 733.77
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2 0 4 1008 SWENSt3N I S 21261 6677
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0 4 28 93 1009 WRIGHT, VINCENT 21262 923.61
O 4 28 93 1031 TREEFUL, LINDA 21263 54.95
4 28 93 1033 TRETSVEN, DAVE 21264 387.35
O 4 28 93 1078 MICHAEL R SHIER 21265 237.36
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Meeting Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 2
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Licenses
SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk
CORPORATE
Adventure Retail Limited (dba "Source of Comics &Games
CORPORATE HOME OCCUPATION
AccuCount Accounting Services #2017
GENERAL CONTRACTORS
Concept Designs Builders, Inc. #2018
Denotes new business
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of licenses
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FALCON HEIGHTS
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 -5594 PHONE (612) 644 -5050 FAX (612) 644-8675
30 April 1993
MEMO
TO: Peter Bachman, City Attorney
FROM: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
RE: Request for a business license for Adventure Retail Limited
I have attached the business description and license application
from Mr. Corrick for a business called Adventure Retail Limited
which specializes in e w goods comics, games and hobbies.
I have reviewed the list of specifically permitted uses and at
least two possibly three categories apply to the uses described:
9 10.01 (g)Book store
10.01 (r) Hobby store (this is quite broad)
Hobby is defined as "something that a person likes to
do or study in his spare time; favorite pastime or
avocation" in Webster's New World Dictionary, dated
1982.
9 10.01 Variety store "a retail store that sells a wide
variety of small and inexpensive items
Furthermore, the use is not identified as one being studied for
secondary impacts such as second hand or used goods stores, pawn
shops, gun shops or adult uses.
Please notify me of your opinion this request.
If this meets these permitted uses, or others that you see as
appropriate, it will be on the May 12 council agenda for
approval.
The council will also be asked to authorize the funds for the
additional legal research and secondary impact studies as part of
the agenda on May 12. Let's talk about the costs that might be
incurred.
HOME OF THE MINNESOTA STATE FAIR AND THE U OF M INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE
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GERALD S CORRICK 8042789483 P.02
City of Falcon Height
CORPORATE LICENSE APPLICATION
TO: City of Falcon Heights Fee: 50.00
2077 West Larpenteur
Heights, MN 55113 Date:
644 -5050
Expires: 12/31/93
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Business Address: I 401 iAk.at 1-4be 'ttwr Aet.
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Name of Owner: f era ki S. COnrI Ck
Home Address: 3321. Scarf Aden tom'
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Telephone, Business %Z) Lq5 O38c Residence: go 27 9 33
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Type of Business:
List your experience, naming below municipalities in which you
have had previous business:
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ITEMS REQUIRED FOR LICENSUBE:
State of Minnesota Tax ID Form
1 State of Minnesota Workers' Compensation Form
Falcon Heights Fare Marshal Approval new business only)
I swear that the above statements
are true to the best of m knowl
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Fire Marshal
Memorandum to: Ms. Susan Hoyt
City of Heights, MN
From: Gerald S. Corrick, Owner
Adventure Retail Limited
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Date: 4/23/93
Re: Retail Business License Application
Description of the Business
Pursuant to your request, we provide the following description of
our retail business:
Adventure Retail Limited (dba "Source of Comics Games is a
leisure hobby retail business. The retail products that we sell
include comics, games, related books, metal miniature figurines,
sports cards, and related accessories.
The games include board games of all types including role-playing
771'' games, sports games, strategy and historical simulation games,
science fiction games, and general family games. Accessories for
these games are available in the store such as dice, magazines,
and related books. The game publishers include The Avalon Hill
Game Company of Baltimore, MD, TSR, Inc. of Milwaukee, WI, Games
Workshop and several other smaller publishing companies.
The metal miniature figurines include a wide variety of unpainted
�i metal cast figures ranging from historical figures representing
military units of the past (le, civil war soldiers) to fantasy
figures representing science fiction characters. The store sells
all the painting and other supplies necessary for the customers
to paint and mount these figures. The painting supplies are
commercially pre-packaged hobby orientated paints.
The comics are new comic books that are published largely by
Marvel or DC Comics. New issues are released weekly. Comic-
related accessories such as books and magazines, T- shirts,
posters, and other collector specialties will be also sold at the
store.
Adventure Retail Limited has a policy to not sell any adults-only
orientated material.
The store will be open seven days per week and will have a retail
floor space of approximately 3,500 square feet.
Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 3
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Operating Transfers
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: During the course of a fiscal year it is
necessary to transfer money from one fund to another. At this
time the following money transfers are being requested.
$2,803.00 from Rescue Services to the General Fund; $8,116.00 to
Park Program Fund and $27,000.00 to the Street Lighting Fund from
the General Fund. These were budgeted transfers in the 1993
budget to balance these funds.
$115,244.03 to the Infrastructure Fund from the 1982 Improvement
Fund which closes the '82 Improvement Fund since all debt is now
retired. $207,416.25 to the 85B Tax Increment Bond Fund
(Stratford) from TIF District #1 Construction Fund; $20,000.00 to
1990 Hamline bonds from Hamline Construction Fund; $90,250.00
from General Capital Improvements, Fire Capital Improvements and
Public Works Capital Improvements; $200.00 to the Recreation
Scholarship Trust Fund from the General Fund. These transfers
are necessary to maintain positive cash balances in these funds.
