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Home My WebLink AboutCCAgenda_93Nov12 City of Falcon Heights AGENDA Special Meeting /Workshop of the City Council November 12, 1992 I. CALL TO ORDER: 7 p.m. II. BALDWICIERNIA GEHRZ GIBSON TALBOT JACOBS CHENOWETH HOYT ATTORNEY OBS ENGINEER III. CONSENT AGENDA: C -1. Disbursements a. General Disbursements through 11/05/92, $104,408. b. Payroll, 10/16/92 10/31/92, $9,838.73 C -2. Hiring of Greg Haog as Ice Rink Maintenance Supervisor for the 1992 -93 season street construction C -3. Request for payment for beginning items and storm sewer for Cleveland Avenue sanitary Awarding the contract for televising Y for 1993 street improvement project C -5. RFP for recycling services C -6. Proposed Ordinance 0-92-5 regulation of Section 4 of the city code trees, shrubs and other plants publication of C -7. proposed Resolution R -92 -48 authorizing p summary of Ordinance 0 -92 -5 C -8. Request to extend the lease agreement with MPCA for the air monitoring station at City Hall C -9. Licenses IV. ADJOURNMENT ofiiihrefinimpainiehrpowntrneemohromentliii Consent Consent Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C-1 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Disbursements SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, City Accountant EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: a. General Disbursements through 11/05/92, $104,408.51 b. Payroll, 10/16/92 10/31/92, $9,838.73 ACTION REQUESTED: Approval Consent Consent Consent Consetzt Consent Consent Consent Consent CHECK DATE 10/26/32 TO 11/05/32 P A izi 7 i SYSTEM DATE 11//92 TIME 02:02 CHr=rK REGISTER 34-I4K CHECK VENDOR-44-A1E DCK- r:E CH ..l.:',::•:::::••• U TE ;•::::.:::::.:::.i:::::' i DA :1 NMBER NUMBER r: AM.OUNT H 01 10 29 92 250 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO. 27353 R 39.65 10 29 92 321 ALL -AMERICkN BOTTLING COR 27354 R 53.67.--_. 10-29. 92 3-1-1-4--C-I TY --Ba-S-1-NESS--- 27-355-R 42.. 02 :.-:i::::'::::,..:::,.'::::.:.::::::-:y::;•:::::::::::I0,:':.::29:.:':•••:'S-2-:,:i':$1i::::::1:':.3255 :::CY'' S UNIFORMS 27356 R r 1.55. 76 1 a :c:.:_ i 3:•: ::.9E. FLEET TECH 27.5'07 R 304i 72;:.:s• 0 ..02-.1-FOC.LLS--:-NmWStJAPE-R-c, L.7,,,.. R Es.„_W-1 10 29 92 5235 INSTY -PRINTS 27359 R 31.74 10 23-92 5300 JANKE, KATHLEEN 27360 R 100.00 15.-28-- 10 ..29:-:92 5585 'Mt- T ROPOL I TAN A REA MANAGE R 27362 R 11.00 10 29,'11: MA I ER STEWART ASSOC. 27363 R '......1-0-43!j•-957,5F..-1N-- DEPARTMENT- OF--REVENUE---2 -R -1 -1069. ,53_.L 10 29 92 -5870 NSF 27385 R 286.36 10 29 92 5871 NSP 27366 R 19o.03 10 29.. 92 5970 --NO RTH STAR -SEEANK 27367 l....,6..g:;a0E,06-5 OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY 27368 R H18.00_ 2' 10 29 :92:::: ....:-.6074 PER A 27369 R 4122.85 47 6-1-7.5 --RAMSEY- EMS, ----27370 ..R 01- 10 29 92 6176 CITY OF :7 I isir PAUL 27371 R 2121 28 10 29 92 6290 CITY CF ROSEVILLE 27372 R 531. 00 6332-- R OSE-V I LLE-L-- PLUMBING -&-HTG- 2'7373 R 4.:::t..:::.: ..29 'E,92 6535 SUPER AMERIC 27374 R 215.62 10 29 92 6588 TRANSWORLD SYSTEMS INC. 27375 R 398. 00 1--C>--29 92 -6940 -USWEST CELLULAR. 27376 R 30 1,_7- 10 29 92 7003 VALLEY PAVING INC. 27377 R 6000, 0 11 05 92 124 ALE MECHANICAL SERVICES 27381 R 181.98. 27382-R 67_71 1105H...:92:-.:::g.-:1 8&) BARTON -ASCHMAN ASSOCIATES 27383 R i H 34.46 :::::::!'::.:.:::i.,:::•:...:.::.:5.,1::;::.:::::11..-::-05..,.. 92 950 BOARD OF WATER COMMIS I ON 27384 R 55. 03 '":'.'fi''''.6.-,4iLL9.4-4L2LLL-24-60r-HaftiP-1--oN-AuT-o-s_TELRE-#236 27-3 8. 5 _9. 22 L i.. 11 05 92 3150 COLONIAL INSURANCE 27386 R 305.25 11 05 5030 GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD 27387 R 15. 45 1 52t)0 -I DYIA-R2-T-I-REMENT 4-.." RUST ii-5-7 2Z388_R 5 00 0 11 5 92 5235 I NS T Y -P R I NTS 27389 R l..-:.. 205. 96 11 05 92 5270 I VERSON TERRY 27390 R 94. 85 1. 1' 'i 1 (-15- --K NI 1-1:S ON --SERVICE-3,-11NC 2.-7-391L-R. 24-1-4,--85 11 05 92 5403 DAVID W. KRIESEL, INC. 27332 R 500.00 11 05 92 5510 LFRGUE OF N CITIES 27393 R 11--05-A2 5605 --M---=.7-1:.-Bj 'LLD :-..-.1: I-;\--T-ENAi-ICE- -2-7394-R- -2.02 II 05 -cr.' 5665 METRO. WAETE CONTROL COMM 2:7395 R 52920. 00 11 05 9 2 i 5685 11 I DWEST ELS 1 NESS PRODUCTS 27396 R 114. 42 1-1:-:-C-IF...4:-L32 6.024 -CiN --S-I4E--SAN-I.--T A T-1-0N---INC----• 273=37-R 11 05 92 6075 PERA .27398 R 36.00 11 05 92 6290 CITY OF RCEEVILLE 27399 R 20773. 33 I 1-05-4: -6-525---SUBURBa--.-RDWARE- --.27-400--R----- 210_ 11 05 92 6600 TAFF,: SUSAN HOYT 27401 R 19a: 79-- -2,,, 11 05 92 6675 3. 