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AGENDA
Regular Meeting of the City Council
April 27, 1994
I. CALL TO ORDER: 6:45 p.m.
II. BALDWIN GEHRZ GIBSON TALBOT HUSTAD
JACOBS HOYT ASLESEN ATTORNEY
ENGINEER
III. COMMUNITY FORUM
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: April 13, 1994
V. PUBLIC HEARING:
VI. CONSENT AGENDA:
C -1. Licenses
C -2. Disbursements
a. General disbursements through 4/19/94, $77,395.84
b. Payroll, 4/1/94 to 4/15/94, $10,971.63
C -3. Proclaiming May 7, 1994 as Arbor Day and the month of
May as Arbor Month in Falcon Heights
C -4. Appointment of Brad Lasser to the Human Rights
Commission
C -5. Adopt resolution proclaiming the city's support for
the Roseville, Maplewood and Falcon Heights League of
Women Voters on the organization's 40th birthday.
C -6. Authorize purchase of 14 trees for 1994
C -7. Community Park Prairie Planting Project
C -8. Request for a variance to Chapter 9 -2.06 of five feet
from the maximum fence height at 1703 St. Mary's St.
VII. POLICY AGENDA:
P -1. CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS FOR POLICE SERVICE
Presentations in the following order:
City of St. Paul
City of St. Anthony
City of Roseville
Ramsey County
Council discussion and evaluation of the proposals
Next steps
ACTION:
VIII. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
IX. ADJOURNMENT
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MINUTES
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
APRIL 13, 1994
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:02 p.m.
PRESENT
Baldwin, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present were Filla, Hoyt and
Phillips.
MINUTES OF 3/23/94 APPROVED AS CORRECTED.
ADDITION OF ITEM C -6, MEETING NOTICE, TO CONSENT AGENDA
Council approved the addition of Item C -6, Meeting Notice, to the Consent Agenda.
ITEM C -4 MOVED FROM CONSENT AGENDA TO POLICY AGENDA.
Request for a variance to Chapter 9 -4.01, Subd. (4) of fifteen feet three inches (15'3
to the required thirty foot rear yard setback and to Chapter 9 -2.04, Subd. 1(c) of two
feet three inches (2'3 to the required five foot side yard setback for 1775 Asbury
St. was removed from Consent Agenda to the Policy Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent:
1. a. General disbursements through 3/31/94, $21,492.77
b. General disbursements through 4/7/94, $9,298.26
c. Payroll, 3/16/94 to 3/31/94, $10,561.08
2. Licenses
3. Appointment of Paul Martinez to the Human Rights Commission
4. Authorization to enter into a contract for the demolition of
2061 W. Larpenteur Ave.
5. Meeting Notice
DISCUSSION ON THE NORTH SUBURBAN TOBACCO COMPLIANCE PROJECT AND
FALCON HEIGHTS COMPLIANCE
Cindy Schwie, coordinator for the North Suburban Tobacco Compliance Project,
briefed the council on the procedure of how compliance checks are carried out and to
report on Falcon Heights' compliance record. Schwie indicated that only one of six
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vendors checked in Falcon Heights failed to comply which means that the city was
84% in compliance. She also advised the council of a workshop coming up the first
week of June in which all vendors and /or employees are invited to participate. The
workshop educates and trains participants to be more aware of underage teens
wanting to purchase tobacco products and how to deal with the issue.
Jerry Filla, prosecuting attorney for the city, provided some information on the
ordinances and statutes governing the sale of tobacco to minors. The city's licensing
section of the code provides for license revocation of any business that does not
operate according to local, state or federal laws. Filla noted the city may want to
consider revising the code to include a statement that stores selling tobacco to minors
will have their license revoked after a set number of illegal sales within a set period
of time. Filla suggested the city might consider revoking a vendor's cigarette license
rather than their business license. Council asked staff to notify the business that
failed that the manager and employees should attend the workshop and that other
businesses should be notified too. Mayor Baldwin stated the council will look at the
present ordinance and come back for further discussion at a future meeting.
REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE TO CHAPTER 9 -4.01, SUBD. 4 OF FIFTEEN FEET THREE
INCHES (15'3 TO THE REQUIRED THIRTY FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK AND TO
CHAPTER 9 -2.04, SUBD. 1(C) OF TWO FEET THREE INCHES (2'3 TO THE
REQUIRED FIVE FOOT SIDE YARD SETBACK FOR 1775 ASBURY STREET
The request of Mr. and Mrs. Wiger to obtain a variance to construct a two story
addition and two story attached garage to the rear of the dwelling at 1775 Asbury St.
was brought before the council. Phil Carlson, planning consultant who presented the
request reiterated that this lot is 75 feet deep and 96 feet wide; therefore, due to the
shallow size, the proposed two story addition would come within 14 feet of the rear
yard line, well into the required rearyard setback of 30 feet. The planning commission
recommended denying the request for a variance because they determined that it did
not meet the standards for granting a variance and that the owner re- configure the
proposed addition to use the available side yard area and, therefore, require a less
substantial variance. Mr. Carlson presented an option to the council on how an
addition to the south might be considered.
Mr. Wiger told council he would still have to apply for a variance if he came up with
a new set of plans for an addition utilizing his side yard. He also indicated he wants
to keep the "colonial" look to his present two story home and feels an addition to the
south side of his home would look like a large "add -on" and would be undesirable.
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Mr. Glen Olson, 1780 Asbury St., a neighbor to the rear of 1775 Asbury, indicated
to the council that he feels it would be detrimental to the value of his property and
also would encroach on his rearyard privacy. Mr. Olson's son, Mr. Ken Olson, was
also present and commented that he thought the code was set up with certain
setbacks for a reason and the city should adhere to the code's 30 foot rearyard
setback.
Mayor Baldwin reminded council that they should not look at the personalities
involved, they should look at the property. He also suggested the 30 foot rearyard
setback in the code may not be appropriate for that particular area of the city and
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there were other homes in that area that have additions to the rear. Councilmember
Gibson Talbot remarked that council should look at the code rather than individual
requests. After further discussion, Councilmember Jacobs moved to deny the
variance and support the recommendation of the planning commission that
recommended denial of the variance as stated in the planning commission report
because it did not meet the hardship standards for granting a variance including the
following reasons:
1. The property owner did not demonstrate a hardship in order to have a
variance granted.
2. Any past variances granted by the city, and any building or site
improvements that do not conform to the city's zoning code, do not
create a hardship for a property owner requesting a variance, and
therefore, are not a reason for granting a variance.