Finally, $231,797 to the Infrastructure Fund from the General
Fund to maintain a strong balance in the Infrastructure Fund for
future projects.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Memo from administrator, dated 7 May, 1993
B. Resolution #R- 93 -23, transferring funds
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ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt Resolution transferring funds in
the amount of $702,826.28
Consent `on enConsen Consen Consent onsen C onsent
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CITY OF
FALCON HEIGHTS
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2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 -5594 PHONE (612) 644 -5050 FAX (612) 644 -8675
7 May 1993
MEMO
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Susan Hoyt, City Administ tor
RE: Explanation of key fund transfers
Now that the annual financial report for 1992 is completed and
all fund balances and reserves are known, it is time to make some
fund transfers. Three categories may interest the council.
1. Infrastructure
a. Staff recommends transferring the balance of $115,823
in the 1982 bond fund and transferring additional
general fund revenue accrued in 1992 of $217,723 into
the infrastructure fund to guarantee that costs for the
1993 street project and future infrastructure
projects will be financially sound.
This action will leave the city with a 45% capital
operating reserve to cover city expenditures between
revenue from the county. The auditor and finance
director concur with this.
b. Staff recommends transferring $14,569 of the December
23, 1992 local government aid payment that was reserved
for some form of property tax relief into the
infrastructure fund. This will provide direct property
tax relief by assisting the city with its share of
infrastructure construction projects while maintaining a
balanced assessment policy and not taxing outside the
levy for these activities.
c. Total transfer to infrastructure is $347,041.
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2. Recreation Scholarship Fund
Staff recommends transferring $200 of the general fund
undesignated reserve to the recreation scholarship fund to
cover any requests for financial assistance that cannot be
covered through donations. At this time, donations may be
adequate to cover 1993 summer costs. But this will be a
"safety net" if donations don't meet demand.
3. Stratford
Staff recommends transferring $207,416 from the Stratford
construction fund to the Stratford bond fund to close it out
now that the bonds are paid off.
No.
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N
Date: 5/12/93
A RESOLUTION TRANSFERRING FUNDS
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the city council of the City of Falcon Heights
that $702,826.28 be transferred as follows:
Transfer Amount From To
$2,803.00 Rescue Services General Fund
$8,116.00 General Fund Park Adm. Park Programs
$27,000.00 General Fund Streets Street Lights
$207,416.25 TIF Dist. #1 Construction '85B T.I. Bonds
$20,000.00 Hamline Ave. Construction '90 Hamline Ave. Bonds
$8,230.79 General Capital Improvement
$71,956.33 Fire Capital Improvement
$10,062.88 Public Works Capital Imp. '90 Capital Notes
$115,244.03 '82 Improvement Bonds Infrastructure Fund
$114,228.00 General Fund undesignated
fund balance 11 11
$14,569.00 General Fund unreserved
designated for property tax
relief
$103,000.00 General Fund unreserved
designated for working
capital 11
$200.00 General Fund undesignated
fund balance Recreation scholarship fund
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the city council of Falcon Heights to
transfer these funds per the 1993 budget, to close out the 1982 Improvement
Bond fund and to maintain a strong fund balance in the Infrastructure Fund.
Moved by Approved by
Mayor
BALDWIN
CIERNIA In Favor Date
GEHRZ
JACOBS Against
GIBSON TALBOT
Attested by
City Clerk
C onsent onsent Consent Consent o
Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 4
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consider purchase of radio equipment for
Fire /Rescue Department
SUBMITTED BY: Leo Lindig, Fire Chief
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
The Fire /Rescue Department received three quotes for replacement
of a portion of the radio equipment as scheduled /budgeted for in
the C.I.P.
Motorola equipment was specified as it is compatible with the
existing radio equipment, is explosion proof, and is computer
programmable. The equipment consists of two VHF portable radios
with accessories and 10 monitors with accessories and a 5 year
warranty.
Quotes received are as follows: (See attachments) (tax included)
1. Bear Communications $6,608.48
2. Communication Specialists 8,040.57
3. Dispatch Communications 4,963.00
It is recommended that the low quote of $4,963.00 from Dispatch
Communications be accepted.
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ACTION REQUESTED: Authorization to purchase Fire /Rescue
Department radio equipment from Dispatch
Communications at a cost of $4,963.00.
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Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 5
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Purchase of materials to construct equipment
storage shelves for the fire department
SUBMITTED BY: Leo Lindig, Fire Chief
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
The firefighters propose to construct two wooden storage units,
12' X 3'9" X 5' to store their equipment. The equipment is
currently hung on hooks in the fire barn. The hooks are not
adequate to store these items.
The bins will be constructed out of wood by firefighters on their
volunteer time. The anticipated cost for construction is $150 to
$200 per rack. The cost of purchasing a storage rack would be
about $1,200 per rack.
The purchase would come from the public safety capital fund.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Diagram of unit and estimated cost for materials
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the purchase of materials for $400 to construct storage
racks for the fire department out of the public safety capital
fund.
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Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 6
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Fire Department Election Results
SUBMITTED BY: Fire Department
Leo Lindig, Chief
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
The results of the May 4, 1993 fire department election is as
follows:
Chief Clem Kurhajetz
First Assistant Chief Craig Schauffert
Second Assistant Chief Dennis LeMay
City council approval is required to finalize the election
results.
ATTACHMENT: Memo from Chief Lindig dated May 6, 1993
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of fire department election results
as presented.