0. THOtrIPSON 2:7402 R .1:08: 3.t.::':,::: 1 --a.5-92 F$660-1101-1----COritY 11 05 92 6945 USWEST CNICATIONS 27404 R 53.9'5 1 1 05 52 7104 WALDuR PL- EQUI CO. 27405 R 1661.48 -11 05 r-:;* a cl 0054. Y NN_ -A 1N1D E.-=-2:2t N-S t. 22406 _:-R______ 4 00 **TOTL RE2-__LR C7CK3** 104-'+C)8.51 **70TL •!'n:A__ :UL CES*** 00 *.4.-T_O T.A __,,....12:ELI__ar_EL.: 7:044U.i.1 PERIOD END DATE 1Q/31/92 **FILE NOT UPDATED* PAGE 1 SYSTEM DATE 10/ CHECK R E B I S T E R GHEGK CHECK Pt5YE c:r tG1 i.,.Nt.�s TYPE HATE NUMBER NUMBER AMOUNT Cr 3fs 2 9� 1 EtALDWIN, ;.T O 10 28 92 6 GEHRZ, SUSAN 20735 2 77. 05 0 10 28 9 7 C I ERN I A, PAUL 20736 22 7.O i 8 JiCOB9 tM 2Cs737 277. Cx x Cr 10 28 92 10 Jf1N GIBSON T 3LSDT 20738 a9 Ci r C# #C3 28 92 30 .SA1 dMANN, NICHC3L# -1S C£ 47. w I 3 EsER1UDT RC195 CrCF O 10 28 9 3 BROWN, RRYMOND 20741 53. 00 0 10 28 92 33 HQLMGREN, JOHN SR. 20742 1 3 5. 00- G 1 U 9k 34 RUR 4.x 53 040 10 2 8 9 35 L I ND I G, LEO 2o744 2$ C? 10 28 9a 36 SCH tUEFERT, CRAIG 2C3 4,`�s .s r 18:84 O 10 28 92 49 LeMFtY, DCIUGLAS 20747 21 5Cr O 10 28 92 1001 CHENQWETH, SHIRLEY 2c r75O 857.19 1U S I M Ll rCrt TAI a 1003 'IVERSON, :TE RRY X07` X71 7 1 CrCr4 KELP. Y, 7HtMAB 2Cr7 9: rCrOS <rz c cLCrz e CAROL a'....>45�.O O 10 28 92 1005 MORGAN, JAY 20755 894.05 O 10 28 92 1007 PHILLIPS, PATRICIA 20756 710.18 +0 I 0 Il g. <1G8r -S#4 E P I1C..QR 1C x..0757 4 *73 Cf 1 >0 28; 92 1003 `WR I GHT, VINCENT 2075& 84X� r Cr 1`0 08 92 IC)33 .TRETSVEN DAME O75 293.41 x TAL K `J. g r c R_ Consent Consenl Cirnsent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C-2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Hiring of Greg Haog as Ice Rink Maintenance Supervisor for the 1992-93 season SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Park Rec Director Vince Wright, Public Works Foreman REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION/SUMMARY: Mr. Haag is very experienced in making and organizing ice rinks. The proposed pay schedule for this position is $9.00 per hour. ACTION REQUESTED: Hiring of Greg Haog as rink maintenance supervisor for the 1992-93 season at a salary of $9.00/hour. 0:000#11111104NMEICAO.06.t.10,40#,.0.6000.1110.6atilltibiliiirtaiiiia Conn t Consent ons onsent Con Corse n e Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C -3 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Request for payment for beginning street construction items and storm sewer for Cleveland Avenue project SUBMITTED BY: Robert H. Paine, Ramsey County Engineer REVIEWED BY: William K. Westerberg, City Engineer Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: The requested payment covers the construction that was done through the pay estimate and includes beginning street construction items and storm sewer. This is in accordance with the pay estimate and agreement between the city and Ramsey County. The invoice is for $13,287.57 and includes construction engineering costs. ATTACHMENT: Mr. Westerberg's letter dated October 30, 1992 ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of payment of $13,387.57 to Ramsey County for Cleveland Avenue costs as recommended by the city engineer. Con ent onsent onsent ons CONSULTING ENGINEERS Maier Stewart Associates Inc. October 30, 1992 File: 330- 018 -70 Ms. Susan Hoyt 0 V 4 1992 City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 RE: CLEVELAND AVENUE PROJECT Dear Ms. Hoyt: We have reviewed the invoice from Ramsey County for the above referenced project. The invoice covers the construction that was done through the pay estimate, which includes beginning street construction items and storm sewer. According to the pay estimate and the agreement, the City of Falcon Heights must pay for a percentage of the storm sewer cost equal to $11,863.90. They have also added 12 percent for construction engineering, bringing the total amount owed Ramsey County to $13,287.57. We therefore recommend payment of $13,287.57 to Ramsey County for the Cleveland Avenue project. Please find enclosed the invoice from Ramsey County along with the pay estimate that the City of Falcon Heights mailed over. If you have any questions or require further information, please call. Sincerely, MAIER STEWART ASSOCIATES, INC. William K. Westerberg, P.E. WKW:tp Enclosure 018- 0204.nov 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 1 CONSULTING ENGINEERS Maier Stewart Associates Inc. October 26, 1992 File No: 330 028 -10 0 CI 2a 1992 Ms. Susan Hoyt City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 Larpenteur Avenue W. Falcon Heights, MN 