Although there are some existing structures which encroach into the rear
yard further than the 30 foot rear yard setback along this block with the
shallow Tots, the city records do not show that any variances were granted
for this purpose. No additions appear to be two stories in height. Two
building permits for rear yard additions were found in the files.
3. A property owner's preference for how the interior space is arranged in a
home or how the exterior of a home is designed are not identified as a
hardship standard for granting a variance. If a variance was the only way
to preserve the architectural or historical significance of a structure, this
might meet the standards for granting a variance.
The proposed addition of a two story attached garage to this two story home
will change the exterior appearance and symmetry of the structure.
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4. A fence, even a six foot high fence, or a tall hedge, will not eliminate
the impact of a two story garage and house within fourteen feet of the
neighboring property to the west because the addition will be substantially
higher than the fence or landscaping.
5. The variance request does not meet the standards for granting a variance.
Additional specific points in the discussion included that:
The property is not unusually small in area for Falcon Heights. There
are three blocks that are configured in this manner in the city.
There is an alternative method for constructing an addition to the
property that does not require a substantial variance.
Any additional cost for constructing to the south of the property
instead of to the west of the property is not a reason for granting
a variance.
The adjacent property value at 1780 North Snelling Drive might be
negatively affected by the addition of a two story home 14 feet from
its rearyard, which is also quite shallow. (The variance does not
require that a dollar amount to be assigned to a Toss of property value,
but that it be based upon a commissioner's sense of whether or not
1780 North Snelling would be more desirable, Tess desirable or remain
the same as a result of granting the variance for the neighbor to the
east.)
The motion carried with three in favor and one against.
REQUEST FOR THE SOLID WASTE COMMISSION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT
CHILDSAFE CAR SEAT COLLECTION ACTIVITIES
Councilmember Hustad reported on the commission's request to participate in the
Project Childsafe program in conjunction with the Ramsey County Department of
Public Health and other Ramsey County communities. The project is designed to
recycle used, safe child carseats and to collect and dispose of used, unsafe child
carseats. The Solid Waste Commission requests to conduct the car seat collection in
conjunction with the annual community Ice Cream Social and will approach the Falcon
Heights /Lauderdale Lions Club for volunteers in collecting car seats and for funding to
cover the $3.00 per car seat rebate. Councilmember Hustad moved to authorize the
Solid Waste Commission to pursue the activities associated with Project Childsafe and
the motion carried unanimously.
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REQUEST FOR CONSIDERATION OF ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE
FOR PERMANENT, PART -TIME EMPLOYEES AT 50% TIME
Administrator Hoyt updated the council regarding the city's personnel policy and the
fact that it does not provide health coverage for its permanent part -time employees.
The full time city employees are covered under the Ramsey County health insurance
policy and Ramsey County permits part -time, permanent employees to be covered if
the city council chooses to do so. The city presently has two permanent part -time
employees who have the same performance expectations and commitments as the
city's full -time employees. Councilmember Hustad inquired as to what the highest
amount was that the city could expect to pay and was told it could be a $4,200 per
year possible expenditure. Councilmember Gibson Talbot moved to approve the
funding at 50% of the full -time level with a maximum benefit of $175 /month toward
health insurance coverage per permanent part -time employee budgeted at 50% time
Motion carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CITY UNITY DAY ON APRIL 21, 1994 SPONSORED BY
THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
The League of Minnesota Cities is asking cities to pass a resolution declaring April 21,
1994 as City Unity Day throughout the state. The resolution requests the legislature
to restore the shortfall in the local government trust fund which funds the cities' local
government aid (LGA) and homestead and agricultural credit aid (HACA) through the
state general fund surplus. The resolution also supports a variety of other LMC
initiatives on behalf of cities. It was suggested to amend the resolution by adding a
statement to encourage the League and the Legislature to work cooperatively and
respectfully together. Councilmember Gehrz moved to adopt the resolution and
motion carried unanimously.
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CITY UNITY DAY RESOLUTION
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:38 p.m.
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
Patricia Phillips, Interim Secretary
Meeting Date: 4 /13/94
Agenda Item: C -1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Licenses
SUBMITTED BY: Dee Swenson
GENERAL CONTRACTOR
John Erler #3066
TREE TRIMMING /REMOVAL
A -1 Walsh #3065
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval of licenses
of Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent Consent o s iu
CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT
Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C 2
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Disbursements
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Kelly, Finance Director
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION/SUMMARY:
a. General disbursements through 4/19/94, $77,395.84
b. Payroll, 4/1/94 to 4/15/94, $10,971.63
ACTION REQUESTED: Approval
CONSENT
DATE 04/19/94 T 9 IME 08:2 CITY OF FALCON HEIGH COUNCIL REPORT ,PAGE 1
III
CE.. APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING: 04/19/94
2 ,;CHECK# VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. •AMOUNT
L'' 5 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY CO. 4/12 LINEN CLEANING FIRE FIG 40.42
CHAMPION _'AUTO'STORE #238 BULB :REPAIR F,I,RE FIG 8. 14—
CONWORTH, INC. ,RELOCATION WORK 877.50
11 DAHLGREN SHARDLOW UBAN MARCH PLANNING PLANNING 866.56
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13 FRAPKL T N`QUEST� CALANDER I LL AD 4.99
15 HONEYWELL IO
PROTECTN SERV'MONITORING CHARGES PARK &;R 96.25
i n ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST 457 APRIL RETIREMENT 'FINANCE 30.00
c? is
°�is INSTY- PRINTS PLUS OPEN HOUSE 81. 14
20 :INSTY PRINTS` PLUS SPRING NEWSLETTER :COMMUNIC"
1 21 ;INSTY- PR INTS PLUS RECYCLING NEWSLET. INSER 83TIF._B 245.