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CITY OF
FALCON HEIGHTS FIRE DEPARTMENT
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 -5594 PHONE (612) 644 -5050 FAX (612) 644 -8675
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May 6, 1993
TO: SUSAN HOYT, CITY ADMINIST/J OR
FROM: LEO LINDIG, FIRE CHIEF"'
RE: FIRE DEPARTMENT ELECTION OF OFFICERS
My term as chief expires in May of 1993 and I chose not to run
for relection for the chief's position.
The department held their election for chief officers on May 4,
1993 and the results were as follows:
Chief Clem Kurhajetz
First Assistant Chief Craig Schauffert
Second Assistannt Chief Dennis LeMay
This information is being submitted for City Council
consideration and approval.
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Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 7
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proposed resolution adopting findings
supporting the denial of a business license
by the zoning administrator for the proposed
Falcon Heights General Store
SUBMITTED BY: Peter Bachman, City Attorney
C.(X REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
On April 28, 1993 the council supported the zoning
administrator's denial of a business license to the proposed
Falcon Heights General. Store because it is not a permitted use in
the city's zoning code. The development moratorium on
commercial uses states that business licenses may be granted to
any new use that is specifically listed as a permitted use in the
zoning code. Specific findings to clarify the council's decision
are desirable for the public record.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Proposed resolution a statement of findings
B Procedures for approving a business license
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt the resolution which is a statement of findings explaining
the council's concurrence with the zoning administrator's
decision to deny the license for the proposed Falcon Heights
General Store.
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N
Date:
A RESOLUTION DENYING THE APPLICATION OF
FALCON HEIGHTS GENERAL STORE, INC.
FOR A BUSINESS LICENSE
WHEREAS, in October, 1992, the city commenced a planning study for the
purpose of reviewing the appropriateness and uses allowed in all of the
city's commercial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 0- 93 -01, the city adopted a development
moratorium imposing certain development restrictions in the city's commercial
zoning districts to protect and preserve the status quo during the pendency
of the planning study; and
WHEREAS, the development moratorium generally prohibits the issuance of
business licenses in the B -2 zoning district except for "any new use that is
specifically listed as a permitted use in the applicable zoning district" or
unless a hardship waiver is granted pursuant to the provisions of Ordinance
0- 93 -01; and
WHEREAS, the Falcon Heights General Store, Inc. (the applicant) has
applied for a business license to operate a business located in the B -2
zoning district for the purposes of buying and selling new and used sporting
goods such as guns, bicycles, skis, golf clubs, roller blades, appliances
such as microwave ovens, vacuum cleaners, cameras and photographic supplies,
hardware such as tool chests, crescents, pliers, socket wrenches, jewelry
such as watches, wrist bands, diamonds, electronic equipment and repair
thereof, such as radios, TV's VCR's, CD's, and variety items.
NOW THEREFORE, the city council finds:
1. That as a portion of its business, the applicant plans to
purchase merchandise on the premises for sale as used
merchandise on the premises.
2. That prior to the city council meeting on April 28, 1993, the
applicant's representative, John Mutschler, orally informed the
city administrator that the majority of the goods for sale would
be used goods and that the walk -in sales of used merchandise
might be 5 -10% of the business at the start of operation and
might grow to 25% to 50% of the business after time.
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3. That based upon all the evidence in the record, it is clear
that a portion of the proposed business of the applicant
regularly involves the purchase and sale of used goods on
the premises.
4. That the city administrator is charged under city code
Section 9- 15.01, Subd. 3, with interpreting the zoning code and
has found that the applicant's use is a secondhand goods
store and is not a use which is specifically listed as a
permitted use in the B -2 zoning district.
5. That the city administrator's interpretation of the code is
reasonable and in accordance with the city council's intent.
In addition, the city administrator's interpretation is in
accord with the city's purpose in adopting the moratorium, i.e., to
protect and preserve the status quo during the pendency of the
planning study.
6. That the applicant's proposed business is a secondhand goods
store within the meaning of Minn. Stat. §471.925 and is not a
permitted use in the B -2 zoning district.
7. That the operation of the proposed business does not comply
with the city's zoning code as required by Section 5 -1.02 for the
issuance of a business license.
8. That secondhand goods stores are one of the uses specifically
being studied in the city's planning study to determine
whether and under what conditions, if any, secondhand goods
stores may be permitted in the city.
9. That the city's zoning study is proceeding promptly and the
moratorium will be lifted as soon as possible.
10. That secondhand goods stores possibly have different impacts on
the city and surrounding neighborhood than the uses which are
specifically listed as permitted uses in the B -2 zoning district,
including such impacts as increased need and costs for additional
police services because of the increased possibility of customers
bringing stolen merchandise to the store and other issues which
are being studied in the ongoing planning study.
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11. That approval of the applicant's business license at this time
would conflict with the ongoing planning study which is
reviewing the appropriateness of the business uses in all the
city's commercial zones.
Moved by Approved by
Mayor
BALDWIN
CIERNIA In Favor Date
GEHRZ
JACOBS Against
GIBSON TALBOT
Attested by
City Clerk
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Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: C 8
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Cancellation of June 9, 1993 council meeting
SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: The city council has traditionally
cancelled the first meeting in June due to the annual League of
Minnesota Cities conference. This year the conference is in St.
Cloud.