55113 RE: TELEVISING SANITARY SEWER 1993 FALCON HEIGHTS STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Dear Ms. Hoyt: We have received quotes to televise the sanitary sewer and storm sewer under the streets to be reconstructed as part of the 1993 Falcon Heights Street Improvements. FIRM SANITARY SEWER STORM SEWER TOTAL Pipe Service Corp. $3,285.00 720.00 4,005.00 Midwest Underground Inspec. $6,351.00 $2,032.00 8,383.00 Visu -Sewer Clean Seal $7,000.00 $3,200.00 $10,500.00 It should be noted that all quotes are based on per linear foot prices and a estimate quantity of 7300 LF of sanitary sewer main and 1600 LF of storm sewer main. Therefore, the final prices may vary slightly. Based on the lowest responsive bid submitted, we would recommend the City contract with Pipe Services Corporation. We would also recommend that the contract be awarded as soon as possible so the televising and report can be completed and reviewed prior to the public hearing. 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 `nee Consent on Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C -4 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Awarding the contract for televising sanitary sewers for 1993 street improvement project SUBMITTED BY: William K. Westerberg, City Engineer REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Mr. Westerberg has received quotes for televising the sewers in conjunction with the 1993 street project and has recommended the contract be awarded to Pipe Services Corporation at an estimated cost of $4,005.00. ATTACHMENTS: Mr. Westerberg's letter dated October 26, 1992 ACTION REQUESTED: Awarding the bid to Pipe Services Corporation at an estimated cost of $4,005 as recommended by the city engineer. CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS OCTOBER 23, 1992 PAGE TWO If you have any questions, or require further information please call. Sincerely, MAIER STEWART AND ASSOCIATES, INC. L William K. Westerberg, P.E. WKW: db Enclosures cc: Mr. Roger E. Gottschalk Pipe Service Corporation Ms. Patricia M. Friedle Midwest Underground Inspections, Inc. Mr. John F. Grove Visu Sewer Clean Seal, Inc. 028- 2301.a t Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C -5 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: RFP for recycling services SUBMITTED BY: Solid Waste Commission Council Liaison Sam Jacobs REVIEWED BY: Shirley Chenoweth EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: At the October 14th council meeting the Solid Waste Commission was authorized to prepare the RFP for continuation of sole source recycling following the expiration of the present contract on February 28, 1993. The document was drafted at the November 5th commission meeting and is being submitted for council approval. ATTACHMENT: Proposed RFP ACTION REQUESTED: Approval <59 Consent Consent Consent Consent. anset ..:.Con DATE: November 1992 TO: INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTED IN PROVIDING MUNICIPAL RECYCLING SERVICES FROM: CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS RE: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR RECYCLING SERVICES The City of Falcon Heights is interested in obtaining proposals for residential collection of recyclable products. This program will be administered by the City. The contract period will be from March 1, 1993 through February 28, 1994, with a sixty (60) day cancellation clause and an option to extend for one additional year based upon a written mutual agreement by both parties. The area to be served includes the entire residential area of Falcon Heights, excluding the State Fairgrounds, the University of Minnesota campus, the University golf course, and Commonwealth Terrace. This area contains approximately 1,350 households in single family residences through multi -unit complexes of 17 or fewer units and 427 households in multi -unit complexes of 18 or more units, for a total of 1,777 households. Single family residences and multi -unit complexes of 17 or fewer units are presently provided curbside and alley collection on the first and third Friday of each month. Proposals should include quotes both for collection on the first and third Friday of each month and for weekly collection. Multi -unit complexes of 18 or more units (of which there are seven) are and will continue to be provided weekly collection from a collection area provided on the premises. Collection must be on Friday and must be completed in one day. At a minimum, products collected