K TOTAL FOR INSIY— PRINTS PLUS 876.52 I z4 KELLY, TOM COFFEE SUPPLIES ADMINIST 15.61
2 ELLY, -IUM 4/4 TO 4/20 MILEAG
E 26k KELLY, TO GFOA ,MEETING FINANCE 12.002.,
i� 4t** TOTAL` FOR KELLY, TOM 41.70
J( "za LEAGUE OF MN CITIES WORKERS COMP DEDUCTABLE RISK MAN 274.04
32 s t R V i I i*
1hIAIER ST ASSOC 2/27.`TO 3/26 "ENGINEERING ENG INEER 177:43 1
3 MAAlIER S i SAAR ASSOL. 2727 `7O 3/26 tNV INBE=RINV' 28. 0
35 TOTAL FOR MAIER STEWART ASSO 205.46
36
37' ME I KO. WASTE UNTR R-SER' s 592. 0
s- METRO. .WASTE CONTROL COMM.SAC CHARGE 7 00
136(" TOTAL FOR `METRO. `WASTE CONTROL '39, 384. 00 k
pt MIDWEST BUSINESS PRODUCTS COPIER PAPER &SUPPLIES ADMINIST 690.01
1 42. 43' MI DWtbl VtL SERVILE VELI VERY 10 LEONARD ADMINIST 13. 9$�-
442 11
3 1 45! MN CONWAY FIRE SAFETY FIRE RECHAR FIRE 'FIG 38.13
smmo X461
4 7� MN DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE 4/15 STATE TAXES ADMINIST 558.53
4s MINNESOTA STATE 'T-REASURER 1ST OT11 2U FCAA -RGE 84. 60
IDt i NSP MARCH GAS BUILDING 364.78
MEP MA1RCFEEL CTRIc BUILDING 533.25
NSP MARCH ELECTRIC PARK MAI 69.44
,i NSP MARCH ELECTRIC SANITARY 131.30
TOThL FUR TU8P 1,0'
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NORTH STAR STATE BANK A 4/15 FEDERAL TAX ADMINIST 3,078.95
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DATE 04/19/94 TIME 08:29 CITY OF FALCON HEIGH COUNCIL REPORT PAGE. 2
APPROVAL OF BILLS
PERIOD ENDING: 04/19/94
C2,. CHECK* VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION DEPT. AMOUNT
`3 1
6 PERA 4/15 PERA ADMINIST 1, 166.72
PERA MAY LIFE INSURANCE ADMINIST 12.00
,r- 9 PERA MAY LIFE INSURANCE FIRE FIG 12.00
tel PERA MAY LIFE INSURANCE FIRE PRE 12.00
TOTAL FOR PERA 36.00
s PETERSON, .FRAM, BERGMA■ MARCH PROSECUTIONS PROSECUT 3,400.76
15f RAMSEY EMS EMT REFRESHER COURSE RESCUE S 190.00
n RAMSEY COUNTY APRIL INSURANCE ADMINIST 2,590.93
ha, RAMSEY COUNTY PROPERTY PRINTOUT ADMINIST 214.08
't)` RAMSEY COUNTY MARCH SNOIWPLOWI STRUTS 471.84
20 TOTAL FOR RAMSEY COUNTY 3,276.85
2; 'RESOURCE RECYCLING RESOURCE RECYCLING 83 TIF B 42.00
21.1 CITY OF ROSEVILLE MAY POLICE SERVICE POLICE 20,181.50
1 261 T.R.F. SUPPLY FLOOR DRY TOWELS BUILDING 89.42
122
1 T. A. SCHIFSKY SONS 1.6 TONS OF ASPHALT STREETS 5
1301 UNITED WAY APRIL DONATIONS ADMINIST 10.00
UNITED`WAY APRIL DONATIONS :FINANCE 10.00
UNITED WAY APRIL DONATIONS FIRE PRE 6.40
TOTAL FOR UNITED WAY 26.40
35 USWEST COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE FIRE FIG 64.64
1 USWEST COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE BUILDING 296.26
USWEST:COMMUNICATIONS PHONE SERVICE PARK R 102.93
TOTAL FOR USWEST COMMUNICATION 463.83
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i AMY WALLIN NEWSLETTER DELIVERY COMMUNIC 75.00
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i 42. ANDY WALLIN NEWSLETTER DELIVERY COMMUNIC 75.00
aa" BRODERICK, BERNARD MARCH RSVP MILEAGE ADMINIST 11.95
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:71 TOTAL FOR BANK 01 77, 395.84
-oi GRAND TOTAL 77, 395.84
PERIOD END DATE 04 /15/94 *FILE NOT UPDATED PAGE 1
SYSTEM DATE 04/13/94
C H E C K R E G I S T E R
CHECK CHECK EMPLOYEE NAME CHECK CHECK
TYPE DATE NUMBER NUMBER AMOUNT
O 4 13 94 30 BAUMANN, NICHOLAS 22213 192.78
O 4 13 94 31 BERNDT, ROSS 22214 97. 17
O 4 13 94 32 BROWN, RAYMOND 22215 260.43
O 4 13 94- 33
,tea HOLMGREN, JOHN SR. 22216 163.23
O 4 13 94 34 KURHAJETZ, CLEMENT 22217 91.67
O 4 13 94 35 LINDIG, LEO 2
dc�18 123.35
O 4 13 94 38 MORGAN,JAY 22219 25.06
O 4 13 94 40 ANDERSON, KEVIN 2 2220 87.52
O 4 13 94 41 BIANCHI, DAVID P "221 52.5
22
O 4 13 94 42 CLARKIN, MICHAEL D. 2 22
22 118.20
0 4 13 94 43 DOW, MICHAEL J 22223 172.93
O 4 13 94 45 FULLER, JAMES D. 22224 218.76
O 4 13 94 47 HEROLD, NATHANIEL 22225 75.27
O 4 13 94 48 HOLMGREN, JOHN H. 22226 164.24
0 4 13 94 49 LeMAY, DOUGLAS 22227 24.82
0 4 13 94 50 MARTINEZ, JOSEPH L. 22228 87.27
O 4 13 94 51 McDERMOND, CINDY K. 22229 49.30
O 4 13 94 55 OLSON, JOSEPH E. 22230 21.01
0 4 13 94 56 PETERSON, GREGORY S. 22231 217.56
O 4 13 94 57 SCHAEFER, RICHARD 7:7,7,7,-7, 6.47
O 4 13 94 59 FULLER, GREGORY M. sss: 259.59
O 4 13 94 60 IVERSON, TERRY D.
22234 18.11
O 4 13 94 61 DENNIS G. LEMAY 22235 31.73
O 4 13 94 62 SCHULTZ BRYON A. 22236 137.61
O 4 13 94 63 MARVIN, RACHELLE L. 22237 67.93
O 4 13 94 64 DRAHOSH, DAWN M 22238 65.50
O 4 13 94 65 COPPINI, JASON M 22 239 113.13
O 4 13 94 1002 TAFF, SUSAN HOYT 22241 1359.80
O 4 13 94 1003 IVERSON, TERRY 22242 929.90
O 4 13 94 1004 KELLY, THOMAS 22243 1161.38
O 4 13 94 1005 KRIEGLER, CAROL 22244 617.47
0. 4 13 94 1006 MORGAN, JAY 22245 846.46
O 4 13 94 1007 PHILLIPS, PATRICIA 22246 730.25
O 4 13 94 1008 SWENSON, DELOR I S- 2247 701.01 0 4 13 94 1009 WRIGHT, VINCENT 22248 976.23
O 4 13 94 1026 CIERNIA JASON 22249 68.69
O 4 13 94 1031 TREEFUL, LINDA 22250 11.8.60
O 4 13 94 1033 TRETSVEN, DAVE 22251 518.67
*TOTALS 10971.63
CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT
Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C 3
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Proclaiming May 7, 1994 as Arbor Day and the month of
May as Arbor Month in Falcon Heights
SUBMITTED BY: Linda Treeful, City Forester
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Having an Arbor Day proclamation and public
commemorative tree planting is one of four standards the city of Falcon Heights has
met each year since 1989 to be recognized and designated a Tree City USA.