Any upcoming council business can be scheduled for the June 23rd
meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED: Cancel June 9, 1993 council meeting
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PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HBARIN'C3
PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING
Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: PH -1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
PUBLIC HEARING
SCRIPTION: Public Hearing on proposed assessments for t he m 1993
ITEM DE Street Improvement Project and adopting
Resolution R -93 -25
SUBMITTED BY: Terry Maurer, City Engineer
Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
ION SUMMARY' The hearing notice was published in the Focus Newspaper,
p AT laces, and mailed to each affected property
owner on on in April 27, 7 o1 posting p 99 accord
owne 27, 1993. This iatlado tionaofethetassessmentaroll begdone
ments. Statute also requires th P
by resolution.
ATTACHMENT: Proposed Resolution R -93 -25 adopting assessment
ACTION REQUESTED: Adoption of Resolution R -93 -2 if deemed appropriate.
PUBLIC HEARING
PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTION 93 25
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to proper notice duly given as required by law, the Council has
met and heard and passed upon all objections to the proposed assessment for the improvement
of:
Fulham Street from Hoyt Avenue to Folwell Avenue
Vincent Street from Hoyt Avenue to Folwell Avenue
Northrup Street from Hoyt Avenue to Folwell Avenue
Burton Street from Hoyt Avenue to Folwell Avenue
Coffman Street from Hoyt Avenue to Folwell Avenue
Folwell Avenue from Fulham Street to Hoyt Avenue
Autumn Street from Roselawn Avenue to Prior Avenue
Prior Avenue from Roselawn Avenue to Summer Street
Summer Street from Moore Avenue to Howell Avenue
Hoyt Avenue from Fulham Street to Folwell Avenue.
by street construction or overlay, sidewalk construction, and storm drainage improvements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF FALCON
HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA:
1. Such proposed assessment, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof,
is hereby accepted and shall constitute the special assessment against the lands named
therein, and each tract of land therein included is hereby found to be benefited by the
proposed improvement in the amount of the assessment levied against it.
2. Such assessment shall be payable based on constant principal plus interest installments
extending over a period of 10 years, the first of the installments to be payable on or
before the first Monday in January, 1994, and shall bear interest at the rate of 6.5
percent annum from the date of the adoption of this assessment resolution. To the first
installment shall be added interest on the entire assessment from the date of this
resolution until December 31, 1993. To each subsequent installment when due shall be
added interest for one year on the unpaid installments.
3. The owner of any property so assessed may, at any time prior to certification of the
assessment to the county auditor, pay the whole of the assessment on such property, with
interest accrued to the date of payment, to the city treasurer, except that no interest shall
be charged if the entire assessment is paid within 30 days from the adoption of this
resolution; and he may, at any time thereafter, pay to the city treasurer the entire amount
of the assessment remaining unpaid, with interest accrued to December 31 of the year
in which such payment is made. Such payment must be made before November 15 or
330-028 -30
028 -0502.may
interest will be charged through December 31 of the next succeeding year.
4. The clerk shall forthwith transmit a certified duplicate of this assessment to the county
auditor to be extended on the proper tax lists of the county, and such assessments shall
be collected and paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Adopted by the council this day of 19
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk
028-0502.may 330-028-30
Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: P 1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Initiation of neighborhood meetings on a
proposed alley reconstruction program
SUBMITTED BY: Terry Mauer, City Engineer
Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
This time of year the city's alleys in the Northome neighborhoods
are in rough shape. Last fall the council discussed initiating
an alley reconstruction program along with its street improvement
program. The condition of the alleys may make it desirable to
make some or all of these alleys a priority for reconstruction
including improved drainage in 1994.
In order to begin this project, staff plans to meet with the
neighborhood residents and discuss their concerns about the
alleys and see how critical they view the situation.
An alley assessment at 100% of the cost of the work would be
about $750 to $1,000 per 50 foot lot.
Staff is tentatively planning a May 25, 1993 meeting date.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Letters from city engineer, Terry Mauer, dated 6 May 1993
and 3 September 1992
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the concept of an alley reconstruction program beginning
with a neighborhood meeting tentatively set for May 25, 1993.
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CONSULTING ENGINEERS
11111111 al') Maier Stewart Associates Inc.
May 6, 1993
File: 330 000 -00
Ms. Susan Hoyt
City Administrator
City of Falcon Heights
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
RE: ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
Dear Ms. Hoyt:
We understand the City Council is interested in perusing the reconstruction of alleys within the
City to determine how much citizen support there is for such a project. Attached is a copy of
a September 3, 1992 letter, from us to the City which briefly discusses the reconstruction
options and provides a "rough" estimated cost. Basically, assuming a 9 -ton design and
depending on how much subgrade correction and storm sewer is needed the cost to a typical 50
foot wide lot would be $750 $1,000.
We would recommend that this process begin with an informational hearing for affected property
owners. This approach has worked successfully on the last two street reconstruction projects.
Such a hearing would present reconstruction options, cost estimates, and funding alternatives.
An informational hearing would be followed by a feasibility study, public hearing, project
design, and ultimately construction. Given the time of the year and concern regarding State Fair
traffic, it may be advisable to think in terms of 1994 construction.
As we discussed, Tuesday, May 25, 1993 would be a workable date for an informational
hearing. Please let us know how you would like to proceed with this issue.
Sincerely,
MAZER STEWART &P ASSOCIATES, INC.
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Terry aurer, P.E.
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1959 SLOAN PLACE, SUITE 200, ST PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 612 774 -6021
9800 SHELARD PARKWAY, SUITE 102, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55441 612 546-0432 Equal Opportunity Employer
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Maier Stewart Associates Inc.
