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• CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS 3 ~' <br />REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING <br />MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 1998 <br />Acting Mayor Jacobs convened the meeting at 7 p.m. <br />PRESENT <br />Gibson Talbot, Hustad, Jacobs. Also present was Hoyt, Engineer Maurer and <br />Phillips. <br />ABSENT <br />Gehrz and Kuettel <br />COMMUNITY FORUM <br />Philip Dorn, 1687 W. Larpenteur Ave. came forward to say that he is <br />concerned about the upkeep of the housing stock in the city and wondered <br />if Falcon Heights had a housing code. Since Falcon Heights is a first ring <br />• suburb with older homes, he would like the city to make sure they are being <br />kept up so people will continue to buy homes in Falcon Heights. <br />Administrator Hoyt said the city adopted a housing code last year but it <br />primarily deals with fire and safety issues. Hoyt said the city maintains its <br />infrastructure, streets, sidewalks, and has 24 hour policing. Hoyt also said <br />residents are informed of any lower interest loans that may be available <br />through public agencies. <br />PUBLIC HEARING <br />Acting Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at 7:07 p.m. <br />Philip Dorn, 1687 W. Larpenteur Ave. addressed the council and said this <br />was the first time he has experienced the assessment process and asked <br />what impact the State Fair property which is across the street from his home <br />has on his assessment. Mr. Dorn also asked about the planned sidewalks <br />and whether homeowners were being assessed for them as well. <br />Administrator Hoyt said the State Fair and the University of Minnesota are <br />being assessed at twice the rate of homeowners and homeowners are not <br />being assessed for sidewalks. <br />• Since there were no other persons wishing to speak, Acting Mayor Jacobs <br />closed the public hearing at 7:12 p.m. <br />