This year's tree planting will occur at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 7th at City Hall. The
Lion's Club is donating two white pines which will be planted in honor of Shirley
Chenoweth and Vince Wright, long time employees who have helped develop the
city's tree program.
ATTACHMENT: Arbor Month Proclamation
ACTION REQUESTED: Proclaim May as Arbor Month and May 7, 1994 as Arbor Day
in Falcon Heights
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WHEREAS, trees beautify our city, shade and cool our houses, enrich our
atmosphere, and improve our quality of life; and
WHEREAS, the City of Falcon Heights has recognized that trees are an
invaluable resource since the city's incorporation in 1949, and has a long history of
tree conservation as evidenced by the adoptin of the first tree ordinance in 1955, the
first boulevard tree plantings in 1957,the first Tree Study Committee in 1962, and the
first volunteer Tree Maintenance Committee in the early 1970's; and
WHEREAS, Falcon Heights has aggressively fought the battle against Dutch elm
disease, quickly removing diseased trees and replacing them with healthy ones; and
WHEREAS, the cities commitment to maintaining its trees has been reconfirmed
by the adoption of a 5 year tree trimming schedule for boulevard trees which began
in the fall of 1992; and
WHEREAS, Falcon Heights' commitment to trees in 1993 was formally
recognized by its selection as a Tree City for the 5th consecutive year and the
presentation of a Tree City Growth Award for the third consecutive year by the
National Arbor Day Foundation; and
WHEREAS, each year about this time, the people of Minnesota pay special
attention to the wonderful treasure that our trees represent and dedicate themselves
to the continued health of our state's urban and rural forest;
I, TOM BALDWIN, Mayor of Falcon Heights, now proclaim May 7, 1994 to be
ARBOR DAY and the month of May, 1994 to be ARBOR MONTH in Falcon Heights,
Minnesota and I urge all citizens to become more aware of the importance of trees to
their well- being, to participate in tree planting programs that will ensure a green Falcon
Heights in decades to come, and to plant, nurture, protect, and wisely use Falcon
Heights' great treasure of trees.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have set my hand this seventh day of May in the year
One Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety -four.
Tom Baldwin, Mayor
CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT CONSENT
Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C 4
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Appointment of Brad Lasser to the Human Rights
Commission
SUBMITTED BY: Mayor Tom Baldwin
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Brad Lasser has submitted his application to become
a student member of the Human Rights Commission. His application is
attached.
ACTION REQUESTED: Accept appointment of Brad Lasser to the Human Rights
Commission with a term expiring December 31, 1995.
CO`N SENT:: <±ONSEN` >COSET ONSE CONSENT »ONSN'`
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COMMISSION /COUNCIL APPLICATION
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Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C 5
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Adopt resolution proclaiming the city's support for the
Roseville, Maplewood and Falcon Heights League of
Women Voters on the organization's 40th birthday
SUBMITTED BY: Roseville, Maplewood and Falcon Heights League of Women Voters
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
The Roseville League of Women's Voters is celebrating its 40th birthday. The
attached resolution proclaiming the city's support for this organization.
The League is requesting photos with the mayor signing the proclamation.
ATTACHMENT:
A Resolution
ACTION REQUESTED:
Adopt resolution proclaiming the city's support for the Roseville League of Women
Voters on its 40th birthday.
No.
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
Date: 4/27/94
RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
OF ROSEVILLE, MAPLEWOOD AND FALCON HEIGHTS
WHEREAS, the League of Women Voters of Roseville, Maplewood and Falcon
Heights was founded in 1954 and is now celebrating its 40th anniversary, and
WHEREAS, the League has helped shape the development of the City of Falcon
Heights by contributing to its original master plan, and
WHEREAS, the League has worked to improve city services such as recreational
programs, rescue services and open government, and
WHEREAS, the League has improved citizen participation in local government
by conducting candidate forums and helping the city develop an open appointment
process, and
WHEREAS, the League continues to be a forum for constructive ideas to guide
the future of the City of Falcon Heights,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Falcon Heights city council, on
behalf of the citizens of Falcon Heights, recognizes the contribution of the Roseville,
Maplewood and Falcon Heights League of Women Voters and salutes its membership
on the occasion of the 40th year of service to the city.
Moved by: Approved by:
Mayor
BALDWIN
GEHRZ In Favor Date
GIBSON TALBOT
HUSTAD Against Attested by:
JACOBS City Administrator
Date
.NSENT
Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C 6
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Authorize purchase of 14 trees for 1994
SUBMITTED BY: Vince Wright, Public Works Foreman
Linda Treeful, City Forester
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Twelve of the fourteen trees are for boulevard tree
replacement, two are for the Arbor Day program. Three quotes were received as
follows:
Margolis Bros. $1,332.00
TreeMendous, Inc. 1,278.45
Wilson Nursery 1,056.48
All quotes includes sales tax and delivery.
Staff is recommending purchasing the trees from TreeMendous, Inc. because of
difficulties in obtaining the trees from the other tree companies. Eleven replacement
trees will be funded from the tree program budget ($1,049.49). The two white pines
will be reimbursed to the city by the Lion's Club ($163.96). The Marshall (seedless)
ash will be paid for by the homeowner ($65.00).
ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize purchase of 14 trees from TreeMendous, Inc. at
a cost of $1,278.45.'
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Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C 7
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Community Park Prairie Planting Project
SUBMITTED BY: Carol Kriegler, Parks Rec Director
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: Late last fall the disturbed areas surrounding the new
ponding area at the Community Park were seeded and planted with native grasses,
prairie and wetland seedlings. The site preparation and seeding was conducted by a
subcontracted landscape firm of Ramsey County as a part of the Cleveland Avenue
road construction project and the seedling planting was accomplished by volunteers
through an Eagle Scout project.