must include newspaper, glass containers, aluminum and steel cans, corrugated cardboard, plastic, magazines, catalogs and glossy paper, used motor oil, automotive batteries, and office paper. Collection vehicles must be in good working condition and must be plainly marked with the contractor's name. Collection contractors must provide monthly reports on all materials collected. The required information must include original truck scale tickets, the name of the collection contractor and the market, and the net weight of each recyclable product collected (see list of products above). Proposals will be evaluated using criteria to include completeness of proposal, amount of bid, amount of experience, proven record of stability, materials collected beyond those required, capability to provide accurate data on tonnages, ability to provide service each Friday, financial stability, and the ability to begin collection by March 1, 1993. Attached is a list of specific items which must be included in the proposal. Any questions regarding this RFP should be directed to Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk, City of Falcon Heights, 644 -5050. SPECIFICATIONS FOR RECYCLING REOUEST FOR PROPOSAL All proposals must be received by =4-30 p.m., December 18, 1992, at City Hall, 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue, Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113. All Proposals Must Contain the Following Items: 1. Name, address, telephone number and contact person. 2. Rates, including details of any alternates bid (see page 3). a. Single family residences shall be bid on a per household basis. b. Multi -unit complexes of 17 or fewer units shall be bid on a per unit basis. c. Multi -unit complexes of 18 or more units (of which there are seven) shall be bid on a flat charge basis. 3. Completed city business license application. Attach current financial statement to license application. 4. Description of how service will be provided, including: a. Number of collections per household per month for single family residences and multi -unit complexes of 17 or fewer units. (Proposed rates for alley and curbside service to these households should include both first and third Friday collection and weekly collection.) b. For multi -unit complexes of 18 or more units, which shall receive weekly collection, the method of determining cost of collection. c. A description of specific equipment to be used. Provide pictures and axle weights of trucks, intermediate processing vehicles and equipment. d. A list of products to be collected. Collection of the following products is required: newspaper, glass containers, aluminum and steel cans, corrugated cardboard, plastic, magazines, catalogs and glossy paper, used motor oil, automotive batteries, and office paper. e. Material preparation instructions that will be given to residents. -1- 5. A description of procedures to be followed for handling missed pickups or customer complaints. At a minimum, the following should be addressed: a. A phone number available until 6:30 p.m. on pickup day. b. A procedure for pickup that evening or the following day before 3:00 p.m. c. Availability of vehicles to handle missed pickups. 6. A description of how collection tonnages will be verified and how records will be kept for reimbursement. This information should include: a. Original truck scale tickets; b. Name of collection contractor and market, and the type and weight of each recycled product collected (see list of required products); c. Sample of contractor's current report form. Tonnages shall be reported in pounds collected. Totals for multi -unit complexes of 18 or more units must be reported separately from totals for single family residences and multi -unit complexes of 17 or fewer units. 7. A statement that all trucks and equipment will be maintained in good working condition, be marked with the contractor's name, and be constructed in such a way as to contain all materials from spilling, leaking, or blowing out of the vehicle. 8. A description of any innovative provisions in the proposal, such as profit- sharing or other incentive programs, collection of materials other than those required, or any other provisions which would make the bid unique. 9. Each contractor shall provide a bond equal to three months hauling fees, collectable upon contract cancellation, poor performance or contract violation. The bond and proof of insurance will be required at the time the contract is signed. 