September 3, 1992
File: 330 -000 -00
Ms. Susan Hoyt
Administrator
City of Falcon Heights
2077 Larpenteur Avenue West
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
RE: CITY ALLEY RECONSTRUCTION
Dear Ms. Hoyt:
As requested, we have reviewed the existing condition of various alleyways located in the
Northome Subdivision in the City of Falcon Heights. Most of the alleys in the area have
extensive alligator cracking and pavement rutting and heaving. Given the existing conditions
of the alleys, options for repair or reconstruction were explored.
Given the existing conditions of the alleys we reviewed, it was determined that an overlay of the
existing bituminous was not an option. An overlay will not repair the pavement heaving and
will most likely result in reflective cracking, since the existing surfacing lacks structural
strength. Since an overlay is not feasible, two other options were explored.
The first option was to utilize cold in -place recycling (C.I.R.) and repaving with new material.
This option was determined to be unsuitable for two reasons. First, the method does not allow
the existing grade and finished elevations to be manipulated easily. Since many of the driveways
adjacent to the alleyways have minimum slope to the alley, the C.I.R. option would result in
drainage problems. Secondly, the C.I.R. option, which has a life expectancy of 10-15 years,
has a higher cost effective annual cost than total reconstruction, which has a higher (20-25 year)
life expectancy.
The second option analyzed is the reconstruction of the alleyways to a 9 -ton section in
accordance with MnDOT design criteria. The 9 -ton design strength is needed due to the heavy
vehicles which need to use the alleys, such as garbage trucks, delivery vehicles, and snow
plows. The section would consist of 8 -10 inches of gravel base with approximately 3 -1/2 inches
of bituminous surfacing. Due to the cost effectiveness of this option and the ability to adjust
grade, this is the recommended alternative.
1959 SLOAN PLACE, SUITE 200, St PAUL, MINNESOTA 55117 612- 774 -6021
9800 SHELARD PARKWAY, SUITE 102, MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA 55441 612- 546-0432 Equal Opportunity Employer
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Ms. Susan Hoyt
September 3, 1992
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The estimated cost for alley reconstruction is $30.00 per linear foot which includes overhead.
According to the City's assessment manual, alley reconstruction is assessed 100% against the
abutting property owners. It appears most of the abutting properties have 50 feet of' alley
frontage which would result in an assessment- of $750, assuming both sides are assessed.
One other option for the City to consider in financing would be to request an annual increase
in the Municipal State Aid (MSA) maintenance allowance and utilize these funds to reduce
assessments. The City can request up to 25% of the annual MSA allotment in the maintenance
portion. In 1992, the City received approximately $98,000 in MSA allotment, $3,800 of which
is distributed as maintenance monies. By requesting an increase, the City could receive over
$24,000 in the maintenance allotment.
Please let me know how you would like us to proceed on this issue.
Sincerely,
MAIER STEWART ASSOCIATES, INC.
Terry J. Maurer, P.E.
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Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: P 2
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: 1992 City Financial Report
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Finance Director/
REVIEWED BY: David Hannenkamp, CPA
Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd.
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
Dave Hennenkamp will make a brief presentation and answer any
questions on the 1992 city audit and financial report.
ATTACHMENTS:
1992 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
ACTION REQUESTED: Accept and approve 1992 Financial Report
Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: P 3
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Request for administrator to proceed with
additional legal and planning studies for
commercial uses with possible secondary
impacts-
SUBMITTED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrat
REVIEWED BY: Peter Bachman, City Attorney
Fred Hoisington, Planning Consultant
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY
Planning for a fully developed, inner -ring suburb has its
challenges because the land uses that were established at the
time development occurred must adapt to changing markets and
lifestyles. When the city adopted 'a new comprehensive plan in
1991, it recognized the need to maintain and enhance the quality
of its neighborhoods which includes both residential and
commercial uses.
To partially accomplish this goal the city contracted with the
Hoisington /Koegler planning group to begin a comprehensive review
of its commercial zones in October, 1992. The study's purpose
is to update the current commercial zoning code to reflect the
activity that is appropriate in these zones now and for the
future. The council further assured the significance and
integrity of this study by adopting a development moratorium in
March, 1993 on the advice of the new city attorney who
specializes in land use law.
As this plannng study proceeds some commercial uses may be
identified as having potential secondary impacts on the city's
business district and adjacent neighborhoods. Because Falcon
Heights residential neighborhoods are within 300 feet or less of
a commercial zone, it is important to evaluate all commercial
retail uses for their impact on these neighborhoods.
Therefore, staff recommends that the commercial zoning study take
a two tract approach toward completion to assure prompt removal
of most commercial retail uses from the moratorium, yet maintain
the integrity and thoroughness of the review by continuing to
study those uses identified for potential secondary impacts.
(No impacts have been determined to date).
Staff asks for approval of up to $10,000 for additional planning
and legal research associated with the second tract of this
study. These services would be charged an hourly rate and
monitored carefully. This approach is useful because the extent
and depth of required legal and planning studies is not known at
this time.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Diagram of two -tract approach to commercial study
B Administrator's report on the proposed commercial zoning
study with the additional research on secondary impacts
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize the administrator to proceed with additional legal and
planning costs of up to $10,000 associated with the second tract
of the commercial zoning study which involves identifying and
reviewing commercial uses with possible secondary impacts on the
city's business districts and adjacent residential neighborhoods.