The remaining "natural" areas are scheduled for restoration this spring. A proposal
has been received from "Prairie Restoration, Inc." for services related to site
preparation, seeding, planting, and first year maintenance. It is suggested that the
proposal be accepted with the exception of the entire wildflower seedling planting
element. Much of this portion of the project can be accomplished more economically
through another community volunteer planting project, or by the utilization of part -time
temporary staff. Altogether eliminating the seedlings would reduce the proposal cost
from $9,422.25 to $5,047.25. It is suggested that a minimal amount of seedlings be
planted in the areas in and around the park entrance sign in the Northwest corner of
the park. This area is considered a significant focal point and main entry to the park
and would benefit significantly by the expedient planting of seedlings. $5,500.00 was
budgeted for this project in the '94 CIP.
ATTACHMENT: Prairie Restoration Proposal
ACTION REQUESTED: Authorization to contract with "Prairie Restorations, Inc." for
services related to prairie restoration at the Community Park
in the amount of approximately $6,000.
C.
April 14, 1994
Suggested materials and procedures to be used to establish prairie grasses
and wildflowers at the new Falcon Heights Community Park
(Estimated project size: 3.5 acres)
A. Site Preparation:
1. Implement a controlled burn in all areas with existing dormant vegetation, using
appropriate procedures, equipment and permits. (To be done as soon as possible
in April.)
2. Following the burn or mowing, allow regrowth to occur, followed by application
of Roundup® herbicide as per manufacturers directions. Allow a minimum of 7
days before disturbing the vegetation with other procedures.
3. Disk or rototill the soil to a depth of 4
4. Harrow or rake the soil to create a firm, smooth seed bed.
B. Seed and Seeding:
1. Seeding dates shall be in the spring or summer before July 30th.
2. All grass seed shall be applied with a Truax® seed drill.
3. All wildflower seed shall be applied by broadcasting.
4. A harrowing or raking shall follow all seeding.
5. The seed mix shall consist of one of the following:
Grasses lbs. /acre
Short dry mix:
Includes 33% Side oats grama, 25% Blue grama,
40% Little bluestem and 2% June grass. 10 lbs.
OR
Mixed height mesic mix:
Includes 35% Big bluestem, 9% Side oats grama
2.5% Canada wild rye, 2.5% Switch grass
25% Little bluestem, 25% Indian grass and
1% Kalm's brome 10 lbs.
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Wildflowers
oz. /acre
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) 0 25
Fragrant giant hyssop (Agastache foeniculum) 1 0
Leadplant (Amorpha canescens) 1 0
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) 2.0
Heath aster (Aster ericoides) 1.
New England aster (Aster novae angliae) 0 50
Azure aster (Aster oolentangiensis) 2 0
Stiff tickseed (Coreopsis palmata) 3.0
Joe -pye weed (Eupatorium maculatum) 1.5
Boneset (Eupatorium perfoliatum) 1.5
Northern bedstraw (Galium boreale) 1.0
Common ox -eye (Heliopsis helianthoides) 2.0
Bush clover (Lespedeza capitata) 1.0
Rough blazing star (Liatris aspera) 2 25
Tall blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya) 1.0
Wild bergamot (Monarda fistulosa) 1.0
White prairie clover (Petalostemum candidum) 1.0
Purple prairie clover (Petalostemum purpureum) 1.5
Mountain mint (Pycnanathemum virginianum) 0.5
Yellow coneflower (Ratibida pinnata) 0.5
Black eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 4.0
Gray goldenrod (Solidago nemoralis) 1.0
Stiff goldenrod (Solidago rigida) 1.5
Blue vervain (Verbena hastata) 0.5
Hoary vervain (Verbena stricta) 1.0
Golden alexander (Zizia aurea) 1.5
C. Plants and Planting:
1. Immediately following the seeding, the planting will be further diversified with
seedlings. These will be planted individually in appropriate micro habitats
throughout, or in designated areas of the project. Heavier concentrations will be
used around the signed entrance. The species used will consist primarily of
species other than those previously seeded.
2. From the following list of 38 a minimum of 25 species will be used.
3. Plant a total of 1000 per acre.
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Wildflowers
Prairie onion (Allium stellatum) Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale)
Canada anemone (Anemone canadensis) Stiff sunflower (Helianthus rigidus)
Thimbleweed (Anemone cylindrica) Alum -root (Heuchera richardsonii)
Pussytoes (Antennaria neglecta) Wild iris (Iris versicolor)
Columbine (Aquilegia canadensis) Rough blazing star (Liatris aspera)
Swamp milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Tall blazing star (Liatris pycnostachya)
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)
Whorled milkweed Asclepias verticillata) Wild lupine (Lupinus perennis)
Smooth aster (Aster laevis) Monkey flower (Mimulus ringens)
Silky aster (Aster sericeus) Purple prairie clover (Petalostemum purpureum)
Milk vetch (Astragalus canadensis) Prairie phlox (Phlox pilosa)
Harebell (Campanula rotundifolia) Prairie rose (Rosa arkansana)
New Jersey tea (Ceanothus americanus) Balsam ragwort (Senecio paupercaulis)
Prairie larkspur (Delphinium virescens) Blue -eyed grass (Sisyrinchium campestre)
Canada tick trefoil (Desmodium canadense) Showy goldenrod (Solidago speciosa)
Northern bedstraw (Galium boreale) Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum)
Yellowish gentian (Gentiana alba)
Bottle gentian (Gentiana andrewsii)
Prairie smoke (Geum trorum)
Grasses
Blue joint grass (Calamagrostis canadensis)
Cord grass (Spartina pectinata)
Prairie dropseed (Sporobolus heterolepis)
D. Mulching:
1. Mulching of all areas sloped greater than 3 to 1 should be done using clean straw at 1.5 tons per
acre.
E. Management:
1. During the first growing season the project area will be mowed one, two or three times, as
needed, at approximately 30 day intervals. Cutting height shall be 4" to 6
2. In years following the first growing season, management services could include burning, spot
spraying, cutting or tree removal. These services should be contracted separately form the
installation contract.
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F. Costs:
Based on 3.5 acre site
Site Preparation
Burning $500
Spraying $350.00
Disking and harrowing $300.00
Steil
Native grass $125.00 /acre
Wildflower $338.50 /acre
Seeding $500.00 /acre
Mulching (not all acres are in need of mulching) $450.00 /acre mulched
Wildflower seedlings
1000 delivered and installed/acre $1.25 /seedling $1250.00 /acre
First Year Maintenance $150.00acre
Total cost: $9422.25 to do 3.5 acre site, plus $450 /acre mulched
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Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C -8
ITEM: Request for a variance to Chapter 9 -2.06 of five feet
from the maximum fence height at 1703 St. Mary's
Street.