10. The contractor must give a description of all proposed depositories for recyclable materials. 11. The contractor must provide a description of previous experience in collecting, processing, and marketing recyclable materials. 12. The contractor must provide a written policy regarding the handling of customer complaints and general customer service. -2- The following statements are the basis upon which contractors shall prepare and submit responses: 1. The contract period will be from March 1, 1993, through February 28, 1994, with a sixty (60) day cancellation clause and an option to extend for one additional year based upon a written mutual agreement by both parties. 2. All response preparation and submission costs shall be borne by the organization submitting the response. 3. The City reserves the right to reject any and all proposals and to waive informalities and to award the contract in the best interests of the City. 4. Each contractor must comply with the City's insurance requirements. Alternate Bids Requested Please make alternate bids to include the following: 1. Capability and cost of periodic (minimum annual) collection and proper disposal of household toxic and hazardous waste. 2. Capability and cost of periodic (minimum annual) collection and proper disposal of tires. 3. Capability and cost of periodic (minimum annual) collection and proper disposal of appliances. Attachments 1. City map 2. City business license forms 3. City recycling tonnage for the last six months. 1316R/110692 -3- o enl Consent dnsent Consent Consent Consent. `a ns Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C -6 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proposed Ordinance 0 -92 -5 amending Chapter 8, Section 4 of the city code relating to regulation of trees, shrubs and other plants SUBMITTED BY: Linda Treeful, City Forester Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Proposed ordinance 0 -92 -5 does not change the content and purpose of the present code but is an attempt to make the section more concise, understandable and less wordy. Adoption of this improved ordinance will also provide points when applying for the Tree City Growth Award for 1992. ATTACHMENT: Proposed Ordinance 0 -92 -5 ACTION REQUESTED: Adoption of Ordinance 0 -92 -5 sent se. o e `onsen; o e No. 0 -92 -5 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS O R D I N A N C E Date 11/12/92 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 8, SECTION 4 OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO REGULATION OF TREES, SHRUBS AND OTHER PLANTS The city council of the City of Falcon Heights hereby ordains: Section 1. Chapter 8, Section 4 of the Falcon Heights city code is amended to read as follows: PART 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. 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 nthPr n1 ants arowina 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. 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. 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. 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 1 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 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 staff or a contracted firm to abate the hazardous or nuisance condition. 6. Cost of Abatement: The responsible person shall be billed for the full cost of the abatement plus any additional administrative costs. If the bill 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 Adiacent 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 weed 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. Moved by Approved by Mayor BALDWIN In Favor Date CIERNIA GIBSON TALBOT Attested by: GEHRZ Against City Clerk JACOBS Date Adopted by Council Co nsent C onsent Consent Conseet Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C -7 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proposed Resolution R -92 -48 authorizing publication of summary of Ordinance 0 -92 -5 SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth, City Clerk EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Minnesota Statutes authorizes publication of a summary of lengthier ordinances as long as the council determines the summary adequately informs of the intent and effect of the ordinance. Ordinance 0 -92 -5 would require a larger than usual space for publication and would increase the cost considerably. If council desires to publish by summary, it is necessary to do so by resolution. The resolution will be published in lieu