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10 CITY OF
FALCON HEIGHTS
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 -5594 PHONE (612) 644 -5050 FAX (612) 644 -8675
6 May 1993
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TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Susan Hoyt, City Administrate
RE: Additional studies to address uses with potential secondary
impacts as a separate study from the revisions in the
commercial zoning code
Background
In 1991 the city adopted a new comprehensive plan after an
extensive planning process that involved eighty -five community
members. The plan's goal is to maintain and enhance the physical
and social community in the fully developed, inner ring suburb of
Falcon Heights. The city's age and location, as well as the close
proximity of its commercial uses to its neighborhoods, requires
that particular attention be paid to the uses in its commercial
districts and their impact on the overall business district and
adjoining neighborhoods.
With this in mind, in October, 1992 the city contracted with Fred
Hoisington, planning consultant, to work with the planning
commission to revise the city's commercial zoning codes to better
meet the future. This process is currently underway.
In March, 1993 the city council adopted a development moratorium
on the city's commercial zones for one year or less to guarantee
that the intent of the study would not be jeopardized by
approving uses that may be inconsistent with the study's outcome.
Complexities surrounding retail commercial uses
The commercial zoning study may be completed during the next
three months. Once the commercial zoning study is done and the
required ordinance changes adopted, the development moratorium
may be lifted.
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However, as staff proceeded with the commercial zoning study it
became clear that there are a number of current retail commercial
uses that are not included as permitted or conditional uses in
the commercial zones. Some of these uses such as pawn shops,
adult uses, gun shops and used goods merchandisers may have
secondary impacts on the city's business district and nearby
neighborhoods. (No secondary impacts have been determined to
date.) These complex issues are not unique to Falcon Heights.
Two tract approach
Since lifting the development moratorium on the commercial
district is a priority for the city, staff recommends that the
city follow a two tract approach to its commercial zoning study.
1. That the planning commission and council continue with its
commercial zoning code study and include the uses that are
found to be clearly appropriate within the districts and
adopt changes. Then, lift the moratorium on the commercial
districts with the exception of those uses that fall into
number two below.
2. That the planner and staff identify uses that might be
difficult to address in the overall commercial study and
uses that might have potential secondary impacts for further
study. And, that the moratorium continue to cover these uses
in the commercial districts until they can be addressed
through policies and ordinances in the city's comprehensive
plan and zoning code.
Purpose of the secondary study
In some respects planning for a fully developed, inner ring
suburb with aging neighborhoods and limited flexibility in
adapting to new uses requires more careful review than planning
for a developing area. Therefore, staff recommends taking time
to thoroughly study the city's commercial zones for current and
future retail uses.
The purpose of carrying out the second "tract" of the commercial
zoning study is to prepare the city for dealing with the changing
retail market. There are a number of uses that the city
currently doesn't allow because they are not listed as permitted
uses. Some of these uses may have secondary impacts on the
business community and adjacent residential neighborhoods. As
stated previously, the city may wish to carefully examine how it
wants to control these uses through the zoning code, licensing
and conditions. Therefore, staff recommends that these uses be
identified and addressed as a second part of the overall
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commercial zoning study and moratorium. This will make a more
complete and updated commercial zoning study.
Next steps
At this time the exact legal and planning studies required to
proceed on the second tract are not clearly defined since it is a
new area for this city and has few, if any, precedents in many
other cities. In the past cities have typically reacted to
requests for uses with secondary impacts by denying them, then
dealing with the results. The following steps may start the
planning process for these uses.
1. Specifically identify what uses may require additional
research and study. In other words those uses that may have
secondary impacts.(e.g. gun shops, pawn shops, adult uses,
secondhand stores, others)
2. Do legal research to determine what authority the city has
to regulate these uses. These might include the authority
to license, eliminate and /or place conditions on the
business.
At this time the city attorney knows that the same laws do
not apply to each of these uses. For example, adult uses
may have different requirements than gun shops.
3. Once the city's authority is determined, staff will proceed
with the necessary planning reviews, studies, and work with
the planning commission to recommend comprehensive plan
amendments, ordinances, and /or licensing requirements to
address these uses.
Staff anticipates that existing secondary impact studies and
ordinances on adult uses are available for the city to
revise for its use. These secondary impact studies may not
exist for other identified uses. Therefore, a new study
will be done with different findings if appropriate.
However, given the size of the Falcon Heights commercial
district and the readily available information on land uses
in the community, these studies should not be complex.
Staff will work with the planner to expedite this process
and keep the price down.
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4. Once the planning commission and city council review and
adopt regulations regarding these uses, the moratorium will
be lifted on any uses identified as potentially having
secondary impacts.
Staff request for authorization to spend legal and planning funds
Although the staff has the authority to use the city attorney and
consulting planner on an as- needed basis, this study will require
more time from the city attorney and planner than is typically
budgeted. However, unlike the comprehensive plan, this is not a
straight forward study that planners routinely do. And,
therefore, any proposal with a specific price is tentative.
(Hoisington estimates between $3,500 and $4,500 for planning
fees. See attached).
Therefore, the administrator is requesting that the project
proceed on a step -by -step basis at an hourly rate with a maximum
budget of $10,000 for the legal work and planning studies
necessary to do this phase of the project. Hopefully, the
expense will not be this high because studies and ordinances from
other cities may be used in some cases. The administrator will
work with the attorney to assure that the project proceeds on
firm legal grounds, but not carry out more legal research than
might be necessary. The administrator will also work with the
planner to review and coordinate some of the other material.
Using an hourly rate rather than a flat proposal can help keep
costs down if the task is not as complex as anticipated.
Conclusion
Planning for a fully developed, inner ring suburb to meet the
goals established in the comprehensive plan requires a
thoughtful, thorough and legal basis for revising and updating
the city's commercial zones for now and for the future.
