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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC MINUTES 01081974 Meeting Sheet 11111111 1111VIII 1111I 105734 Box: 35 Folder: CC MINUTES AND AGENDAS 1974 Document: CC MINUTES 01081974 R CITY OF ST. ANTHONY COUNCIL MINUTES January 8, 197+ Carol Johnson, City Clerk administered the oath of office to Duane Miedtke as Mayor and Robert Sundland and Donna Stauffer as Councilmen of the City of St. Anthony at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was then called to order by Mayor Miedtke at 7:32 P.M. The following were present at roll call: Stauffer, Sundland, Miedtke, Sauer and Haik. Also present: Jerry Dulgar, City Manager Larry Vickrey, Attorney Jim Fornell, Adm. Asst. Carol Johnson, Clerk The following corrections were made to the Council minutes of December 11, 1973: Page 2, para. 3: James Stephens rather than Mrs. James Stephens was nominated to serve on the Human Rights Commission and "his" should be substituted for "her" regarding Councilman's Sundland's nominations. Page 4. para. 5: The litigation against Ramsey County should be identified as "regarding County Ditch 2 and 3". . Motion by Councilman Stauffer and seconded by Councilman Sundland to approve the minutes of December 11, 1973 as amended. Motion carried. The Council discussed the recommendations by the Planning Board December 18,1973 for concept approval of the building which Hewlett-Packard proposes to construct in the St. Anthony Office Park. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to table action on the request by Hewlett-Packard until a presentation of the proposed building is made to the Council. Motion carried. Mayor Miedtke reported that there had been three resignations submitted by members of the Planning Board. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to reappoint the four remaining members of the Planning Board to serve on the Board for 197+. These are Grace McGinn, Donald Kronk, Richard Letourneau and Richard Carlson. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik that the Council in- terview applicants to fill the vacancies on the Planning Board at 7:30 P.M. January 17, 197+ in the office of the City Manager and that acceptance of applications be cut off at 5:00 P.M. the 17th. The motion also directed the Manager to have the notice of the interviews published in the Sun Newspapers January 16th and to issue invitations and schedules of interviews to all applicants for the positions before the meeting. -2- Motion carried. Mayor Miedtke also suggested that an attendance factor should be written into the ordinance regulating the activitires of the Planning Board. Mr. Dulgar advised the Council of the urgency of finding new Council Chambers in order that the present facilities could be converted to a combination dormitory and conference room for the Fire Department. He told them that the Fire Marshall had already directed that the present sleeping accomodations in the fire station be vacated as soon as possible. The manager estimated the cost of renovating the Council Chambers for Fire Department use would run between $300 and $400. Future Council meetings would be held in one of the schools. Dr. Renz, Supt. of St. Anthony Schools has informed Mr. Dulgar that the only space now available for temporary use by the Council would be two rooms at Wilshire School. One of these rooms might be used for storage space. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik that the Council Chambers be moved to Wilshire School for use by the Council and Planning Board for regular and special meetings with the first meeting to be held in the new facilities that of the Planning Board scheduled for January 15, 1974. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik to waive further readings and adopt Ordinance 1974-001. ORDINANCE 1974-001 AN ORDINANCE REIA TING TO THE FIRE PREVENTION CODE OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY AMENDING SECTION 321.20, OF THE 1973 CODE OF ORDINANCES Motion carried. Jim Fornell reported the results of the survey he had made at the request of Councilman Haik to ascertain the readership of the Sun Newspapers, Star & Tribune and the New Brighton Bulletin.- Mr. Vickrey pointed out only one publication should be designated the official newspaper for the City of St. Anthony. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to adopt Resolution #74-001. RESOLUTION 74-001 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING LEGAL NEWSPAPER FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 1974. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to adopt Resolution #74-002. RESOLUTION 74-002 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING MARCH 15, 1974 • AS CUT OFF DATE FOR RECEIVING PETITIONS FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Motion carried. -3- Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to adopt Resolution 74-003. RESOLUTION 74-003 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE SIGNATURE OF THE MAYOR, TREASURER AND THE CITY MANAGER ON ALL DRAFTS DRAWN AGAINST DEPOSITS OF THE CITY OF ST. ANTHONY, MINNESOTA. Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to adopt Resolution #74-oo4. RESOLUTION 74-oo4 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ENGINEERING HELP FROM MINNESOTh DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS Motion carried. Mr. Dulgar pointed out that by bidding on investments the interest had doubled for 1973 and Mayor Miedtke expressed his congratiol_ations to him and Carol Johnson for their astute handling of the finances. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to adopt Resolution #74-005. RESOLUTION 74-005 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DEPOSITORY FOR CITY FUNDS Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to adopt Resolution #74-oo6. RESOLUTION 74-oo6 A RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR FOR THE YEAR 1974 Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Mayor Miedtke to adopt Resolution #74-007. RESOLUTION 74-007 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING DIRECTOR AND ALTERNATE DIRECTOR TO THE SUBURBAN RATE AUTHORITY Motion carried. Councilman Sundland abstained from voting. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded, by Councilman Stauffer to adopt Resolution • #74-oo8. RESOLUTION 74-oo8 RESOLUTION DESIGNATING MAYOR PRO TEM FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1974 Motion carried with Councilman Sundland abstaining on the vote. 1. -4- Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to adopt Resolution #74-009. RESOLUTION 74-009 A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING CONSULTING ENGINEER Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to adopt Resolution #74-010. / RESOLUTION 74-olo A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING ATTORNEYS FOR ST. ANTHONY FOR 1974 Motion carried. Mayor Miedtke expressed his commendation of Manager Dulgar and Clerk Johnson for their fine business practices which resulted in the City staying under the budget set for 1973. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to adopt Resolution 73-056. 40 RESOLUTION 73-056 A RESOLUTION MODIFYING THE 1973 BUDGET Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik to adopt Resolution 74-oll. RESOLUTION 74-011 RESOLUTION APPROVING COUNTY ROAD MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Motion carried. Councilman Haik reported on numerous complaints she had received regarding the hazards of entering or crossing Silver Lake Road from Silver Lane and a discussion followed on the possible inaccuracy of the traffic count taken by Ramsey County when that portion of Silver Lake Road from 29th Avenue N.F. to the Village Hall was closed for construction this summer. Motion by Councilman Haik and seconded by Councilman Sundland to direct the Manager to contact the Ramsey County Highway Dept. indicating the Council's concern with hazards for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic at the intersection of Silver Lake Road and Silver Lane and their desire that the highway department give some consideration to placing of a traffic sign and/or signal at that spot • and to take another traffic count now that normal traffic has resumed on Silver Lake Road with the request that Ramsey County present to the Council their plans and timetable for alleviating the traffic problem. Motion carried. -5- Fireman 5-Fireman Lee who appeared for a moment to deliver a report was commended by the Mayor for the courageous action the Fire Department displayed in fighting a recent fire in St. Anthony. At the request of Councilman Stauffer a discussion was held on the organization of the Human Relation Committee for 1974 with Councilman Stauffer expressing her concern for statistics in a recent newspaper article which seemdd to indicate problems for the community in the areas of illigitimate births and large proport- ion of one parent families requiring some sort of aid and was requested by Mayor Miedtke to meet with the Human Rights Committee at their first meeting to offer her suggestions on how that committee could use the agencies available to residents with particular needs of this nature. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to authorize the letting of bids for the purchase of a sewer rodding machine. Motion carried. Mayor Miedtke recommended attendance at the Suburban League of Municipalities meeting on January 10th as an opportunity for Council members to meet the state legislators. Councilman Sauer indicated he would attend the meeting. Motion by Mayor Miedtke) seconded by Councilman Haik to direct the Manager to write to the Mayor of New Brighton thanking him for expediting the change of name of Orchard Place to Silver Lane. • Motion carried. Copies of the Hockey Rink Schedule were distributed by Mr. Dulgar. Motion by Councilman Sauer, seconded by Councilman Haik to table action on the request from St. Anthony American Legion Post #513 for an On Sale Liquor License for their club rooms until the legion members make a formal presentation of their intents and needs. Motion carried. Meeting recessed at 8:55 P.M. and reconvened at 9:10 P.M. Letters received from Rep. Joseph Karth, Roland L. Elliot, Special Assistant to the President and Mrs. Rosalie Rilley regarding the energy crisis and Council action on decorative lighting were filed as informational. As requested by the writer, Mayor Miedtke read the letter of January 2, 1974 from John B. Hatcher, 3104 Silver Lake Road regarding the snow plowing practices of the city during the energy crisis. Mr. Vickrey's opinion on the agreement with Constructive Design, Inc. for the renovation of the Stone House was discussed and Mr. Dulgar suggested that a meet- ing of the architect and the Harrison House be set up so that their activities could be coordinated as requested by Councilman Haik. Motion by Councilman Sundla.nd, seconded by Councilman Sauer to direct the Manager to negotiate with the architect the points in the contract which the Council wants changed and return to the Council with an agreement to sign. Motion carried. -6- The Suburban Health Nursing 3rd Quarter 1973 report was discussed and filed as informational. Mr. Dulgar reported that Miss Doyle, Director of the Nursing Service plans to attend a Council meeting to discuss the services they extend to the community. The Police and Fire Reports for November were filed with the Council indicating a desire to commend both departments for the excellent cooperation illustrated at a recent fire. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Haik to approve payment to Comstock & Davis in the amounts of $222.98, $170.54, $472.18, $5,448.55, $815.26• Motion carried. Motion by Councilman Sundland., seconded by Councilman Stauffer to approve payment of $1,493.25 to the Dorsey Firm. Motion carried. Councilman Stauffer reported a complaint from a resident of the hazard to bicycle riding caused by the storm sewer grates near her residence. Mr. Dulgar reported the Maintenance Department is working on improvement of all grates although he also pointed out that turning the grates often interferred with proper drainage. Councilman Sundland expressed his gratitude for the concern shown by the Council • members and members of the staff at the time of his father's death. Councilman Sauer said he was impressed with the liquor store reports and Mr. Dulgar said he would pass on to the store managers Councilman's Sauer's commendation for the good report. Motion by Councilman Sauer and Seconded by Councilman Sundland to direct the Manager to convey the thanks of the Council to the various members of the staff for the tremendous job they did in 1973• Motion carried. Councilman Haik expressed her chagrin at noting that the City of St. Anthony is involved in the court case against the Metro Sewer Authority. Mr. Dulgar explained that we are part of a joint powers agreement with other communities which necessitates our involvement in the suit. It was decided that Councilman Stauffer and Sauer and Mr. Dulgar would meet at 9:30 A.M. January 21st with Fire Department personnel regarding the future purchase of a new piece of fire apparatus discussed at the last Council meeting. Mr. Dulgar reported the availability to all Council members of the Minnesota ]Legislative Bulletins. Mayor Miedtke told the Council that the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners would meet in the St. Anthony Council Chambers at 7:30 P.M. February 4, 1974 and expressed the hope that the library survey would be available for discussion that evening. It was decided that Mayor Miedtke, Councilman Stauffer and Haik will meet with the St. Anthony School Board regarding the possibility of the vacation of one of the elementary buildings and its use by the city. -7- Mayor Miedtke requested that the following matters be placed on the February 22nd Agenda: 1. Setting of elections on odd or even years. 2. Fvaluation of life expectancy of signs and program for their rei lacement. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 P.M. Motion carried. Mayor ATTEST: �2 C le t 01� (IA A Man •