of the entire document. ATTACHMENT: Proposed Resolution R -92 -48 ACTION REQUESTED: Adoption of Resolution R -92 -48 if deemed appropriate. .foment Consent o ns .:::::...nse:.:.:;. No. R -92 -48 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N DRAFT Date: 11/12/92 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE NO. 0 -92 -5 WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 0 -92 -5 entitled "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 8, Part 4, of the City Code relating to Regulation of Trees, Shrubs and other Plants" was adopted by the Falcon Heights City Council on November 12, 1992; and WHEREAS, said ordinance contains several pages of text; and WHEREAS, the contents of said ordinance can be summarized as follows: Ordinance R -92 -5 does not amend the content or purpose of the code but provides for changes in language to make the code more concise, understandable and less lengthy. WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 412.191 authorizes publication of ordinance summaries in lieu of publication of the entire text of ordinances under certain circumstances; and WHEREAS, the council hereby determines that publication of this resolution, including the title and summary of Ordinance No. R -92 -5 will clearly inform the public of the intent and effect of the ordinance. NOW THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED by the council of the City of Falcon Heights, Minnesota, as follows: 1. A copy of this resolution shall be published in lieu of publishing a copy of Ordinance 0 -92 -5. 2. A copy of the complete ordinance shall be available for inspection in the office of the City Clerk. Moved by Approved by BALDWIN Mayor CIERNIA In Favor Date GEHRZ JACOBS Against GIBSON TALBOT Attested by City Clerk Consent on w senl Consent Consent Consent Co s a Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C -8 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Request to extend the lease agreement with the MPCA for the air monitoring station at City Hall SUBMITTED BY: Gary Eckhardt, Supervisor Monitoring Unit, Air Quality Division, MPCA REVIEWED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: For the past several years the MPCA has leased space in the maintenance department for a monitoring station. The MPCA would like to renew the lease for an additional two year period with a rent increase from $50 to $60 per month. ATTACHMENT: Copy of Mr. Eckhardt's letter dated October 29, 1992 ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of lease extension through November 30, 1994 at a rate of $60 /month. 4 `r n en v C efebratio, z 5 0 Minnesota Pollution Control Agency g Y Celebrating our 25th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the Clean Water Act October 29, 1992 3 0 1992 Ms. Janet Wiessner City Administrator oCT City of Falcon Heights 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, Minnesota 55113 -5594 Dear Ms. Wiessner: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been operating an ambient air monitoring station at the City of Falcon Heights maintenance garage for several years. A site lease was obtained by MPCA from the City of Falcon Heights in January 1991. The current site lease expires on November 30, 1992; however, there is an option to renew the lease for an additional two year period. MPCA would like to exercise the option to extend the lease from December 1, 1992, through November 30, 1994. The rental rate will be increased from $50 per month to $60 per month. Should you have any questions, please call me at 612 296 -7802. Sincerely, Gary Eckhardt Supervisor, Monitoring Unit Air Quality Division GSE:lmk cc: John Kellerman, Accounting 520 Lafayette Rd.; St. Paul, MN 55155 -3898; (612) 296 -6300; Regional Offices: Duluth Brainerd Detroit Lakes Marshall Rochester Equal Opportunity Employer Printed on Recycled Paper Meeting Date: 11/12/92 Agenda Item: C -9 CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM DESCRIPTION: Licenses SUBMITTED BY: Shirley Chenoweth MECHANICAL Thermex Corporation #0993 Wenzel Heating Air Conditioning #0992 MUNICIPAL Computer Renaissance #0991 ACTION REQUESTED: Approval Consent Consent Consent. iiii::;::::..:: .;::o.: e :.:;;:::::.onsen: 12 NOVEMBER 1992 WORKSHOP ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION 1. Proposed 1993 street improvement projects a. Update on the project b. Neighborhood meetings and questions c. Assessments 2. Information and discussion on further cooperation with Roseville a. Staff