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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 23, 1994
Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
PRESENT
Baldwin, Gehrz, Gibson Talbot and Jacobs. Also present were Bachman, Hoyt and
Phillips.
MINUTES OF 3/9/94 APPROVED
CONSENT AGENDA APPROVED
Council approved the following Consent Agenda by unanimous consent:
1. Disbursements
a. General disbursements through 3/15/94, 597,792.40
b. Payroll, 3/1/94 to 3/15/94, 511,144.17
2. Request for purchase of two SCBA gear and fire clothing for
replacement of old equipment
3. Accept resignation of Ed Sheppard from Human Rights Commission
4. Appointment of Mary Pat McGinnis to Solid Waste Commission
REQUEST TO HIRE AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT/PLANNER
Hoyt introduced Carla Asleson who was offered the new position of administrative
assistant/planner with the city. Carla formerly was employed by the City of Mounds
View. Jacobs moved to accept the request to hire Carla to fill this position and
council unanimously concurred. Carla will begin working April 18, 1994.
HUSTAD ARRIVES
Hustad arrived at 7:12 p.m.
REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A CITYWIDE FOOD DRIVE
Resident Ben Lamb is preparing for an Eagle Scout project in the city. He requested
the city permit him to carry out a citywide food drive as his Eagle Scout project.
He also requested the city donate 5100 towards the printing of flyers to be distributed
to all residents. It was suggested the flyers be distributed with the city newsletter
which will be out in early April. After some discussion, Baldwin indicated he will
present Lamb with the option of having the city staff make copies of the flyers for
distribution or perhaps Lamb could approach several businesses for a donation.
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Baldwin also will confirm the date with him and noted council's approval to use the
city sign to advertise the event.
REQUEST TO APPROVE THE CLEVELAND MEDIAN LANDSCAPING PLAN AND
AGREEMENT WITH RAMSEY COUNTY REGARDING TAKEOVER OF THE MEDIAN BY
THE CITY
Linda Treeful, the city forester, presented the proposed landscaping project for the
Cleveland Avenue median to be undertaken by the Ramsey County public works
department. City staff worked with county staff and a MnDOT representative to
develop a planting and maintenance plan for the median. Treeful indicated the county
will not be able to obtain the trees and bushes desired in time for spring planting in
1994 so the project will be delayed until May, 1995. The plan is to plant 45 Japanese
lilac trees down the median center flanked on either side by a row of 429 dwarf bush
honeysuckle. The city will take over the care of the median two years from the
established maintenance date which date is to be agreed upon by co-inspection by
county staff and city forester. Hustad moved to approve the plan and agreement to
take over the maintenance of the median after the two year post-planting maintenance
period is met and if all city conditions are met. Motion carried unanimously.
CONSIDERATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM INCLUDING PROPOSED
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, AMENDMENTS TO THE
COMMERCIAL ZONING CODE ORDINANCES, AMENDMENTS TO THE LICENSING
ORDINANCES, STUDIES AND RESOLUTIONS RELATED TO ADULT USES, PAWN
SHOPS AND HIGH IMPACT SECOND HAND GOODS STORES AND AMENDMENTS TO
THE INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM
Hoyt summarized the proposed zoning code changes and proposed resolutions and
ordinances relating to the commercial development moratorium. The material
proposed had been the subject of a workshop held with the Planning Commission on
March 9, 1994. After the summarization the change to incorporate pool halls and
billiard parlors as a conditional use was discussed. One of the conditions listed
was "no electronic games as a primary, secondary or accessory use". Jacobs
suggested it be changed to read "no electronic games." Gehrz inquired about the
parking accommodations and exit/entrance requirements for this type of
establishment. After a short discussion, Gehrz made the motion to accept all
amendments, resolutions and ordinances recommended by planning commission
relating to the interim development moratorium. Motion passed unanimously.