SUBMITTED BY: Bobby Ray Thomas, property owner
REVIEWED BY: Planning Commission
Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
Carla Asleson, Administrative Assistant /Planner
Mr. Bobby Ray Thomas is requesting a variance from maximum fence
height requirements. Mr. Thomas would like to erect an eight
foot high fence along the entire length of his southern property
line. City Code allows a only three foot fence in the front of a
principal structure and a six foot fence in the rear, making a
variances of two and five feet necessary.
The property in question is located adjacent to a commercial
property, Buck's Unpainted Furniture and near Ciatti's
restaurant. Mr. Thomas has cited several problems with his
property's proximity to such commercial uses. Two dumpsters from
Buck's are located very near the house; Mr. Thomas states that
although Buck's makes a real effort to keep the property clean,
there are still problems with flying debris and visual
attractiveness. Mr. Thomas also claims that pedestrians
continually use his property as a shortcut to Buck's and to
Ciatti's, creating privacy difficulties. According to Mr.
Thomas, the variance is needed because a three foot fence in the
front yard and a six foot fence in the rear yard will not be high
enough to visually screen his property from Buck's (particularly
the dumpsters) and from the pedestrian traffic.
The zoning code requires that a buffer exist between adjacent
properties when one lot is zoned for residential use and the
other for commercial use. Until last year, the property was
landscaped to meet this requirement. However, the shrubs that
were serving as the buffer have since died and have been removed.
No neighbors have responded to the notice of variance as of this
writing.
The planning commission will act on the variance at its April 25
meeting.
Attachments:
A. Proposed Resolution
B. Site Plan
Action Requested:
1. Approve the variance by adopting a resolution that it meets
the attached standards for granting a variance especially 9-
15.03 Subd. 4(c), the preservation and enjoyment of property
rights.
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C O U N C I L R E S O L U T I O N
Date: 04/27/94
A RESOLUTION GRANTING A VARIANCE FOR 1703 ST. MARY'S STREET
On April 27, 1994, the Falcon Heights City Council
recommended granting the following variance for 1703 St. Mary's
Street:
Chapter 9, $2.06 in the fence height maximum.
A variance of 2' in the rear and side yards and of 5' in the
front yard for a fence to be built along the southern property
line.
The City Council adopted the fo lowing findings for recommending
the granting of the variance at 1703 St. Mary's Street:
a. That the amendment to the variance will not be
detrimental to the public welfare;
b. That the amendment to the variance will not substantially
diminish or impair property values or improvements in the area;
c. That the amendment to the variance is necessary for the
preservation and enjoyment of substantial property rights;
d. That the amended variance will not impair an adequate
supply of light and air to adjacent property;
e. That the amended variance will not impair the orderly use
of the public streets; and
t f. That the amended variance will not increase the danger of
fire or endanger the public safety.
Approved by
Mayor
BALDWIN
GEHRZ In Favor Date
HUSTAD
JACOBS Against Attested by
TALBOT City Clerk
Date
Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: P 1
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Consideration of proposals for police service
PREPARED BY: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY:
Background.
In November, 1993 the city council approved the distribution of a citywide survey to all residents
and business owners asking them what they wanted in their police service. This information,
along with comments on police services received by the city over the past four years and
comments made at four neighborhood meetings in December, 1993, was used to develop certain
criteria in the city's request for proposals for police services that was distributed on February 24,
1994. On April 8, 1994 the city received four proposals for police services starting on January
1, 1995 from the City of Roseville, the City of St. Paul, the City of St. Anthony and Ramsey
County. The city council received the proposals, comparative summaries and an analysis of these
proposals prior to this meeting. The council scheduled this meeting for considering the police
proposals, beginning with the presentations of the proposals by all proposers. The proposers were
requested to concentrate on their organization's policing style and their proposed service in their
presentations.
PRESENTATIONS AND QUESTIONS
7 PM to 7:30 PM The City of St. Paul
7:30 to 8:00 PM The City of St. Anthony
8:00 to 8:30 PM The City of Roseville
8:30 to 9:00 PM Ramsey County
DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION
Following the presentations and questions, the council will discuss the police proposals.
Staff analyzed the written proposals and finds that there are several options for service at varying
levels of cost. Staff is not making a recommendation on the service provider since the
presentations should provide additional insights into the proposed services and the fit between the
provider and Falcon Heights. However, staff recommends that the proposal that best meets the
services defined by community involvement be selected within the city's budget constraints.
Under the recently terminated police contract the city would be budgeting 272,000 for police
services in its 1995 budget. (This is 30,000 more than the 1994 budget due to some unique
savings in 1994). By reviewing the 1994 budget, staff identified a few places where additional
revenue of $70,000 is identified without impacting current operating services (but will impact
contingency savings). However, the council's decision will impact the decisions made during the
city's budgeting process this summer.
Things to consider in evaluating police proposals.
Service: (Six criteria identified by the community.)
quick response to emergencies
teamwork with fire /rescue
visibility and patrol of neighborhood streets and parks
friendly and accessible police personnel
partnership in crime prevention
commitment to the community
Cost:
Assume the proposed costs are accurate and fair.
Affordable All proposals will affect the budget. Staff has some budget reallocation ideas
in the attachments. This will be part of the 1995 budget process.
There may be possible savings from sharing services with Lauderdale or additional fine
revenue collected from more public safety /traffic enforcement with some police
organizations.
Other:
directness of communication with and influence upon the organization
significance of the commitment from the provider
length of experience in community policing
similarity in city styles and police activity profiles
breadth of expertise available
ATTACHMENTS: (The request for proposals were distributed earlier.)
A Materials distributed to the public on the proposals tonight
B Responses to question 1 on survey regarding desired services
C Police activity data (crime and arrest stats) for cities
D Memo from administrator summarizing book on policing
E Graph of cost comparisons
F Summary of possible revenue /savings in 1995 budget
G Possible questions of providers
ACTION REQUESTED:
1. PRESENTATIONS AND QUESTIONS
2. DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION
3. DIRECT MAYOR AND ADMINISTRATOR ON NEXT STEP
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CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
27 April 1994
PRESENTATIONS OF PROPOSALS FOR POLICE SERVICES
The purpose of the presentations this evening is to acquaint the
city council and members of the community with the policing
philosophy, style and service proposed for the City of Falcon
Heights by four proposers the City of St. Paul, St. Anthony
Village, the City of Roseville and Ramsey County.