report and analysis in response to citizens' questions (15 to 20 minutes) b. How, when and in what format to get information to citizens who raised these questions c. Update on going ahead with Roseville d. How to keep legislators informed 3. Update on the plans for Falcon Heights elementary school remodeling and next steps for the city 4. Discussion on licensing changes in ordinance (see attached) a. Municipal license revocation and renewal requirements b. Peddler's or itinerant sales licensing what's legal what's desirable CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS DRAFT ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, PART 13, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 5 -14.02 of the Code of the City of Falcon Heights is amended to read as follows: 5 -14.02 Business Licenses. No person shall operate a business within the City of Falcon Heights without obtaining and maintaining a business license as provided herein. 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 -15.02 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 law. A separate license shall be required for each address at which business operations are conducted. 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 licenses 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. Page 2 d. Condition of Premises. Premises used in connection with any licensed business must be kept clean, in good repair, and free and clear of any trash, rubbish or debris. Mayor City Clerk 5 -7.01 Regulation of Itinerant Peddlers and S ollicito rs TINERANT PEDDLERS AND S OLICITORS Subdivision 1. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate -6-) and control the conduct of selling goods and merchandise in any manner where the sale or solicitation does not occur within a building, store or structure owned or leased by a business entity and properly zoned for commercial uses. Subdivision 2. Definition. As used herein, 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 entity and properly zoned for commercial uses. The term shall not include persons delivering goods sold upon commercial premises prior to the delivery, nor shall the term include persons distributing their products to regular customers on established routes, such as vendors of milk, groceries, or newspapers. Subdivision 3. Permit Required. Every itinerant salesperson shall obtain a permit from the City prior to selling or soliciting the sale of goods within the City, unless the provisions of this section are waived for good cause shown. Subdivision 4. Permit Procedures. Every itinerant salesperson desiring a permit shall apply for a permit with the clerk on forms to be provided. The clerk shall submit the application and fee to the council, which will have power to issue or deny the permit. If a permit is issued by the council, the clerk shall issue the itinerant salesperson a certificate showing his /her name and address, type of goods to be sold, registration number and description of any vehicle used in the business. The certificate shall be carried by the salesperson or be in his /her vehicle at all times. If a business entity employs more than one itinerant salesperson in the City, separate certificates will be issued to each salesperson. Subdivision 5. Permit Fee. The fee is as stipulated in section 5- 14.01. The fee will not be pro -rated for any lesser period of time. Subdivision 6. Expiration. All permits shall expire on December 31 of each year. The permit may be renewed by the clerk upon payment of the permit fee, and upon ratification by the council. Subdivision 7. Revocation. A permit may be revoked by the council for good cause shown, including conviction of any crime by the itinerant salesperson, numerous citizen complaints, or creation of traffic hazards in the course of selling or soliciting. Subdivision 8. Exemptions. Itinerant salespersons acting for or on behalf of any religious association or any non profit corporation registered as such 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. Upon proper proof shown as to this exemption, however, the clerk shall issue a certificate to the organization, similar to the permit certificate, 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. Subdivision 9. Violations. Any violation of this section is a misdemeanor. Subdivision 10. Other Permits. If an itinerant salesperson has obtained a permit or license to sell certain goods under any other law of this City, she /he need not obtain a permit under this section.