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R-94-12
A RESOLUTION AMENDING A PORTION OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN RELATING TO
COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS AREAS
0-94-05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS OF CHAPTER 9
OF THE CITY CODE RELATING TO ZONING
0-94-06
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, SECTION 1.03 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO REGULATION OF SPECIFIC BUSINESSES AND PRODUCTS
BY ADDING REGULATING AND LICENSING OF THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
ENTERPRISES AND PRECIOUS METAL DEALERS
0-94-07
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 5, SECTION 4.01 OF THE CITY CODE
RELATING TO LICENSE FEES FOR A PRECIOUS METAL DEALER
AND THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ENTERPRISES
R-94-13
A RESOLUTION REGARDING NEGATIVE SECONDARY IMPACT
FINDINGS FROM ADULT USES
R-94-14
A RESOLUTION RELATED TO LOCATION OF PAWN SHOPS AND
HIGH IMPACT SECONDHAND GOODS STORES
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0-94-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 5-5.01, 5-5.02 AND 5-5.04 OF THE
CITY CODE RELATING TO AN INTERIM DEVELOPMENT MORATORIUM
ON COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
R-94-15
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLICATION OF A SUMMARY OF THE
ORDINANCES 0-94-05, 0-94-06, 0-94-07, AND 0-94-08
REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION TO SEND THE FINAL NOTICE OF TERMINATION
FOR THE CITY'S CURRENT POLICE CONTRACT
The city's current police services contract requires a final notice of termination letter
be sent not before April 1, 1994 and no later than May 31, 1994. Administrator Hoyt
requested authorization to send this notice of final termination so the city is able to
negotiate a new police contract after proposals are received on April 8, 1994 to start
on January 1, 1995. Gibson Talbot moved to authorize mailing of final termination
letter. Motion carried unanimously.
PROCESS FOR REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR POLICE SERVICES
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Police proposals will be received by 4:30 p.m. on April 8, 1994. After Hoyt's reviewal
of proposals for completeness, Gehrz and Jacobs will meet with Hoyt and organize the
proposals' responses into a format that is useful for comparing the proposals' services
and costs. They will use a format that helps demonstrate how closely the proposals
meet the city's police service needs. Gehrz, Jacobs and Hoyt will then meet with the
fire chief, assistant chiefs and rescue captains to receive their comments on the
fire/rescue portions of the proposals and on how closely they feel that these
organizations' proposals can meet their specific needs. The proposals, the information
grid and a summary of all other relevant information will be provided to the mayor and
councilmembers for their review. Representatives of all organizations submitting a
proposal will be invited to present their proposal to the mayor, council and public at
a council meeting and to respond to questions (probably on April 27, 19941. Also at
this meeting or at a subsequent meeting, council shall discuss the merits of the
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different proposals and direct Administrator Hoyt on points to discuss or negotiate
with a particular police provider or providers. Following further discussions with a
police provider or providers, council will be presented with any additional information
on the proposalla) at a subsequent council meeting. Based upon this additional
information, the council may adopt a police service proposal for 1995. At the same
meeting that council adopts a police proposal, the council shall direct Administrator
Hoyt and Attorney Bachman to draft a contract that covers the service and costs
described in the proposal that the city council approved.
APPROVAL OF PUBLIC WORKS/PARKS SUPERINTENDENT JOB DESCRIPTION AND
AUTHORIZATION TO ADVERTISE FOR THE POSITION
With the anticipated June 30th retirement of public works foreman Vince Wright, staff
is making preparations for hiring a replacement. Staff recommends a hiring date of
June 1st. A job description was drafted which outlines the primary objective of the
position, major areas of accountability, and the knowledge, skills and abilities
considered necessary to perform the job. Staff recommended advertising for the
position in the Sunday, April 3rd and April 10th edition of the Star/Trib and St. Paul
Pioneer Press newspapers, the Focus and the League of Minnesota Cities bulletin.
All metro area cities will be advised of the position opening as well. It is hoped staff
will have a recommendation for appointment at the May 11, 1994 council meeting.
Gehrz moved to approve the job description and to advertise in the manner described
above. Motion carried unanimously.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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Tom Baldwin, a
Patricia Phillips
Interim Secretary