The city's process for preparing it's request for proposals for
police service included reviewing comments received about
policing over the past four years, responses recorded in a citywide
survey and comments made by residents and business owners at
neighborhood meetings. This process identified six criteria as
important for policing in Falcon Heights. These are:
A quick response to emergencies
Teamwork with the fire and rescue workers
A visible patrol on neighborhood streets and
playgrounds
Easily accessible and friendly police personnel
Partners in crime prevention activity
A commitment to the community
The following pages summarize the responses to some of the key items
in the city's request for proposals from the four proposers. Not all
options for service by the individual providers appear in the summary.
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Back -up squads 3 8 squads 1 squad Arden 1 squad 10 to 12 squads in NW
Number in Roseville Hills, 7 9 other Lauderdale 3 min team
Location suburban (16 hrs. /day)
Ramsey Co.squads
2 -3 squads citywide average
Response 3 5 min. 5 7 min. St. Anthony 4 min.
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for an estimated 11 to 2 AM for 139 sick leave, training.
hrs /day in smaller days per year (Annual average closer to
district for $5,179 (Annual average 20+ hours /day.)
20+ hrs. /day)
Patrol Officer, CSO (M F Officer will patrol Officer will patrol Officer will patrol local
aft. for 6 hrs.), local streets, parks, local streets, streets, alleys, parks,
reserve share patrol alleys, school more parks, school, each
on streets, alleys, than once each alleys, school, shift, 3 times /day
parks, school each shift, each shift
shift 3 times /day 3+ times /day 3 times /day Parking patrol
Reserves
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'93 calls for 3915 calls in 2583 1375 calls if FH 1375 calls if FH 1375 calls if FH was a
service in was a 'stand was a 'stand 'stand alone' district in
proposed districts 2955 calls if it was alone' district in alone' district in 1993
a smaller boundary 1993 1993
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1993 Add calls from district when the officers'
nearby district shift is not in FH district.
when officers'are (Annual average 3 hr /day.)
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100 hrs. of officers' smaller district
time in F.H. city limits
1.Officer sworn peace officer with law enforcement authority. CSO a college or vo -tech student with some police courses.
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Assistance New role for police
Communication Will create Will create Will create Will create
With citizens opportunities opportunities opportunities opportunities
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for work in Will establish F.H.
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Falcon Heights fo r 6 hrs /wk. for
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Mo. statistical Quarterly /narrative Weekly /mo. /annual Quarterly
Reports statistical narrative /statistical statistical
Annual burglary Annual
statistical narrative /statistical
Crime Neighborhood watch Neighborhood Neighborhood Neighborhood watch
Prevention DARE watch, DARE Watch, DARE DARE
MCAD member MCAD member MCAD (new) MCAD (discuss)
Participation McGruff McGruff McGruff McGruff (discuss)
Family Violence Family Violence Family Violence Family Violence
Network Network Network Network
Tobacco /alcohol Tobacco /alcohol Tobacco /alcohol Tobacco /alcohol checks
check checks checks Business /home security
Business /home Business /home Business /home visits
security visits security visits security visits
Liability Roseville Ramsey County St. Anthony Undetermined
Falcon Heights Informal discussions Informal Informal Informal discussions
representation/ discussions discussions Staff meetings
participation in S taff meetings Staff meetings Staff meetings
policing No formal Monthly Monthly No formal mechanism
management mechanism participation on participation by for participation of
decision and for participation of board of rep. mayor /admin. in contract city
policy issues contract city joint committee
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police activity in serving FH in serving FH
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9 hours /day 8 270,566 139 days at 16 8317,000 to 24 hours as
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district 374,139 to help offset the by sharing time
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CITYWIDE SURVEY
QUESTIONS ON POLICE SERVICE
RESIDENTS' RESPONSES
Number of surveys sent to city residents: 1,730
Single family -1,200
Apartments 530
Number of surveys returned and phone responses to survey: 180
of of
Ranking Responses Responses
1. What services do you want your police service to provide?
1 61% 110 Frequent, regular patrolling /visibility
29% 52 Rapid response to emergencies and calls
3 15% 27 General personal and community security
4 1 1 20 Friendly and visiting police personnel /good communication
5 10% 18 Educational services
6 8% 15 Neighborhood Watch
7 8% 14 Crime prevention
8* 6% 11 Satisfaction with current type and level of service
8* 6% 11 Traffic control
8* 6% 11 Crime investigation
11 5% 7 Parking enforcement
12* 6 Code enforcement
12* 6 Cooperative, polite police personnel
14 5 Speed control
15 4 DARE program
16 3 Emergency medical /fire services
17* 2 Fair time traffic control
17* 2 Criminal prosecution
17* 2 Monitor Job Corps student traffic /activity
17* 2 Immediate police back -up
21 1 Qualified, competent police personnel
21 1 General assistance
21 1 Bike patrol
1* 1 Dispute Resolution
21 1 Neighborhood /city familiarity
21 1 Senior daily check -in
21 1 Domestic problem response /resolution
21 1 Ramsey Co. Sheriff Dept.
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Memorandum
DATE: 29 March 1994
TO: Mayor and Councilmembers
FROM: Susan Hoyt, City Administrator
RE: Information related to RFP for police services
I've attached sections of a book Beyond 9 1 1 (Basic Books,1990) by Malcolm
Sparrow, Mark Moore, and David Kennedy. This book, along with Policing in a Free
Society by Herman Goldstein, was recommended to me by the Minneapolis police
officer who works on community policing. Both of these books are geared toward
police management, typically in larger cities with larger police departments.
Nevertheless, it is still applicable information, especially for an inner -ring suburb where
the problems aren't so overwhelming that the officer assigned to the city must spend
most of the time dealing with incidents and arrests.
Perhaps the most valuable information in this work is its insight into the "visibility"
component of policing that we keep hearing so much about. The authors point out
that most "police 9 1 1 calls" are not serious crimes or crimes in action, and, if they
are, they don't arrive in time to stop them or to arrest anyone. And, many 9 1 1"
calls are made by the same parties. Yet, over the past thirty or more years the police
establishment has made responding to "9 1 1 calls' its primary goal and measure of
success.
The authors believe that it is time to de- emphasize the hierarchical structure and
specialization of police agencies, and to redirect resources and energy from a
"response time" mentality. They suggest that a patrol officer, who is assigned to a
geographic area and given the time and incentives to patrol a neighborhood(s), does
much more than drive around a community to be visible. The officer has the
responsibility of noticing potential problems and remedying them because the officer
sees the community day -in and day -out. These problems may vary from possible
"drug" houses, to teen loitering that, if left unattended, might lead to community
misunderstanding, to "attractive community issues" (code enforcement), to selling
liquor to minors from a local store, to traffic control /public safety issues. (This patrol
would act very much like the mail carrier who contacted us three years ago because
he was concerned about an elderly resident who was not picking up her mail.)