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc.
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City of Falcon Heights
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
Falcon Heights, MN 55113 -5594
Re: Proposal for Secondary Impact Study
Attention: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
Per your request, I have prepared this proposal to assist the City of Falcon Heights
with the preparation of a Secondary Land Use Impact Study. The objective of the
study will be to identify problem uses that could be troublesome for the City, and
determine which uses will likely have secondary impacts. We propose to provide
the rationale for regulation or exclusion and will recommend the adoption of
regulations to minimize secondary impacts.
The Work Program will include the following:
1. A literature search to identify and collect previously completed secondary use
studies and identify uses that may require regulation or exclusion.
2. The review of other ordinances and secondary impact studies to determine
whether circumstances in those cities are consistent with those found in the
City of Falcon Heights.
3. In conjunction with the City Attorney, identification of uses that may require
special treatment due to constitutional limitations.
4. Preparation of a cover memo recommending adoption of the secondary use
studies, describing the Falcon Heights setting and how it is unique,
identifying which uses will have secondary impacts and which are
inappropriate for Falcon Heights, providing rationale for why they are not
appropriate in the City of Falcon Heights and recommending the adoption of
regulations and /or exdusions to minimize secondary impacts.
5. Meetings with the City Staff and City Attorney as appropriate to take input
and review findings and conclusions.
Land Use Environmental Planning Design
7300 Metro Boulevard Suite 525 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55439 (612) 835 -9960 Fax: (612) 835 -3160
Falcon Heights /Letter Proposal
May 5,1993
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6. Preparation for and attendance at up to two meetings of the Planning
Commission and City Council to discuss the secondary impact report.
The fee for the above services will be in the range of $3,500 to $4,500 based on our
current hourly rate schedule plus incidental expenses. If we find that less work is
required than anticipated, the fee could be somewhat less than $3,500.
Current Hourly Rates:
Principal $80 -90 /hr
Professional $60 -80 /hr
Technical /hr
Secretarial $35 /hr
If you have any questions or concerns about any of the above, please give me a call.
Sincerely,
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Planning Consultant
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Agenda Item: P 4
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Mayor's proposal asking the city council to
establish a workshop to discuss what is
better government
SUBMITTED BY: Mayor Tom Baldwin
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
Over the past three years the Falcon Heights city council and
Roseville city council have been exploring opportunities to save
money and /or create better government.
Mayor Baldwin proposes that the council participate in a workshop
exercise designed to get at what each councilmember perceives as
"better government" from several perspectives, then compare
notes. Ultimately, these discussions may provide the council a
framework for future directions whether or not we are working
with Roseville.
ATTACHMENTS:
A Mayor's proposal dated May 7, 1993
B Summary of events for Falcon Heights /Roseville Cooperative
effort
ACTION REQUESTED:
Discuss the proposal.
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FALCON HEIGHTS
2077 W. LARPENTEUR AVENUE FALCON HEIGHTS, MN 55113 -5594 PHONE (612) 644 -5050 FAX (612) 644 -8675
May 7, 1993
TO: Councilmembers
FROM: Mayor Baldwin
RE: Workshop
While thinking over progress (or lack of it) on our cooperation
talks with Roseville, I've been feeling the need to reach at least
a mild consensus on why we're doing this. Whenever I think of
where the study should go, what could provide some impetus to
continue, I come back to the fact that the two councils indeed
each council individually have never defined the criteria that
will let us know if we have improved or are likely to improve
anything. This is a component that, for the sake of economy, was
cut from our consultants' original proposals, and I think we're
paying the price for it now. Without some clear definition of what
the earmarks of "better government" are, the study has developed to
a fiscal exercise which, obviously, doesn't provide enough of a
carrot for either city to chase. The lack of defining
characteristics for results of the study also creates uneasiness
among residents and, from what I've seen and heard, council
members.
I'd like to see us (just the Falcon Heights Council) spend a couple
hours in a workshop devising what "better government" looks like in
Falcon Heights. This would not be just an academic exercise. It
will provide some framework for our discussions with Roseville and
will give us targets for future directions whether or not we are
working with Roseville.
I don't see this as an elaborate exercise it's a session I could
facilitate. I have a great respect for professional facilitators
and admire their work but I've done enough of these to believe
that we can do this initial work without spending money. If this
evolves into something more complicated, then we can hire a
facilitator and we will have already generated the parameters for
his /her work.
I'll provide details at the council meeting.
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SUMMARY OF EVENTS FALCON HEIGHTS /ROSEVILLE COOPERATION
July, 1990 Joint council work session to discuss
cooperative opportunities.
January, 1991 Joint meeting to interview consultants.
March, 1991 Agree to hire Deloitte Touche.
November, 1991 Deloitte Touche report made to joint city
council meeting.
Appoint joint citizens committee.
February, 1992 Citizens committee reports, to city councils.
April, 1992 City of Falcon Heights community forums on
the future of the city.
June, 1992 City of Falcon Heights' proposal to study joint
government models to Roseville.'
July, 1992 City of Roseville begins VISTA 2000 citywide
strategic planning.
August, 1992 Steering committee meeting to discuss Falcon
Heights' proposal. Request for formal
Roseville council response.
December, 1992 Letter from Roseville manager to Falcon Heights
administrator stating interest in cooperation
after the Roseville VISTA 2000 process is
completed.
January, 1993 Letter from Falcon Heights administrator
reiterating timetable.
March, 1993 Falcon Heights staff invites Roseville staff
to review governance models.
(Attachments may refresh your memory)
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Meeting Date: 5/12/93
Agenda Item: I -1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Commission Minutes
SUBMITTED BY: Solid Waste Commission
Human Rights. Commission
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Attached are minutes of the April 8, 1993
Solid Waste Commission meeting and minutes of the April 20, 1993
Human Rights Commission meeting.
ACTION REQUESTED: Information only
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Solid Waste Commission Meeting
8 April 1993
The meeting was called to order by Marty McCleery at 7:26pm.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT: Terry Iverson, Laura Kuettel, Marty McCleery,
Nancy Misra, and Shirley Chenoweth, staff representative
COMMISSION MEMBERS ABSENT: John Brynildson, Michael Haglund, John Hustad,
Susan Smith, Lyle Wray, Sam Jacobs, council liaison, and Brian Standing, staff
intern
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: There were no changes to the agenda
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Marty McCleery approved, Laura Kuettel seconded the
minutes of 4 March 1993
CONTINUATION OF PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT: Several items were discussed
for the annual report. One area focused on waste reduction and pollution
prevention. Nancy Misra suggested the following: recycling is at a high
participation /volume rate; recycling is actually the last step; let the goal
focus on what to do before recycling; if it is too easy to recycle it may
simply breed more waste. Terry Iverson made reference to Jerry Reuttemann
starting up the neighborhood watch programs and the high participation rate.
Is it possible to educate the residents through cable skits, workshops,
pre- recorded tapes from the Waste Education Clearinghouse (part of the Office
of Waste Management) and public education on preventing waste?
Misra believes the newsletter has been very successful and may have reached a
saturation point regarding recycling education. It may be the time to discuss
pre- cycling. Iverson feels more personal contact is needed for education. It
was suggested the commission take advantage of ice cream socials, park and rec
programs and safety camps to teach children. Other suggestions to involve
children included: poster contests, donated pizza prizes, skit contests and
Fair displays. Also, take the three goals John Hustad* provided and set up
additional objectives to reach the goal of waste reduction. It may take
x- number of years to decrease waste totals; both recycled and land filled.
Life -style changes are the goal.
It was also suggested by Misra that the name of the commission be changed to
something more along the lines of Environmental Commission. This may be
discussed for possible action at the next meeting.
Increase collection at residential, commercial and multi- housing
units, Increase community awareness of all aspects of recycling,
Increase education of blockworkers, residents, business and schools
about recycling; using recycled products and hazardous waste disposal
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The commission elected the following officers effective
immediately: Marty McCleery, chair; Laura Kuettel, vice chair, Susan Smith,
secretary. A motion was made by Iverson, seconded by Misra.
MALL OF AMERICA /BFI RECYCLING TOUR: The meeting has been scheduled for
July 8, 1993. This date will be verified at the May meeting and arrangements
will then be made with BFI along with an invitation to the council to join us.
MAY AGENDA: Continue annual report discussion and finalization. Possible
name change of commission. Confirm tour date.
MISCELLANEOUS: Shirley Chenoweth reported the new recycling providers were
handling the route with ease. Preprinted tags still claim magazines and
catalogs are unacceptable. One resident received a tag that cereal boxes are
not acceptable and complained they were picked up by the last recycler.
Kuettel appreciates commission members contacting Shirley Chenoweth if unable
to attend a meeting.
The meeting came to a close at 8:58p.
Laura Kuettel, vice chair
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Minutes of the Meeting, 4 -20 -93
1. Minutes
It was established that it has been a concern that no minutes
have been submitted for HRC meetings held in the current year and
established that in order to maintain a record of commission
actions that minutes will be submitted monthly.
2.Discussion of Falconeers Seniors Club.
The meeting was attended by Bernice Lindemann representing the
Falconeers Seniors Club. All Falconeers activities were
discussed. The commission is attempting to ensure access to all
club programs. Day trips have not been occurring in recent years
due to a lack of interest. When they were held the only
attendees with restrictions were those who used canes andt one
member with emphysema. Current club activities include:
Dessert -Card playing
Christmas Party
Picnic in the Park
Potluck Dinner
Senior Center dancers
Fire Marshall presentation
The question was raised regarding membership, whether disabled
people were encouraged to attend or if they stayed away due to a
real or perceived access problem. It was established that since
membership is built up mostly through word of mouth and by the
printing of announcements in the local newspapers, that an
accessibility disclaimer would be added to all announcements
encouraging attendance and instructing those with special needs
to contact the city offices to make arrangements.
3. ADA Compliance Discussion
Brian Standing, Student Intern for the City of Falcon Heights
attended the meeting and presented a draft of the compliance
update (see attached). Discussion was held clarifying our
current status and those issues which require further attention.
Attention was called to the self evaluation checklist presented
at the League of Minnesota Cities training seminar attended by
Shirley Chenoweth. It was determined that we will enlist the
assistance of the representative of an advocacy group in
performing our self evaluation.
4. Review and discuss updating of commission regulations
Shirley Chenoweth presented an updated version of the Human
Rights Commission regulations. Changes were approved with the
re- addition on the phrase to represent the city's business community."
.5. Change in Meeting Dates
It was proposed that we change the scheduled meeting dates for
future meetings to better meet the needs of commission members.
Discussion was held and it was decided that the May meeting would
be held as in the past on the third Tuesday of the month. At
that meeting a decision regarding future scheduling would be made.
6. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
Dan Tait, Commission member