The authors suggest that the patrol officer is not only responsible for community
protection by observation. He or she can *directly communicate with community
residents, business people and city officials outside the "police call" setting. By
interacting in informal and formal neighborhood settings, the police officer escapes the
response oriented relationship that a "call" creates between a police officer and an
individual. Given the opportunity to have more direct contact with citizens and public
officials in daily settings, the patrol officer doesn't need to rely solely upon other
police personnel, who act as the administrative liaison or community contact person,
to communicate to him or her what is important to the community. Although there
are no guarantees, this approach should ultimately reduce the number of police calls.
It may create a police force that is more willing to investigate and resolve a situation
from the beginning rather than waiting until it is a documented concern or emergency.
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(1) Subtracts anticipated minimal new fine revenue at S 20,000 from additional
public safety /traffic enforcement by a designated squad in Falcon Heights. (St.
Paul is not credited with this due to unknown experience.)
(2) Subtracts routine annual reimbursement from grants (typically, S 2,500 to
4,000 per year (averaged $6,375 but 1993 reimbursement was unusally high
due to additional, unanticipated aid).
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ALL 1995 POLICE PROPOSALS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL REVENUE:
Possible 1994 -95 savings and expenditure shifts to accommodate an increase in police
costs:
Saving in 1995 salaries with two
replacement positions in 1994: $5,000
Unbudgeted in 1994 but anticipated
receipt of additional fine revenue
not associated with local police service: $15,000420,000
Miscellaneous small savings on $5,000
budgeted items:
Some of 1995 possible contingency $22,000- 540,000
fund ($71,000 in 1994):
Other new revenue /savings?
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DRAFT
7:00 PM TO 7:30 PM STAY ON TIME
QUESTIONS: CITY OF ST. PAUL
CHIEF WILLIAM FINNEY
DEPUTY CHIEF ED STEENBERG
1. Explain how the team concept works in the City of St. Paul. How does Falcon
Heights's proposed squad fit into the team?
2. St. Paul is a large police department and Falcon Heights is a small town, how will
you assure us that the officers assigned to Falcon Heights will be committed to
serving this community?
3. How will your officers communicate with residents, business owners and city
officials?
4. How can we be assured that Falcon Heights concerns are addressed in your large
organization?
5. Your proposal states that the police do not respond to fire and medical
emergencies in St. Paul. Would they do so in Falcon Heights?
6. We understand that the fire and police services are dispatched separately
from St. Paul. How would you dispatch our emergency services? How would
that work with the our neighboring Ramsey County cities that we share mutual aid
responses with?
7. What do you see as the major short term and long term hurdles to serving Falcon
Heights?
DRAFT
7:30 to 8:00 PM PLEASE STAY ON TIME
CITY OF ST. ANTHONY
CHIEF DICK ENGSTROM
1. What similarities do you see between the policing needs of St. Anthony,
Lauderdale and Falcon Heights?
2. How do you communicate with the residents, business persons and city officials
that you contract with?
3. Your proposal says that your officers do a variety of activities including working
with the city staff to do code enforcement. Why do you believe that this is
important to the community?
4. Your cover letter says that you have been doing "traditional policing in non-
traditional way" for many years. Please explain this.
5. *Are there opportunities for sharing some services with the City of Lauderdale?
6. The additional service to Falcon Heights expands your service area by quite a bit.
If your service is selected, how can Falcon Heights help you and your officers
make this transition?
7. Your proposal states that you believe that public safety /traffic enforcement are
important to a community like St. Anthony and Falcon Heights, why?
DRAFT
8:00 PM TO 8:30 PM PLEASE KEEP ON TIME
CITY OF ROSEVILLE
CITY MANAGER STEVE SARKOZY
CHIEF JIM ZELINSKY
DEPUTY CHIEF TOM ALLEVA
1. How will your officers communicate with residents, business owners and city
officials?
2. Over the past few years you've worked closely with local Falcon Heights residents
to organize the neighborhood watch groups. Do you see ways to use these
groups as a communication tool for officers?
3. Your proposal provides the option of purchasing 6 hours of office time at the
Falcon Heights city hall. Can you explain how you see that time being used and
who would staff the office?
4. Your proposal provides the option of purchasing police services for 12 hours out
of a 24 hour day for a cost of $135,000 or $187,000 with a pay per officer's time
per call after the twelve hour option. Can you explain what policing plan
prompted this proposal, are there other contract cities that use this approach?
If Falcon Heights pursued this option, what 12 hours are critical for guaranteed
coverage for Falcon Heights?
DRAFT
8:30 PM TO 9:00 PM PLEASE STAY ON TIME
RAMSEY COUNTY
SHERIFF PAT MOEN
DIVISION COMMANDER JERRY BERGERON
1. Your proposal clearly describes a community based policing model for Falcon
Heights. Are there unique attributes in Falcon Heights that make this approach
particularly applicable to our community and neighborhoods?
2. How do you communicate with residents, business owners and city officials in
your contract cities?
3. You have an established board of representatives from the contract cities, what
types of issues does this board deal with?
4. Your proposal states that you'll assist city staff with code enforcement activities
and also be aggressive enforcer of public safety /traffic controls? Why do you
believe that these are important to the community?
>ADDENDUM ::;:.END
Meeting Date: 4/27/94
Agenda Item: C 9
CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION
ITEM DESCRIPTION: Authorize receipt of 1994 Urban and Community
Forestry Challenge Grant
SUBMITTED BY: Linda Treeful, City Forester
REVIEWED BY:
EXPLANATION /SUMMARY: The grant proposal was for $5,000 to be used for
boulevard tree trimming in 1994. The award was for $4,000. The city is matching
the award with funds already allocated /budgeted for tree trimming. This will allow the
city to complete the first five year trimming cycle in four years.
ACTION REQUESTED: Authorize receipt of 1994 Urban and Community
Forestry Challenge Grant
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Notes on the city council workshop
21 April 1994
PRESENT: MAYOR BALDWIN, COUNCILMEMBERS GEHRZ, JACOBS, GIBSON
TALBOT, HUSTAD AND ADMINISTRATOR HOYT
The workshop started at 5:30 PM The council discussed the format for the
meeeting and the way that the presentations would be introduced and how questions
from the public would be handled. The council also reviewed some questions and
discussed the types of questions they might ask the proposers.
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